Sermons on Unlikely:

Christmas Traditions Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This topical sermon explores the Christian heritage rich within many of our Christmas traditions including the tradition of treats, the traditions of trees, and the traditions of treasures. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

Christmas Traditions Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/11/2011 Last Sunday I shared with you a little about my Christmas traditions growing up and there are so many different Christmas traditions that most of us share in common. As I mentioned last Sunday, hanging stockings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Just Jesus

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012

To the people of Nazareth, Jesus was nobody special...he was just Joseph's boy, you know, that carpenter's kid from up the street. The folks missed the meaning of his life because he was just Jesus.

Just Jesus Luke 4:14-30 You know the definition of a “church expert?” Answer: Anybody that lives more than 45 miles away from your church! Maybe you get this at home yourself sometimes. Conversation after dinner goes into a topic you think you have some knowledge about and you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Widow Of Zarephath - Five Ingredients Of God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Sep 22, 2012

This is the second sermon in a series of ten sermons on Elijah.

These Are the Days of Elijah (#2) Five Ingredients of God’s Guidance READ TEXT: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Prayer of Illumination Our Father and our God, thank you that you are not a God who ever leaves us alone. Father, you lead us . . . you guide us . . . you equip us . . . you provide for us . . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The Demons Know Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012

The demons know more clearly than we who Jesus is.

Introduction Our action-movie director Mark is ready to show Jesus in action. Jesus has proclaimed the good news, called his disciples, and now we are going to see just what this man can do. The Teacher The scene begins tamely enough. 21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like The Master

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 16, 2013

Believers are alive in Christ not dead in sins; so here in the scriptures say, that we are to "Put aside the old man – who is ruled by the flesh, and by sin. Then we are to put on the new man who is ruled by God. Or as one commentator says, “take off the

Opening illustration: A young boy knocked at the studio door of an Italian artist who had died. When it was opened, he explained, “Please, madam, will you give me the master’s brush?” The boy, who had a passionate longing to be an artist, wished for the great master’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Faith Killers

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011

In our text, we find another man that had some faults. However, not like these other men, this man was not willing to submit to the Lord and because of his unwillingness to be obedient, we find a tragic ending. I usually like to preach stories with a go

Title: Three Faith Killers Text: Mark 10:17-30 Last week we just finished a series on “Who Am I?” It was a very powerful series and my prayer is that lives were changed throughout those weeks spent on that subject. Our life HAS to be changed, not because I am such a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Possibilities Are Limitless Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

A look at the life of Hannah and how her devotion resulted in God blessing her with her most inward desires. This is a new year with new hope.

The Possibilities are Limitless 1 Samuel 1.1-16 This past week Barack Obama depending on who you listen to did the expected or did the unexpected. The community that believes he did the expected build the argument on the basis that he won a neighboring state to his home state of Illinois and no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Judgement. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 22, 2008

This sermon unpacks judgement which is God’s buisness not ours. We will discover that God’s judgement is totally Inescapable, utterly Rightous and completly Impartial.

Romans 2:1- 16. God’s Judgment In our culture today there is a huge mentality to pass judgement upon others we always no best, a mentality which says’ “I am in the right and you are in the wrong.” Whether it is the accident compensation racket with the endless afternoon adverts which pump out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Obey The Command” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 12, 2008

The example of Jonah shows us both the positive and negative results associated with or choosing to either obey of disobey the command of God to share the Good News.

Like Jonah of old, many Christians are fleeing from our personal responsibility to be involved in reaching our world for Christ. We would rather spend time talking about evangelism as an abstract concept, rather than as a real command of God that we are to obey. We are kind of like the drunk I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Whatever Happened To Hell?”

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 23, 2008

Whatever happened to hell? Is an evangelistic message on the serious doctrine of hell, what ever happened to it?

Luke 16:19-31. “What ever happened to Hell?”# • Set off a smoke alarm using test button. The sound you just heard is unpleasant. It is loud, it is annoying, and you probably rather not hear it. Nevertheless, this noise can actually save your life. • Listening and acting on this little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Divine Son Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 20, 2007

Is Jesus Divine?

Jesus, Divine Son of God. November 18, 19, & 22, 2007 Jesus Who? Video clips – Bono & others Jesus was all the things we said; He was a teacher, rabbi, guru, revolutionary, friend, healer, messiah… Was he the God-man: was he the divine Son of God? The most pressing question on the problem of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: *other

God’s Plan For Sharing Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2009

The Biblical overview of the GPS emphasis of reaching North America for Christ.

GPS – “God’s Plan for Sharing” John 4:1-42 * GPS! Most of us are familiar with these initials. In our modern day world, many in this room have a GPS in their automobile. I “may” look into one now that it is possible to have a “man’s” voice giving directions. ‘Nuff said! * Think about the logic ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Purim Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 20, 2009

God has turned our sorrow into joy!

The Feast of Purim, Esther 9:18-27 (Jewish Feasts-2) Introduction A thirty-eight-year-old scrubwoman (cleaning lady) would go to the movies and sigh, “If only I had her looks.” She would listen to a singer and moan, “If only I had her voice.” Then one day someone gave her a copy of the book, The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The Qualifications For Soul Winning

Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Oct 26, 2009

A classic sermon on effective evangelism by D. L. Moody.

1. Shake off the vipers that are in the Church, formalism, pride, and self-importance, etc. 2. It is the only happy life to live for the salvation of souls. 3. We must be willing to do little things for Christ. 4. Must be of good courage. 5. Must be cheerful. God had no children too weak, but ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:3

Denomination: *other

Myths, What Repentance Is Not

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 6, 2017

While the world has many ways it promotes and calls repentance, God alone has decided how He wants us to repent.

REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Last week we started off this series by talking about repentance, sin and the character of God. Repentance is the first word of the Gospel message and it has proven to be very difficult for humanity to understand and put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:17-22

Denomination: Baptist