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  • David Dunn avatar

    The Thrill Of Hope

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 21, 2025
     | 158 views

    Christmas reveals God’s unstoppable light, breaking chains and restoring hope through unlikely people, unexpected places, and redeeming love.

    There are certain songs we hear so often that they begin to fade into the background. They become part of the seasonal wallpaper—pleasant, familiar, predictable. Christmas music, especially, can do that to us. You hear it in grocery stores. In elevators. On hold with customer service. Played ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    When You Least Expect Him Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,322 views

    This sermon explores the concept of Jesus's unexpected return as taught in the Bible, encouraging believers to live in hopeful anticipation of God's presence in their daily lives.

    Have you ever struggled with doubts about faith? I want to introduce you to a guy named John Wesley who lived in England from 1703-1791. He was the 15th of 19 kids, and his mom homeschooled them all. His father was a pastor in the Anglican Church, and John himself became a pastor in that same ...read more

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    Offended By Grace Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,108 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard, highlighting the unexpected grace of the landowner and how such grace can either offend or inspire us.

    We’re going to let Jesus be our teacher today by listening to one of his parables about the kingdom of God. Your Bible may have a heading for Matthew 20:1-16 entitled, “The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard,” but I want to point out that this parable is less about the workers in the vineyard ...read more

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    When Desperate Men Discover Divine Provision Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025
     | 440 views

    This powerful passage teaches us that God often uses the least likely people and unexpected situations to fulfil His purpose and bring breakthrough.

    WHEN DESPERATE MEN DISCOVER DIVINE PROVISION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:3-11 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:27; Psalm 34:8-10; Romans 8:28; Isaiah 55:8-9; Luke 15:17-20 INTRODUCTION: Samaria was under siege, and famine had ravaged the land so severely that people resorted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Mundane To Miracle

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Nov 30, 2025
     | 205 views

    When we learn to welcome God into the interruptions of our everyday life, He takes what feels ordinary and unexpected and turns it into something supernatural.

    Expected the Unexpected — Week 1: From Mundane to Mircale (• Bible Engagement Live, Volume 4) Theme: When we learn to welcome God into the interruptions of our everyday life, He takes what feels ordinary and unexpected and turns it into something supernatural. INTRODUCTION Good morning, church ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walk From Grief To Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 959 views

    This sermon explores navigating unexpected events, understanding God's newness, and growing in redemption, using the disciples' journey to Emmaus as a metaphor for our spiritual journey. Key

    Good morning, family of God. It's a joy to be with you today, gathered in the presence of our Lord, ready to encounter His word afresh. We all have our own stories, our own experiences, our own heartaches and triumphs. Each of us carries a unique narrative, woven together by the hand of God. Yet, ...read more

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    Our King Jesus Interprets Scripture Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018
     | 6,036 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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    The Source Of Our Peace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    Looking at one of Jesus’ most stressful day and understand how, in the midst of unexpected news, demands and storms, He is able to find peace and composure.

    Experiencing the Peace of Jesus - Jesus Under Pressure It’s Sunday. Sundays are always busy days for me. Sundays are always early days for me. Today promised to be no exception. With a full slate of activities planned, I got up early and drove to church. There was not much traffic at 6:00 A.M. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011
     | 4,395 views

    The Christmas story begins well before the birth of the Son of God. At the least, it begins with a startled teenage girl who is confronted by an angel with an unexpected announcement.

    “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favoured one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Sends Uncommon Helpers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 909 views

    This sermon emphasises God’s ability to provide help through unexpected people and encourages believers to remain spiritually sensitive and positioned for divine assistance.

    WHEN GOD SENDS UNCOMMON HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:9-16 "Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." (1 Kings 17:9) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3, Exodus 17:12-13, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Faith-Defier Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 175 views

    Jesus celebrates bold, persistent faith from unexpected people and expands grace beyond boundaries, bringing healing into homes that feel far away.

    INTRODUCTION Some people seem to come to Jesus from the “right” backgrounds. Grew up in church. Know the songs. Understand the language. Fit neatly into the system. Then there are others. The ones who never quite know when to stand up or sit down. The ones who aren’t sure if they belong. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The King Is Here! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,060 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' humble yet triumphant entry as King, His unexpected conquest of hearts, and His reign over sin, death, and Satan.

    Good morning, dear family of God. It's a wonderful day to gather together in the love and light of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the richness of His word, to draw strength from its wisdom and to find comfort in its promises. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds to a profound ...read more

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    Scientific Evidence That God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2025
     | 629 views

    Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. This is a compiling of scientific studies that show the effects of prayer.

    SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT GOD ANSWERS PRAYER Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. Common stories include money or food showing up just when needed, dramatic encounters after praying for help, peace or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Assassin Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,018 views

    After a short story based on Judges 3 to introduce the text, this sermon notes how God uses unexpected leaders and how God's leaders overturn idols.

    In an attempt to capture some of the drama of this passage, I want to attempt something different as an introduction to the text. I hope you’ll follow along in your Bibles when I get to the meat of the sermon, but I thought I’d introduce the sermon by reading a short story I’ve ...read more

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    Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 10, 2022
     | 3,126 views

    The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles.

    Idolatry Jeffery Anselmi / General Tested- Faith in the Struggle / Idolatry; Faithful / Deuteronomy 13:1–13 The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ