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  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Surprise

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,739 views

    Four different groups were quite surprised to find Jesus alive on the third day. To which group might you belong?

    Introduction: I. Even after his death, the Pharisee’s were concerned. A. Matthew 27, verses 63 and 64 read, “...’Sir, we remember that when He was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I am to rise again.’ 64 ‘Therefore, give orders for the grave to be made secure until the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Surprised By Grace

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 38 ratings
     | 51,925 views

    "Surprised by Grace" is an exposition of 2 Samuel 9 in which David reaches out in kindness to Mephibosheth for the sake of his father, Mephibosheth. David's kindness is read as a parable of the amazing grace of God that saves unworthy sinners.

    SURPRISED BY GRACE 2 Samuel 9 “O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell in your holy hill?” David begins Psalm 15 with these probing questions. The body of the psalm answers these opening questions. It describes that character and conduct of the person who pleases God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Surprise” About God.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 167 ratings
     | 5,000 views

    Year C Easter Sunday, Acts 10: 34-43, April 15, 2001

    Year C Easter Sunday, Acts 10: 34-43, April 15, 2001 Title: “The “surprise” about God.” This sermon of Peter is both a first and a last. It is the first recorded sermon to a Gentile audience in Acts. It is also the last time Peter gives a sermon. Peter’s preaching to Gentiles is extremely ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Emmaus - Surprising God

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    Do we understand our calling to be Christ to the needy & poor? Francis of Assisi & Mother Theresa are illustartions in this message that links the parable fo teh sheep & goats to the Easter Emmaus story.

    Luke 24:13-35 Matthew 25:31-46 Isaiah 53:1-3 This Emmaus scripture is a strange one isn’t it? Friends walking with not just a close friend but their leader; yet despite knowing him so well they fail to recognise Him. Yet it is not just a case of the risen Christ being so different to the Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Surprise Visitor With A Surprise Message Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    Gabriel was the last person Zachariah expected to meet in the temple and Gabriel’s message was the least expected word from God that Zachariah thought he would hear.

    How many parents do we have here today? Raise your hands. I met Phil and his wife, Linda when we lived in Vermont. They were DINKs. That was the term we used to describe people married where the husband and wife had a career and no plans to have children. DINKs was short for “double income, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Surprise Of Easter

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 2, 2016
     | 11,130 views

    Easter came as a surprise to the first followers of Jesus - and it may surprise us, too. Here we find Unexpected Events, Unlikely Witnesses, Unforeseen Grace, and an Unfinished Story.

    Introduction Good morning everyone! I hope you’re having a great Easter and maybe had the chance these past few days to look around our Easter Exhibition in the lounge – A reflective journey through art and multimedia on the theme of ‘Hope in Troubled Times.’ What a timely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Surprise Of Christmas

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
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     | 8,319 views

    When you think about it, the thing that really makes Christmas for us is not what we expect but what we don’t expect. The most memorable Christmas’ are those when something unexpected happened. Christmas isn’t about what we expect; it’s about what we don’

    The Surprise of Christmas Matthew 3:1-12 What are your expectations of Christmas this year? There is no season of the year so full of nostalgia and ripe with expectation than Christmas. It takes a Scrooge, with a heart of stone, not to become excited about the approach of this joyous occasion. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mary Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 969 views

    The actions of Mary in Luke 1:26-38 teach us how to respond to God's word.

    Scripture This Christmas I am taking a brief look at the three key human persons in “The Christmas Family”: Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. This past Sunday we looked at Joseph. Tonight, we will look at Mary. And this coming Sunday we will look at Jesus. So, let’s read about Mary in Luke 1:26-38: 26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Surprise In The Graveyard

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 28, 2018
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     | 18,585 views

    How does the resurrection of Lazarus impact people in this day? Since Jesus has power over life and death, we see that He alone can give life to those dead in sin.

    “A certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So, the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Impossible Surprise Series

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jan 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,529 views

    Our God is a God of Impossible Surprises

    The definition of the word advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. In the Christian church Advent is the first season of the church year that includes the four Sundays before Christmas Eve. Advent is a time for us to prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Easter's Surprises

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 9,214 views

    What God does is eternal -- We are surprised by significance. What God does is impossible -- We are surprised by power. What God does is unexpected -- We are surprised by joy.

    I will never forget walking into the funeral home several years ago to meet with the family who had just lost a 40-year-old son and husband. He was not dressed in a typical suit, but a pair of bib overhauls and a dirty ball cap. He had died of a heart attack, but in the pocket of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Surprising Grace

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,960 views

    We think of God’s grace as the forgiveness of our sins, but it is far more than that. David experienced the full gamut of the grace of God in response to his sin.

    Passage: 2 Samuel 12:1-14 Intro: When we think of the word “grace”, the vast majority of believers focus on the forgiveness of our sins. Il) “Wonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sins.” “Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt.” Etc. 1. great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Surprising Gift

    Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 4, 2016
     | 3,538 views

    details responses to God's gift

    “The Surprising Gift” John 1:1-14 David P. Nolte Have you ever received a gift you could not understand at all? Maybe something obviously “re-gifted” or at least used. I Imagine a few fruitcakes have made a number of rounds. Maybe you received something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surprising Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    An inductive message using biblical narrative to encourage Christians to turn to God in prayer because he will answer them.

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to cooperate with God in order to receive answers to their prayers. Response: Individuals will ponder Jesus’ question to the man by the pool of Bethesda – "Do you want to get well?" If they do they can come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Waiting For The Surprise

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 28, 2009
     | 5,043 views

    A Surprise God, A Surprise Blessing, A Surprise Interruption Surprise on the Run

    Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent, a time of preparation, a time of the Messiah’s coming, going and coming, a time of great expectation and great anticipation. But exactly what is advent and what are we anticipating? What are we getting ready for? What do we expect to happen? Are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist