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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Connection Between Favour And Destiny Helpers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 422 views

    Favour is an essential force in fulfilling destiny. Without it, life can be full of struggles, but when God’s favour is upon a person, helpers will arise from unexpected places.

    THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FAVOUR AND DESTINY HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 2:15-17 "Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fields Of Favor And Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 18, 2013
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     | 6,354 views

    (#4) Ruth discovers God's grace, favor and provision in unexpected places! That's how God often works in our own lives - where will you discover God's grace in yours?

    Fields of Favor and Faith - Ruth 2:1-4 - February 17, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope - The Redemption of Ruth - #4 Looking back over the years it is safe to say that the summer of 1994 has been the most difficult period of my life thus far. Much of what I believed to be true about ...read more

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    Resurrecting Hope (Easter Sunday) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 1,078 views

    Jesus' resurrection brings hope and new life to our darkest moments, and we can find hope in unexpected places when we keep our eyes open and trust in Him.

    Today, we're gonna talk about hope, which is the feeling you get when you believe something good is gonna happen, even when things seem pretty bad. Easter is all about hope, and we're gonna dive into a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus brings hope to our lives. So, let's get started! ...read more

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    The Unexpected Cross

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,000 views

    Life circumstances may be so that not only do we not ask for a cross but also we may not have a choice in whether we bear it or not.

    The Unexpected Cross Pastor Ken Crow Matthew 27:32 (King James Version) 32And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. In our Christian life there are many crosses. There is our cross that Jesus says we must bear if we are to be his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Expect The Unexpected

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,660 views

    A Christmas eve sermon that highlights God often surprises us with what He does and how He does things.

    What do you expect on Christmas Day? For many years our family did much the same thing. All kids we would wake up early in the morning, even my sister who was normally a sleepy head. We expected gifts under the tree, so we’d rush out to the Christmas tree to make sure they were there. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Expect The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,420 views

    God's purposes prevail even when our plans don't.

    Expect the Unexpected Romans 15:22-29 Rev. Brian Bill 3/27/11 When the unexpected happens, we’re prone to either become exasperated or to make excuses. Here are some actual unedited excuses received by a public school. “My son is under the doctor’s care and should not take P.E. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unexpected Gift Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 10, 2014
     | 11,564 views

    What is the real significance of the healing of the cripple at the Beautiful Gate?

    An Unexpected Gift Acts 3:1-10 Another day had dawned. The man’s friends arrive early to pick him up and take him to the Temple. They brought the man to the Temple door. But he does not enter in. you see, he is a crippled man, and crippled men were not allowed in the Temple. He could come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Unexpected Child Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 17, 2021
     | 2,065 views

    Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday season. The original Christmas season was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God.

    Series: Unexpected Christmas Thesis of Series: Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday season. The original Christmas season was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God. God loves doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In A Way Unexpected

    Contributed by William L. Vincent on Jan 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,384 views

    God will often use things, people and circumstances that do not make sense to the human intellect. God will speak into our improbability and bring forth our destiny.

    1 Sam 16:13 Now the LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons." 2 And Samuel said, "How can I go? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Unexpected Journey Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2022
     | 3,774 views

    In this life we will encounter unexpected journeys! In these twists and turns of the journey of life the Lord is there to guide us on these paths, to comfort us, give us peace and provide for us as well. We just need to stay focused on him in the valley.

    Cancer Journey: The Unexpected Journey! Opening Video: Unexpected Journey - Cancer to a Higher Calling Thesis: In this life we will encounter unexpected journeys! In these twists and turns of the journey of life the Lord is there to guide us on these paths, to comfort us, give us peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expecting The Unexpected

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,711 views

    The greatest miracle is to be forgiven by Jesus. The greatest ministry is to bring a friend to Jesus

    EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION Have you ever been invited to a party or an event for the first time? Do you recall the feelings you had when you arrived? Were your expectations disappointing or were they more than what you could have imagined. This familiar New Testament story ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unexpected Guests

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    Jesus wants us to always be ready and unafraid of helping the lost come to Him.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever come home from a long day at work, just wanting to relax? Maybe you have put in many hours at the office or in the factory. • On your way home, you envision a scene where you come home and put up your feet turn on the television and read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Tale Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022
     | 1,905 views

    Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. Naomi came back bitter, but Ruth turned the negative into positive with trusting in the God of Naomi.

    I. The Return to Bethlehem Ruth 1:6-9 1. Naomi has had good news from back home. a. The Lord had visited His people in giving them bread. 2. Three elements are revealed in the initial moments of the return. a. Naomi tells the girls to go back to Moab and return to their Moabites families. b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unexpected Messiah

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    Those who were expecting God’s deliverer, the Messiah, were confused when Jesus came on the scene offering a Kingdom, not of this world as they expected, but a Kingdom to Come of Peace and Trusting Service.

    I Corinthians 4:1-5 St. Matthew 11:2-10 Unexpected Messiah During the Advent Season we sang hymns and read lessons about the promised Christ, the Messiah who would deliver the Children of Israel from bondage. Many First Century followers of St. John the Baptist as well as followers of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Unexpected Joy

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    We sing and quote that "The joy of the LORD is your strength," but learning to live it in challenging service to our King is a daily "workout" for our faith (that brings "unexpected joy").

    How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I get this accomplished, I’ll focus on helping out at the church?” How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I have my degree in hand, I’ll start seriously serving the Lord” or “As soon as our church finds a building (or a pastor), I’ll really get ...read more

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