Sermons on Unlikely:

Thanksgiving 2019

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

Being thankful for something is different than being thankful in something

Thanksgiving 2019 11/20/19 Story of Thanksgiving Pilgrims/Indians, Turkey, dressing, green bean casserole etc. Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks, being thankful, and being thankful is about showing gratitude or being grateful. Thanksgiving is more than a day with turkey and family, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Other

More Deadly Than The Male

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study of this fascinating book moves this morning to the third epoch of that time in the history of ancient Israel known as the Period of the Judges. The third epoch lasted forty years, but most of the events recorded in our text passage occured on a single, tumultuous day. ...read more

After The Resurrection Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 10, 2010

Focuses on why Easter is not just a holiday to be celebrated once per year.

After The Resurrection (Part 1) Scriptures: Luke 24:44-53; Isaiah 53; Romans 10:17 Introduction: Have you ever participated in a sporting event where you competed against others and made it to the championship game and won? Maybe you did not participate, but your school team or your favorite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Of A Child

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 28, 2024

Elisha

FAITH OF A CHILD (2 KINGS 5:1-27) A pastor and a lawyer are seated next to each other on a flight from Los Angeles to New York. The lawyer asks if the pastor would like to play a fun game. The pastor, tired, just wants to take a nap, politely declines, and rolls over to the window to catch a few ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samson, The Flawed Savior

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 10, 2021

When we stop trusting in human strength or looking to our own ability, God will act. When we are weakest and most defenseless, God will show grace. It’s when we’re at our lowest that God gets ready to shine his glory, to show that He is our Savior.

There is something called the underdog. It’s the boxer not expected to win the fight. It’s the team up against the undefeated champions from last year. The underdog is an unlikely candidate for success, because he’s too small, or they’re too weak, or inexperienced. Yet we know it’s the underdog ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introducing The Lord's Servant

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2005

Introducing the Lord’s Servant 1) Look at what he will do 2) Look at how he will do it

If you ever played varsity sports, you know how exciting it is to be introduced to the crowd before the game. My heart pounded both times I got to start a basketball game. As our teammates formed a tunnel leading out to the center of the floor, the four other starters and I sat on the bench waiting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7, Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Love Song For Mary Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 21, 2002

This sermon is a unique testimony in song of the love Joseph had for Mary, the mother of the Messiah!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Heavenly Father, As we quickly approach the time of year when all believers will give reverance to the annointed birth of Your son Jesus Christ, we want to take acknowledge the men of God who are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:78-79, Luke 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Every Member A Missionary

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 6, 2006

God uses even the "quiet" types to introduce people to Jesus. (Adapted from WELS 2006 Mission Fest Sermon)

On May 30th, 2004, terrorists in Iraq kidnapped a Korean named Kim Sun Il. Kim had been working for a year with a South Korean firm that supplied goods to the U.S. Army, an opportunity he used as a means of gaining entrance into the country so that he could do what he really had come to do: serve ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glory Of Broken Things

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

Though you may feel broken, you may be about to be blessed.

From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Glory of Broken Things Psalms 51 (Note 17) Intro: This is a Psalm of David written with a broken heart after the sinful act he had performed with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband. In brokenness David writes this Psalm of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Rescue Plan (Orphans - Foster Children)

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jan 22, 2015

God's Great Rescue Plan is a sermon about adoption and foster care. The goal is for the church and individual Christians to assume their roles in providing care for orphans.

God’s Great Rescue Plan Ephesians 1:4, 5 Dr. Perry Hancock Have you ever been rescued? Most of us this past week saw the rescue of the man who fell off the cruise ship… Have you ever been rescued? I mean truly rescued. You were in a hopeless situation, no way out, but someone came just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Slave Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 29, 2015

In this overlooked parable Jesus describes the life of discipleship in terms of service. Rather than focusing on our rights and needs, and deciding what we'd like to do, we need to focus on how we can serve our Master.

This has been called “the most troubling parable” in the Bible. Why does Jesus say we are like unworthy servants? I know I must have read this before, but somehow I glossed over it. I've got a lot of books on the parables of Jesus and most omit this one. A year ago an article in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus And The Samaritan Woman

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 19, 2014

Compare and contrast Jesus' dealings with Nicodemus a Jewish Rabbi and the woman at the well.

TSL/ WSMM 23-03-14 Jesus and the Samaritan woman -Jn 4:5-42 Story: A man was travelling on a train crossing the desert in Arizona. Surprisingly, he was the only person in the car who had not pulled down the shades on the windows to keep the glare of the hot sun on the parched earth out. In ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Message Of Christmas.

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Dec 17, 2013

This is a sermon for Christmas that is based on Luke 2 and explores the question of whether we still realise we need saving today. Peace with who? Salvation from what?

The message of Christmas Christmas Day Sermon Wendy Gravolin. Luke 2:1-20. Introduction On Monday night I was listening to the news when I heard that all of the hotels in Bethlehem are booked out. This made me wonder what it would be like if Jesus was born in December 2008 and what it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Challenge Sermon Vi: What's Love Got To Do With Being Distincty Christian? Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to become mature peacemakers who unashamedly demonstrate their unconditional love for God and others in word and in deed as did our Lord.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VI: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH BEING DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN? Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Let Love Reign Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

The magnificence of love as defined by the advent, life and death of Jesus, challenges Christians to rise above the mediocrity of love as defined by the world to seek the highest good of everyone.

Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . “The Walking Dead” describes the life in which love is markedly absent. “Alive Forevermore” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48