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  • Joseph Neil Adams avatar

    Emmaus - Surprising God

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,058 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

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Surmised, Surprised, Stupefied Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,033 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

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Our Surprising God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,325 views

    Isn’t life based solely upon the laws of nature and cause and effect? Most of the time, yes -- but sometimes God surprises us.

    Our Surprising God (Acts 3:1-10) 1. This week has been a rough, depressing week for many people. 2. Keith & Aimey Williams were through an awful ordeal… 3. Last week, a teenager in our community committed suicide after losing a brother a year ago in an accident… 4. Hundreds of Engineers and White ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Surprising Grief And Resurrection

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    A message of resurrection hope for those who have lost loved ones, especially around Christmas time. Includes a background paper.

    In just several days Christmas will be here, and as we enter the Advent season, preachers will stretch their imaginations to search for inventive sermons on this most important and unavoidable annual event. There will be sermons on the Wise Men bearing gifts, and homilies about Mary being a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Palm Sunday Surprise Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,842 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

  • Jeffery Scott avatar

    Divine Interruptions And Surprises

    Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,367 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

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Don't Be Surprised

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2010
     | 4,261 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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    Navigating The Surprises Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011
     | 5,861 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

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    God's Wonderful Surprises

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 13, 2016
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    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

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Don't Be Surprised

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2016
     | 8,340 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Surprise In Disguise: Giving

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 27, 2021
     | 1,266 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

  • John Gaston avatar

    Happy Surprise At The Judgment

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2021
     | 1,753 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

  • David Owens avatar

    Jesus, The Man Of Surprises Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 3, 2023
     | 2,833 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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    Surprise Endings: When? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2019
     | 5,928 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

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Jesus Will Surprise You Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018
     | 9,298 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