Sermons on unnerving: showing 1-15 of 354

Doubting Ahaz Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

The problem is not that God will not give a sign, but that we are afraid of seeing one. The implications for how we have been living and how we must live are too unnerving.

Isaiah 7:1-12 Doubting Ahaz 12/3/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction We are in one of the rare sections of Isaiah that is an actual historical recount. Most of the book is made up of Isaiah’s actual prophecy. It takes a bit of study to figure out the context of much of the prophecy. It is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By His Stripes-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2019

4 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-IV—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: To Brendan Johnston, it was a simple choice. The 18-year-old senior wrestler from The Classical Academy in Colorado had never competed against a girl, & faced with the option to do so & potentially move one round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Hell Real?

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Mar 4, 2007

Our vision of a loving God makes the idea of a punitive Hell very unnerving for us. Jesus speaks of God’s love, but he also tells us in the Gospels about God’s punishment for sinners.

Additional Text: Genesis 15:1-18 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Is Hell Real? Our vision of a loving God makes the idea of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The First Sunrise Service

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

A message on the resurrection for an early morning sunrise service

The First Sunrise Service Matthew 28:5-7 April 20, 2014 Easter Sunrise Service The morning of the resurrection brought a message that was an end of fear. There is no longer reason to fear death. There is no longer reason to fear the wrath of God. There is no longer a reason to fear the trials of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Found Difficult And Not Tried

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009

Everything that is important for the growth of God’s kingdom is also difficult.

Tuesday of 7th Week in Easter Time May 26, 2009 The gift of prophecy is a lot like spiritual dynamite. It can be used to build up or to tear down. False prophets abound–think of the damage that has been done by charlatans like Joseph Smith or Jim Jones. St. Paul himself in his earliest writings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

The C * O * S * T Of Walking In Faith

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2011

When God’s people follow God’s challenges and callings there are certain traits that will always need to be present.

The C*O*S*T of Faith Hebrews 11 If the Saints of Hebrews 11 are any indication, following God’s plan will C*O*S*T us C – Courageous – Because God’s calling can be unnerving; even daunting • When Joshua and the Hebrews followed God into the Promised Land it was with a great sense of personal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord Hears You

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Mar 2, 2021

God hears everything we say. He hears us when we murmur, when we slander, but He also hears us when we cry out in distress or surrender in humility.

Will Smith and Gene Hackman star in the 1998 movie, Enemy of the State. The concept is that whether you deserve it or not, the Government has immense capabilities to spy on every minute detail of your life. As unnerving as the film was, technology has only grown more ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling In The Land Of Desperation

Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Feb 21, 2014

Jairus was thrust into the land of desperation and every ounce of faith that he had was to be tested.

Title: “Dwelling in the Land of Desperation” Theme: “Jairus dwelled in desperation, but he didn’t die there” Text: “Luke 8: 41 – 56” I – Desperation and its Dreadful Appearance A) Its Appearance can be Random and Unexpected B) Its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Days

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 2, 2019

A sermon about the balance between ministering to members, and evangelizing the lost.

The church standing in the last days 2 Timothy 4:1-5 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Shall Hear!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 18, 2015

There is none on this earth like our God who would find ways and means to strengthen His children and get them ready to face the battles of life!

You shall hear! Judges 7:11”…you shall hear what they say, and afterward your hands shall be strengthened to go down against the camp." Friend, why are you worried about the project that you have to complete, the giants that you have to face at work, the mockers and scoffers that put ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Peace Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 17, 2015

Find guidance and gladness, relief and rest, when you let Christ reign in your life.

In 2001, the Richards family of Canberra, Australia, set the Guinness World Record for the most holiday lights ever on a private residence – 331,038 bulbs, to be exact. It was a record that stood for more than a decade. Then, in 2012, Tim Gay and his family from LaGrangeville, New York, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Listen! God Is Speaking!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 16, 2014

If you obey God’s voice carefully and walk in His ways 100 percent, victory is yours! Learn to patiently wait and claim God’s promises, there are no short cuts!

Listen, God is speaking! Jeremiah 37:17..then Zedekiah the king sent and took him out. The king asked him secretly in his house, and said, "Is there any word from the LORD?" John 10:27”My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (Memorize) One boy lost a valuable ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence In God's Reign

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Oct 26, 2002

As these three men face the fire will they allow God to reign or will they allow an enemy to reign?

Confidence in God’s reign Dan 3; Series: Confidence in God Questions to begin the message: 1. How many years do we know Daniel had to remain in Exile? 2. What kind of unnerving things did he face that would have a tendency to ‘SHAKE HIS CONFIDENCE’ in God? Separated from his family, physically ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

To Know Or Not To Know

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

What does it really mean to know or believe in God? Is it a verbal or intellectual agreement with what we’ve always been taught? Or is it something that goes to the core of our being and transforms our whole lives?

To Know or Not To Know, That is the Question – Eph. 1:17-19 Intro.: What does it really mean to know or believe in God? Is it a verbal or intellectual agreement with what we’ve always been taught? Or is it something that goes to the core of our being and transforms our whole lives? Do we camp on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-19

Denomination: Charismatic

How Jesus Wants To Help Give You Protection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

No one enjoys the feeling of being vulnerable to danger.

No one enjoys the feeling of being vulnerable to danger. Many of us go to great measures to feel protected from all kinds of threats to our personal well being. Most of us will spend money on insurance for all kinds of things. Recently, one company started to offer insurance for dogs and cats. With ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational