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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    An Unexpected Good Friday Message.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020
     | 3,021 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

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    The Unexpected Gift At The Foot Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2022
     | 1,118 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

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    Good News In An Unexpected Place Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
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     | 18,583 views

    In this message, we will see how the birth announcement of the King of Kings wasn’t delivered to the rich or royal, but it was instead delivered in the least expected place. It was delivered to some lowly shepherds.

    When people send out baby shower invitations, they primarily mail them to family and friends. I once saw a really funny movie, a comedy, where a couple sent out fake shower announcements when they weren’t really going to have a baby. They were in debt and needed some money to pay off their bills, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unexpected Gospel Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 23, 2020
     | 2,332 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

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    Unexpected Events (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2021
     | 5,704 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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    Finding Grace In Unexpected Places SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 1,183 views

    A Place Called Lodebar

    Today, we will explore the story of Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel 9:1-13. Mephibosheth was a man who found himself in a barren and desolate place called Lodebar. But through the grace of God, he was rescued and brought into the presence of King David. This sermon will highlight the significance of ...read more

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    Finding Faith In Unexpected Places SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,364 views

    Philip leaves a place of spiritual revival to venture into a desert, seemingly barren of life. Yet, it is here that he encounters an individual chosen by God to receive His word. This narrative explores the theme of finding faith in unexpected places and the divine guidance that leads us there.

    Today, we will explore the fascinating account of the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch, as recorded in the book of Acts. This story highlights the work of the Holy Spirit, the power of God's Word, and the role of a faithful servant in leading someone to faith in Jesus Christ. Philip's Divine ...read more

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    Perspective About Our God

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 12, 2015
     | 5,196 views

    "Alas, my master! What shall we do?" Have you ever been in that situation? Have you ever been in that predicament? When you felt so overwhelmed? That you are facing innumerable odds?

    2 Kings 6:14-17-Therefore he sent horses and chariots and a great army there, and they came by night and surrounded the city. 15 And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, "Alas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Rebuild The Broken Situation Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,679 views

    People cry about a lot of things. They cry at weddings. Parents cry when their children leave home. Sometimes they cry at the birth of their children and grandchildren. They cry at sad movies. Today we’re going to look at a man who cried about a broken wall.

    Background of the Book Nehemiah, (flourished 5th century bc), Jewish leader who supervised the rebuilding of Jerusalem in the mid-5th century bc after his release from captivity by the Persian king Artaxerxes I. He also instituted extensive moral and liturgical reforms in rededicating the Jews to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 509 views

    There is always a thorn that is sand paper that rubs us wrong. Paul tells us how we can deal with them in our lives.

    The Thorn in the flesh 2 Cor. 12:1-10 Good Morning everyone…Let’s pray Prayer- Father, in the powerful name of Jesus, we come this morning and we are wanting you to do something fresh and new! It is our prayer that each time we gather here in your name, we want to see you do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It’s Not What I Expected

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 19, 2023
     | 10,448 views

    Things are not what they seem to. It's not what I expected.

    As we look at our story, we see that John had been in the desert disciplining himself waiting for this special moment. And when the Word of God came to him, he came out of the desert preaching up a storm. And let me drop something in your spirit early this morning and that is whenever those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strategies To Improve Your Situation

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,460 views

    Are you at a time in your life were you want to improve your situation? I think I know your answer. Why did I ask that? You would say that many do. However, some people are so hopeless that they feel their situation can never improve. The important thi

    Luke 8:43-48 (King James Version) We read in the scriptures that there was a woman who had an issue of blood for 12 years. She spent everything she had and didn’t have anywhere else to turn. She heard about Jesus was delivering people and setting them free from afflictions. She wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Having Faith In A Crippling Situation Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,761 views

    This sermon is to help the believer understand that the time to activate your faith is not only when things are going well, but the critical time to display your faith is when there appear to be little hope.

    HAVING FAITH IN A CRIPPLING SITUATION Acts 14:8-12 My brothers and sisters in the book of Hebrews chapter 11 first verse we’ve read, Now faith is the substance of things hope for, the evidence we have not seen. And while we often quote this text, we still show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have A Situation?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,629 views

    We all have situations in our lives in which we need God’s help.

    Do you have a situation? Exodus 14: 8-10, 13-14 8 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh King of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of Israel went out with a high hand. 9 But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 42,222 views

    God takes the disadvantages of our dead ends and uses them as an opportunity to propel His plan into the spectrum of His greater glory and our greater good, as seen in the discourse between the disciples and Christ prior to His ascension.

    Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? - Seeming possibilities--crushed. - Dreams—deferred. - Hopes—handcuffed. - Hands—tied. - Predicaments—problematic. - Vision—diminished. - Life—over We are living in perilous times. And what tends to add ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist