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Surprise In Disguise: Giving

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 27, 2021

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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

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:3-4, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surprise! – Easter Devotional

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 26, 2024

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I wrote this devotional to share with the seniors I do ministry with in church & in a nursing home.

Surprise! – Easter Devotional I need help to do this well. Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to do something you can’t do. Now, anyone who has ever been surprised about something in life please raise your hand. Has almost everyone here been surprised at one time or another? Surprises can be both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6, Matthew 27:65

Denomination: Baptist

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Christians Should Not Be Surprised! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

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Understand and embrace the concept that suffering is not surprising or strange, but rather a part of our spiritual journey, allowing us to share in Christ's sufferings and look forward to the glory that awaits us.

Good morning, Church family. We are living in unprecedented times, aren't we? Our world has seen a drastic shift in what we consider "normal." Yet, we shouldn't be surprised. As we’ll explore today, it's not surprising because the Bible has already told us about it. We're going to look at this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Topics: New Normal

Surprise - Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 21, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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Fourth Sunday in Advent: God’s surprising announcement to Mary - why it is our surprise too. Nothing is impossible with God.

Surprises come in all shapes and sizes. Four birthdays ago, I thought that I was going to have a quiet dinner with Sofi and a couple of friends. It had been a tough several weeks. I was turning over the office where I worked because we were moving to San Antonio. At home – chaos – furniture all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

"Do Disturb" Sign !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 6, 2011

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TO INSPIRE A SPIRIT OF AWE AND WORSHIP IN THE READERS BY FOCUSING UPON ONE OF THE MANY UNIQUE TRAITS IN OUR SINGULAR GOD...I,E...HE IS A GOD OF "SURPRISES"...

"DO DISTURB" SIGN…!!! First things first. Why was man created? Let the revered Christian document namely the West minister catechism give the answer “Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.” And when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: *other

Surprise: It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 15, 2018

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Life does not always happen the way we plan it or expect it to follow. We have to remember that God's plan is for us to decrease so that Jesus might increase. We Look at the life of John the Baptist

Surprise--It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 Luke 1:5-25 and 1:57-66 6/10/2018 Text Matthew 11:1-11:11 Surprised, It’s Not What I Expected! Have you ever been surprised, but in a negative sort of way. Your hopes got really high for something, but when it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be Surprised!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 18, 2015

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I believe that there are people who will be surprised at many things. People will someday stand before the judgment of God & express surprise that they are lost.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. The A P Wire Service reported this story out of Nashville, TN a few years ago. A TN Highway Patrolman stopped a car that was a total wreck. It had 3 flat tires. Every window had been broken out, & the roof was caved in, indicating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"embracing The Surprises Of The Lord

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Mar 3, 2024

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Here is a sermon inspired by the theme of being surprised by God.

Here is a sermon inspired by the theme of being surprised by God. Introduction: - Have you ever experienced a surprise that completely changed your perspective or direction in life? The Lord has a way of surprising us in unexpected and powerful ways. Main Points: 1. The Unexpected Path: The Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Methodist

"The Surprising Birth Of Jesus"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

based on 165 ratings

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In this message we will look at some things about the Christmas story that are surprising...

"THE BIRTH OF JESUS" It’s hard to believe that it’s almost Christmas, but it is. Let me give a top 10 list about the closeness of Christmas... YOU KNOW CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE WHEN: 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is smoked along with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Resurrection) Life Is Full Of Surprises

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 19, 2001

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Peter’s explanation of the events leading to the conversion of Cornelius (a Roman soldier and Gentile) bears witness to the surprising and yet familiar ways of God and points us to the new possibilities for surprise that the Resurrection message opens in in our lives.

Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13, 2001 Acts 11:1-18 1st CENTURY PALESTINE: A WORLD WITHOUT SURPRISES This passage is all about the surprising works of God but to get the surprise you must have the back story. Hang in there, the payoff in this passage for your life is worth the extended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

6 Surprises About Hell

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Nov 12, 2000

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Where are you going?

6 surprises about Hell Luke chapter 16 verses 19-31 In relation to some that have thought that Jesus is telling a parable here is wrong, for Jesus here is telling a true story. I’ve been ask and even told that this was a parable about this certain happening here in Luke. I ask you to look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Surprising Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

based on 114 ratings

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The sermon examines the suprising and often overlooked work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Surprising Power of the Holy Spirit Ephesians 3:14-21 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO On August 6, 1945, at precisely 8:15 AM, a uranium bomb exploded over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Within seconds, the entire city lay ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Surprising Results Of Fear And Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

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We have gotten used to fear as a part of our daily lives. But it is a monster, ready and willing to destroy our effectiveness as believers, and steal our joy. Let’s see what Paul has to say about it in the context of this familiar passage about prayer.

How many of you have memorized that passage, at some point maybe even have quoted it? Good. You know what they say about familiarity though, don’t you? Familiarity can breed a lot of contempt and this particular passage is a familiar one. You’ve heard it many times. And sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Surprise Calling From God

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 20, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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I did this in character as an introduction to a study of the Minor Prophet Amos.

Introduction I. Yehweh, have not I worshiped you with a full heart? A. Have not I been faithful? B. Have not I lived my life to please you as best as I possibly could. II. But Lord, You know that I have people that depend on me. A. I have a family. B. I have laborers. C. Lord, what ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

God Genuinely Surprises Us

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 3, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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God’s promises of faithful forgiveness to a fallen world are suprisingly refreshing

GOD GENUINELY SURPRISES US! Several years ago my sister-in-law threw a surprise birthday party for her husband. It was a good one. I have to admit my brother was completely caught off guard. He never saw it coming. The best part was knowing that my brother was genuinely surprised. To be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

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