"The Bible reveals a God of surprise. He calls his creation into life out of waste, wilderness, and darkness."
-- from the Introduction
Stroman takes the gospel texts for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany and develops uplifting messages of hope and deliverance.
Titles include:
- How Odd of God
- Discovering the Unexpected
- The Power of a Rumor
- With Our Heads in the Clouds
John A. Stroman, a United Methodist minister, is senior pastor of Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is the author of numerous articles in religious journals and...

Writing on the lectionary texts from Job, Stroman deals with extremely contemporary issues. We discover in these messages that Job's struggles are the same as ours. The texts from Ruth and 1 Samuel introduce us to four important Old Testament women: Naomi, Orpah, Ruth, and Hannah. They all play an important role in the biblical narrative, as well as providing insight into vital current issues.
Chapters include:
- Taking the Good With the Bad -- (Job 1:1; 2:1-10)
- Making Our Feelings Known -- (Job 23:1-9, 16-17)
- The Tale of Three Women -- (Ruth 1:1-8)
- God Remembers --...

These sermons lift up the themes of suffering, reconciliation, and the unmerited goodness of God extended to all through Jesus Christ. Stroman never loses sight of the "kerygma" in his tightly packed messages. He addresses a world where hatred and violence prevail with the message of divine love, which has enriched souls and kindled faith throughout the centuries.
Titles include:
- Beginning the Journey to Calvary (2 Corinthians 5:20b)
- Once and for All (1 Peter 3:18a)
- Promises -- Promises (Romans 4:21)
- The Right Person for the Job (Hebrews 5:5-10)
- Life -- And...