Sermons on Unusual:

Story #28 A Body Of Evidence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2014

The church is the representation of Jesus in our world. We are his body enacting his presence.

1. Searching for Children We regularly seem to hear about missing people, especially children. The Department of Justice has a 100 page book that can be downloaded which no parent wants to read. Its title is, "When Your Child is Missing." Key Bullet Points and Action Steps are on the cover -- You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Neighbourly Kindness Of The Hated Samaritan

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2016

Jesus sees us in our plight, naked and left for dead by the ravishes of sin in our lives. He picks us up, binds us, anoints us, and takes us to a place of safety.

THE NEIGHBOURLY KINDNESS OF THE HATED SAMARITAN. Luke 10:25-37. This well-known parable is best understood within the framework of the question-and-answer narrative between “a certain lawyer” (an expert in the Scripture), and Jesus (Luke 10:25). The motives of the would-be student may well be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baby Steps

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 28, 2017

Baby dedication services remind us of some important work God has done through babies in the bible.

1. Big Picture and Baby Crib One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. Touched by this unusual display and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 10:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Open Letter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2019

No longer a slave.

AN OPEN LETTER. PHILEMON 1:1-21. Onesimus was a slave who had escaped from his Christian master, Philemon. Yet in a beautiful irony, having not ‘made it’ alone in the big city, he found himself at last brought under the direct personal influence of “Paul the prisoner” (Philemon 1:1). Many a ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope That Comes From Baptism Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2017

This is the 29th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#29] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BAPTISM Matthew 3:16 Introduction: As we begin the New Testament portion of our series, we are going to look at a very important theological subject- Baptism. Many times, when you talk about being saved or going to Heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

“exposing The Enemy”

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012

In 2009 a Barna report stated that 40% or 4 out of every 10 Christians believe that Satan is nothing more than a symbol of evil. They say that Satan does not exist and that is exactly what he wants.

In 2009 a Barna report stated that 40% or 4 out of every 10 Christians believe that Satan is nothing more than a symbol of evil. They say that Satan does not exist and that is exactly what he wants. 1. Who is he? Maybe we should look at who he’s not… a. He is not some mythical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

"And It Came To Pass"

Contributed by Roshelle Deas Roberson on Dec 9, 2012

The human mind cannot explain (defend, excuse) the plan God have for our lives, but by faith we must see it through.

“And it came to Pass” Luke 1: 27-31 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace For The Graceful

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2019

The grace of God continues for those who are already demonstrating the fruits of grace in their life.

GRACE FOR THE GRACEFUL. Acts 9:36-43. I am sometimes at pains to emphasise how God’s grace abounds for sinners (cf. Romans 5:20), but in the instance before us we see how God’s grace also continues to abound for a woman who is already a “disciple”. Doctor Luke, the author of Acts, is at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Of The Lord Came To Jeremiah

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 30, 2022

God called Jeremiah is God calling you?

Jeremiah 1:4-10 The Word of The Lord Came to Jeremiah. Has Gods word come to you? 1. Jeremiah begins by saying I am to young, "I am but a child, God says “don’t say you’re a child". • That like really saying don’t want to get to involved, I might have to be there every ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Pounds.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 28, 2021

Faithfulness, the economy of heaven.

THE PARABLE OF THE POUNDS. Luke 19:11-27. A notorious collaborator, who had been both a tax-collector for the occupying enemy and a thief, had just had his life turned around by Jesus. ‘This day is salvation come to this house,’ announced Jesus. ‘For the Son of man is come to seek and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All The Fullness Of God

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 21, 2022

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year C

November 20, 2022 Christ the King Sunday, Year C Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 All the Fullness of God Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For in him all the fullness of God was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20, Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

How Cool Can Church Get?

Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Feb 27, 2022

Jesus revels in the unthinkable. He loves sharing glimpses of the heavenly realm with those he can trust.

The gospels document the unpredictable sociability of Jesus. He was the people’s kind of person. There’s a party on, and the hosts run out of drinks and Voila! He conjures up the resources and the impending shame is dealt with and the celebrations continue. His earthly ministry kicks off with an ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Courts Of Ancient Of Days

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 15, 2023

We are entering Daniel 7:9 season. The thrones were being put in place, and anytime soon the Ancient of Days will be seated on one of these thrones.

“I watched till thrones were put in place, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His garment was white as snow, And the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was a fiery flame, Its wheels a burning fire; A fiery stream issued And came forth from before Him. A thousand thousands ministered ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9

Excuses

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2022

No excuse is sufficient to keep us from following where Christ Jesus calls.

Excuses – Luke 9: 51 - 62 Intro: A farm boy accidentally overturned a wagon load of corn on a country road. A farmer who lived nearby came out of his house to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “sorry about your troubles. Just come into the house and have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Season Of Manifestation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025

A season of manifestation is when God’s promises, purposes, and plans for your life are revealed and fulfilled. It is a time of divine alignment, breakthroughs, and the release of long-awaited blessings.

Title: SEASON OF MANIFESTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:19 "For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God." Supporting Texts: Habakkuk 2:3, Isaiah 60:1-2, Galatians 6:9, 1 Peter 5:10, Ecclesiastes 3:1 INTRODUCTION: A season of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19, Habakkuk 2:3, Isaiah 60:1-2, Galatians 6:9, 1 Peter 5:10, Ecclesiastes 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God