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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    "Ear” God's Word

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    “Ear” God’s Word 1) By listening prayerfully, asking for understanding 2) By listening persistently, seeking depth of knowledge and conviction 3) By listening attentively, blocking out earthly cares and concerns

    Can you palm a basketball? Can you grip a basketball with one hand so that you can pick it up off the floor and wave it around without it slipping out of your hand? I can’t palm a basketball and there’s nothing I can do about it. I stopped growing a long time ago. My hands won’t get any bigger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is Thanksgiving A Foreign Idea To You?

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
     | 2,474 views

    We are sometimes surprised when we hear a non-church person giving God praise for something done in their life and we are surprised by it. Maybe we are even a little embarrassed since we may have received a similar blessing but forgot to give thanks.

    Is Thanksgiving a Foreign Idea to You? Thanksgiving Day 2009 Luke 17:11-19 On January 31, 1957, the Canadian Parliament proclaimed: A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed … to be observed on the 2nd Monday in October. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus On Trial: The Execution Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2017
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     | 5,878 views

    We examine several surprising signs that occurred when Jesus was executed and died.

    Scripture Six years ago, I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Types Of People Responding To Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,542 views

    Should we be surprised how people treat Jesus Christ and Christians today?

    How do people deal with Jesus Christ? In our passage today, we will note 5 types of people responding to Jesus Christ; open your Bibles to Mark 14… Read along with me Mark 14:53-72….. Let’s start with this question, Who is Jesus Christ?? Let us not miss what v55 implies! v55: supports 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Until He Comes

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 4, 2013
     | 5,225 views

    Just what are we to do until Christ comes? The answer may be surprising.

    “Until He Comes” 1 Cor. 11:17-34 The mother sternly scolds her child, “You wait until your father gets home!” Until he comes the child frets and fears. A major company announces a new CEO is scheduled to arrive on the job at the end of the year. Employees, meanwhile, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    The death of Jesus was not by accident or by surprise but rather was a part of the plan of the Father to redeem the world

    Why did Jesus have to die? There was a greater purpose for the death of Jesus than many people realize and I do not believe that the movie truly pointed to this enough. However, the first scene Satan tells Jesus that no man can bear the world’s sin. This was the purpose of Jesus coming to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Building Your Life On The Rock Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 8, 2025
     | 688 views

    Many church members will be surprised at the Judgment because they built their lives on faith with no fruit.

    Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.com Matt. 7:24-29; Luke 6:47-4 BUILDING ON THE ROCK OR ON THE SAND The first step in erecting a building is to take a soil sample and see if the ground will support the weight. Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount with a spiritual soil sample. You and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Greatness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2018
     | 5,144 views

    Who are the true greats? You may be surprised that you know many personally.

    Who are the true greats? You may be surprised who they are because you know many of them by name. They live in your neighborhood. Let’s find out what the basic ingredient of true greatness is. Let’s look at Mark 9:30-37, what Jesus has to say. Jesus Mark 9:31 “The Son of Man is to be delivered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking For This Christmas?

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,336 views

    A message designed to make listeners aware that God wants to reveal himself to them this Christmas in a way that just might surprise them.

    Before reading today’s text I want to give you a little background or context. The passage takes place on the Temple grounds about 40 days after Jesus’ birth. Joseph and Mary have gone to the Temple for a couple of reasons. First, it was customary for a family to dedicate their first born son to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Changing The World, One Meal At A Time Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 648 views

    By using our tables to model the character of God, foster community, and surprise our guests, we can make a difference in the world.

    Hey guys, let's play a quick game. I'm going to start a sentence, and I want you to finish it. Ready? "The Son of Man came..." What's your answer? You might say, "to serve, not to be served," or "to seek and save the lost." But did you know there's another way the Bible finishes that sentence? "The ...read more

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    What Does The Bible Mean, To Be Born Again?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    We might be surprised if we really knew how many people there are that really don’t understand, what being “born again” really means, and what being “saved” really consists of.

    John 1: 12-13 WHAT DOES THE BIBLE MEAN, TO BE BORN AGAIN? 1-3-09 I believe this is the appropriate message to start the New Year out with, becoming a new creature in Christ Jesus. Listen as I read today’s text found in JOHN 1:12-13 12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 56,397 views

    Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

    OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Manna Again?! Yuk!" Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,316 views

    Like the Israelites in the wilderness, we complain too easily. Learn what a complaint to God is, and be surprised at what happens when we complain to God.

    “MANNA AGAIN?! YUK!” Numbers 11:4-9, 31-34 John Tung, 6-3-07 I. Introduction Long, long time ago, a nation had a king. This king was greater than any king in the whole world. He was strong, protective, wise and provided for this people. The only problem was that this king was invisible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Seeing Humanity Through Jesus' Eyes"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,179 views

    The ultimate good in life is when we are liberated, let loose to become such lovers of God that we surprise ourselves by loving those whom God loves.

    “Seeing Humanity Through Jesus’ Eyes” Mark 1:40-45 2 Kings 5:1-14 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Both in our Old Testament Lesson and in our Gospel Lesson for this morning we come face to face with the disease of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "God Was God, God Is God, And God Will Always Be God"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,816 views

    The text shares that God was God in ages past , God is God who loves us, and God will always be God no matter what.

    Revelation 1:4-8 “God was God, God is God, and God will always be God.” 1. John writes to the seven churches in the Province of Asia • He say Grace and peace to you • He also says grace and peace come through Jesus Christ vs 4 • He tells them who Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist