Sermons on unnerving: showing 31-45 of 358

The Wisdom Of God Vs The Wisdom Of This World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2022

When Jesus is telling us that following Him means hating everything and everyone else, He uses strong language.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course Today’s Gospel is so unnerving, even shocking, that we might in our meditation forget about the other readings. The lessons we can learn from the wisdom books of Scripture are good foundations for our appreciation of the teachings of Jesus. I like to think of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:17, Luke 14:25-33, Philemon 1:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Final Battle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 25, 2009

When Jesus comes again, it will be in power, and righteousness and judgment. But what does His 2nd coming mean to us, and what part (if any) do we play in it?

OPEN: Several years ago Johnny Carson had Billy Graham as a guest on his show. At one point there was a lull in the conversation and Johnny said, "You know what Billy, I bet if Jesus ever came back to earth, I bet we’d do him in again!" Billy Graham leaned forward in his seat, and said, "In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Plague Of Hail Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 3, 2022

Then, the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall all over Egypt—on people and animals and on everything growing in the fields." When Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning.

The Plague of Hail Exodus 9:22-26 (NIV) INTRODUCTION Then, the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall all over Egypt—on people and animals and on everything growing in the fields of Egypt." When Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

And They Remembered His Words

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 23, 2000

This message emphasizes the need of remembering the teachings of Christ.

“And They Remembered HIS Words” Luke 24:1-8 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text: Lk. 24:1-8 B. Have YOU ever had someone tell you something, but you forgot about it until a particular event occurred in your life? C. My wife gets after me all of the time because I am so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

Jesus taught more about Hell than He did about Heaven. In fact, for every mention of Heaven, He mentions Hell twice as often. I want to look at four things that Jesus reveals about the horrors of Hell.

One of the tragic facts revealed by Jesus is that the majority of the human race will spend eternity in Hell. Jesus pleads, in Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Real Strength

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 22, 2007

Are you in need of strength today? Let’s look to God’s word to give us the strength we need today and daily to live the victorious life in "Jesus Christ".

“Our Real Strength"Ephesians 6:10 Real Strength Daily Real Strength is in the Lord Real Strength is in God’s Mighty Power I have found so often in testimony during ministry that those who truly find their inner strength in Christ do so in unnerving weakness. This weakness is seen in illness, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Day - Its Implications

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 25, 2003

Christmas Day: What are the implications of God becoming man? We explore this question in this message.

Jesus’ birth had been prophesied for centuries prior to his coming into the world. One reason that many devout and religious people missed his arrival on that first Christmas Day was because He came “wrapped” in a way that they didn’t expect. Many were waiting for a Messiah that would come with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Can You Here Me Now?

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jul 8, 2004

Stop what you are doing and listen for God.

“Can you hear me now?” 1 Samuel 3: 1-12 Many of us know of Samuel because of the 2 books of the O.T. that bares his name. We know Samuel to be used of God to anoint the 1st King God recognized. Samuel was a broken vessel mended by god, used to establish the kingdom of the house of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Ingredients For A Blessed New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 10, 2012

The Word of God has given us the ingredients for a blessed life.

There is an artistic picture that the artist gave a simple title to, “Hope”. It’s a simple drawing but the image is powerful. It is the picture of an old burned out mountain shack (cabin). It’s not a picture of a beautiful house in the suburbs, or a massive farm house in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Be

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

The Beatitudes are the declaration of God's blessing in our lives

“Be” – Matthew 5:1-12 Confess that I am intimidated to preach about the beatitudes, because it does feel a bit like climbing a mountain, and I know how out of shape I am. Where do you start? How will we make the journey? These simple words are profound in their depth and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where's The Bread?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 28, 2012

Do not look at what you CAN’T do, CAN do, or even WANT to do but rather, discover what you are SUPPOSED to do.

Where’s the Bread? Hebrews 11:1-40 There is a small Midwestern village with a little shop on the square that bears a sign which says “Bake Shop.” Inside you can find a cup of coffee, magazines, comic books, cigarettes, and pinball machines. No bread. There are churches like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On Destiny

Contributed by William Meakin on May 19, 2020

Destiny affects our quality of life

Sermon on Destiny. May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. Destiny or fate as it is sometimes referred to determines the quality of our life. If it shines on us, we do well. We may succeed in business beyond our wildest dreams, become rich by winning the lottery or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30, Proverbs 3:5-6

The Only Way

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 14, 2023

Jesus is the ONLY way provided for the forgiveness of sins and for eternal life. Every believer will have their own journey, but there is only One path.

July 15, 2023 John 20:31 - But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. We live in a world full of options. Take grocery shopping. Go to your local Safeway and walk down any aisle – say the breakfast ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31, John 6:38, John 8:12, John 10:9, John 14:6, John 15:5, Hebrews 1:1-3, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Plague Of Hail Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2022

Moses stretched forth his rod. In the last set of three plagues, the earthly agent was Moses (Exodus 9:10; Exodus 10:13, 22), whose timidity seems to have worn off as time went on, and he became accustomed to putting himself forward.

The Plague of Hail Exodus 9:22-26 (NIV) INTRODUCTION Then, the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall all over Egypt—on people and animals and on everything growing in the fields of Egypt." 23When Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Good Is Sickness

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 16, 2005

This sermons encourages the life that is interrupted by the startling alarm of sickness.

The fingerprints of sickness is found everywhere. In every country, In every continent, In every state, In hot countries, and in ice-cold climates, In civilized nations and savage tribes, men-women and children alike get sick and die. Let us further observe, that all kinds of men get sick; ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist