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  • Peter Amerman avatar

    Mephibosheth-Surprised By Grace Series

    Contributed by Peter Amerman on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 113,016 views

    Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, had every reason to expect that the wrath and judgment of King David would fall upon him. He was the grandson of King Saul, and the nephew of Ishbosheth, both David’s enemies. Instead, he received grace from the king- he

    Mephibosheth- Surprised by Grace 1 John 3:1- “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” Continuing our series on Unknown Faces from the Bible, remember that there are unknown characters in the Bible whose names and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judgement Day Surprises Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,634 views

    Jesus’ story of the Sheep and the Goats surprises us with a view of life from heaven’s perspective.

    Judgment Day Surprises Matthew 25:31-46 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A drunken man flagged down a bus late one night. He staggered up the aisle, and flopped down right next to an older woman who was clutching a Bible. She looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Don't Be Surprised" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,885 views

    Do you often think that because God doesn’t answer prayer quickly that He is not going to answer at all? That doesn’t matter. Don’t be surprised WHEN He answers your prayer.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 10, 2005 “Don’t Be Surprised” Acts 12:11-19 INTRODUCTION: When has God surprised you by intervening in a situation that you thought was hopeless? Probably you can think of a time when at the last minute things began to miraculously turn around, things started ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The "Surprise” About God.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 167 ratings
     | 6,363 views

    Year C Easter Sunday, Acts 10: 34-43, April 15, 2001

    Year C Easter Sunday, Acts 10: 34-43, April 15, 2001 Title: “The “surprise” about God.” This sermon of Peter is both a first and a last. It is the first recorded sermon to a Gentile audience in Acts. It is also the last time Peter gives a sermon. Peter’s preaching to Gentiles is extremely ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Divine Interruptions And Surprises

    Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    Jairus had faith that Jesus would heal yet that faith was tested three times.

    I. The Seekers Humility A. Who was Jairus? B. Notice he came the same way the demon possessed man came. C. He came with the right heart. 1. Submissive Heart Psalms 34:18 (NKJV) 18 The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit 2. Sincere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emmaus - Surprising God

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    Do we understand our calling to be Christ to the needy & poor? Francis of Assisi & Mother Theresa are illustartions in this message that links the parable fo teh sheep & goats to the Easter Emmaus story.

    Luke 24:13-35 Matthew 25:31-46 Isaiah 53:1-3 This Emmaus scripture is a strange one isn’t it? Friends walking with not just a close friend but their leader; yet despite knowing him so well they fail to recognise Him. Yet it is not just a case of the risen Christ being so different to the Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Navigating The Surprises Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011
     | 5,968 views

    God can and will help us change so we can be better equipped to handle change. If we will go all in with God and give our lives to Him, He will help us learn to navigate the surprises of life in a way that brings Him honor and produces something good in o

    Navigating the Surprises of Life Intro: How many of you enjoy surprises? I know, I know – it depends on what the surprise is. For example, your tax return comes back with $500 more than you expected – that is a good surprise! Or, back when we used VCR’s… one day you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Be Surprised

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2010
     | 4,400 views

    To do the will of the Father is mandatory to gain entrance into the kingdom of God.

    Text: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven…” (Matthew 7:21). How many of you are thoroughly convinced and know without a shadow of doubt that you will enter the kingdom of heaven? As Christians, all of us are sure that this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Palm Sunday Surprise Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,949 views

    The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the people in the Palm Sunday Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory and peace demonstrated.

    The Palm Sunday Surprise Luke 19:41-44 The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: Symbolically the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the cries of the people in the Palm Sunday Jesus Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Surprised

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2016
     | 8,469 views

    There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED INTRODUCTION: There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Peter's Wonderful Surprise Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 20, 2018
     | 9,592 views

    After denying Jesus three times, Peter must have felt that Jesus would want nothing more to do with him, but on resurrection morning Peter received two wonderful surprises that told him he couldn't be more wrong about that.

    Introduction: A. One day an attorney gathered the entire family for the reading of the will of their wealthy relative. 1. Kinfolk came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ranch. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Surprise In Disguise: Giving

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 27, 2021
     | 1,365 views

    I want my life to an altar. Let's us consider giving. Love loves to give. Giving can be a good measure of spiritual maturity.

    SURPRISE IN DISGUISE… GIVING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. I was told that Mary and Joseph had a little trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Jesus Will Surprise You Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018
     | 9,505 views

    God does not always show up exactly when and how we want, but He always shows up.

    JESUS WILL SURPRISE YOU When I was a kid I wanted to be a scuba diver. A friend brought over his scuba gear to our pool when I was 12 and let me try it, and from that moment I was hooked. I wanted to be the next Jacques Cousteau. For those of you who do not know who that was, he was a French ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Owens avatar

    Jesus, The Man Of Surprises Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 3, 2023
     | 3,040 views

    As we move through Mark's Gospel, Jesus continues to amaze and surprise the people as everyone tries to figure out who Jesus really is. In this sermon, Jesus really surprises everyone by touching the leper and forgiving the sins of the paralytic.

    A. Have you ever thought you knew someone, but then you were surprised by something interesting that you learned about them? 1. What’s true about our friends is also true about celebrities. B. Let me share some of the surprising hobbies that some famous celebrities have that you probably were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy Surprise At The Judgment

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2021
     | 1,803 views

    Most think that when they stand before God in Judgment, it won't be pleasant, because they know their faults, weaknesses, & selfish. What if instead, we receive from God a ringing commendation and a smile of approval?

    HAPPY SURPRISE AT THE JUDGMENT Mt. 25:34-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WRONG IMPRESSIONS 1. Laurie Navin, in Reader’s Digest, told how her beloved family dog “Lucky” passed away. She was trying to explain what had happened to her four-year old son Ian, in terms he might could understand. 2. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God