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  • John Lowe avatar

    A Most Unlikely Evangelist

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2013
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    If I were to ask you, “What kind of Christian does God use?”—I believe that it’s possible that every one here would have a different answer.We tend to believe that God only uses the “perfect person,” but we have discovered a wonderful truth in the Bible;

    October 28, 2012 A Most Unlikely Evangelist Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1–14 (The Living Bible) 1 The king of Syria had high admiration for Naaman, the commander-in-chief of his army, for he had led his troops to many glorious victories. So he was a great hero, but he was a leper. 2 Bands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlikely Preachers Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 14, 2022
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    This is a sermon I preached on Tuesday of Holy Week, 2022, to a gathering of Lutheran pastors for our monthly fellowship meeting.

    I’d like for you to join with me in thinking back to your high school years for a moment, and in doing so, how many of you at your high school had a poll asking for who in your graduating class was most likely to do certain things? What was yours? I graduated from Garner-Hayfield High School in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ruth, The Unlikely One Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 31, 2023
     | 2,375 views

    The Lord is using all the circumstances to bring forth his salvation history. Through the hand of God Boaz, a “worthy man” is brought into Ruth’s life.

    The Lord uses the unlikely. In Corinth Paul told the believers not many of you were influential or of noble birth when you were called. That was true for Ruth also. She was the furthest thing from nobility, and she had no influence. She was a cursed Moabite woman. Being one of the unlikely ones was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unlikely (Advent 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022
     | 1,489 views

    Micah prophesied to people in a time and place that seemed doomed to failure. How many times have we known people who have had a pessimistic view about the promise of the future?

    THE UNLIKELY Text: Micah 5:2 - 5 Years ago I was at a little league baseball game. The underdog was behind by eight points by the very last inning of the game. You would have thought that it was safe to go home as if the game was already over. In fact, some did go home. But, the best was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Gideon: An Unlikely Hero Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 2, 2022
     | 3,831 views

    Gideon didn't have much going for him but he had faith in the LORD. That was enough and God used him in a mighty way--after this first encounter, that is.

    (Note: This message is edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on October 9. 2022 and is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Gideon is mentioned here in Judges and he’s also one of those in the “Hebrews Hall of Fame” in Hebrews 11. I have to confess, the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unlikely Author Of A Gospel Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2023
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    In this first sermon in the series on the Gospel of Mark, we want to answer the questions: who was Mark and why is he an unlikely author of a Gospel.

    A. One day a woman was cleaning her house and singing Gospel songs as she worked. 1. She began singing, “Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king...” 2. A few minutes later, she heard her young son in the next room and he was singing the same song, but something a little off. 3. Listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Unlikely Undertakers

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 21, 2025
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    The appearance of Joseph and Nicodemus at the burial of Jesus is a reminder that Jesus death is already sufficient to bring disciples out of hiding.

    NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Friday 18th April 2025 – Good Friday John 19:38-42 “Two Unlikely Undertakers” There is something about a grave that says “the end”. We don’t do it as much now, but standing around a graveside. Watching a coffin being lowered. Covering the coffin with dirt. It’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: Ultimate Unlikely Hero Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Nov 1, 2021
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     | 2,790 views

    11th in Series on Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Jesus as the most unlikely Hero of all.

    INTRODUCTION The late Senator John McCain, who was a prisoner of war, recalled an incident of patriotism and heroism inside the Vietnamese prison camp, the “Hanoi Hilton.” In 1971, the North Vietnamese moved him and some other prisoners from isolation into large rooms with as many as 30 to 40 men ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Greetings From An Unlikely Place"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Apr 3, 2003
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    The story of Pfc. Jessica Lynch is a story that stirs faith and renews hope. She found herself in an unlikely place…greeting her rescuers with deep gratitude. She offered and received "Greetings from an unlikely place"!

    Southern Hills Baptist Church April 6 2003 Philippians 4: 21-23 “Greetings from an unlikely place” Pastor Mark Hensley Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. 22All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice In The Unlikely Miracle Of Baptism

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,995 views

    God’s grace makes baptism valid.

    “Eleven seconds, you got ten seconds, the countdown going on right now. Five seconds left in the game! Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” exclaimed ABC-TV sports commentator, Al Michaels. And then the patriotic celebration ensued as the 1980 U.S. hockey team staged the biggest upset in Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Powell avatar

    The Unlikely Recipient Of The Glorious Announcement

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2005
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     | 2,401 views

    The shepherds were the most unlikely ones to announce the Savior’s birth, but they were dependable in their job.

    The unlikely Recipient of the Glorious Announcement Turn in your bibles to Luke 2:8-20 John Hamby The telling of the Christmas story can be such a familiar and common experience that we miss the significance of it. With the annual repetitions the [knowledge] of the story of the shepherds can cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Unlikely Sources For God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 183 ratings
     | 22,692 views

    Elijah faces three tests, each intended to refine him for the Master’s use.

    This week we honor the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States. No one’s life has gone unaffected. The television images that came across the news networks in the weeks following September 11, 2002 changed our lives dramatically. This past year has been met with new ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Unlikely Enemies: Part 2" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    Part 2 of a 2 part series.

    Matthew 10:34-42 You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. I dealt with this particular text on last week, and you all got all excited and I got caught up in the anointing, and many of us got delivered and had a high time in the Lord, and because of that I was unable to finish the text, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Unlikely People God Chooses Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006
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     | 46,408 views

    The unlikely people God chooses to accomplish his purposes are those who have a heart for him, who love God passionately and choose to follow him even when the going gets tough.

    Over the summer I will be preaching a series from the life of David, the shepherd boy who became the king over the nation of Israel. David’s descendents became the great line of kings who would rule over Israel and then Judah for 423 years. It was to David that God promised he would establish his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gold From An Unlikely Mine Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,054 views

    We hear a lot in our day about dysfunctional homes. I realize that many homes today are in turmoil. Divorces, sins of all kinds, absentee parents, among other evils, have left the home in a mess. In many cases it seems that children growing up today do no

    GOLD FROM AN UNLIKELY MINE Genesis 30:22-24 Introduction We hear a lot in our day about dysfunctional homes. I realize that many homes today are in turmoil. Divorces, sins of all kinds, absentee parents, among other evils, have left the home in a mess. In many cases it seems that children growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist