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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Asking With Expectation Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 9, 2022
     | 3,709 views

    Prayer is the greatest tool the Christian has. It is through prayer that we make our petitions known unto God. We will never be any stronger spiritually than our prayer life allows.

    Asking with Expectation Matthew 7: 7-11 We have come to a very familiar and favorite portion of the Sermon on the Mount. We have considered the importance of prayer in previous studies, and yet once again, Jesus emphasizes its importance in these verses. Our Lord understood the importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasonable Expectations

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,150 views

    Life has become very frustrating for many professing Christians, primarily because their EXPECTATIONS ARE NOT REASONABLE.

    Illus: Reaching the end of a job interview, the Technical Recruiter asked a young Engineer fresh out of college, "And what starting salary were you looking for?" The Engineer said, "In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The recruiter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Expecting God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,517 views

    Many people have expectations of what God can do for them. But that's not how it works. We were saved to do things for Him. Why?

    I’ve been told that when people come to God –– they have certain expectations. They have certain opinions of what they think God should DO for them. They visualize a God who is going to do what they want done. ILLUS: A woman named Donna had a conversation with her 4 year old niece. The little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expect The Unexpected

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 27, 2022
     | 4,265 views

    Life is full of unexpected moments—it would be boring without them. But what happens when that unexpected moment is huge? It affects you personally, and it’s something that seems unbearable. It causes you to doubt. That’s what we find in Luke 7 with John the Baptist.

    Has something unexpected ever happened to you? —you find a 20 dollar bill in between the cushions on your couch —you bump into someone at the store that you haven’t seen in 5 years —the forecast says it’ll be sunny, but it pours —the dog decides to bring you a gift from the outside world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mucho Más Allá De

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 11, 2023
     | 1,029 views

    Resumen: Cuando hacemos más de lo esperado, nos ponemos en el lugar para ser usados grandemente por Dios.

    Mucho más allá de Por Rick Gillespie-Mobley Génesis 24:1-20 Resumen: Cuando hacemos más de lo esperado, nos ponemos en el lugar para ser usados grandemente por Dios. ________________________________________ Mucho más allá de Génesis 24:1-9 Mateo 5:38-48 Prueba ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Cycle Of Relationships

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025
     | 107 views

    Relationships grow and heal when we move beyond hurt into honest grace, choosing reconciliation and forgiveness through the love and power of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION A husband forgot his anniversary. His wife said, “Tomorrow morning, I want a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under six seconds.” Next morning she found a gift-wrapped box. She opened it. A bathroom scale. Bob has been missing since Friday. We laugh because ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Spirit Of The Bride

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on Jan 7, 2015
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     | 7,979 views

    The true bride will always go beyond the minimal requirements. Rebekah gave the servant water but also volunteered to water the 10 camels as well. She was the chosen bride, not for doing the minimum, but for going beyond the expected.

    Genesis 24 King James Version (KJV) 1 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: 3 And I will make thee swear by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 2,224 views

    True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

    Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beyond The Myths Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
     | 5,101 views

    Beyond the Myths of Marriage

    Beyond the Myths of Marriage Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage September 17, 2017 – Brad Bailey Focus: Marriage is less about personal fulfillment and more about personal growth… a truth which frees the unmarried and married alike from false pursuits and expectations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Beyond Limits Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 12, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,475 views

    This is the 19th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#19] LOVE BEYOND LIMITS Luke 6:27-36 Introduction: On this Palm Sunday, we are reminded of Jesus’ joyful entry into Jerusalem, where people welcomed Him with shouts of "Hosanna!" and waved palm branches. It’s a time of celebration and happiness, but it also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Hunger Games

    Contributed by Jeff Morrison on Mar 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,085 views

    There is a distinct difference between one who will give his/her life for their own loved one or even a stranger – and One who gives His life for someone He knows to be a thief, a child molester, a murderer…someone evil. Would Katness give her life for t

    Beyond the Hunger Games John 15:13, Romans 5:6-11 In the movie, “The Hunger Games”, 16 year old Katness is faced with a dramatic choice when her 12 year old sister is chosen by lottery to fight for their district. She knows her sister is small and frail, and that she would not last in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Human Imagination Series

    Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,125 views

    Nothing surpasses the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation.

    BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION Luke 2:8-20 There are several reasons as to why the shepherds’ episode of the Christmas story could not have been a story of human imagination, or a man-made story. 1. If you or I were to make up a story about the birth of the long anticipated Messiah, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Traveling Beyond The Impossible Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    A real Believer can count on God to overcome the impossible without knowing how he will do it. (Part 3 "Passing Lifes Tests - The How Test")

    Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part III - Traveling Beyond the Impossible - The ‘How’ Test Hebrews 11:11-12 INTRODUCTION a. Movie - Pearl Harbour. When challenged by the Japanese opposition President Roosevelt stands from his wheel chair and says, “Don’t tell me it can’t be done!” b. A sign ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Advancing Beyond The Gate

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 322 views

    Remaining at the gate is not God’s plan for your life. The lame man stayed at the gate for years, but one divine encounter moved him into healing, breakthrough, and glory.

    ADVANCING BEYOND THE GATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 (KJV) – “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Beyond Human Understanding

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,205 views

    God is able to do more than we can ask or even imagine. This message will enlighten us on what’s our part in God’s amazing plan.

    Today’s meditation is based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, which reads, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” (ESV) We will dwell on the words, ‘God is able’ and study the scriptures to see how we can ...read more

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