Sermons on Unlikely:

"testimonials To Jesus" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 19, 2021

Jesus began in this passage of Scripture by showing He needed more than his own testimony to verify himself. From there he presented four other witnesses which proved He is the Christ, the Son of God.

TESTIMONIALS TO JESUS (SERMON 13 IN GOSPEL OFJjOHN 2021) John 5:31-47 GREENMOUNT AND O'LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST APRIL 18, 2021 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/zwPDT4j1vOU INTRODUCTION: 1.) “Jesus said “If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid.” (31) A.) Jesus was not ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47, Deuteronomy 19:15, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:1-7, John 12:20-33, Luke 24:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers Of Messiah-Rahab Of Jericho Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 8, 2021

She was a harlot, and an enemy of Israel. But she found salvation and received a place as one of the mothers of the Messiah!

Introduction: she was one of the most unlikely candidates to ever be in the Messiah’s family tree. She lived in a wicked city in a wicked land, and did not have a very good reputation. But somehow she became a believer in the God of a foreign country and had the privilege of being one of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Of Messiah-Bathsheba Of Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 14, 2021

The Scriptures don't say much about Bathsheba except what's mentioned in connection with her relationship with David and his family. Even so, she had the privilege of being one of the mothers of the Messiah.

Introduction: The line of Messiah Jesus began with Abraham, then Isaac, followed by Jacob and Jacob’s son Judah. Of course each man had children by his wife; except for Judah’s twin sons Pharez and Zerah who were born to his daughter-in-law Tamar of Canaan (see Genesis 38). Rahab was a prostitute ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:34, 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 1 Kings 1:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Emotion Especially Anger Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2021

Researchers have concluded that the major cause of diseases that harm mankind are not so much from bacteria or virus, but rather because of the state of one’s mind. The adverse stress and disturbances to the mind leads to break-down in our health.

Psalm 91 - Study 27 - Your emotions especially anger! We read in Psalm 91:9-10, “You, O LORD, are my refuge! You have made the Most High your home. No harm will come to you. No sickness will come near your house.” (GW) As we continue to meditate on Psalm 91, we have realized that the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:9, Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

Week 1: Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021

Did you know that your life is like a can of shaving cream? A label on the side of such a can says: “Warning: contents under pressure; don’t throw into fire.” (Walther Prince) It doesn’t matter who you are—young, old, rich, poor, sick, healthy—each one of us is under pressure...

Did you know that your life is like a can of shaving cream? A label on the side of such a can says: “Warning: contents under pressure; don’t throw into fire.” (Walther Prince) It doesn’t matter who you are—young, old, rich, poor, sick, healthy—each one of us is under pressure. We face peer ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Naaman's Little Maid

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 23, 2020

She was born free in the land of Israel but reduced to a slave in Syria. Yet no thought of revenge was in her heart. She could have rejoiced in his affliction. But instead, the little maid thought of how Naaman might be healed.

NAAMAN'S LITTLE MAID "1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out on raids, and had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-3, Luke 16:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My God In Whom I Trust Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 22, 2020

We cannot trust a person until we know him or her. It is the same with God. How well do you know God? This study will throw more light on knowing and trusting God through all the situations of our life.

The Psalmist says in Psalm 91:2, “I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."” (GW) For those of us who were born and brought up in Christian homes, Psalm 91 is a familiar one, which many of us may have read or even memorized as a child. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:2

Denomination: Other

Choose You This Day Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015

The legacy of Choice has not been a great one for mankind. However, Jesus changes our opportunity to choose life by His wonderful gift.

Choose This Day… Ephesians 5:6-14 “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth…” God built on the earth a garden, named Eden. In the garden He placed the first man and woman. Also in the garden, He place a tree… The tree was the tree of Knowledge of Good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Laying It Down

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 27, 2015

Jesus' sheep know their Shepherd's voice, and they are safe.

WHEN I WAS A KID, I loved to go to my grandmother’s house. One of the things I remember about that house was a picture on the wall over the bed where I slept. It was a picture of Jesus. There’s a good chance you’ve seen it, or one like it. It shows the full stature of our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divorce, From A Divorced Preacher's Perspective

Contributed by Jason Bentley on May 13, 2015

Divorce is one of the most devastating things a person may have to endure in this life. It's destruction is rampant, and it is growing. Jesus has a message of hope and healing, but are we as a church delivering that message?

Handling the Subject Classic Tone I’m not sure how to approach this subject. It is something that is very personal to me and may be to many of you. Yet, it is something that is rarely dealt with properly, if at all. Divorce. It’s a nasty little word, isn’t it. We ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practicing The Study Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018

In this lesson, we discover the timeless tool of Inductive Bible Study and practice it together on a section of scripture that will lead you to read and apply the Bible more accurately.

Gentlemen, it is great to have you back. Our Mission to disciple and develop men to lead. And I hope these last two lessons have empowered you with an understanding that will help you spiritually lead. So far, we have navigated through two topics that I believe are critical to Bible Study. In our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Sorrow

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 8, 2018

Mankind’s approach to protecting the innocent and compensating the violated will not please the LORD until Biblical Godly sorrow is implemented.

Godly Sorrow The Necessity of a Sin Exposed Church From the time God raised up what we would recognize as the church structure to now, there has been sin in the camp which is eventually exposed. When Moses went up Mt. Sinai (Exodus 32) Aaron was appointed as the Lord’s representation to watch ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Like Jesus

Contributed by Matt Unger on Oct 3, 2018

Based on John 13:34-35, if we are to love like Jesus, we first need to be rooted in his love

• What do you want to be known for in your life? • The answer to that question probably changes as your life changes - when you’re younger - maybe sports - or school - or social circle - As you get older you want to be recognized for your job - maybe later it’s how much money and stuff you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Ephesians 3:14-19, 1 John 4:7-11

Idolatry Leads To Servitude Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

Joshua led the nation of Israel defeating 31 kings, but Israel suffered a great failure.

Judges 3 (NASB) 7 The sons of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and forgot the Lord their God and served the Baals and the Asheroth. 8 Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, so that He sold them into the hands of Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia; and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Understanding The Glory Of God

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 17, 2018

Glory to God! This is something that most Christians have heard at one point, maybe in a song, or while someone was preaching or even while reading the Bible. <strong>But what does it mean, what is glory, what does it have to do with God and how to we give glory to Him?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Glory to God! This is something that most Christians have heard at one point, maybe in a song, or while someone was preaching or even while reading the Bible. But what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, Luke 9:31, 2 Corinthians 3:15-18, Revelation 5:11-13

Denomination: Foursquare