Sermons on Unthinkable:

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2007

Jesus told the story to reveal God’s love to saints and sinners alike

NR 17-03-07 ES Lk 15:1-3 and 11-32 If we really want to understand the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we need to look at the context of the story. Why did Jesus tell the story? And we find the answer to that question in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 2, 2003

This message was written in response to the space shuttle Columbia tragedy.

When Tragedy Strikes Selected Passages February 2, 2003 Columbia Disaster Message Introduction Yesterday, the North central Texas sky was filled with the shocking sound of a loud, explosive boom, the shocking sights of indescribable sorrow and the sky was filled with the echoes of an American ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Great Affirmations In A Day Of Denial Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 12, 2010

Our world is a denying, divisive place but Christ is God's great affirmation of love to us

Division, dogmatism and denial seem to be hallmarks of our culture, including the church. We don't have to look far to see it either. Turn on talk radio and you'll here diatribe after diatribe. Products and pharmaceutical make a promise instant health or beauty. Spiritual gurus, self-help writers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Watersheds: What Radical Shifts Define Your Life?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022

There have been several points in my life where a radical shift took place. The first was being born. That's a radical shift, from not-existing to existing.

There have been several points in my life where a radical shift took place. The first was being born. That's a radical shift, from not-existing to existing. Others took place. Going from teens to twenties. 18 to 27 was the most destructive period of my life. Total disaster. Yet the mental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sharing In The Suffering Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Felix Cornelius Agyei on Feb 27, 2021

1.0 The question of whether suffering insofar as a Christian is concerned is biblical has been bordering the minds of several Christian. indeed, Jesus, calls us to participate not only in glory but also in suffering. how do we share in this suffering?

2.0 The inescapable experience of suffering of Jesus and His followers: (Mark 8:31) 2.1 …OF Jesus Jesus, the Messiah’ experience was a paradox. The paradox of salvation, power & dominion and suffering. That the Messiah had to suffer was unthinkable. How can the Christ in whom the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Spiritual Amnesia

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

Consider what Jesus did for you on the cross and give Him praise and gratitude for the sacrifice He made for you! And realize that His death was enough to take away your sins and give you life.

Overcoming Spiritual Amnesia 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Living The Truth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 16, 2023

What we make of life is imperative to our well-being.

Lysa TerKeurst, an American author once remarked: "Remember who you are. Don't compromise for anyone, for any reason. You are a child of the Almighty God. Live that truth." John 8:32 confirms: “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” What we make of life is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 5:24, Isaiah 53:6, Exodus 18:21

Go! And Embrace The Greatest Gift Of All Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2025

In a world filled with temporary pleasures, fleeting happiness, and countless promises that do not last, God offers us something eternal, unshakable, and life-transforming. And it is summed up in two of the most powerful verses in all of Scripture — John 3:16–17

Go! And Embrace the Greatest Gift of All Introduction – A Question That Demands an Answer If I were to ask you today, what is the greatest gift you have ever received? — what would you say? Perhaps it was something expensive, something sentimental, or something you desperately needed at the time. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 9:6, Acts 16:31, Luke 19:10, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Mark 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Everything Falls Apart Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how to navigate through life's challenges and hardships by exercising patient endurance as taught by Jesus, with a focus on the bleak future he predicted.

Welcome church! I want to start with a question today: do you know what a “first-world problem” is? First-world problems are small, relatively insignificant annoyances which irritate us. These are problems of affluence, not scarcity. Examples are: Starbucks makes your coffee wrong. Your favorite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Topics: Patient Endurance, Biblical Prophecy, Spiritual Strength

How The Holy Spirit Develops Essential Traits Within Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit furnishes leaders with problem-solving abilities without bogging them down in daily palavers. "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. We will give our attention to prayer and the

How the Holy Spirit Develops You Into a Leader (Acts 6:2-8) The Spirit of God led the disciples to avoid getting bogged down in micro-management when they were led to say, "It is not wise for us to devote our energies to waiting on tables, but we will devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cinderellas And Cinderfellas

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 25, 2003

Cinderfellas and Cinderfellas

Cinderellas & Cinderfellas Preached - Sunday, June 8, 2003 - Youth Day Celebration Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church - Reverend Houston Pledges Camden Alabama Scripture: "And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 18, 2002

This is the third sermon in the series of sermons about people Jesus touched and what it means to us today.

Joseph Damien was a missionary in the nineteenth century who served as minister to people with leprosy on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. Those suffering grew to love him and revered the sacrificial life he lived out before them. One morning before Joseph was to lead them in their daily worship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In The Vine

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that Christians must abide in Christ to have life eternal.

Abiding In the Vine Text: John 15.1-7 Thesis: To prove that Christians must abide in Christ to have life eternal. Introduction: 1. The vine symbol was one with which the disciples would be familiar. a. It was a common figure from the Old Testament (e.g., Ps. 80.8-14; Isa. 5.1-7; Jer. 2.21; Ezek. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, John 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Spirit Be Your Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2004

The following are thirteen greater levels of blessing that we receive from the Spirit when we trust and obey the Lord Jesus to be our leader

Let the Spirit Be Your Leader John 16:13- "But when He the Spirit of Truth, the truth-giving Spirit, comes, He will guide you into all Truth (the whole, full truth). For He will not speak His own message (on His own authority) but He will tell whatever He hears from the Father; He will give the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Important Is Where You Are Going

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003

This sermon’s aim is to get persons to realize that where they are headed in life is of greater importance than where they have been.

What’s important is where you are going (Genesis 19:12-26) It has been said that familiarity breeds contentment. It’s safe to say that the previously mentioned statement reigns true for many of us. Once a pattern of living has been established, it is hard to change. Once we get into a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-26

Denomination: Methodist