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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Unexpected Advice

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 2, 2025
     | 180 views

    A Pharisee offers sound advice to the council

    Unexpected Advice Acts 5:29-42 Does the LORD ever use non-believers or pagan people to speak truth or accomplish His will? In the Old Testament prophecy of Habakkuk, the LORD said He would use Babylon, which was a “ruthless” and “dreaded” nation, to achieve His purposes and correct Israel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unexpected Visitor

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,567 views

    A Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

    January 29, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 The Unexpected Visitor Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus opens up his Sermon on the Mount with a real show-stopper. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Unexpected Gift

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 19, 2023
     | 1,206 views

    Israel was expecting a Messiah but not like the Messiah that came.

    “Unexpected Gift” Luke 2:1-20 1. Today’s reading there was some expected things needed done • It was expected that all Israel be registered for tax purposes • It was expected that Joseph go to Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Watchful Servants Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,557 views

    Jesus wants us to reflect on what we want to happen when He returns and to prepare our self for it right now. If you want to be prepared for Christ’s return you must prepare yourself through faithfulness.

    LUKE 12: 35-40. [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE WATCHFUL SERVANTS [Matthew 25:1-13 / John 12:23-26] Jesus has been teaching principles for kingdom living. He is preparing them for His departure and their ministry. He would be leaving His followers but He promised to return again for them at a future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Return Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,489 views

    In his return to God, David saw the providence and the grace of God in response to his prayer.

    David hit rock bottom when he returned to Ziklag and found his home city burned down and everything taken away, including their families. • This was by far the greatest tragedy he had encountered, ever since he ran from Saul as a fugitive. He faced the rejection of Saul, the rejection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Returning

    Contributed by Chad Overton on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,521 views

    A word for the people of God to turn from their selfishness, free themselves from the bondage of sin, and return to God's favor and providence.

    The Returning Daniel 1:1-2 1In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it. 2And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Return Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 29, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,018 views

    In golf, a do over is called a mulligan. At a fast food restaurant, if they happen to make your sandwich incorrectly, and you bring it make to them to do over, it is called a re-make. And God has a word for a do over. Return!

    In golf, a do over is called a mulligan. At a fast food restaurant, if they happen to make your sandwich incorrectly, and you bring it make to them to do over, it is called a re-make. Woman who get tired of wearing their hair a certain way will go to the beauty parlor and ask for a make- over. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Return Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,340 views

    Paul wanted the church in Thessalonica to be thoroughly educated about the Second Coming of Jesus so they wouldn’t be afraid or confused.

    INTRODUCTION • Today, we will begin a new series through part of the book of 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians entitled "Faith In Uncertain Times." • We live in uncertain times, and every generation faces the same feeling. • Big Idea of the Series: In a world filled with death, war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Return Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,501 views

    Because Jesus will return one day, we must return to Him today.

    Have you ever become aware of a problem and put off taking care of it? A couple months ago, I noticed some significant corrosion at the top of our water heater where the cold-water line comes in. I kept thinking I should get this checked out but delayed doing so. I’d look at the problem every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unexpected Journey: Moses

    Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013
     | 6,591 views

    A look at the Unexpected Journey God sent Moses on.

    24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keys To Responding To The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 14, 2025
     | 190 views

    This is a Bible study lesson. In this lesson we review the keys to appropriately responding to the unexpected - moving beyond our initial fear, despondency and worry.

    Keys To Responding To The Unexpected (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expecting The Unexpected (Funeral)

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 12, 2017
     | 7,597 views

    Funeral for middle aged Christian lady who died unexpectedly.

    Song – Glory for Me – Family Enters Song – Lamb of God Romans 8.26-30 26 And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. 27 And the Father who knows all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unexpected Miracle In Zarephath Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 439 views

    God's miracles do not always come from obvious places or expected methods. In Zarephath, He used a poor widow to provide for His prophet and turned her last meal into a river of abundance.

    THE UNEXPECTED MIRACLE IN ZAREPHATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:19; Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 11:6; Philippians 4:19; Luke 4:25-26 INTRODUCTION: When the brook Cherith dried up, God redirected Elijah to a place no one would expect—Zarephath, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blessed In Unexpected Ways

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,501 views

    How the Beatitudes are a guide to Christian living in troubled times.

    BLESSED IN UNEXPECTED WAYS: The Beatitudes as a Guide For Troubled Times The Beatitudes are found in their fullest form at the beginning of the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ in Matthew 5:3-11. A Beatitude is “an exclamation of the inner joy and peace that comes with being right with God. Happiness may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unexpected Path To Perfection

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025
     | 163 views

    This sermon explains how God purposefully uses the trials of life to refine our faith, produce steadfast endurance, and develop us into spiritually mature believers who are complete in Christ.

    If you were to take a survey of every person in this room, and perhaps every person in this city, and ask them, "What is your main goal in life?" you would get a lot of different answers. Some would say to be successful, to provide for their family. Others might say to be healthy, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist