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  • Chris Hughes avatar

    Useless Gifts

    Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,384 views

    Unexpected gifts, gifts that go beyond the usual fare, surprise our sensibilities and wake up our spirits.

    Matthew 2:1-12 Useless Gifts We’ve all gotten them. We’ve all given them. probably have ½ dozen on top shelf of closet, in box under the bed. Useless gifts. Unusual & unusable. knickknacks serve no purpose. Generations of parents & grandparents joyfully received lopsided handmade ashtrays from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church Prevailing Against All Odds

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,735 views

    The Church has to Prevail! It should not strike us as a surprise. The adversary will throw all kind of stuff against the church

    TITLE: A CHURCH PREVAILING AGAINST ALL ODDS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:18 / ROMANS 8:39 We are honored to be here for this day of celebration with the 1st Baptist Church of Purcell. Although this is not my first time here, it is has been about 10 years that I was here while serving as the Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Me Die The Death Of The Upright!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 17, 2023
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     | 1,338 views

    Surprised by the intervention of God, Balaam pronounces one of the great aspirations of all who know and worship the Lord God.

    “Who can count the dust of Jacob. or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the upright, and let my end be like his!” [1] King Frederick the Great of Prussia is reported to have once asked his physician to provide proof for the existence of God. The physician is said to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Fire! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2021
     | 4,942 views

    Don’t be surprised or ashamed by the fire. Instead, be glad in the fire, glory in the fire, and give yourself to God in the fire.

    Kathryn Leatherwood from Washington, Ohio, recalls spending a week with a roomful of VBS preschoolers. Many of them had been first-timers and attended with loud protests. Toward the end of the week, she noticed Jessica adjusting her colorful headband with a look of frustration. After quieting yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Meet An Arminian Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 4, 2015
     | 3,304 views

    Introduction to message about the doctrines commonly known as "Calvinism", and the delightful surprises I found when studying them.

    Meet an Arminian. Not by choice or even knowledge, mind you, but an Arminian nonetheless. So what's an Arminian anyway? A follower, whether or not he knows it, of Jacob Arminius, late 16th century theologian. The doctrines then being preached by John Calvin and most other reformers that involved ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 14, 2022
     | 1,620 views

    Isaiah has much to say about the Millennium, and many of the millennial truths have surprising implications for us today.

    Kingdom Come (Isaiah 2:1-4, 4:2-6) 1. Today, my old joke was Peter Roussakis’ favorite – at least of all the jokes I told. 3 Greeks and 3 Turks are travelling by train to a conference. At the station, the 3 Turks each buy tickets and watch as the 3 Greeks buy only a single ticket. "How ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Line Of A King Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 484 ratings
     | 17,746 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon looks at the 4 women listed in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1.

    Sunday Morning November 25, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#1] THE LINE OF A KING? Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Through my many years of school, I have taken many history classes. One of the things that always interested me was in trying to figure out if any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something To Shout About

    Contributed by Ethan Muse on May 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,708 views

    People will shout over many different things, but here is a surprising subject of something Jesus told us to shout about.

    Something To Shout About Pastor Ethan J. Muse My subject this morning is Something To Shout About, and I really hope that by the time you leave, you will see that it really is. As a young man at Andrews University, I hung out with other guys my age. And, if you know much about single men in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Expect The Unexpected

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,432 views

    A Christmas eve sermon that highlights God often surprises us with what He does and how He does things.

    What do you expect on Christmas Day? For many years our family did much the same thing. All kids we would wake up early in the morning, even my sister who was normally a sleepy head. We expected gifts under the tree, so we’d rush out to the Christmas tree to make sure they were there. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Other Gods Before Me! Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,683 views

    This sermon looks very practically at what it means to have no other gods BEFORE God. It may just surprise you!

    No Other gods Before Me! Exodus 20:1-3 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com HOOK – You know over in West Sac there’s a new Wal-Mart Super Center… • And I know that some of you may be very much against Wal-Mart… you want to rage against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Series

    Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,130 views

    Explores Lucy’s surprise experience of Narnia with the truth that there are "wardrobe doors" for us to walk through to discover the Kingdom of God.

    Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Lk.1:29-35; 2:8-15; Mk.1:15; 2 Kgs.6:14-18 Intro… 1) Lk.1:29-35…Mary and Joseph are going about there merry, obscure little way, when….all of a sudden the unseen spiritual world contacts them with a message from the angel Gabriel…you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Crucify Him

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,470 views

    This sermon reviews the trial of Jesus before Pilate. Who is guilty for the death of our Christ? You might be surprised by the answer.

    “Crucify Him” Lenten Banner This is the third week of our journey through lent and we are focusing on the Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate. We remember that Pontius Pilate was a Roman official assigned to govern over all Judea. He would be a man quickly forgotten if not for one man in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,912 views

    When God starts searching for a leader what traits does He look for? The answers may surprise you.

    UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Recognize A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,311 views

    How can you tell a real friend? Solomon gives us some concrete answers, and they may surprise you!

    1. Illus. of Don Johnson • Actor best know for his roles in Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. • Back in the 70’s went through a truckload of cocaine and alcohol. He wrecked a half dozen cars, etc. • In 1983 checked into a rehab center and got clean. Turned his life around. • A reporter asked him if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If All Goes Wrong, I Still Will Praise Him!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,781 views

    We’re going to look at the Terrible Vision, Reasons to praise God in Trials, and 3 surprising results of praising God.

    IF ALL GOES WRONG, I STILL WILL PRAISE HIM! Hab. 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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