Sermons on Unthinkable:

Humility 2016 Part 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016

Sometimes we need an analysis of how we view ourselves in order to determine if we are actually humble or not. This sermon contains an mini-quiz to that effect and also the testimony of John Piper in an article from 2010 where he was struggling with pride

Luke 14:1-11 (read from the Bible and have congregation follow along) Luke 14:11 NIV “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Humility … humility in relationship to God comes from knowing that God is God and we are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral Service

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jun 25, 2017

This is the sermon I preached for my Dad's funeral

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father – As we gather here, this afternoon, we ask that Your Holy Spirit help us to and guide us in worship. Replace our sorrow with Your joy. Let the words from our mouth, and the feelings of our hearts, offer praise and thanksgiving unto You for having the privilege and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Ashamed Of Jesus?

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 9, 2017

In 1765, Joseph Grigg (1720-1768) of England wrote the wonderful words of the song "Jesus and Shall It Ever Be," which proposes several answers to the question, "Ashamed of Jesus?" The answers are various ways of saying "I will never be ashamed of him!"

Ashamed of Jesus? Things have changed much in this country in the last 40 years. I now find myself surprised when I hear the name of Jesus mentioned in a public setting. Not only have judges handed out rulings that restrict the mention and exhibition of things pertaining to the Christian faith, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Acts 4:12, John 17:4-5, Mark 8:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dear God, Please Hear Me

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2012

Most of us go through times when we 'feel' God is not listening to our prayers. From Isaiah 59, this message gives some of the process for this season in our lives.

Dear God, Please Hear Me (Why God doesn’t answer) Isaiah 59:1-21 * A young man asked his girlfriend, “Can I kiss you?” and she was silent. Next, he asked, “May I kiss you?” again, she was silent. Finally, in frustration he said, “Are You deaf?” Without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Made Simple

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2012

The difinition of being a Christian is simple, being a Crhistian and living it out takes the discipline of Christ in your life.

Christianity made simple Romans chapter 5:1-11 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to you about being a Christian. By definition, it is a follower of Jesus. This message actual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

God Has The Final Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 19, 2019

In the last 3 visions, we see God's judgement against sinners, Israel and the world. God is determined to judge sin as a just and righteous God. He is equally determined to show mercy by providing a Saviour in the coming of the Messiah, the priest and king, so that sinners can be saved.

We’ve come to the last of the 8 visions that Zechariah saw in one night. • God gave him these visions while he was ministering to the people, encouraging them at the early stage of the rebuilding of God’s house. • The last 3 visions shared the same theme - God’s judgement on sin. Last week Lester ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2019

This is as severe a condemnation as you can find of those who confess to be Christians. They claim to be Christians, yet they contradict their profession by their lives.

Date: 3/17/19 Lesson #26 Title: A Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture (Philippians 3:18-19, NIV) 18For, as I have often told you before and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Down Our Lives Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 23, 2020

We must have sacrificial and unconditional love for all people because Jesus showed us this way to love others.

IT WAS NOVEMBER 19, 1863, WHEN PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN SPOKE IN GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, SAYING “...WE HAVE COME TO DEDICATE A PORTION OF THAT FIELD, AS A FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR THOSE WHO HERE GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT THAT NATION MIGHT LIVE. IT IS ALTOGETHER FITTING AND PROPER THAT WE SHOULD DO ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13, 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Confidence In The Face Of Darkness

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2020

Can we face anything through the power of the Holy Spirit?

“Confidence in the Face of Darkness” Acts 6:8-7:1; 7:54-60 The Book of Acts is the story of the beginning of the Church. And As I mentioned last Sunday, in Acts Chapter 2, we see the first portrait of the Christian Church. And it’s a beautiful scene—idyllic—really. The brand-new Church devoted ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

When You Have Done All You Can Do

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 11, 2016

For there is a man called Christ Jesus who saves the lost souls, the blind and the least, in prayer and supplications we must fight the good fight of faith.

WHEN YOU HAVE DONE ALL YOU CAN DO by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 11, 2016) “And he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:48-50

Denomination: Friends

Lasting Comfort

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 10, 2017

We all want comfort. And God offers it to us as he did to the exiled Israelites. We can take comfort that our sin has been paid in full, that God's word outlasts our problems, and that God is coming again. Forgiven, forever, for sure!

Isaiah 40:1-11 Lasting Comfort Handel’s “Messiah” begins the first phrase of today’s passage: “‘Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,’ saith your God.” The theme of “comfort” sounds good, doesn’t it? Especially when you just can’t quite get comfortable. Bones ache, thoughts ruminate, neighbors ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Build An Ark

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God’s commands aren’t necessarily meant to match your understanding; they are meant to meet your challenges.

LARGEST RUBBERBAND BALL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHNvScJ5bzI That, my friends, is absurd and outrageous. 5 years! Are you kidding me! We’ve launched a series where we’re going to look at the absurd and outrageous commands God made – commands that at the beginning seems ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Driven To Denial Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 28, 2018

Although there were clear warnings, Peter ignored those and denied Jesus. We may tend to be critical, but we have been guilty of failing to heed the warnings of the Spirit. Warnings left unheeded are of no value.

Driven to Denial Mark 14: 66-72 The long night of pain and suffering for Jesus had begun, and the difficulty continued to mount. He suffered in agony, praying under a heavy burden in the Garden of Gethsemane. After His prayer had ended, Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, led a multitude, sent by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found: A Christmas Message: God Values Lost People

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 9, 2018

We are all aware of the Core and the Clutter of Christmas. What is the Core message of Christmas? Join me as I take a look at this through the theme of Lost and Found.

Lost and Found : A Christmas Message : God VALUEs people Have you lost anything recently? Your wallet? Your keys probably? Your watch? Glasses, if you use them? How about smartphones? That is a most commonly lost item. How about your passwords? In a digital age, it becomes more important than any ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-4, Jeremiah 31:3, Romans 8:38-39, Isaiah 49:15-16, John 3:16, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Got To Move Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

I’m Mad We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 4 - We Got to Move I. Introduction We have been talking about how we communicate anger. Did you know there are even unique ways to say you are angry in different parts of our country? If you are from Nevada, you might say "Get one's chin out." In Kentucky, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal