Sermons about Eager Anticipation

Giving What We Are Able

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

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Stewardship is an issue of sincerity that depends more upon what is in our hearts than what is in our wallets.

IN HIS BOOK “THE DISCIPLINE OF SERVICE,” RICHARD FOSTER WROTE: “SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE COMES THROUGH HUMAN EFFORT. TRUE SERVICE COMES FROM A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIVINE OTHER DEEP INSIDE. SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE IS IMPRESSED WITH THE "BIG DEAL." TRUE SERVICE FINDS IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Did Jesus Say Will Complete Our Joy? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 29, 2022

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In this passage Jesus previews the new era that He is about to bring. Of great importance is the direct relationship with God this will bring and the accompanying great prayer power.

WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS SAYING: Jesus starts by telling them a major transition is coming. - John 16:16-22. - There is a lot of uncertainty from the disciples about what Jesus is talking about in these sayings. The meaning is hidden to them. - Of course, we know that He is referring ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

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God's promise, hope, light and revelation

SIMEON’S SONG Luke 2:28 -32 Dec. 18, 2022 Have you ever anticipated something with so much excitement you could hardly wait? I remember when I was growing up being so excited about Christmas morning that I’d try to go to sleep at 6:00 or 7:00 o’clock the night before…my brother, sister and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Week 2 – The Candle Of Hope (Preparation) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

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24 Days Until Christmas

Series: 24 Week: 2 Passage: Luke 3:3-6 Title: Week 2 – The Candle of Hope (Preparation) Focus: Christmas INTRODUCTION: As we talked about last week, the Christmas season is here. The enemy’s greatest focus in this season is to distract us from focusing on what’s really important; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

316 – Paradise, The Prize Of The Pure

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 19, 2005

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Who is Pure? Five signs of purity. What is the prize of the Pure?

Sermon Study #316 – PARADISE, THE PRIZE OF THE PURE Key Scripture: Matthew 5:8 - Blessed are the pure (clean, clear) in heart, for they will see God. NLT 8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. MSG 8"You’re blessed when you get your inside world--your mind and heart--put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipatory Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2008

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Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians... and knowing that, we prepare for it.

Title: Anticipatory Pain and Suffering Text: I Peter 4:12-19 Thesis: Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians. The Series: This is the sixth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's All The Racket? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

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Did you know that there are times that the church should be noisy? Not from idle talking and milling around during worship—but a church should be noisy just like the remnant was. A church should be noisy when it’s working.

1. Initial celebration (3:10-11) 2. Individual hesitation (3:12) 3. Ideal harmonization (3:13) One time there was an old farmer who wasn’t much into modern conveniences. As a matter of fact, he didn’t have much contact with the outside world at all. He thought that everything he needed was right ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Of Our Calling Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 27, 2018

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Ephesians 4:1-3 shows us that God has called us to Christlike conduct.

Scripture Today we begin a new series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In the first three chapters of Ephesians, Paul set forth a number of glorious doctrines dealing with “predestination and election, adoption and redemption, the work of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Memorable Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 11, 2003

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Thankfulness -- As Paul remembered his support by the believers in Thessalonica, and how they are part of his ministry, we also must live a life of gratitude for our support system.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor A Lord’s Supper Meditation August 10, 2003 1This letter is from Paul, Silas, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Feast Of Salvation: Celebrating God's Goodness Isaiah 25:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2024

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Celebrate the goodness of our God, His faithfulness and His divine plan for salvation,

The Feast of Salvation: Celebrating God's Goodness Isaiah 25:1 Introduction: Today, we gather to celebrate the goodness of our God, as proclaimed in Isaiah 25:1: "O Lord, I will honor and praise your name, for you are my God. You do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 25:9, Psalm 37:39-40, Isaiah 25:6, Revelation 19:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expecting Prayer Answers Series

Contributed by Tom Boerma on Jan 7, 2004

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Expecting God’s answers to prayer

We are to be in a continual spirit of prayer. Time of prayer does not make a prayer more apt to be heard. Ps. 4 was a prayer in the evening. Notice the spirit of the Psalmist as he prepared for sleep. V 4,7,8 Psalms 5 was a morning prayer. Notice the purpose of his mind in preparing for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Going Home

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 20, 2005

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Christmas is about going home.

Luke 2:1-5 (NASB) 1Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. 2This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. 4Joseph also went up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Take Hold Of A Life That Is Real!

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004

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Searching for the real meaning of life? St Paul describes how Christians life a life of purpose.

LIVING A LIFE THAT IS REAL 19th Sunday after Pentecost October 10, 2004 I Timothy 6:6-19 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Changed In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2005

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For real change to take place there must be a change in your spirit.

May 22, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Acts 8:26-40 Subject: Change Part 4 Title: Changed in the Spirit This is the last message in the change series. Most of you are letting out a huge sigh of relief. (Now maybe he’ll stop talking about change)! What is it about change that makes people so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preventing Conflict Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 9, 2013

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Prevention is the best way to keep from having to deal with pain that comes with conflict.

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Ouch! Conflict can be and is always painful in some way. Conflict can take an emotional, spiritual and as in our video clip, a physical toll on you. • Conflict can destroy relationships, organizations, teams, teeth, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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