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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Lessons From Paddington Bear: Discovering God’s Love And Care Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,012 views

    Paddington Bear is more than just a friendly bear with a fondness for marmalade; he is a symbol of kindness, love, and the beauty of unexpected blessings.

    Lessons from Paddington Bear: Discovering God’s Love and Care Introduction Today, I want to talk about a beloved character who has captured the hearts of children and adults alike—Paddington Bear. Paddington is more than just a friendly bear with a fondness for marmalade; he is a symbol of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Provides In Strange Places Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 369 views

    Throughout Scripture, we see a recurring pattern of God showing up in unexpected places, providing resources in the most unlikely conditions..

    THE GOD WHO PROVIDES IN STRANGE PLACES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Supporting Texts: Genesis 22:13-14, Exodus 16:1-15, Psalm 23:1-2, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 43:19-20 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when our environment seems to offer no hope, no provision, and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The King Is Coming PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024
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     | 1,104 views

    This sermon explores the humility of Jesus as our King, challenging us to honor Him in unexpected places and trust in His sovereign ways.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of our Lord, to share in the wisdom and beauty of His Word. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to a remarkable passage in Scripture, one that speaks of humility, royalty, and honor in ways that ...read more

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    God Will Perform Miracles PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,403 views

    This sermon explores the manifestation of God's miracles, their demonstration of His might, and how they serve as a testament to His power in our lives.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we stand together in the presence of our Almighty God. It is in these moments of fellowship and faith that we find solace and strength. It is here that we find a beacon of hope, a lighthouse guiding us through stormy seas. It is here that we ...read more

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    Don't Walk Away From An Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 12, 2022
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    We tend to pray for the salvation of someone we know, or for a job, or for the return of the LORD, or some other issue, and He answers it in a way that either we don't expect or like. Let's not forget that God is in charge. His will overrides our ideals.

    I want to share with you an insight that the LORD impressed upon me pertaining to prayer and how the LORD graciously answers our petitions and requests presented before Him. You are probably familiar with the saying that He answers our prayers three ways: Either "Yes", "No", ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Desperation Comes A Determination

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,724 views

    Have you ever fallen INTO THE DESPERATION, UNEXPECTED NEED, AND THERE GROWS A DETERMINATION, WE SHALL ARISE AND SEE THE PLAN OF GOD DEVELOP --- KEEP KNOCKING !

    I HAVE NOTHING --- THE PLACE OF UNEXPECTED NEEDS... IN THE DESPERATION COMES A DETERMINATION THE THE IMPOSSIBLE NEEDS WILL BE SOLVED... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Mark 13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. We walk in perilous times, danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The King Is Here! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,027 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' humble yet triumphant entry as King, His unexpected conquest of hearts, and His reign over sin, death, and Satan.

    Good morning, dear family of God. It's a wonderful day to gather together in the love and light of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the richness of His word, to draw strength from its wisdom and to find comfort in its promises. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds to a profound ...read more

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    Come To The Party

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    Joy and celebration are taking place in the streets of heaven. He rejoices over all those who repent of their sins and seek to know Him. He wants you to join Him in His joy. He wants you know His great love for you. Rejoice with Him! Come to the party!

    Have you ever thought about why God would create us to have children? He could have created us like the angels who don’t have children. He could have created as many people as He wanted all at once. He could have created a few people and continued to create more as He saw fit to populate His ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Five Things God Would Have You Do For Thanksgiving!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,875 views

    I want to give you five fundamental facts for maintaining a posture of praise anda spirit of Gratitude all taken out of Psalms 100:1-5

    FIVE THINGS GOD WOULD HAVE YOU DO FOR THANKSGIVING! You may identify with the little boy I heard about. On his return from a school party, his mother asked him, “Bobby, did you thank the teacher for the party?” The boy answered, “ Well, I was going to. But the girl ahead of me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Surprise!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,064 views

    Jesus brings joy out of our mourning.

    SURPRISE! John 20.1-18 S: Resurrection C: Life, light, hope Pr: JESUS BRINGS JOY OUT OF OUR MOURNING. TS: We will find in our study of John 20.1-18 how God is an expert in performing the unexpected. Type: Inductive I. DARKNESS (1) II. INVESTIGATION (2-7) III. BELIEF (8-10) IV. MOURNING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Up In The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,965 views

    Building a mighty wall for the Lord is not the end of your task. Build up your faith. Build up your family life. And build up all those who are around you.

    Building Up in the Word of God “And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. Then all the people answered, “Amen, Amen!” while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.” - Nehemiah 8:6 The story of Nehemiah and Ezra is divided into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011
     | 4,350 views

    The Christmas story begins well before the birth of the Son of God. At the least, it begins with a startled teenage girl who is confronted by an angel with an unexpected announcement.

    “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favoured one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Source Of Our Peace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    Looking at one of Jesus’ most stressful day and understand how, in the midst of unexpected news, demands and storms, He is able to find peace and composure.

    Experiencing the Peace of Jesus - Jesus Under Pressure It’s Sunday. Sundays are always busy days for me. Sundays are always early days for me. Today promised to be no exception. With a full slate of activities planned, I got up early and drove to church. There was not much traffic at 6:00 A.M. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Faith-Defier Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 131 views

    Jesus celebrates bold, persistent faith from unexpected people and expands grace beyond boundaries, bringing healing into homes that feel far away.

    INTRODUCTION Some people seem to come to Jesus from the “right” backgrounds. Grew up in church. Know the songs. Understand the language. Fit neatly into the system. Then there are others. The ones who never quite know when to stand up or sit down. The ones who aren’t sure if they belong. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    This Is Great! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    There is joy to be had!

    THIS IS GREAT! Luke 1:26-38 S: Mary Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: THERE IS JOY TO BE HAD! ?: How? How does it come to Mary? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 1:26-38 how Mary discovers the joy that is available to those that accept God’s will. The _____ aspect of Mary’s story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist