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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Discreet Messiah Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2013
     | 6,065 views

    Jesus served, he served gently, and he served people unlike himself. He calls us to do the same.

    The Discreet Messiah (Isaiah 42:1-9) 1. At Vacation Bible School, the teacher stacked a bunch of apples on one end of a table with a sign saying, "Take only one apple please - God is watching." On the other end of the table was a pile of cookies which an overly-generous mom brought over. Her sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Careful What You Say And Do It

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 7, 2015
     | 5,078 views

    To show that GOD can be trusted in His WORDS, Promises and Oaths for us not unlike men which can't be trusted.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you trust any man? No. Only GOD and the LORD JESUS. Jeremiah 17:7 Jeremiah 17:7 (Amplified Bible) [Most] blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Connected Holy Moment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,753 views

    Our God is so awesome that He can combine two Holy Moments between unlikely people for His glory.

    Introduction Before Mother’s Day, I began a new series called “I Yearn for More Holy Moments with God.” And in that first sermon of this series, I shared with you the Holy Moment between God and Jonah before Jonah agreed to go to Nineveh to preach as God had asked him. Today, I want to share a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Maid With A Great Calling

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Oct 21, 2024
     | 1,178 views

    This story of the little girl demonstrates that God can use even the most unlikely people and circumstances to fulfill His purposes.

    2 Kings 5:1-6 "Naaman was the commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. Now, bands of raiders from Aram had gone out and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Gideon: God's Reluctant Hero Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,445 views

    Gideon was an unlikely hero. But God used him in a powerful way, just as He uses all who will believe Him and obey.

    "Gideon: God’s Reluctant Hero" Judges 6:1-40 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik June 6, 1999 Today is a very famous day in history, called D-Day. On June 6th 1944, during WW II, thousands of allied troops landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France to begin the liberation of Europe from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tabernacle Part 8 The Altar Of Incence Series

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,138 views

    Unlike the Brazen Altar used for sacrifice this Altar represents the prayers of the sainst of God. Rev 5:8;Psalm141:2

    THE ALTAR OF INCENSE EXODUS 30:1-10 • THE Altar of Incense was four square. • It was two cubits high and a cubit long and broad (3' High Apr.) • It was made of incorruptible wood and overlaid with gold. • There were four horns upon the four corners. • It had a crown of gold. • It had a ring of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Provides In Strange Places Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 282 views

    Throughout Scripture, we see a recurring pattern of God showing up in unexpected places, providing resources in the most unlikely conditions..

    THE GOD WHO PROVIDES IN STRANGE PLACES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Supporting Texts: Genesis 22:13-14, Exodus 16:1-15, Psalm 23:1-2, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 43:19-20 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when our environment seems to offer no hope, no provision, and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You've Got To Be Kidding Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    This message is about how God will use the most unlikely people to do the most significant tasks. This part 5 of a 9 part series.

    MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIVERANCE YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING? Sunday October 13, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:10-22 Intro. A. Last week learned some very encouraging truths. For one thing we learned that God prefers failures. God is not going to and frow throughout he earth looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Hope In God's Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,300 views

    Unlike us humans who fail to keep our New Year’s resolutions, God’s resolutions are dependable and shall be fulfilled.

    Sermon for 2 Christmas Yr C, 4/01/2003 Based on Jer 31:7-14 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta It is not uncommon for many people, this time of year (even though we’re still celebrating ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Kind Of People Christ Chooses To Use

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2007
     | 3,144 views

    Christ may choose to use unlikely people, busy people in the midst of other things, who have no thought of taking Christ into their world.

    20070211 Title: The Kind of People Christ Chooses to Use Text: Luke 5:1-11 Thesis: Christ may choose to use unlikely people, busy people in the midst of other things, who have no thought of taking Christ into their world. #1 in the Series: Bringing Christ to Your World… Introduction: I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Truth In Advertising

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,638 views

    Unlike modern promoters of goods and services, who shade the truth, Jesus’ commissioning of his disciples was candid and complete -- with both warnings and promises.

    Truth in Advertising Ps. 89:1-18, Micah 7:1-7, Romans 6:3-11, Matt. 10:34-42 Some years ago there was a film about a group of crazy people – I think that was the title of the film: Crazy People – in which a group of patients in a mental institution began to write advertising. As I recall, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Hal Seed avatar

    God Is Not A Capitalist Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,244 views

    This is the first in a 7-part series on the Parables. The Parable of the 11th Hour Work was told to describe God as a Landowner unlike any other.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Christmas: To Grandmother’s House We Go? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    The genealogy of Jesus Christ demonstrates how gracious God is and His love for sinners, because God included some unlikely grandmothers in the mix.

    To Grandmother’s House We Go? (Matthew 1:1-16) 1. What scandals does your family have in their closets? A few years ago, I wrote up the Vasicek family history for our family members only. On the front page, I wrote, "Not suggested for those under 18." Most of you, if you traced back a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Reasons To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 21, 2010
     | 8,991 views

    The text offers 3 reasons to be thankful. These reasons (unlike so many other) point our worldview toward the Bible, Jehovah, and spiritual.

    Reasons To Be Thankful 2 Corinthians 4:6-18 * Americans are, seemingly, the most blessed people on the globe. Things we take for granted are considered to be luxuries by the many on the globe. For instance, electricity is one of those things we expect to enjoy. To my generation and younger, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Has God Ever Done Something That Made You Say Wow?”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,773 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Mother’s Day 2010 Killeen, TX 16 May 2010 Big Idea: God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Psalm 97 ESV; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal