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Who Would Have Ever Guessed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 30, 2001

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This is the 4th sermon in the "Christmas Surprises" series. This sermon looks at the earliest Biblical account of the promised Messiah.

Sunday Morning December 9, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#4] WHO WOULD HAVE EVER GUESSED? Genesis 3:15 Introduction: 1. As most children, I enjoyed the Christmas game of trying to figure out what gifts I was getting. I would shake them. I would look at the size ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Love 1) Then 2) Now

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 3, 2010

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Has Christ's love changed over the last 2,000 years? The answer might surprise you.

A couple of weeks ago the Journal ran a few pictures of the city of Edmonton from the early 1900’s. As you can imagine, streets that are now paved and clogged with cars were still dirt back then and navigated by horse and carriage and the odd automobile. I enjoy looking at “then and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Invasion Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

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In this message, we invade yourspace. PAY ATTENTION! You may be surprised at what you find out.

The huge craze right now is “myspace” MySpace is a social networking website based in West Hollywood, California offering an interactive, user-submitted network of blogs, profiles, groups, photos, MP3s, videos and an internal e-mail system. According to Alexa Internet, as of August 2006, it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Benefit From Trials Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 7, 2015

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Suffering trials is a strange place to find anyone rejoicing, yet that is the surprising instruction of God for us in Christ.

At the heart of the gospel is the amazing truth of how God is willing to suffer to redeem us. Jesus experienced firsthand the greatest human trial imaginable. He endured being betrayed by on of the 12 apostles, deserted by all his closest friends and followers, falsely accused, being mocked and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 9, 2016

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Writing the Romans, Paul speaks of his gratitude for them, giving some surprising reasons for being thankful.

“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

A View From The House Of The Potter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 7, 2016

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The surprise here is that the intention of God can be resisted, and if (we) turn He speaks of changing His mind.

A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one or two small pottery items while at school (one of which remained on my mother’s back doorstep long after I had left ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Is The Only Way?

Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022

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Jesus is the only way to heaven. This statement sounds exclusive, confusing, surprising, or even offending. Nonetheless, this is true

Do you know a place that can only be reached by a single conveyance? Perhaps a place where there is only a single road leading to it, an island that can only be reached by a boat, perhaps the outer space in which only via space shuttle humans can get there. I remember when I was new here in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Singing Loud For All To Hear…

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

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A survey of the ‘happiest nations’ show Afghanistan coming in dead last which shouldn’t surprise anyone.

A survey of the ‘happiest nations’ show Afghanistan coming in dead last which shouldn’t surprise anyone. But close to it is Zimbabwe. The list varies by the measure used to judge happiness. First century Israel the reason was quite clear. Rome was in charge even when it came to their faith. High ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Could A Btk Be Within?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 4, 2005

based on 23 ratings

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This sermon contemplates the HOW of the BTK? How could this church president live such a life? WHo is to blame? HOw can it be prevented? Kind of long winded here again (surprise surprise) - but I couldn’t stop thinking about it, so decided to preach on

March 4, 2005 Dennis Rader has been married for 34 years. He has two children and a regular job. On top of that, he has been a church member of Christ Lutheran Church in Wichita for 30 years. He was an usher and president of the church council. The Pastor of his congregation - Michael ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

The Foundation For Favor Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 24, 2021

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Often events and circumstances in life take us by surprise. At times life is going according to plan, and then without warning, difficulty arrives. Thankfully, God is omniscient, knowing all things. He is never taken by surprise and always works according to His divine will.

The Foundation for Favor Esther 2: 19-23 As we take a moment to consider our lives, we discover they are made up of varied series of events. Often one event serves to prepare us for a future event. At times, several events tend to blend together and create a major event. Viewing life from this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Is Thanksgiving A Foreign Idea To You?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

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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

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

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A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pregnant Virgin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 20, 2001

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This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon is about Mary’s reaction to the news of her pregnancy.

Sunday Evening November 25, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#2] A PREGNANT VIRGIN? Luke 1:26-56 Introduction: This morning we looked at 4 bad girls of the Bible that were relatives of our Savior. Tonight I want us to look at yet another Christmas Surprise. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 8, 2005

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Who is the real emphasis on in the commonly called "Parable of the Prodigal son"? It may surprise you who was the real prodigal!

THE PRODIGAL FATHER LUKE 15:11-24 INTRO: Jesus often spoke in parables in his teachings. 1. What is a parable? a. Parable signifies "the placing of one thing beside another" with a view to comparison. b. It is the lesson that is of value; the hearer must catch the analogy if he is to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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God’s movement in our lives is beyond our imagination and often catches us by surprise with its enormity.

Psalm 136 “The Amazing Grace of God” INTRODUCTION One of the most beloved hymns is “Amazing Grace.” This hymn celebrates God’s gracious movement in our lives: the gift of salvation, the gift of faith, God’s strength in difficult times, and the hope of life after death. “Amazing Grace,” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

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