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  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Places At The Table Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,540 views

    On Thursday of Passover week, Jesus taught about servant leadership, modeled servant leadership, and instituted the Lord’s Supper. A message leading into observing the Lord’s Supper.

    Intro> It was Thursday evening. Jesus knew when He entered the room that in less than six hours He would be betrayed and arrested. He knew that in twelve hours He would be victim of a mock trial, taken to be ridiculed by King Herod, then back to the Roman procurator, Pontius Pilate. He knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unexpected (A Funeral Sermon)

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,328 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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    Simon Of Cyrene - The Unexpected Cross

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 51,348 views

    This is a narrative sermon that shares a story about Simon of Cyrene. Several points of observation are at the end of the message. Rightfully utilized, the "story telling" methodology is an effective format for communication.

    THE UNEXPECTED CROSS (Sermons2012: Simon of Cyrene Narrative) 3/11/2012 a.m. Mark 15:21 A theologian said the cross of Jesus is like a diamond because the more angles you can look at it the greater your appreciation. Over the next two weeks we are going to look at the cross from different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022
     | 1,039 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

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    An Unexpected Good Friday Message.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020
     | 2,928 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

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    “expect The Unexpected” Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013
     | 9,587 views

    This is the first message in a series aimed at getting people to re-evaluate how they observe Christmas. I've drawn some ideas from Mike Slaughter's book "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday."

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 1, 2013 A Different Kind of Christmas sermon series Message 1 “Expect the Unexpected” Okay so I went to the store Wednesday evening to pick up a few things we were wanting to have in our Thanksgiving dinner and when I walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Unexpected Events (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2021
     | 5,521 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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    Happy Places

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2013
     | 4,506 views

    Happy Christians make for happy places.

    Title: Happy Places Text: Acts 16:16-34 Thesis: Happy Christians make for happy places. Introduction It was on one of those old school, whirlwind, whistle-stop political campaigns. A well known politician was riding that train as it passed through a major eastern city. He suddenly produced a $5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Place Called There

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Jul 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,829 views

    God called his servants to a place...a there ...where he empowerd them. Where is you THERE

    2 Chronicles 20:4-5 So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord. Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court. 1. Jehoshaphat stood up, but he didn’t pick just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Difficult Questions, Unexpected Answers

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,092 views

    Questions are part of daily life. Some questions have black-and-white answers, others are in the shades of gray. Some questions have no answers. How we ask God questions is a reflection of our attitude towards Him.

    Difficult Questions, Unexpected Answers Matthew 22:15-22 Introduction People, by nature, are inquisitive. There are many unanswered dilemmas that we want to know the outcome. We want answers. We want them now! But we want them to meet our expectations. Look at how we view the upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Unexpected Gospel Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 23, 2020
     | 2,273 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

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Unexpected Events (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2021
     | 3,249 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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    Inevitable Problems Unexpected Solutions

    Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,951 views

    Problems are common to all, but how do we overcome our problems successfully.

    I want to share a story with you this morning, it is a story about a man who had fascinating life and suddenly everything came crumbling down. He was very qualified man, honest and faithful that led him above all his peers. He became the director of his organization, a people training centre. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Meeting The Unexpected Trials Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 4,930 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

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Jesus: "It's Finished" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 19, 2017
     | 6,968 views

    Forsaken Place, Divided Place, Saving Place

    OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Jesus: “It’s Finished” Mark 15:33-47 (p. 712) September 24, 2017 Introduction: Fanny Crosby wrote one of my favorite hymns…“Jesus keep me near the cross…there a precious fountain, free to all a healing stream flows from Calvary’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ