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  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 1.18-25 The Surprising Birth Of The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
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    Matthew 1.18-25 The surprising birth of the Messiah

    Matthew 1.18-25 The surprising birth of the Messiah Manuscript Last week I preached on Matthew 1.1-18 and today I would like to continue with the rest of this chapter. So we will spend some recapping vs 1-17 before we move on to vs 18-25. Please open Bibles Mt 1.1-17 – mostly genealogy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter: Do You Believe In The God Of Surprises?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 3, 2010
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     | 5,115 views

    Do you believe in the God of surprises? I do - but there is no way the friends of Jesus expected him to rise from the dead. No way! But the Good News is that he did and it is Good News for all people. Do you believe in the God of surprises?

    Do you believe in the God of surprises? Now, let’s be clear, just in case anyone’s not sure. Although The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my favourite books, and one of my favourite films, I know that it’s only make-believe; but just like the parables that Jesus told – the stories he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    His Needs, Her Needs, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,262 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

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    If You Missed Easter ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,842 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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    I Came From Heaven Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019
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    Nothing catches God by surprise.

    Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION: I AM ETERNAL 1. I was existing when everything began. “I am God the Son, who is from the beginning” (John 1:1). “I created everything” (Heb. 1:2). 2. Eternity means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,264 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 2 – 13

    Mark 9: 2 – 13 Revelation Mark 9:2-13, “2 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up on a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "God's Gonna Do What He's Gonna Do!"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 22, 2017
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     | 12,906 views

    God is all powerful and of highest authority; He doesx what He wants to do.

    “God’s Gonna Do What He’s Gonna Do!” Jeremiah 32:16-27 David P. Nolte The poet, Cowper, said, “God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform.” God Himself said, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Be Surprised Come Judgment Day

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 11, 2012
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    Don't Be Surprised Come Judgment Day 1) We all will rise from the dead 2) We all will stand before Jesus

    Do you like surprises? It depends doesn’t it? If it’s your birthday you probably don’t mind a surprise or two. I doubt very much, however, if you like surprises at school or at work. Surprises at places like these usually cause stress. That’s because the surprise is often a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is This A Curve Ball? (Advent 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023
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    This sermon is about being surprised by tbd unexpected things much like Jesus seems to have surprised John the Baptist.

    IS THIS A CURVE BALL? Text: Matthew 11:2-11 I read about someone’s recollection of a performance that he (Tom Wright) had been rehearsing for on stage at an earlier time in his life. He mentions that all had been going according to plan most of the time. “We had all rehearsed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Revival: A Surprising Move Of God (Pt.2) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016
     | 4,383 views

    Any outpouring of the Spirit has its origin in the heart of God Himself. But, it’s birthed in the burden of believers who are in prayer.

    Revival: A Surprising Move of God (Pt.2) September 9, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A “Lord, what will You have me to do?” 1 On September 23, 1857, Jeremiah Lanphier (a missionary, street corner preacher, door-to-door soul winner) prayed this prayer out of a heart that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival: A Surprising Move Of God Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016
     | 3,641 views

    Lord, bend me. What would you have us do? Let your spirit be poured out on us.

    Revival: A Surprising Move of God pt. 3 Welsh & Azusa Street Revival A “Lord, . . . bend me!” 1 Out of the embers of the Layman Prayer Revival, that saw the conversion of William Booth, D.L. Moody/Ira Starkey. a D.L Moody was a pioneer of international crusades, leading thousands to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprise--The Spirit Of Christ Fills The World

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2018
     | 2,907 views

    They looked at each other and realized that they were indeed being transformed into images of Christ. Christ had returned in a way that could transform the world, because Christ had manifested Himself in their own hearts and minds and tongues.

    Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form “Suddenly, suddenly there came a sound from heaven. It was like a mighty wind coming where they were sitting. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking of the magnificent works of God.” These the words from the Acts of the Apostles, to be sung during ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus And His Surprising Teachings About Service Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 13, 2014
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     | 6,142 views

    We all want to feel like we matter in some way, and sometimes that can take the form of “other people do not matter.” Jesus taught that everyone matters. Success in his eyes is very different from the world’s view of success.

    Jesus’ Surprising Teachings About Service (Mark 9:33-50) 1. Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist 
 Scientists at NASA have developed a gun built specifically to launch dead chickens at the windshields of airliners, military jets and the space shuttle, all traveling at maximum ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Song Worth Singing Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 26,953 views

    We rejoice in a God who surprises.

    A SONG WORTH SINGING Luke 1:46-55 S: Prayer Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO SURPRISES. ?: What? What was she surprised by? KW: Decisions TS: We will find in Mary’s psalm (known as the Magnificat) three decisions by God that reflect an element of surprise. The ____ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hopeless People

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    If there is hope for Ninevah -- surprise, there is hope for you!

    My roommate in college wanted to be a missionary. He wanted to go to some distant and exotic part of the world and preach the Gospel. We both had met missionaries and had heard them tell their stories. My roommate and I had become good friends with a missionary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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