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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Bridezilla

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 26, 2022
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    Sometimes, God has to act in very unusual ways to get our attention.

    Bridezilla Hosea 1:2-10 I am old enough to remember the old Godzilla movies about a reptilian who liked to destroy cities and such. This fit in the genre of terror movies such as King Kong and Destroy all Monsters. Words were coined with the “zilla” ending to describe someone whose actions were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A "Fast" Sermon Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
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    Although unusual by todays standards, fasting unleashes the power of God in our prayer life.

    During the summer we�ve been going through the book of Acts. Do yourself a favor and read the book of Acts this summer to remind yourself about the power and work of the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit moves, things never remain the same, people are never the same, churches are never the same. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Story 29: A Peculiar Partnership Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 19, 2014
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    God selects unusual people with whom to partner in his work -- Saul of Tarsus and US!

    1. [During one of those "teachable moments," a young mother asked her son why they should be quiet in church. The boy replied, "Because so many people are sleeping." Ouch! 2. On behalf of myself and all preachers who may have driven you to sleep in a sermon, please accept my apology. You see, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is That Right?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2014
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    An unusual take on the truism: God will not put more on us than we can handle.

    Is That Right? 1 Cor 10:13 I have bad news for some of you, today. I am going to de-bunk one of your truisms. A truism is a saying that is universally believed to be self-evident or obviously true. “A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do” “What goes up must come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Has Its Own Sound

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 5, 2019
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    The noise was real. It was like a mighty wind. Sometimes God manifests Himself in unusual ways.

    TITLE: HEAVEN HAS ITS OWN SOUND SCRIPTURE: ACTS 2:1-4 What an exciting event found in the opening pages of Luke’s account in this power packed Book of Acts. Place yourself in the narrative if you can. • It is a dramatic scene • The Apostles are gathered together in one place • The Apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 16, 2009
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    Redemption was necessary because of our sinful condition. It was purchased by the blood of Christ. And it stirs us to serve Him.

    To receive free weekly sermons by email, contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ THE SCANDAL OF THE CROSS For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saving Grace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020
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    GRACE - God's gift, Received by faith, Available to everyone, Christ purchased and Extending to eternity

    SAVING GRACE In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone with this inscription: “John Newton, pastor. Once an infidel and libertine. A servant of slavers in Africa. Now by the rich mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, preserved, restored, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
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     | 67,012 views

    The unusual titles of Jesus show us that we can count on him to live up to expectations.

    Sermons for Christmas December 7, 1997 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while in the world of Chicago area high school boy’s basketball, a player will emerge with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a great deal of media attention. He will become one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Drawn Out”

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 8, 2004
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    The unique parallel between Moses and Jesus as delvierers for their people and the unusual situations that brought things about.

    Scripture: Exodus 2:1 – 10 Title: “Drawn Out” Introduction: The parents of Moses were from the tribe of Levi, slaves and members of a hated race of people. To them (Moses’ parents) was a son born who was to be the “deliverer” of a people, and from which was to come the Savior of the world. Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    As A Hen Gathers Her Chicks

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2015
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    A Mother's Day sermon describing the love of a good mother and the love of Jesus Christ in an unusual way.

    “As a Hen Gathers Her Chicks” Matthew 23:37 Jesus has just returned to Jerusalem for the last time. It won’t be long before He is arrested and crucified. His sorrow for them was overwhelming and He took a moment to express His love and compassion for His people in a unique and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Holy Obedience

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 30, 2017
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     | 8,970 views

    You were purchased with Christ’s blood; your life’s purpose is to glorify him in holy obedience.

    Arabian horses go through rigorous training in the deserts of the Middle East. The trainers require absolute obedience from the horses, and test them to see if their training is complete. The final test is nearly beyond the endurance of any living thing. The trainers force the horses to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Ephesians: Your Identity In Christ (1)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019
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     | 8,471 views

    Discover your identity in Christ! In Ephesians 1, we discover that we are predestined, purchased, promised and praise-givers.

    Ephesians | Your Identity in Christ (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/28/2014 A few of weeks ago, Modesto Christian Church held their end-of-summer celebration for the kids who attended their summer children’s program. Ashley and I arrived early with our three kids and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Call To Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023
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    What do we need to purchase the water of salvation? Nothing at all! It is a free gift of the true and living God.

    A CALL TO FAITH. Isaiah 55:1-5. ISAIAH 55:1. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. Isaiah 55 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Jesus said, ‘Blessed are those who hunger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent 2014 Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 15, 2014
     | 5,232 views

    Did you know that you can purchase a "genuine" college degree online with no validation other than a credit card? Buddha and Muhammad had no prophetic validation. What about Jesus was He genuine of did he purchase a fake Messiah degree? Let's find out!

    About 500 before Jesus was born - a man named Buddha came along. He established a religion we know of as Buddhism, and many people gathered around him and tried to live by his teachings. But before he was born, nobody ever said: “Hey somebody is going to come along and he will come from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Help From Unlikely Sources

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
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    In times of great need and uncertainty, God often chooses to provide help in the most unexpected and unusual ways.

    HELP FROM UNLIKELY SOURCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:4-6 "And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there." (1 Kings 17:4) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 147:9, Luke 12:24, Matthew 6:26, 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God