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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 5) Living Today For Christ: Trusting In God’s Timing - Proverbs 27:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 4, 2024
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    Proverbs 27:1 reminds us of a truth that often catches us off guard: We are not in control of tomorrow.

    The Unexpected Jesus (5) Living Today for Christ: Trusting in God’s Timing - Proverbs 27:1 Introduction: Today, we turn to a verse that carries both wisdom and a call to action: Proverbs 27:1, which reads, "Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring." ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon: Thanksgiving Meditation: Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 19, 2024
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    For Christians, Thanksgiving Day is a chance to ask God for forgiveness for our sins, repent for our disobedience, and express gratitude for all He has given us. How we need to Give Thanks to God with a Grateful Heart!

    Sermon: Thanksgiving Meditation: Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart Scripture: Psalm 100: 1-6 “Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Hides In Ordinary Moments Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2025
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    There is something profound in this choice that speaks directly to how God meets us today.

    Title: God Hides in Ordinary Moments Intro: There is something profound in this choice that speaks directly to how God meets us today. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a question I have been carrying with me lately, and perhaps you have wondered about it too: why ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Are You Prepared To Meet With Jesus; You Might Find That You Are?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 11, 2019
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    We are to be in a constant state of reading for the Lords return. This worries many Christians but although some need to change, others are more ready than they think and they need to know.

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th August 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Genesis 15:1-6 Psalm 33:12-22 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40 “Please join me ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The God Of Obededom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025
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    The story of Obededom, a seemingly obscure figure in the Bible, is a powerful example of how God's presence can transform an ordinary life into one of extraordinary blessing.

    TITLE: THE GOD OF OBEDEDOM   By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:10-12  Supporting Texts: 1 Chronicles 13:13-14, Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 55:9 INTRODUCTION  The story of Obededom, a seemingly obscure figure in the Bible, is a powerful example of how God's presence can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Blessing Is In The House.

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 25, 2025
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    The story of Obed-Edom, focusing on how the presence of God brings unexpected blessings even in places and people others might overlook.

    10 So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.   11 And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Fruit

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jun 21, 2008
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    Jesus teaches us the definition and requirements for finding "true joy" - joy that will last! Are we a ’no’ fruit, ’more’ fruit, or ’much’ fruit Christian? Your fruit determines your joy!

    INTRODUCTION Last week – - Giving up the “bondage in our lives” that satan uses with his “bag of tricks” to rob our joy: - What is the “bag of tricks” he uses on your life? sickness, disease, temptations, habits or addictions, failures, relationship hurt, children, etc. Today – What do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can We Fail To Share That Love Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2014
     | 3,934 views

    Being a Christian is the result of an encounter with Jesus Christ, giving life a new horizon and decisive direction.

    Thursday of 23rd Week in Course and Commemoration of 9/11 Today we remember the events of September 11, 2001. That day, called nine-eleven, the whole world changed. In the Muslim world, it was an anniversary of the battle that raised the siege of Vienna, a huge defeat for the Muslim Turks, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In The Fire! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2011
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    WHEN the fire comes, don’t let it burn you; instead, let it refine you. How? Don’t be surprised or ashamed by the fire. Instead, be glad in the fire, glory in the fire, and give yourself to God in the fire.

    A man went to see his doctor in a state of high anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I'm dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and it hurts. I touch my chest and it hurts. You have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    High Noon Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
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     | 3,103 views

    Honoring God in all the areas of his life had the unexpected result of uniquely preparing David to kill the giant Goliath.

    And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field. 1 Samuel 17:44 It was as if the sheriff had never come back to fight the battle in “High Noon,” and a local had saved the town. Contrasts in Character: David and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Protect Your Blindside Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
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    “Expect the unexpected!” Today we’re going to talk about PBS, protecting your blindside.

    Angels & Demons: protect your blindside 1 Kings 19:1-10 Welcome (Secret Service Escort- unexpected noice- SS go to protect me then move out to the side to stand for remainder of the service “Expect the unexpected!” I played tight end in high school and I remember one play where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021
     | 2,844 views

    Sermon over the life changing work of Jesus and the unexpected actions of people. Healing. Salvation. By His wounds we are healed!

    It is finished - Labor is finished - Need to wory is finished o This world has been conquered - Chains of slavery to sin – broken o bondage is no more - No longer a slave to fear! - This world is temporary – Your life is eternal! These words should mean something! The problem is, you and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 7) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024
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    In Acts 9, Paul's conversion reveals an unshakable conviction and an unexpected confrontation, which ultimately to an uncommon conversion.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (7) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 9:1-22 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/6/2017 As most of you know, we’re already seven weeks into a ten-week journey through the book of Acts and it feels like we’ve barely begun. In sense, Acts 1:8 seems to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
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    This sermon explores God's divine provision and guidance, encouraging trust in His promises and openness to His provision in unexpected places.

    Good morning, beloved. As we gather together in this sacred space, I can't help but feel a sense of shared anticipation, a collective yearning for the comforting words of our Lord. Today, we set our hearts and minds on a passage that speaks to the very core of our faith, a passage that serves as a ...read more

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    Advent Begins: The Message Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 30, 2023
     | 3,034 views

    Advent begins with the candle of Hope, moves to light, then to peace and finally to the Joy of Christmas. The story of Joseph is a beacon of hope in a world of sorrow. Keep hope alive!

    Sermon – Advent Begins: The Message of Hope Scripture Lesson: Genesis 39:1-4 “And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmaelites, which had brought him down thither. And the LORD was with Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist