Sermons about Unexpected Attack

Exploding Manhole Covers Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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A series of exploding manhole covers in Washington is compared with the series of unexpected and disruptive events in Paul’s life. Surviving becomes a matter of one’s vision of where we have come from and where we are going.

It all started in Georgetown. On M Street, in broad daylight, a manhole cover suddenly exploded into the air, flying six feet straight up and landing with a heavy clatter. There were no injuries, but there were fiery flames, an acrid smell, cars dodging one another, pedestrians pumping ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Into Abundance Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 27, 2021

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Unexpected things happen at weddings. Some are fun and humorous, some are embarrassing and hurtful. As we continue to following Jesus as His disciples, we find ourselves at a wedding where a potentially embarrassing situation turns into an abundant blessing!

Following Jesus Into the Unexpected Intro: • [IMAGE] BIL’s wedding - outside by a lake. Fisherman in boat disrupts the wedding with his outboard motor. • Strange and unexpected things happen at weddings! • As we continue to follow Jesus, we join him at a wedding. o Beginning of his ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 20:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John The Cactus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 11, 2023

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The fulness of time had come…. The “Hope of Nations” the “Messiah” was on His way. The announcement of that longed for event came in quite an unexpected way – the angel who had replaced Lucifer – the angel Gabriel - appeared to an old childless priest:

August 12, 2023 One Sabbath, after church, a mom asked her little girl what the picture she had drawn was supposed to be. It looked like a bunch of brown scribbles surrounding some kind of big green thing. The little girl said, “Well, this is the wilderness, and that’s John the Cactus.” Today, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:5-7, Luke 1:68-79, Luke 3:7-9, Luke 7:17-23, Hebrews 12:1-3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Don't Be Surprised

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2016

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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

Scripture: John 15:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Signs Of The End Times: Be Watchful And Be Alert Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

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Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza strip recently. In a few short hours, over 1,400 had lost their lives. 3,400 were injured. 199 people were kidnapped.

On Saturday October 7th 2023 the nation of Israel was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza strip. The attack involved thousands of rockets, men launches themselves through the air on hang-gliders, as well as complex breaches of the fences protecting Israel from the Gaza strip. In a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-2, Mark 13:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Shake Off The Serpent

Contributed by James May on Dec 13, 2006

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Satan brings attacks upon all of God’s people, even when we are in the center of God’s will. Let us learn to kindle a fire and shake off the serpent in the fire of the Holy Ghost.

Shake Off the Serpent By Pastor Jim May Acts 28:1-5, "And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Voices Of A Nation

Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Sep 15, 2001

based on 10 ratings

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In Response to the vicious attack upon our Nation, a call for God’s People to repent,turn to God before we beseech Him to go before us.

This has been a week of tremedous loss, emotions of great grief, uncertainty, fear, and great anger and outrage at the barbaric and inhuman attack upon the People of the United States. As our President, his Cabinet, Congress, and other Government entities continue to investigate, prepare to bring ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastoral Response To The Bombing In Bali Series

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 20, 2002

based on 18 ratings

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The terrorist attack in Bali came a week before I was to preach on the subject of murder, and a National Day of Mourning was declared for that Sunday. God does work in mysterious ways...

Over the last few weeks God has been showing me how his timing is always perfect. I became more convinced of this when I realised what sermon I had planned to preach today. In view of the events of the last week today’s passage seems to be the most appropriate in the Bible. The bombing in Bali ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Holiness

Why?

Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 16, 2001

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What sort of attitude do you have concernong those who attacked the U.S., You may be surprised with God’s attitude towards them.

Why? By Ian Biss (9/16/01) Tuesday’s chronology of terror - September 11, 2001 8:45 a.m. (all times are EDT): A hijacked passenger jet, American Airlines Flight 11 out of Boston, Massachusetts, crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center, tearing a gaping hole in the building and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:15-20, Romans 4:5

Denomination: Grace Brethren

Biblical Marriage Under Fire

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006

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Marriage is under attack today from secular society and we as Christians must expose the fruitless deeds of darkness and fight for the preservation of the Biblical marriage and family unit.

Biblical Marriage Under Attack On the lighter side of life: From the book: Wacky Laws, Weird Decisions and Strange Statues, Main Street publishers. Marriage and Family laws: a. It’s against the law for children under the age of seven to go to college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. b. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Old To The New

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 21, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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A sermon designed to lift the spirits of a church plant congregation after having been verbally attacked by their former church. Focuses on love and the new frontier of a job to be done!

The Israelites were kept as slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. Their oppressors mistreated them and there is no doubt they suffered mentally and spiritually, as well as physically. Those generations of Israelites must have felt a hurt that would have be unimaginable to us today. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: *other

Slip-Sliding Away

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006

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Recognizing divine opportunities that we would otherwise miss. How Jesus slipped away from His attackers and was hidden - and we, too, can be hidden in Christ.

I. JOHN CHAPTER 8 REMINDS ME OF A BOOKSHELF A. Series Of Teachings By Jesus On His Identity – “I Am” Statements John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:16-17 “And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-59

Denomination: Church Of God

Identity Of The Factions Part I Series

Contributed by David King on Oct 30, 2005

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Every war we have on this planet, every terrorist attack all started on the first perfect planet earth, where Satan walked upon the stones of fire.

TEXT REVELATION 12:1-5 INTRO: There are at least eight different forms of players that are in this chapter. Each one has a different function and each one a very real component in the future events of the world. This is not just a picture or a hieroglyphics or a an apocalyptic vision; these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Shall We Cast Our Burdens?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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We all carry many pressures, strains and burdens, how shall we deal with all this negative attack? God invites us to bring it all to Him.

WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO CAST YOUR CARES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee; He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. KJV: Luke 21:14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22, Luke 21:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Let Your Dreams Die Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

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Every leader knows that there will be challenges to the dreams God has given. Sometimes the attack is so great we live in danger of the dream dying. This message deals with this issue.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART THREE “DON’T LET YOUR DREAMS DIE” GENESIS 37:2-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003 INTRODUCTION Illustration of Frederick Nolan. Nolan was fleeing from his enemies during a time of persecution in North Africa. One night he fell exhausted, into a wayside cave, fully expecting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

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