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  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    When God Changes Your Plans Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
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    God interrupts. Plans change. We glorify God when we submit to His plans rather than ours.

    Poet Laureate John Masefield wrote these lines in his famous poem The Everlasting Mercy (New York: Macmillan: 1912). . . “He who gives a child a treat makes joy-bells ring in Heaven's street, And he who gives a child a home builds palaces in Kingdom come, And she who gives a baby birth brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Enemy's Battle Plans

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2020
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    For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory!

    August 9, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory! Focus Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed, Even If My Family Is Jacked-Up

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 7, 2019
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    The make-up of our family, does not determine the outcome of our future.

    THE NUTTY PROFESSOR 2 IS A DIFFERENT KIND OF MOVIE. NOT ONLY DOES IT HAVE SOME COMEDY, IT CAN ALSO BE USED, IN A SMALL WAY, AS A PARABLE: AN EARTHLY STORY WITH A HEAVENLY MEANING. YOU SEE, SHERMAN KLUMP HAD A PROBLEM. HE DIDN’T APPRECIATE WHO HE WAS OR THE GIFT THAT HE HAD; IT DIDN’T MAKE HIM ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Excuses

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 27, 2010
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    I am always amused by the different excuses people come up with to explain their actions or different situations.

    NO EXCUSE SUNDAY. I am always amused by the different excuses people come up with to explain their actions or different situations. Have you ever noticed how we can come up with some really funny excuses? People must put a lot of effort and thought into their excuses. Here is just a sampling ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Biblical Understanding Of God's Plan For Israel Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
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     | 9,215 views

    A teaching message on Romans 11:1-15.

    Romans Series # 45 July 03, 2002 Title: A Biblical Understanding of God’s Plan for Israel Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 11 of Romans as we continue with message #45 of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tamar's Curse, Cunning Plan And Blessing

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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     | 10,951 views

    We see how God will have his way, even through the sinful schemes and foolish ways of his creatures.

    Genesis 38 Introduction • Authority of Scripture- "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God ma be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16). Application: we must listen, understand and obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles For A Growing Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Feb 23, 2019
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    The purpose of this sermon is to provide biblical principles to grow strong in your relationship with God. Our relationship with God is built on the premise of absolute love for God. We are to love him with all that we are and more than anything else.

    Consider the following principles for growing in your relationship with God. I. BECOME BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH GOD A. Any type of relationship begins with at least a minimum level of acquaintance. B. We get acquainted with God through: 1. His Word – it reveals God. 2. Prayer – prayer is not just ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transforming Into The Image Of Jesus: Romans 8:28-30

    Contributed by Kevin Haug on May 1, 2017
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     | 7,835 views

    Paul shows us the end game of God's plan--conforming us into the image and likeness of His Son.

    Today, in a very real way, we reach the pinnacle of the book of Romans. Paul reveals the end game–essentially what everything is working toward. He’s taken us through a long journey to get here–a journey that was sometimes difficult to understand; a journey that was sometimes tedious in its ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praise Of Creation And Praise Of The Divine Plan.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 4, 2001
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    Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Psalm 33:1-22 Title: “Praise of creation and praise of the divine plan.”

    Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Psalm 33:1-22 Title: “Praise of creation and praise of the divine plan.” This is a hymn of praise, composed to be sung at worship. Many date the psalm in the post-exilic period, but there is nothing in its theology and no historical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Adoption Plan

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 8, 2025
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    We can call the LORD, Abba Father

    God’s Adoption Plan Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7 Good morning, Please open your Bibles to two places, turn to Galatians 4, place a bookmark there, and turn to Romans 8. I want to share the top five things you’ll never hear Dad say… 5. You know, Pumpkin, now that you're thirteen, you'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Hope Interrupts Your Plans Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 24, 2025
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    Hope is trusting God’s plan even when it feels bigger than you.

    The Thrills of Hope #3 When Hope Interrupts Your Plans Dr. Marty Baker | Luke 1:26–38 | December 21, 2025 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church! We are so glad that you are here. I also want to welcome all of you who are in our Grovetown Campus, our North Augusta Campus, our South Campus, in our Atrium ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When God Messes With Your Plans

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,932 views

    Joseph and Mary were going about their lives making big plans for their wedding. Then God messed with their plans!

    When God Messes with Your Plans Series: Christmas 2020 Chuck Sligh November 29, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing Strong. Embracing God's Purpose For Your Year And Beyond. Philippians 3:13-14

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 23, 2024
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     | 1,038 views

    A message to prepare us for the Year ahead as we finish this one. God always has a plan.

    Finishing Strong. Embracing God’s Purpose for your Year and Beyond. Philippians 3:13-14 Stand with your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But That's Not How I Had It Planned

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 15,029 views

    Sometimes God’s plan for us is different than our plan. How we respond makes all of the difference.

    From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Interrupts My Plans Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,699 views

    Joseph and Mary show us how we are to respond to God when He interrupts our plans.

    A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist