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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Unexpected Events (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2021
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    Pivotal events can happen unexpectedly in our lives. If we are able to accept that fact and (at the same time) trust God with the changes that accompany those events, we will manage life better. This message explores unexpected events in Moses's life.

    Today I want to talk about two unexpected events in Moses’s life. One was a glorious encounter with God that set him on the course for the last 40 years of his life. The other was a painful experience that equipped him to fulfill the mission given to him in the first encounter. In both cases the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Difficult Questions, Unexpected Answers

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 24, 2008
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    Questions are part of daily life. Some questions have black-and-white answers, others are in the shades of gray. Some questions have no answers. How we ask God questions is a reflection of our attitude towards Him.

    Difficult Questions, Unexpected Answers Matthew 22:15-22 Introduction People, by nature, are inquisitive. There are many unanswered dilemmas that we want to know the outcome. We want answers. We want them now! But we want them to meet our expectations. Look at how we view the upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good News In An Unexpected Place Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
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    In this message, we will see how the birth announcement of the King of Kings wasn’t delivered to the rich or royal, but it was instead delivered in the least expected place. It was delivered to some lowly shepherds.

    When people send out baby shower invitations, they primarily mail them to family and friends. I once saw a really funny movie, a comedy, where a couple sent out fake shower announcements when they weren’t really going to have a baby. They were in debt and needed some money to pay off their bills, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Grace In Unexpected Places SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    A Place Called Lodebar

    Today, we will explore the story of Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel 9:1-13. Mephibosheth was a man who found himself in a barren and desolate place called Lodebar. But through the grace of God, he was rescued and brought into the presence of King David. This sermon will highlight the significance of ...read more

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    Finding Faith In Unexpected Places SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,276 views

    Philip leaves a place of spiritual revival to venture into a desert, seemingly barren of life. Yet, it is here that he encounters an individual chosen by God to receive His word. This narrative explores the theme of finding faith in unexpected places and the divine guidance that leads us there.

    Today, we will explore the fascinating account of the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch, as recorded in the book of Acts. This story highlights the work of the Holy Spirit, the power of God's Word, and the role of a faithful servant in leading someone to faith in Jesus Christ. Philip's Divine ...read more

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    The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022
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    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 30

    October 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:9-14 The Unexpected Gift at the Foot of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What are the fibers binding groups together? It depends on the group. • For ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not What I Expected Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 5,634 views

    That's what the Christmas event is all about - God showing up in the midst of the unexpected.

    Not What I Expected Isaiah 9:1-2 When I was in seventh grade, like so many youth at that age, music became a huge part of my life. I was awakened to the sounds of music of Elton John’s Greatest Hits, SuperTramps’ Breakfast in America and Led Zepellin 2. So my hope and dream was to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Helps Those That Help Themselves

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
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    God helps those that help themselves. We have to help ourselves; first we must repent of our sins; second we have to cleanse our hearts and begin following Jesus. I am sure that all of us here would like to receive the blessings that God has for us, but

    I was speaking to someone the other day at work, and he said something to me that left me thinking. He said, “it is just as the bible says, God helps those that help themselves”. Has anyone here ever heard that expression? I can say that I have heard it on numerous occasions, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Helping Others As Jesus Helped Others

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 6, 2015
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    The “little ones” Jesus refers to are frequently the scapegoats or victims in our society. They are the powerless, the weak, the hurting, the abused, the abandoned, the elderly or children, and they are often the easiest targets for our wrath.

    A successful man known for his generosity was driving his new car through a poor part of town. A boy tried to flag him down. The man didn’t want to get involved, so he pretended he didn’t see the child. As he slowed for a red traffic light, he heard a loud crash. Someone had thrown a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It’s Not What I Expected

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 19, 2023
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    Things are not what they seem to. It's not what I expected.

    As we look at our story, we see that John had been in the desert disciplining himself waiting for this special moment. And when the Word of God came to him, he came out of the desert preaching up a storm. And let me drop something in your spirit early this morning and that is whenever those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is This A Curve Ball? (Advent 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023
     | 532 views

    This sermon is about being surprised by tbd unexpected things much like Jesus seems to have surprised John the Baptist.

    IS THIS A CURVE BALL? Text: Matthew 11:2-11 I read about someone’s recollection of a performance that he (Tom Wright) had been rehearsing for on stage at an earlier time in his life. He mentions that all had been going according to plan most of the time. “We had all rehearsed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Encountering The Gospel Of Jesus Christ At The Most Unexpected Time And In The Most Unexpected Place. Series

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 11, 2020
     | 3,964 views

    We preach The Gospel Of Jesus and we live The Gospel Of Jesus, and because of who we are we can do both even when we don't realise it.

    Last week I preached about the two men who encountered Jesus as a stranger on the road to Emmaus, and how we too can encounter Him in the most unexpected place and at the most unexpected time. It seems to me though that something else unexpected also happened that day. The two men, both disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help With Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Pingel on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    Sermon for Thanksgiving Eve on why we need help developing an attitude of gratitude

    Thanksgiving Eve 7 p.m. 2006 Grace, mercy and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Amen. Well, Thanksgiving Day is upon us! And THANK GOD the BUTTERBALL HOT LINE is still alive and well after 26 years of operation! Yes, folks, it is the fiftieth anniversary of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Tears Help Series

    Contributed by Erick Riddle on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    Jesus teaches us the value of mourning.

    INTRODUCTION My dad’s parents lived in a very old house. It was a small house, just two bedrooms. They had seven children and 18 grandchildren. When the kids were all grown and moved out, Grandma and Grandpa moved into a tiny house. There was not room for much more than two people. Large groups ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord Help

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,051 views

    LORD HELP IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE

    LORD HELP IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE 9/16/01 Psalm 50:15 1 Peter 5:6-7 Introduction: Dr David Jeremiah Pastor, showdow Mountain Community church near San Diego, Calif. was diagnosed with cancer. His response was to call Jim Cymbala Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle,B.N.Y. His call was to ask this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist