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  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Footprints Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,300 views

    Discover the impact Mary’s faith had on her and how it is a model for us in unexpected times.

    “Footprints of Faith” Luke 1:26-38 [Come in from “Life of Mary” video clip] INTRO: When I think about Mary, one word blankets my mind: F-A-I-T-H! Every step of the way was a step of faith. Think about it – from… • The angel’s announcement • The public’s response • Joseph’s surprise • Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Almost Forgotten Man: Joseph

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013
     | 5,768 views

    Joseph seems almost forgotten in the Christmas story. A look at Joseph's faithfulness in the midst of unexpected situations.

    The Characters of Christmas: Joseph Matthew 1: 18-25 There is no greater Christmas classic than Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, and there is no greater Christmas character than poor George Bailey. He’s even referred to several times throughout the film as “poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Admist The Storms Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 26, 2015
     | 10,820 views

    Satan often sends unexpected storms into our lives but Jesus counters with a commanding word of peace.

    A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, you’ll know,” He replied. A few nights later, she again woke ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Surprise Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,660 views

    The surprise of Christmas is that God loved us enough to send us His Son to die for our sins.

    The Surprise of Christmas Text: Luke 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Every year at Christmas, my Mother and I would play this little game of cat and mouse. She would try to keep me from knowing what I was getting for Christmas, and I would do all in my power to find out before ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Call Waiting Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022
     | 1,245 views

    If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

    When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our King Jesus Interprets Scripture Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018
     | 5,866 views

    The confusion and despair of the disciples on the day of the resurrection turns into joy because Jesus the King explains the Scriptures to the companions on the road to Emmaus.

    Message Luke 24:13-35 Our King Jesus Interprets Scripture The day of the resurrection must have been a very confusing day for many. The Passover festival has finished and so has the Sabbath. It is time to go home. That is what thousands of people did on the Resurrection Sunday. We might kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Were Can I Find The Intelligent Designer?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 21, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,325 views

    I love Christmas. But this is a difficult, unexpected kind of Christmas.Christmas is the celebration of the entrance of the “Intelligent Designer” of the Universe.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2020 Christmas Eve–Matthew 1:20b-21 Redeemer “Were Can I Find the Intelligent Designer?” I love Christmas. But this is a difficult, unexpected kind of Christmas. Families have had to make adjustments. Churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Valley Of Achor Will Become A Door Of Hope

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Aug 29, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    God raised up Hosea during the darkest days in the history of Israel. God gives a wonderful promise to His people through the life and message of Hosea. God can turn the Valley of Achor in your life into a door of hope.

    ‘Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope.’ There she will respond[b] as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt. - Hosea ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Making Sense Out Of Suffering

    Contributed by Owen Lukins on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,987 views

    Making sense out of suffering as a result of an unexpected disaster. While we are helpless Christ comes to the rescue.

    17th August 1997 Tathra/Bega UCA SCRIPTURE: Romans5:1-8 SUBJECT: Making sense out of suffering INTRODUCTION: I will never forget the scene …. I had just entered the Thredo Alpine Hotel which had been transformed into the Disaster Welfare Centre. I was not really that sure of what my role as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas: God… Is… Now… Here!

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 19, 2020
     | 2,206 views

    We can greet each other—instead of with “Merry Christmas,” we could shout instead, “God chose flesh,” “God became one of us!”

    The Christmas story confirms one pattern of God—He shows up in unexpected places. Maybe you have heard that popular story about an atheist who had a big poster hanging on the wall in his living room, which said: “God is nowhere.” One day, while he was reading the newspaper, his little daughter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Heart Of Faith: When Love Transcends Duty Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 678 views

    We are called to let love guide our actions, even when it takes us in unexpected directions.

    The Heart of Faith: When Love Transcends Duty Intro: We are called to let love guide our actions, even when it takes us in unexpected directions. Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:2-6, Hebrews 7:23-28, Mark 12:28-34. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In a quiet town, an older woman named ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Your Tomorrow Has Been Cancelled

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,954 views

    Everyday, unexpecting people receive this message: Your tomorrow has been cancelled! The fact is that everyone here....

    Your Tomorrow Has Been Cancelled! Introduction: Earlier this week, an Australian icon who has touched the lives of many Americans, left home, boarded a boat and ventured out to the Great Barrier Reef with his camera crew in tow. Another marvelous adventure for Steve Irwin - the Crocodile Hunter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Another Kind Of King Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem reveals Jesus as the promised king, the humble king, and the unexpected king.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with scene 49 from the play "Traveling Light." As Americans, most of us don’t like kings very much. After all, that’s why we fought a revolutionary war in 1776, to be free of the tyranny of a king. Even though the king might be a benevolent king, he’s still a king ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Christmas And Culture

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,701 views

    Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that pe

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark van Cuylenburg avatar

    Encountering Jesus - Thinking Clearly - Realising The Truth. Series

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 18, 2020
     | 3,782 views

    We all have loved ones who die. Grief drags us down.

    Encountering Jesus - Thinking clearly - Realising the truth. Luke 24:36-49 The passage from Luke's Gospel chapter 24 about the two distraught disciples on the road to Emmaus and the happenings in the upper room keeps playing on my mind, and I find myself returning to it on a daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist