Sermons on Unpopular Preaching:

26 The Prophet's Lamenting Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 14, 2021

This message is about Jonah lamenting to God in response to God relenting on bringing punishment on the people of Nineveh on account of their repenting at Jonah's preaching.

# 26 – The Prophet’s Lamenting Jonah 4:1-4 – “But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. 2 So he prayed to the LORD, and said, “Ah, LORD, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are a gracious and merciful ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4, Jonah 1:14, Jonah 1:12, Mark 11:27-33, 2 Kings 7:3-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Plan Is Bigger Racial Reconciliation Part 2

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2021

THis message deals with God loving all of humanity and is preached to a congregation predominantly white by and African American as we did a pulpit exchange on the topice of race

God’s Plan is Bigger Genesis 9:1-16 Ephesians 2:11-22 I thank you for the opportunity to be with you this morning as we continue our theme of Racial Reconciliation. Today we consider, a view from the other side. This past week we had the privilege of observing the inauguration of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-16, Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bible, Our Foundation, 1. Desiring God's Word Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 18, 2015

Do we really believe this Book to which we refer, on which we preach? This series of messages will review the basics of Biblical Inspiration and Revelation.

Our Foundation: the very Word of the Living God Psalm 11:1-3 1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain"? 2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, They make ready their arrow on the string, That they may shoot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

False Prophet And His Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD will remove all false prophets and false words from people that he never sent to preach the gospel. It will happen in the last days.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in GOD'S WORDS? Yes. Our faith in JESUS brought us salvation. Romans 10:9-10 (Amplified Bible) Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take A Wonderful Walk With Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 22, 2020

Jesus speaks with the disciples on the way to Emmaus, taking them from sadness and despair to hope through the Word of God. A beautiful story to preach on!

4.26.20 Luke 24:13-35 He said to them, “How foolish you are and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

An Introduction To Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 15, 2019

What is worship? Is it prayer, praise, or preaching? These are elements of worship, but they do not necessarily constitute worship in and of themselves. Worship is an attitude that motivates action, not a mere activity.

An Introduction to Worship John 4:22-24 Today, I want to lay the groundwork for a series regarding biblical worship. The verses I read are likely familiar to each of us. (Illus. context.) Just as the woman at the well, many today have no concept of biblical worship. I want to spend the next ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Makings Of A Movement

Contributed by Eugene Moore on Jan 2, 2019

On this high and holy day in the christian calendar, I want to preach from the word of God, and share with you some truths about the mission of the Christ.

The more that I read and study scripture, particularly, and specifically the gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; I am reminded that Jesus did not just come to do the ministry of salvation. In other words Jesus did not come down from heaven, live, and die, just to keep us out of hell. He came to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-14

Discerning The Voice Of God: Is It In Line With The Bible?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 2, 2024

How do we discern if what we hear preached is actually a word from God? What does the voice of God sound like?

There are a lot of voices in our world today that claim to be speaking for God. How do we discern if what we hear preached is actually a word from God? What does the voice of God sound like? God speaks in many ways. Sometimes, He speaks in a spectacular way and at other times He speaks through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025

Richard Foster has written a book on prayer with 21 different types of prayer. But I won't preach on all of them this Sunday

Luke 18:1-8 – Persistence in Prayer Father, we pray this morning that you will reveal more about the nature of prayer to us. We ask this in Jesus’ Name Amen. Story: A friend of mine, Alun Morris once told a story of a very irreligious man, who he knew in Switzerland. One Sunday he met him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it.

Q What subject did Jesus speak on more than any other? A. The Kingdom of God The continual theme of Jesus’ preaching was the kingdom of God; what it’s like, how to become members in it, how we are to live as members of it. Luke 19 is parable about the Kingdom of God. READ TEXT As mentioned, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

It's Mother's Day!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Mother’s Day used to be such an easy Sunday for preachers because we could preach sermons filled with warm, happy illustrations. Well - maybe not for everybody.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) ILL. A man came home from work one afternoon & found his three small children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. Some of their toys were scattered across the lawn & on the driveway. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:25, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Thirst

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2002

This is a mini-sermon that was preached in a City Wide Good Friday Service. 7 ministers take one of the last sayings of Christ. This sermon is on the words "I Thirst".

Friday April 12, 2001 City Wide Good Friday Service First Presbyterian Church, Hobbs, NM Friday March 31, 2002 City Wide Good Friday Service First Christian Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Good Friday I THIRST John 19:28 Introduction: 1. Thirst is a horrible thing. Those who claim to know, say ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

God's Three Deadlines To Our Nation

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Feb 26, 2002

Evangelist J. Harold Smith preached a sermon on God’s Three Deadlines and applied it to individuals. This sermon applies the same title but now to our nation.

GOD’S THREE DEADLINES TO OUR NATION (Romans 1:21-32) by Jerry Falwell Evangelist J. Harold Smith preached a sermon on God’s Three Deadlines and applied it to individuals. Today, I want to apply the title to our nation. I see in Romans 1:18-32 what happens when a nation leaves God. He gives ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible For Dummies

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 20, 2003

This is an overview of the Bible, we subtitled it Genesis to Revelation in 25 minutes. It actually took 28 but you can’t breath while you preach it.

This book contains 6000 years of recorded history. It tells the stories of the Jewish people, of the Messiah Jesus and of the early church. It contains intrigue and romance, love and betrayal. It’s made up of flowing poetry, gripping prose and soaring apocalyptical prophecies. It’s not just one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17, Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon For 5 Epiphany, Yr B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 2, 2003

Christ’s ministry in Mark’s Gospel is one of word and action; preaching and healing; offering people health and salvation. This, too, is the ministry of the church.

Sermon for 5 Epiphany Yr B, 9/02/2003 Based on Mk 1: 29-39 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The story is told of a man who went to his doctor to ask if he could help him with his snoring problem. “As soon as I go to sleep,” the man explained, “I begin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran