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    A Day For Remembering (Thanksgiving) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 18, 2023
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    Thanksgiving is about looking back and being grateful for what we have been through and how God has been with us. As we remember, we celebrate and rejoice in all that God has given us.

    What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving? (give time for the students to raise their hands and tell you what they love about Thanksgiving). Absolutely, Thanksgiving is a day when we stuff our faces with turkey and pumpkin pie. But, it's more than just a food fest. It's a day to remember and be ...read more

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    The Gospel Finds A New Audience Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
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    Philip is interrupted by an angel and goes to the desert. An Ethiopian is converted and carries to Gospel home.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 009 TITLE: The Gospel Finds a New Audience TEXT: Acts 8:26-40 INTRO: Jesus had commanded the Disciples to take the Gospel to the world. (Act 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unexpectedly Expecting Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 30, 2011
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    God steps into history to break 400 years of silence by announcng unexpected news to two unsuspecting individuals. What does it look like when God is silent, and how do we know when he is speaking to us?

    Series: When God Breaks His Silence Title: Unexpectedly expecting Theme: Christmas Introduction : There is a game my parents used to play when we were on road long road trips in the car. The rules of the game went something like this. “The first one to talk loses.” We called it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Land Of God's Promise

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
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    We are the land of God’s promise. In the call of Moses, we see God’s concern for the pain and condition of our lives.

    Charles Gerkin in his book shares the story of Margaret and Robert Algood. This once vibrant and active couple had been suffering with increasing difficulty through a drastically altered life since Robert has suffered a stroke several years ago. Robert had once been physically active and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Part 14 - Matthew 10:18-19 - Grasshopper, Expect The Unexpected! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 21, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,424 views

    I remember as a kid watching the TV series called "KUNG FU" staring David Caradine. The blind Master Po (Keye Luke) calls his young student "GRASSHOPPER" to "EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED". We are not grasshoppers but we are called to BEWARE.

    Part 14 - Matthew 10:18-19 - GRASSHOPPER, EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! A friend of mine works as a boilermaker in Bowen, Queensland Australia. He is a big man with muscles like an Olympic weight lifter, a voice that booms and a laugh that is full and infectious. PATRICK PATTERSON loves the Lord and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exploding Manhole Covers Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,668 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Funeral

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2001
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    Funeral for unexpected death of a young lady.

    Funeral for Young Lady “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; (14) whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Serving Master.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 13, 2023
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    Be prepared for the return of Jesus at an unexpected time.

    PARABLE OF THE SERVING MASTER. Luke 12:32-40. Jesus reminds His “little flock” that “it is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). The imperative of Luke 12:33, rightly understood, becomes a marker of where our heart lies (Luke 12:34). We must hold the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures - The Conclusion – The Summary Of All Events - Part 12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022
     | 1,324 views

    This last article in "THE DAY OF THE LORD" is a summary of all events from the Rapture of the Church until eternity with the new heavens and new earth, and the New Jerusalem. I believe the world is very close to the start of this. It is as if the world has primed itself ready to go.

    THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES - THE CONCLUSION – THE SUMMARY OF ALL EVENTS - PART 12 THIS FINAL STUDY WILL PRESENT THE ORDER OF EVENTS IN THE DAY OF THE LORD: The Day of the LORD (Jehovah) is the period of time when God openly intervenes in the affairs of this world because sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Detours Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 28, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,360 views

    Detours send us on unfamiliar routes that require us to trust the sign makers.

    Detours PPT 1 Series Title Slide PPT 2 (Image change ahead, and definition of a detour) A detour is an unexpected event that changes the course of your life. Today I want to talk about God's involvement in the detours of life. There are many, many examples we could use from scripture but I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Caught Up, But When? Questions And Summary (Final In Series) Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 20, 2015
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    Many questions surround the pre-tribulation rapture theory. It is necessary to ask them.

    7. QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS If there were not some difficult questions that the Scriptures themselves raise regarding this matter, fewer people would give this theory the nod. We prayerfully submit the following explanations of passages that seem to point toward pre-tribulationism. 1. Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    End Times, Apocalypse, Last Judgement, Second Coming

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 1, 2018
     | 3,406 views

    Begin with “end of the world” in mind.

    33B In a best-selling book that first came out in the late 80’s, Stephen Covey identified what he called the ‘seven habits of highly effective people.’ The second habit the author lists is: Begin with the End in Mind. 1). Today, on the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Readings are ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Preparing For A King Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 19, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Why is the birth of Jesus significant and what does it mean to us today. Is there a connection between the world and world events during his first coming and his imminent return?

    Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this sermon on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/LiIFk7xq1pM Introduction In our journey through Luke, we finally come to the birth of Christ. Just in time for the celebration of Christmas. In typical Lukean style, he packs volumes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who Cares? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 8, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    We’ve all had times when we’ve wondered if anyone really cares. The world can sometimes be a lonely, scary place. Difficult life situations can make a person feel rejected, isolated, and abandoned. It seems like nobody really cares.

    "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 DOES ANYONE CARE? We’ve all had times when we’ve wondered if anyone really cares. The world can sometimes be a lonely, scary place. Difficult life situations can make a person feel rejected, isolated, and abandoned. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational