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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Don't Be Surprised" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,884 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

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,809 views

    5th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on Being Ready for the Lord’s Return.

    1 Thes. 5:1-11 Having a baby—Not surprised. Been preparing for awhile—vitamins, books, nursery, bag packed. Even though we didn’t know the day nor the hour, we knew the day was coming and we were living our lives looking forward to that day. In our Scripture this morning, we are instructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Emmaus - Surprising God

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,146 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

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Don't Be Surprised

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2010
     | 4,398 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

  • Jeffery Scott avatar

    Divine Interruptions And Surprises

    Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,482 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

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Surmised, Surprised, Stupefied Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,151 views

    Christ had died-this they knew. However, there were three ladies who had the idea that if they could get to the tomb, early in the morning on the first day of the week, they would give Christ a proper burial, leave and be gone before anyone knew it.

    MARK 16:1-8 SURMISED, SURPRISED, STUPEFIED I.SURMISED: Mark 16:1-3 A. Seclusion. B Satisfaction. C. Shortcoming. II.SURPRISED: Mark 15:4-7 A. Situation. B. Sight. C. Salutation. III.STUPEFIED: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,700 views

    There is opposition on every journey of faith, and it seems impassable.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED! 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: 1. There is opposition on every journey of faith. It is enough to cause many to become discouraged and quit. It is enough to give pause to everyone – is it worth it? It is enough to seem impassable. It is enough to be classified as a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Palm Sunday Surprise Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,946 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

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    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

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Jesus Will Surprise You Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018
     | 9,504 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

    Peter's Wonderful Surprise Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 20, 2018
     | 9,591 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

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    God's Wonderful Surprises

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 13, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,742 views

    In Acts 11:1-18; Luke reminds us 1. Our God loves to surprise His People 2. Our God is passionately bringing about His Kingdom of Heaven here on earth 3. Our God is cleansing, tranforming and guiding His People through His Holy Spirit

    Scripture: Acts 11:1-18; Psalms 148 and John 13:31-35 Title: God's Wonderful Surprises Proposition and Theme: In Acts 11:1-18; Luke reminds us 1. Our God loves to surprise His People 2. Our God is passionately bringing about His Kingdom of Heaven here on earth 3. Our God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Navigating The Surprises Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011
     | 5,967 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

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Surprise Endings: When? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2019
     | 6,066 views

    We might think Christ will judge us based on our correct doctrine, faithful church attendance, or moral behavior. But in our text Jesus offers a different standard: our response to the needy people of this world - the least of these.

    Surprise Endings: WHEN? Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction We are at the end of our four-part sermon series called Surprise Endings. This parable is different in some ways. It does not begin with “the Kingdom of heaven is like” - leading some to believe it is not specifically a parable. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Brown avatar

    Surprise! – Easter Devotional

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 26, 2024
     | 1,884 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist