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  • Mac Hammond avatar

    Expectation Series

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,190 views

    It’s important we understand the role that our expectation has as it relates to becoming content in whatsoever state we’re in, gracefully waiting until the Lord’s Word is performed in our lives.

    A. This is the fifth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time, and therefore, we must learn how to be content while we wait on the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2013
     | 5,882 views

    New life brings with it new expectations

    Luke 2:1-14 “Expectations” INTRODUCTION The birth of a child brings with it dreams, hopes and expectations. There’s something about gazing upon that squirming bundle of life. A person sees a future with a full, unencumbered life. The sky is the limit. Anything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 7,426 views

    Advent is meant to be a time of expectation, a time of looking forward to God doing a new thing. It’s not meant to be a time of passively waiting for Christ’s return, it is a time of actively working toward the return of Jesus

    Expectations Luke 1:26-38 Today is the first day of the year on the Christian calendar, which always starts with the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means “the coming” and Christians have been celebrating Advent since the 4th century. Advent is about looking forward to and working for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Expectations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 24, 2020
     | 5,774 views

    What are you expecting? One thing I do know if you expect nothing you’ll hit that mark every time! Expectation qualifies you for receivership. It transfers you from the masses who need miracles...to the chosen who receive them.

    Expectation. Hebrews 11:1-2, 6NKJV What are you expecting? One thing I do know if you expect nothing you’ll hit that mark every time! Jonathan Edwards 1703-1758— “Persons need not and ought not to set any bounds to their spiritual and gracious appetites, [instead they ought] to be endeavoring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Expectation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 19, 2016
     | 10,481 views

    Expectation is a key ingredient of receiving our miracle from God.

    The Mechanics of a Miracle Part 3: “Expectation” Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan | 11-27-2016 Ps. 62:5 - I’m expecting people to get their miracle while I am preaching this morning. I dare you to believe with me! I. Atmosphere of Expectancy A. Lame man at the gate called Beautiful - Acts 3:1-10 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Great Expectations: God's Expectations!

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,349 views

    Successful life management is a matter of exchanging a life you cannot keep for a life you cannot lose.

    The interviewer had traveled all the way to New York to interview him about preaching. Sitting in his living room, the young man was thrilled to be visiting with one of the most effective media ministers of all times. When television was young, he appeared in prime time on Sunday evenings, teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Blesses Beyond Measure Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025
     | 457 views

    God is not limited in His giving; His blessings overflow far beyond human imagination or expectation.

    THE GOD WHO BLESSES BEYOND MEASURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 3:20 Key Verse: “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV) Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:10, Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    My Year Of Greater Expectations Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 2, 2022
     | 5,079 views

    There is no need for humanity that God cannot meet.

    OASIS WORDBANK - HEAVEN ON EARTH CONGREGATION: Oasis Potterlight Chapel International THEME: My Year Of Greater Expectations TEXT: Ephesians 3:20, KJV: "Now unto him, that can do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us," ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jason Duhon avatar

    Beyond Reality

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,563 views

    Looking beyond reality, into the spiritual, with faith.

    Faith isn’t easy. Sometimes it takes all of our strength to muster up our faith, looking beyond reality, believing into what we can’t see. But faith is far more rewarding than our “reality.” The problem with “Reality” 1. Inspires low expectations *Many Christians come to services with low ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Our God Of Above And Beyond

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,386 views

    When we expect great things from God and are prepared to be part of His kingdom work of seeking and saving that which is lost. He will do things beyond our imagination to enable and propel us for His Glory.

    Intro: Writing Ephesians probably from a place of house arrest Paul is trying to encourage the Christians in Ephesus to love God and love one another. The reason is that the love of God and love of the brethren will unify the body of Christ. In this letter we see that the first prayer for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Beyond Imagination Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,294 views

    God promises to move in ways greater than our imagination. What a promise!

    Ephesians 3:14-21 “Beyond Imagination” INTRODUCTION Julies Verne, a famous writer in the late nineteenth century was known for his science fiction and his ability to envision things beyond imagination. In a world before flight, Verne wrote of space travel and a trip to the moon. Ships were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Philip Myers avatar

    Beyond Belief

    Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,237 views

    I can fully believe, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is 1 of 9 in a series.

    In a country founded upon god’s truth; it seems strange to say that America today is in a post-church era. The country is not only changing but has changed. Americans look everywhere but to the church for spiritual and moral guidance. But I believe that the sun of the Gospel is far from setting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Beyond Comfort

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,057 views

    Sometimes God gives us the opportunity to use the lessons we’ve learned and the comfort He’s given us during difficult times to help others in special ways. God doesn’t comfort us to make us comfortable; He comforts us to make us comforters.

    Opening illustration: A medical school program in New York gives students who are training for geriatric medicine a unique opportunity. They experience life as nursing home residents for 10 days. They learn some of the struggles of maneuvering a wheelchair and being raised out of bed with a lift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Beyond Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 66 ratings
     | 23,249 views

    The Bible talks about us as being servants of God. But it also says we are Sons of the living God. How can we be both? And what does that mean to us as live our Christian life?

    OPEN: James Dobson tells of the time he was away on a business trip. While he was away, and his wife and 2 children were sitting down to eat, his wife turned to their two year old son Ryan and asked if he would like to pray before he and sister ate. The invitation startled the little boy, but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Philip Myers avatar

    Beyond Belief

    Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,139 views

    I can fully believe, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is number 2 of 9 in a series.

    BEYOND BELIEF PART 1 Daniel 11:32 “ … shall be strong and do exploits (KJV)” “ … will display strength and take action (NASB)” In today’s society – our kids encounter - More ethical and moral temptations … - Greater spiritual battles … - More emotional and relational struggles … … more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal