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  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Unexpected (A Funeral Sermon)

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,494 views

    This is a funeral sermon for a 59 year old Christian lady who died unexpectedly in the hospital.

    Song: How Great Thou Art I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 1. The Funeral is a universal custom. It is our attempt to: a. Remember b. Honor c. Offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Meeting The Unexpected Trials Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 5,011 views

    We need to know how to deal with the trial of life as the Christians

    I. How these great trial come upon us 1. John 16:32-33 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Finding God In Unexpected Places"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2012
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     | 11,272 views

    The Gospel of Mark is answering the question "Who Is Jesus". The disciples had to answer it as well. Is Jesus the new prophet or the real Messiah. (another reference Matthew 14)

    In Jesus Holy Name June 24, 2012 Text: Mark 4:35,37-39 Pentecost IV Redeemer Finding God in Unexpected Places (read the text) Eight top recently reviewed books about Jesus: 1) The Resurrection of Christ: A Historical Inquiry 2) Jesus after 2000 Years 3) American Jesus: How the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022
     | 1,118 views

    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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    An Unexpected Good Friday Message.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020
     | 3,022 views

    Jesus is glorified are we enjoying the streams of living water that flow from him?

    An unexpected Good Friday message. The phone rings. “Good morning, how can I help you?” “We have a problem, there has been no water here since Harold passed through.” (Harold was Tropical Cyclone Harold that hit Fiji on the 8th of April, 2020. Today is the 10th). Okay, so plans were put into ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Unexpected Events (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2021
     | 5,706 views

    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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    Unexpected Events (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2021
     | 3,376 views

    Message analyzes the incident in Exodus 4:24-26 when God sought to kill Moses. Why were God's dealings so severe when he was on his way to Egypt to do what God told him to do at the burning bush? What lessons can the Christian draw from this story?

    Before we get into the message, I want to mention an opportunity we have in this season. Tomorrow, September 6th at sunset begins the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah). That also launces the annual Ten Days of Awe on the Jewish calendar which culminates on September 16th with Yom Kippur, the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Unexpected Gospel Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 23, 2020
     | 2,332 views

    Paul reveals our salvation is by faith in the righteousness of Christ. What does that mean? Find out.

    10.25.20 Romans 1:16–17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes—to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith, for faith, just as it is written, “The righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Finding Grace In Unexpected Places SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 1,183 views

    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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    Is This A Curve Ball? (Advent 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 1, 2023
     | 562 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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    It’s Not What I Expected

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 19, 2023
     | 10,451 views

    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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    Not What I Expected Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 5,683 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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    Joy Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 171 ratings
     | 27,562 views

    Second message in series on the "Fruit of the Spirit".

    “Fruit of the Spirit” JOY June 8, 2002 Introduction There were two outs in the bottom of the last inning of the city championship. I stood in left field waiting…waiting to see if our pitcher could strike this guy out…waiting to see we were going to actually win this game and the championship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,668 views

    How one can expereince the same joy the disciples felt on the first Easter Sunday morning.

    TITLE: “JOY! (Easter)” INTRODUCTION: ILLUS: A missionary had arrived in a small Chinese town. After she arrived, she soon noticed that a gang of bandits had just destroyed the little town and everything in it. Then a native Christian, showed the missionary the ruins of his home; a burnt roof and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Joy" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 27,088 views

    Part 1 in a 4 part Christmas series

    (Read text: vss 1-11) This passage from the second chapter of Luke is one of the most familiar passages in all of scripture; even among the unchurched. We seldom hear these verses read other than during the Christmas season, and even Christians probably seldom see them except when they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox