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    Never Happy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 880 views

    Explore and understand God's unexpected, sufficient, and unconditional provision.

    Good morning, everyone! I'm so thankful we've gathered together today to dig into God's Word and discover new truths about His unfailing love and provision for us. Elizabeth Barrett Browning once said, "God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame." That quote perfectly captures our discussion today ...read more

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    What Is God Doing? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 26, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,081 views

    God often works in unexpected ways and through unexpected means. We need to watch for His surprising actions and join Him in His mission to change the world.

    You know the Christmas story, right? Baby Jesus, manger, shepherds, wise men - the works. But imagine being there. It was all so unexpected and weird. They must've been like, "What's God up to?" What's God up to? Imagine you're expecting a package. You're super excited, but when it arrives, it's in ...read more

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    The Gift Of Pain

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,111 views

    Pain is one of the unexpected gifts that God can use in our lives.

    The Gift of Pain Text: Luke 5:12-16 Luke 5:12-16 -- "And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean." "And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Communion: A “humble Pie” Not “black Tie” Event Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,652 views

    How does one prepare for Holy Communion? With a humble faith. The parable of the Prodigal Son will illustrate such a faith.

    The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) held the grand opening of its hip new $88 million building in January. Were you invited to this black tie event? Neither was I. Then again I didn’t give a million dollars for the construction of the Gallery nor am I a friend of the mayor. Gallery openings are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The World’s Two Greatest Events - New Year Sermon (Part 1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,526 views

    I am excited about this New Year! Let me tell you why I am excited about this coming year. Why? This could be the year that the Lord Jesus will return to rapture His Church.

    We all look forward to big events in our life. • Opening our first paycheck • Driving alone for the first time • Graduating from college • Birth of a child • Getting married • Enjoying a great meal • Going to see a football game. Life is filled with all kinds of events that we look forward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Died - He's Alive! Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 113 ratings
     | 20,328 views

    A funeral sermon of hope. Jesus died - BUT that’s not the end of the story.

    He Died - He’s Alive! What can be said at a time like this? Today we are faced with a multitude of emotions. There is pain and what feels like a emptiness. Some of us are overwhelmed with emotions today: feelings of anger, guilt, disbelief, anxiety; feelings of pain and protest - it is hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Ready!

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 6, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,027 views

    Let all Christians be ready for the second coming of Christ!

    Be Ready Luke 12:35-40 Introduction 1. In Luke 9:51 we began studying the ‘Travel Narrative’ - ten chapters in Luke that contain several unique passages not found in the other gospels. It is the Travel Narrative because it begins with Jesus beginning his journey to Jerusalem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Caught Up, But When? What The Bible Says, Matthew 24 Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,025 views

    Clear Scriptural account of the coming of Jesus, and a detailed look at Matthew 24.

    3. LAYING THE FOUNDATION We can only build where the Lord built. Solomon said in Psalm 127:1, “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” Any doctrine not firmly supported by a word from God will fall, regardless of how many good and brilliant men believe and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Armageddon Series

    Contributed by Ernesto Illingworth on Dec 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,316 views

    Armageddon has been misunderstood by most christians, simply because we haven't understand the theme of the whole conflict that began in heaven. A simple look into this will reveal the clear meaning of the Armageddon.

    “The Battle of Armageddon” By Ernesto Illingworth The Context and background Assumptions in regards to biblical matters are very frequent. Armageddon is not the exception. Armageddon has been regarded as a battle that soon will take place at middle East, others think about this as a nuclear ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023
     | 940 views

    This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

    The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 1:1 - The Scientific Brilliance Of Our Sovereign Lord

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 1, 2023
     | 964 views

    This is a revision of a sermon I posted nearly two years ago that presented the story of creation from a scientific viewpoint. The wonder of creation is a witness to God's holiness, majesty, power, and glory.

    "IN THE BEGINNING, GOD CREATED THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH" (Genesis 1:1). I want you to consider for a moment how solemn, awesome, powerful, and wondrous this statement is, for it presents the work, thought, and majesty of Almighty God. Some of you reading this might be thinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sunday, Expectations. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,593 views

    The day of Jesus resurrection was a day of the unexpected, are we open to the unexpected taht God puts before us so that we might live in understanding of him and by his power?

    Easter Sunday, expectations. I may have mentioned Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin previously. But during his day Nikolai was as powerful a man as there was on earth. As Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution 1917, was editor of the Soviet newspaper Pravda (which by the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Model Of Being Prepared Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,806 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". Are you prepared for the end?

    Series: Encouragement [#8] A MODEL OF BEING PREPARED 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As I preached about the Rapture last week, I didn’t say much about what I believe happens next. I believe that once all of the Christians are raptured out of here, the 7 years of Tribulation will begin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold, A Woman Lay At His Feet! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    God works through unexpected circumstances to protect and redeem his people.

    Children’s Sermon Tell about time when Helen and I were sound asleep and suddenly – plop, something jumped into the bed with us! I woke, sat up, stared blindly into the dark (of course saw nothing), and laid back down thinking I had a bad dream. When it happened the second time, I was certain it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Look Who's In The Family Tree

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,296 views

    Five unexpected women in the genealogy of Christ, speak of forgiveness and reconciliation.

    Look Who Is In the Family Tree! Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Whenever anyone begins to study their family’s lineage and history, they are usually warned that they might find out things they weren’t expecting. They might find out that their great great uncle was a horse thief or that one of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist