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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Silver And Gold Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022
     | 3,699 views

    We should always expect God to open the door for us to share the Gospel.

    Silver and Gold Text: Acts 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Mark Roberts wrote of a time when he visited the Capitol as a guest of Congressman John Campbell. If he was with the congressman, he could walk freely around the Capitol, entering many areas that were reserved "for authorized ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What For?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 2, 2021
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     | 8,039 views

    What God has done for us and how we understand it. Then what do we do after we received Gods precious gift?

    Our text today offers us an opportunity to explore what we, as God’s children, have done with his words and how we understand them. The "What for?" question. That is to see what is expected of us after we know Him as Savior. We can start out with a wonderful based Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    There Is A Lion Out There!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 1, 2023
     | 1,397 views

    DO WE HAVE UNREAL EXPECTATIONS? I am sorry I believe my own excuses. I can't do that.

    THERE ARE LIONS OUT THERE… UNREAL EXPECTATIONS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I HAVE FOUND GOOD EXCUSES ARE SITTING PEOPLE UP FOR OPPRESSION, DEFEAT AND A DOWNFALL? WE MUST SET CLEAR GOALS. Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Unique Jesus - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,118 views

    No matter who you are in life, and what your condition, Jesus can help you, save you, and use you.

    A. THE UNIQUE JESUS 1. He was fully God and fully man at the same time. “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). “Jesus … asleep” (Mark 4:38). 2. He knew a person’s problem before being told. “Jesus …knew all men, He needed not that anyone would tell him, because He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Does Not Live Up To Our Expectations.

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 784 views

    This message looks at our mindset if we think Jesus is not living up to our expectations

    WHEN JESUS DOES NOT LIVE UP TO OUR EXPECTATIONS. MARK 11:1–10 1AS THEY APPROACHED JERUSALEM AND CAME TO BETHPHAGE AND BETHANY AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, JESUS SENT TWO OF HIS DISCIPLES, 2SAYING TO THEM, “GO TO THE VILLAGE AHEAD OF YOU, AND JUST AS YOU ENTER IT, YOU WILL FIND A COLT TIED THERE, WHICH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing John The Baptist The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2024
     | 660 views

    For the Third Sunday in Advent, we look at John the Baptist in Jail, stuck in depression and questioning God. His search for who the Messiah is supposed to be helps us to see clearly who God is, and how He works in our lives.

    Showing John the Baptist the Gospel Good Morning. We live by expectations, and that’s not necessarily bad. When we go to bed at night, we expect the alarm to work. We expect others to stop at stop signs. In fact, we have a lot of expectations about how others should act. Our days are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Sees Your Heart

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 854 views

    God knows your heart

    God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Good Morning everyone, glad you are here. Please turn to 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Did you ever think about the way God see us? God sees the heart and knows what is in our hearts. We cannot fool God when it comes to the heart. The world may be fooled but not God. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Unleash The Boldness Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017
     | 9,934 views

    Be bold for Jesus by embracing risk, enhancing prayer and elevating our expectations.

    October 22 Unleash the Boldness (Acts 4:27-31) While at Wheaton College in Chicago, Jim Ellot met a former missionary to the Quichua Indians of Ecuador. This is where he first heard of the remote and much-feared Waorani tribe; totally isolated from the gospel. He and a group of young men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith - Expecting Answers Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,142 views

    Faith can grow from weak faith to strong in faith.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why did multitudes go listen to John the Baptist in the wilderness? “The people were in expectation” (Luke 3:15, KJV). 2. What did they expect? a. Deliverance. b. Peace. c. God to show up for them. 3. Expectation fulfilled. “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliberate Touch PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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     | 935 views

    Explores the power of faith and expectation in healing, using the story of the woman who touched Jesus' garment as an example.

    Good morning, beloved. I want to welcome you all to this blessed gathering, this sacred assembly of hearts aflame with love for the Lord. I am reminded of the words of Kenneth M. Copeland, who once said, "Don't fool yourself by thinking you can talk ugly about somebody and then act lovingly toward ...read more

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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Do We Have A Breeding Ground For Positive Expectation ?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 25, 2025
     | 350 views

    Seems we live in a world of negativity. God desires us to expect good things by faith. May positive expectation grow in our hearts.

    DO WE HAVE A BREEDING GROUND FOR EXPECTATION? MIRACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Do You Expect Me To Believe That?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2025
     | 435 views

    The Preacher boldly declares: By this time tomorrow God is going to move. The king's servant says: There is no way... I don't believe that is possible.

    DO YOU EXPECT ME TO BELIEVE THAT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Two part. Text: 2 Kings 7:1Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What To Do When You Hit Bottom Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026
     | 38 views

    When you don’t want anyone knowing what you are doing.

    A. YOU KNOW YOU ARE ON THE BOTTOM: 1. When everything turns against you. “The Philistines gathered their armies” (I Sam. 28:1). 2. When spiritual help is not available. “Now Samuel had died” (I Sam. 28:3). 3. When you are terrified by circumstances, people, or things. “When Saul saw the army . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    God Doesn’t Answer Our Way Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 247 views

    When we expect God to show up only in certain ways, we limit our ability to see how he is actually showing up.

    Title: God Doesn’t Answer Our Way Intro: When we expect God to show up only in certain ways, we limit our ability to see how he is actually showing up. Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a woman I will never forget. She spent years serving the Lord with joy in her ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dios No Responde A Nuestro Modo Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2025
     | 122 views

    Cuando esperamos que Dios se manifieste sólo de ciertas maneras, limitamos nuestra capacidad de ver cómo se manifiesta realmente.

    Título: Dios no responde a nuestro modo Introducción: Cuando esperamos que Dios se manifieste sólo de ciertas maneras, limitamos nuestra capacidad de ver cómo se manifiesta realmente. Escritura: Mateo 11:2-11 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Hay una mujer que nunca ...read more

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    Denomination: Other