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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 8, 2015
     | 8,674 views

    God’s the infinite Ruler of all; He is “running the show.” Nothing can prevent His predetermined plan. Nothing takes Him by surprise. Those who see God’s hand in everything can best leave everything in God’s hand.

    It’s been said, “How do you make God laugh? Tell Him your plans” (G.K. Chesterton). Our plans aren’t always in line with God’s. We may try to fight God’s will, but someone pointed out, “Your arms are too short to box with God” (J. W. Johnson). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Of Fathers And Baptism

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,075 views

    How does Matthew 3 relate to Father’s day? You might be surprised.

    Matthew 3 Happy Father’s day! How many fathers are here today? Matthew 3 has a good Father’s day message in it. John scolded the hypocritical Pharisees and Sadducees when they came to where he was baptizing. He said (vs. 9), “Do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Christmas Stockings

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,707 views

    In this wonderful little passage we have the great MAGNFICANT but God has also given us some wonderful Christmas Stockings surprises - 1. John's leap of joy 2. Elizabeth's encouragement and humility 3. Mary's reassurances via the Holy Spirit

    Theme: Advent # 4 God's Christmas Stockings Scripture: Luke 1:39-55 Proposition: In this wonderful little passage we have the great MAGNFICANT but God has also given us some wonderful Christmas Stockings surprises - 1. John's leap of joy 2. Elizabeth's encouragement and humility 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    God Chooses The Weak Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,733 views

    Jesus chose twelve ordinary men to proclaim His Gospel message. It was not the Pharisees, rabbis, priest or scribes that He chose but ordinary men. If Jesus chose the weak of this world to shame the strong don't be surprised when He comes calling you!

    Twelve Ordinary Men Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Even before the beginning of time the sovereign plan was for Jesus to be born, live amongst us and die for our sins (1 Peter 1:20). This had to be done for without atonement, God’s righteous wrath (Romans 6:23) would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Manning avatar

    What Easter Means To Me

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,888 views

    "What Easter Means to Me" is a short from the heart sharing that covers six points: Excitement, anticipation, Surprise, Theology, Expectation, and Renewal.

    WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME 4-4-12 Bluefield VA UMC Lenten Service 1. Easter means EXCITEMENT about an EMPTY TOMB! I don't know about how it was for you, but when I was a very young fellow, Easter was a very important holiday. Now, I didn't know about the crucifixion, or the resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Be Ready

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    We must be ready for His return!

    1 Thessalonians 5:1-5:11 A man called 911, saying, "My wife is pregnant, and her contractions are only two minutes apart!" "Is this her first child?" the doctor queries. "No, of course not, this is her husband!" Someone said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Child Is Born Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
     | 3,875 views

    The Christmas Story is full of surprises: Surprises that reassure us that GOd uses ordinary people, is in control of history, gives us significance and accepts all people.

    What’s the most important thing about Christmas for you? Is it lunch with your family? Is it singing carols? Probably not after you’ve been hearing them in the shopping centres for the last 2 months! How about Christmas presents? Are you like Garry’s wife in this cartoon? Does it matter whether you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Was Found In His “fathers House”. No Surprise There.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,274 views

    Jesus was found in his fathers house. The most uninspiring of all the stories, yet there is a Gospel message at its core, and the plan unfolding about Jesus’ ministry.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th December 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. “Please join me in a short prayer from Psalms 19:14, and ” Let the words of my mouth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Can I Lose My Salvation? The Answer Might Surprise You

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,940 views

    One of the most important questions about how salvation works in Christ is the question, after having received salvation in Christ, as I continue my journey through life, can I lose it? Is falling away possible? Or is my salvation eternally secure?

    One of the most important questions about how salvation works in Christ is the question, after having received salvation in Christ, as I continue my journey through life, can I lose it? Is falling away possible? Or is my salvation eternally secure? This is probably the single most contentious ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God Has Some Big Windows...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 2,542 views

    GOD IS NEVER CAUGHT BY SURPRISE.Do we really trust his plan? The plan may take us to the back side of the desert? Is that still God? Beware the negative message can be deadly?

    GOD HAS BIG WINDOWS... IN ONE DAY... ACCEPT NOTHING LESS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. Job 14:14 If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Of Great Turnarounds Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023
     | 2,020 views

    The story of Esther and Mordecai is full of plot twists, unexpected outcomes, and surprise endings, all reminding us that we serve a God of great turnarounds. Do we have “Hamans” in our lives? From the story of Esther and Mordecai we can draw encouragement for our lives today.

    Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 4) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turning The Tables Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2015
     | 6,111 views

    The path to meet Jesus may come as a surprise to some. Instead of being cloaked in robes of religion, Jesus is clothed in rags of need.

    Matthew 25:31-46 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION Whether in high school or college most of us have had the joy of taking a “final.” We studied hard for the final, because a large percentage of our grade was determined by this one test. More than a few all-nighters ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When God’s Promises Seem Too Good To Be Real Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 23, 2019
     | 2,638 views

    Mary's response to Gabriel's message is surprising. The message is unexpectedly encouraging, yet the Bible says she was deeply troubled. Are there times when God gives us good news but we don't treat it like good news?

    THE ANGEL'S MESSAGE: Gabriel’s message was unexpectedly encouraging yet troubling to Mary. - Luke 1:28-29. - The message and the response don’t immediately line up. Let’s start with the response: v. 29 tells us that Mary was greatly troubled. Given that response, you would presume that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    His Needs, Her Needs, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    Men and women are different. Surprised?

    [The "Rules"] 1. The Female always makes the Rules. 2. The Rules are subject to change at any time without prior notification. 3. No Male can possibly know all the Rules. 4. If the Female suspects the Male knows all the Rules, she must immediately change some or all of the Rules. 5. The Female is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    If You Missed Easter ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,810 views

    Surprises related to the Easter story.

    How many of you like surprises? If you are very young, your immediate response is, "Oh, boy! I love surprises!" If you are a little older, you’re probably a little more cautious. You have learned that not all surprises are happy ones. If you missed Easter, I have a surprise for you. I want us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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