Sermons about Unexpected Places

Title: "triumph Found In Humility" Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 25, 2023

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The unexpected triumph of Jesus' birth in a humble manger and emphasizes the divine purpose behind this choice. It encourages believers to recognize the small victories in their lives, persevere in faith, and find ultimate triumph through Jesus Christ.

Sermon Title: "Triumph Found in Humility" Introduction: Ladies and gentlemen, it is a great honor to stand before you today. Before I begin, I kindly ask that you bow your heads as we seek the Lord's guidance through prayer. Body: The Unexpected Triumph: a. Victory defined: Victory ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Can't Keep Good News Down

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 14, 2006

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Dr. Wood shows his audience that in the midst of problems the good news of Jesus Christ cannot be held back. God uses three groups to get the good news out. The unexpected, the unsuspected and the undeflected.

The council that had convened was prepared to kill the disciples. God had miraculously freed them from the prison and they returned right back to doing what the temple rulers had told them not to do The Good news was too good to keep it to themselves. Verse 33 There were some that were ready to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

Different Expectations Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2010

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Jesus didn't fit John's idea of what the Messiah would be like. Jesus stressed love rather than judgment. Jesus moves in surprising ways and communicates God's grace in unexpected situations.

Matthew 11:2-11 “Different Expectations” INTRODUCTION The family gathers around the newborn’s bassinette. They marvel at this squirming gift of life, and give thanks for health and wholeness. As they gaze upon the baby’s features they wonder what the child will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The "American Picker" Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 25, 2011

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There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places.

Title: The “American Picker” Jesus Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Thesis: There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places. Introduction American Pickers is a reality television series that premiered on January 18, 2010 on the History Channel. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Such A Little Town"

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 12, 2011

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One person, changed by a relationship with Jesus Christ, who acknowledges the Messiah as his/her Shepherd, Can change his/her world that they live in.

“Such a little town” Date: December 11, 2011 Scripture: Micah 5:1-5 from the series Christmas B.C. Introduction It is quite common, particularly in the United States, to be driving along on a major highway and see a giant billboard that reads, 'Jesus Is The Answer'.  And we ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Wonders Of Christendom

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 30, 2012

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People like to categorize the greatest places to go and see. The marvels and grandeur of these places are breathtaking. In christianity, there are also some mighty wonders. Let us make sure that they are our list of places to visit and see.

7 Wonders of Christendom Places we all have visited or are making plans to visit. Jude 3 3 ¶ Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Move Of God:

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 31, 2013

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The right place may not always be a bright, great or a place of profit but it’s sure the best place from where God would unfold His blessings at the right time! Hang on with faith!

Perfect move of God: “So [Elijah] arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold a widow was there gathering sticks.” 1 Kings 17:10 The right place may not always be a bright, great or a place of profit but it’s sure the best place from where God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

U2 40, You Too?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 20, 2014

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God has taken us from places of sin, from the mud and mire and has lifted us and set us on a solid place. His place the firm foundation offaith! Sing his praises.

U2 40; You too? King David wrote a good number of Psalms; one that I particularly like is Psalm 40. This Psalm of praise is focused on grace and salvation. It is a song that declares how the author, the King himself was in a sticky place in, “mud and mire” is how he described it and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10, Luke 19:1-10, Jude 1:21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Neighborhater - Pt. 2 - Labels Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

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Neighbors. There are good ones and then those we wished would move. Have we become Neighborhaters? Can’t we get along?

Labels I. Introduction The colorful sweaters hand knitted by a mom for a colorblind son. The shoe change although thought to be a cute touch was really done because the tennis shoes were much more quite than the dress shoes on the set. The trolley. The life lessons. All the songs he sung, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come And See

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008

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It’s risky, but sharing faith with friends and families is the most important and effective way to bring people to Christ.

Introduction: Last week we studied Matthew’s account of the beginning of Jesus’ formal ministry when he was baptized by John the Baptist. Today we turn to the account of John the Gospel writer. The story begins with John the Baptist witnessing to Jesus as the “Lamb of God.” Two of John’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Another Look At The Samaritan Woman At The Well

Contributed by Andrew Heath on Jul 27, 2017

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Taking a look at the geographical and history of the place and the length Jesus goes to meet this women.

Reading John 4:1-24 Text 4:24. Introduction Good evening to you all it is a privilege to be sharing the word of God together, For where there is unity their God commands the blessing. I would like us to take a journey through these scriptures together, even though these are well known ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship That's Pleasing To God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 4, 2003

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This message deals with what should take place in worship as well as what should not be taking place during worship service.

Worship That’s Pleasing To God 3/24/2003 Psalm 95:1-11 Colossians 3:15-17 Psalm 96 One day two guys, Carlton and Andrew wanted to have a special worship service for the Lord. They could not agree on what exactly they should do in the order of service. Andrew said,” why don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Jesus Moment Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

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When we place ourselves in the right place at the right time Jesus can do amazing things in our lives.

THE JESUS MOMENT MARK 15:21-32 April 9, 2003 is an important date to many people...what happened that day? The fall of Bagdad, and the Saddam Hussein Regime. The culmination of a carefully planned ground assault by the US and GB military. Yet for all its planning the day will probably be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Limitations

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006

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Many of us can not get to the place where God wants us to be due to the "Limitations" that we have placed on God.

Limitations! Zechariah 2:1-5 · Ask a man in a wheelchair to climb three flights of stairs and he will say, “I can’t do that” · Ask a lady without eye sight to walk alone through your house and she will say, “I can’t do that” · Ask a teenage boy without legs to go and play football and he will say, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Barabbas: That's You! Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 2, 2006

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Jesus took the place of Barabbas. This sermon shows that we are Barabbas, and calls people to be thankful that Jesus took our place.

Mark 15:1-15 – Barabbas: That’s You! Today, as we proceed through our study of The Life of Jesus, we get ever closer to Jesus’ death. Today we are looking at one aspect of His trial and crucifixion that may or may not be new but it bears repeating anyway. To be reminded of what Jesus did for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

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