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  • E. True Neilson avatar

    Surprising Endings Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,553 views

    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Surprise Endings: Esther 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION -A few weeks ago Shelly Szekely texted me to ask what to say when someone else uses the Lord’s name in vain. -It struck me that it kind of depends on who the person is. -What if they are a non-Christian? What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surprised By Joy

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 19, 2014
     | 3,829 views

    Surprised by Joy - (Character Study Cleopas) (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: They talked with each other (vs 14, 15 & 17) They welcomed a stranger (vs 15). They shared the story of Jesus (vs 18-23). They were willing to learn (vs 25-27) They practiced hospitality (vs 28) SERMONBODY: Ill: • The newspaper The Independent on Sunday (5 September ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "Surprised By Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,035 views

    Jesus is with us, even at rock bottom.

    "Surprised By Love" John 21:1-19 Perhaps you read the following in the Upper Room Devotional last Wednesday: "I hit the road with everything I owned packed inside my small car even though the idea of leaving my apartment, job, school, friends, and my comfortable life of sin had paralyzed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Surprising Announcement Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
     | 5,116 views

    Jesus' birth from Mary’s point of view. 4 Facts About God’s Messages” that are still relevant to today.

    “A Surprising Announcement” Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 13, 2009 If you’re a regular church attendee, then you know that the giving of “Announcements” is a regular part of most church services. It can also be the funniest part of the service, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Owens avatar

    Surprised By Joy Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,697 views

    We should not be surprised by persecution when it comes, nor by the joy we feel when we suffer for Christ.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went to the perfume counter and told the clerk he'd like a bottle of Chanel No. 5 for his wife's birthday. 1. The clerk smiled and said, “A little surprise, eh?” 2. “You bet,” answered the customer, “She's expecting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Surprising Jesus.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 2,873 views

    The Surprising Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 5 verses 17-26. Ill: • (a). DVD – Rolf Harris - Jake the Peg (on Youtube or email me) • (b). Kids Talk illustration I WANT US TO LOOK AT THE 4 TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THIS STORY: (1st) The friends of the paralysed man. • Ill: Have you ever had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Surprised By Grace

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 38 ratings
     | 54,541 views

    "Surprised by Grace" is an exposition of 2 Samuel 9 in which David reaches out in kindness to Mephibosheth for the sake of his father, Mephibosheth. David's kindness is read as a parable of the amazing grace of God that saves unworthy sinners.

    SURPRISED BY GRACE 2 Samuel 9 “O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell in your holy hill?” David begins Psalm 15 with these probing questions. The body of the psalm answers these opening questions. It describes that character and conduct of the person who pleases God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprised By Joy

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 12, 2018
     | 2,418 views

    I would have more joy if ________________.

    Christmas 2018 Surprised by Joy I would have more joy if ____________________. Isaiah 9:1-3a NIV “Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those where in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Napthali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Impossible Surprise Series

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,645 views

    Our God is a God of Impossible Surprises

    The definition of the word advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. In the Christian church Advent is the first season of the church year that includes the four Sundays before Christmas Eve. Advent is a time for us to prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Surprise Witness

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023
     | 858 views

    The account of the Roman soldier who witnessed the death of Jesus and became convinced that Jesus was the son of God.

    Rufus wished he were anywhere but here. He had never wanted to come to Palestine in the first place, every legionnaire in the Empire knew that it was a lousy assignment. No loot, no glory, no chance for advancement. And he couldn’t even get decent duty like chasing bandits in Galilee. No, he had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Surprise Or A Plan? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2021
     | 2,180 views

    The church began as a Messianic Jewish movement, but became a trans-cultural Messianic movement. How can we explain this?

    A Surprise or a Plan? (Romans 9:22-33) 1, I heard about a pastor after he would preach a man would say to him, “Pastor, that was a warm message today.” or the man would say, “Pastor, that was a warm sermon” or he would sometimes say, “I appreciate those warm words.” One day the preacher caught him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Surprised But Not Napping Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,397 views

    The coming of Jesus will be like a thief in the night – unannounced and without prior warning. Our call as Christians is to be watchful, not by trying to guess an unrevealed time and season, but by living as those who ate in the light.

    You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Surprised But Not Napping Why is it that there are so many modern Christians who seem to think that we are somehow smarter than the first century Christians. I’ll show you what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Big Surprise

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,929 views

    This Easter message focuses on the DISRUPTION that Jesus's presence brought into the lives of the selfish priests and Pharisees at His first Advent, their response to the disruption (murdering Jesus), and the SURPRISE Jesus's resurrection was to them and even to the disciples.

    Today we celebrate the greatest event in the history of mankind: the resurrection of Christ. Nothing has ever happened that influences the destiny of mankind like that one event. Alexander’s defeat of the Persians changed the course of Western civilization. It was a significant turning point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Surprised By Grace

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,471 views

    A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 23

    Sept. 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 7:24-37 Surprised by Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s an old saying: “A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.” In order for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Surprise In The Graveyard

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,399 views

    How does the resurrection of Lazarus impact people in this day? Since Jesus has power over life and death, we see that He alone can give life to those dead in sin.

    “A certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So, the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist