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  • Steve Greene avatar

    An Unexpected Funeral

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Oct 19, 2020
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     | 25,584 views

    This is a funeral for a man in his mid-fifties that passed away unexpectedly.

    Michael Brown On behalf of the entire Brown family, I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for being here this afternoon. One week ago right now, none of us expected to be here today. But people have rearranged schedules, taken off work, and traveled many miles to be here for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unexpected Grace Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2020
     | 6,337 views

    Our response to those who are have false motives and who scoff at Jesus is to show unexpected grace so that the ungodly may still have an opportunity to experience God’s forgiveness and love.

    Message Jude 17-25 Unexpected Grace The book of Jude takes many different and, sometimes, unexpected turns. Jude wanted to write about the wonders of salvation – instead a difficult and spiritually dangerous situation compelled him to urge the recipients to “contend for the faith”. They needed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unexpected Friday Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 1, 2018
     | 5,306 views

    Of all the things that were expected to happen the Friday after the triumphant entry, nobody expected these things.

    An Unexpected Friday Nobody had expected this. It was only five days ago that the people of Jerusalem had welcomed Jesus as their Messiah. For three years Jesus had travelled throughout Israel. Preaching, teaching, healing the sick and feeding the hungry. He had quieted storms and cast out ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Unexpected Sunday Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 1, 2018
     | 7,249 views

    After Friday nobody expected what would happen on Sunday

    Nobody had expected this. It was only two days ago that the people of Jerusalem had watched as Jesus had been crucified as a heretic and a traitor to Rome. For three years Jesus had travelled throughout Israel. Preaching, teaching, healing the sick and feeding the hungry. He had quieted ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Unexpected Stop Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016
     | 4,751 views

    This destination leaves us wondering what in the world just happened…there is often a crisis that seems to put into a spiritual tailspin

    Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Unexpected Stop Matthew 26:69–75 Intro: Leaving for a trip getting only a few miles and having a blowout… This destination leaves us wondering what in the world just happened…there is often a crisis that seems to put into a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unexpected Journey Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2022
     | 4,002 views

    In this life we will encounter unexpected journeys! In these twists and turns of the journey of life the Lord is there to guide us on these paths, to comfort us, give us peace and provide for us as well. We just need to stay focused on him in the valley.

    Cancer Journey: The Unexpected Journey! Opening Video: Unexpected Journey - Cancer to a Higher Calling Thesis: In this life we will encounter unexpected journeys! In these twists and turns of the journey of life the Lord is there to guide us on these paths, to comfort us, give us peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expect The Unexpected

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 27, 2022
     | 4,389 views

    Life is full of unexpected moments—it would be boring without them. But what happens when that unexpected moment is huge? It affects you personally, and it’s something that seems unbearable. It causes you to doubt. That’s what we find in Luke 7 with John the Baptist.

    Has something unexpected ever happened to you? —you find a 20 dollar bill in between the cushions on your couch —you bump into someone at the store that you haven’t seen in 5 years —the forecast says it’ll be sunny, but it pours —the dog decides to bring you a gift from the outside world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unexpected And Expecting Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,265 views

    The Holy Spirit works quietly within us, bringing new things into being

    Unexpected and Expecting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I had the good fortune of attending a baby shower a week ago. Baby showers are joyous occasions. Everyone celebrates the advent of this little one soon to enter our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unexpected Hero Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025
     | 379 views

    We are in dire need of integrity in our society, and it begins and ends with Jesus Christ and the foundation of Scripture.

    Paul the Ringleader Text: Acts 24:1-9 Introduction 1. “Integrity, the choice between what is convenient and what is right” (Tony Dungy). 2. “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching” (C.S. Lewis). 3. “People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Expect The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 6, 2023
     | 4,011 views

    Life is unpredictable, so expect to be surprised.

    A few years ago (2017), authorities apprehended a group of Minnesota teens for attempting to steal a cake from a local grocery store. The teens were embarrassed, but even more so when they discovered the cake was fake—it was a cardboard display cake. The grocery store owner decided not to press ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Unexpected Advice

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 2, 2025
     | 282 views

    A Pharisee offers sound advice to the council

    Unexpected Advice Acts 5:29-42 Does the LORD ever use non-believers or pagan people to speak truth or accomplish His will? In the Old Testament prophecy of Habakkuk, the LORD said He would use Babylon, which was a “ruthless” and “dreaded” nation, to achieve His purposes and correct Israel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not What You Expected

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2015
     | 8,650 views

    Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. There were some things that happened on that first Christmas that were quite unexpected.

    NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. On the flip side have you ever expected a certain gift or visit from someone and ended up being disappointed? I was looking at this online ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,692 views

    Highlight the importance of obedience and faith in God, emphasizing that His blessings often come in unexpected ways and His plans are infinitely greater than ours.

    Good morning, family. I'm so glad you're here with us today as we dive into God's word together. Today, we’re going to explore a fascinating passage from 2 Kings, which is a perfect reminder that God's blessings often come in unexpected ways, and just how crucial obedience and faith are in our walk ...read more

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    Your Unexpected Part Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2021
     | 2,561 views

    Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday season. The original Christmas season was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God. God loves doing the unexpected.

    Video Transition: Reason for the Season – Skit Guys (4 min) Series: Unexpected Christmas Introduction: Unexpected mistake: Share about problem with the Bible reference of Mary’s Song last week – How many caught the unexpected wrong Bible reference - were you surprised? – that was my unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unexpected Journey: Abraham

    Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013
     | 8,485 views

    A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent Abraham on.

    1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God