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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Redeemed By Hope: The Story Of Ruth And The Light Of Advent Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2024
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    The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected place—the story of Ruth.

    Redeemed by Hope: The Story of Ruth and the Light of Advent Introduction: Rediscovering Advent through Ruth The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    6. The First Preacher And The First Sermon

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 6, 2020
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    The message Jesus drew from the story of Noah is that his coming will be as unexpected as the flood was for the people of Noah’s day. But most people don't believe his coming will be like the flood.

    6. The first preacher and the first sermon Sermon on 29 Sept 2019 PM, at Rosebery Park Baptist Church, Bournemouth, UK. According to the Bible, who was the world’s first preacher? And what was his sermon? The answer is Noah! We know Noah was a preacher from this verse in 2 Peter: ‘…if he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benifits Package Of Justification Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 8, 2008
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    THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL IS NOT TO GIVE US BLESSINGS, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST TO RECONCILE US TO GOD. THIS MESSAGE OPENS UP FOR US BENFITS SOME WHICH ARE EXPECTED OTHERS MAY BE UNEXPECTED BUT NECESSARY.

    ROMANS 5:1-5. THE BENEFITS PACKAGE OF JUSTIFICATION. I REMEMBER APPLYING FOR A JOB AT THE TOYOTA CAR PLANT IN DERBY AFTER GO THROUGH A RIGOROUS TESTING PROCESS I WAS ACCEPTED ONTO THE STAFF, AS A RESULT I WAS INCLUDED INTO A COMPANY WITH OFFERED GOOD COMPANY BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDED : ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Riding Out The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
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    In all our lives we must face storms. Sudden and unexpected winds of adversity which blow in and blow up. How do we not just survive the storm but thrive in it and through it.

    “Riding Out the Storms of Life” (Mat 14:22-33 NIV) Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. {23} After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas: The Giving Of Gifts Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2011
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    It’s good to give gifts. The story of the wise men giving their gifts to Jesus teaches us three things about giving today: Give an unexpected gift, give a gift with genuine joy, and give a gift that will last.

    CHRISTMAS: THE GIVING OF GIFTS INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever heard anyone say, “Christmas isn’t really about the gifts”? • “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights.” (James 1:17). God loves to give good gifts! • “Thanks be unto God for His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Most Miss! Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024
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    This sermon explores the subtle ways God speaks and how we often miss His voice because we are not paying attention. It challenges believers to be spiritually alert, recognizing that God’s voice is often found in unexpected places and circumstances.

    Have you ever felt like you missed something important? Maybe it was an opportunity, a moment, or a conversation that could have changed everything. Spiritually speaking, many of us have missed something just as important: the voice of God. He speaks, He guides, but often His voice is missed ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jehovah Jireh - A Name Of Faith And Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 15, 2024
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     | 818 views

    thanksgiving is the natural response to God’s provision. When we see how He meets our needs, even in unexpected ways, our hearts should overflow with gratitude. This is the essence of Thanksgiving: recognizing God as the source of every blessing.

    Jehovah Jireh – A Name of Faith and Thanksgiving Intro story: A hunter was deep in the woods, tracking a bear. He had his rifle ready and was determined to bring the bear home. Suddenly, the tables turned—the bear spotted him, let out a mighty roar, and started charging at him! Panicked, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Don't Walk Away From An Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 12, 2022
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    We tend to pray for the salvation of someone we know, or for a job, or for the return of the LORD, or some other issue, and He answers it in a way that either we don't expect or like. Let's not forget that God is in charge. His will overrides our ideals.

    I want to share with you an insight that the LORD impressed upon me pertaining to prayer and how the LORD graciously answers our petitions and requests presented before Him. You are probably familiar with the saying that He answers our prayers three ways: Either "Yes", "No", ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Storm Calmer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025
     | 206 views

    Life is often filled with unexpected storms—financial crises, emotional distress, family troubles, and health battles. But as believers, we have a Saviour who speaks peace in the midst of storms—Jesus, the Storm Calmer.

    THE STORM CALMER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:39 Supporting Texts: Psalm 107:28-30, Isaiah 43:2, Matthew 8:23-27, Nahum 1:3, John 14:27 INTRODUCTION: Life is often filled with unexpected storms—financial crises, emotional distress, family troubles, and health battles. These storms ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Balaam And His Unforgettable Ride! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 6, 2025
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     | 467 views

    While on his way to Balak, king of Moab, Balaam experienced two things that he probably never forgot! He heard a message from the Angel of the LORD--and from another, unexpected source!

    (Based on a message preached Sunday evening, March 2, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO; this is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: The story of Balaam and his donkey (I choose to use the word “donkey” or “beast” simply to avoid being accused of using vulgar terms) is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Sum Total Of The Christmas Message

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 4, 2022
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     | 3,396 views

    A Christmas message from an unexpected passage. If you want to explain the fulness of Christmas, this is a message serves this purpose, because, once someone understands the spiritual significance of Christmas, and the joy of the Lord for all eternity will be theirs.

    The Sum Total of the Christmas Message Galatians 4:4-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ1P9KUupJo Generally people don’t look at what the Apostle Paul said in his letter to the Galatian Church when bringing forth a Christmas message, or to find out what Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Willing To Be Available Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
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     | 4,344 views

    The disciples were tired and worn out from ministry; however, Jesus challenged them to put aside their own needs to love and serve others. As a result, the disciples were refreshed and strengthened in an unexpected manner.

    The apostle Paul once informed the believers of Galatia, “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Different Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,616 views

    Jesus didn't fit John's idea of what the Messiah would be like. Jesus stressed love rather than judgment. Jesus moves in surprising ways and communicates God's grace in unexpected situations.

    Matthew 11:2-11 “Different Expectations” INTRODUCTION The family gathers around the newborn’s bassinette. They marvel at this squirming gift of life, and give thanks for health and wholeness. As they gaze upon the baby’s features they wonder what the child will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Detours - Pt. 2 - Detour Details Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 18, 2012
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     | 10,176 views

    A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn't plan?

    Pt. 2 – Detour Details Interruption. A cancelation. A meeting moved. A delay. A different route. Sickness. Lack. Brokenness. All of these things have one thing in common . . . they are detours. They knock us off our intended and preferred route. They force us to adjust and go a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Detours - Pt. 3 - Detour Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 18, 2012
     | 5,616 views

    A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn't plan?

    Pt. 3 – Detour Deliverance Detours are despised by every path loving, calendar driven, time conscious people worldwide. However, as deeply as we despise detours they continue to be a part or our life and as we have seen over the last two weeks God is involved in the detours that we face. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal