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  • When Deliverance Is Delayed

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 33,999 views

    What about when the answer doesn’t come right away? What happens when we get a different answer than the one we expected to get? What happens when we pray and things get worse instead of better? What happens when deliverance is delayed?

    How many know that we serve a mighty God? Does everyone agree with that statement, this morning? We all love to talk about the wonderful miracle working power of almighty God. Truly He is a mighty God. He has all power in His hand. There is nothing that is too hard for God to do. ∑ Any ...read more

  • "your Miracle Is In Your Seed."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,640 views

    Just as farmers confidently expect a bountiful harvest from the seeds they plant, believers should result from their faith, whether speaking life-giving words or generously supporting God’s work. While seeds may take time to grow, patience is crucial in witnessing the abundant fruits of our labor.

    SRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 12:33-34) (33) “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” (34) ...read more

  • The Lessons Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 13, 2025
     | 421 views

    If you want God’s saving grace to work in your life, believe in Christ and learn from Christ: learn to live for Him; learn to wait for Him; and learn to love Him, because He first loved you.

    Lillie Baltrip is a good bus driver. In fact, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram of June 17, 1988, the Houston school district nominated her for a safe-driving award. Her colleagues even trusted her to drive a busload of them to an awards ceremony for safe drivers. Unfortunately, on the way ...read more

  • Thanksgiving—exposing The Quality Of Your Faith(2025)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 24, 2025
     | 134 views

    1 of 1. Jesus’ interaction with 10 lepers, elicited/drew contrasting responses of Gratefulness. The quality of personal faith, determines the quality of Gratefulness. But, ?How does Gratefulness expose/express the quality of your faith? Gratefulness exposes the quality of your faith thru....

    THANKSGIVING—Exposing the Quality of Your Faith— Luke 17:11-19 *Attention-1: How many of you expect certain things at your family Thanksgiving celebrations? You look forward to certain items being on the table because you might not eat it at any other time of the year. Maybe appreciate the way a ...read more

  • Our God Of Above And Beyond

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,394 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

  • An Expanding Church

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 18,171 views

    The Lord wants His Church to be a people who have great expectation despite negative circumstances. Jesus has provided all we need in this hour to be triumphant. This sermon looks at gives lessons needed to walk in victory.

    AN EXPANDING CHURCH The Lord wants His Church to be a people who have great expectation despite negative circumstances. Jesus has provided all we need in this hour to be triumphant. This sermon looks at gives lessons needed to walk in victory. Isaiah 54:1-3 “Sing, O barren, you who have not ...read more

  • Passionate Christianity

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 22, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,901 views

    Preachers need to return to fasting, prayer and keeping their offices as a place of study. The children of God need to walk into church expecting to hear a message that is birthed from the Word of God while praying for illumination from the Holy Spirit.

    Turn Your Bibles to Mark 8:34 -38 Title: Passionate Christianity Theme: Unashamedly Living for Christ Introduction: There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; “What is the difference between the two of ...read more

  • The Golden Years

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,594 views

    Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons.

    THE GOLDEN YEARS LUKE 12:15-21 Introduction: Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons. Let us examine the rich man’s ...read more

  • When You Simply Want To Quit

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,189 views

    What do you do when it seems you can’t live up to God’s or anyone else’s expectations. What do you do when you want to quit. A message on prayer.

    WHEN YOU SIMPLY WANT TO QUIT Do you ever feel that no matter what you do, and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get ahead, you can’t seem it get a break? Do you ever like things were pressing in on you from every side? Have you ever simply want to quit? Have you ever gotten ...read more

  • Immediately Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    This was done as a dramatic monologue, as if I were Mark; and costumed according to Mark 14:51-52! It makes use of one of Mark’s favorite words, "immediately", and argues that Jesus expects immediate response to His call.

    What’s happening? What’s going on here? I came as quickly as I could. If you linger, you will miss Him. He waits for no one. He acts immediately. He is the most urgent person I’ve ever known. He just does not wait for anything. He acts immediately. So, again, what’s happening here? What ...read more

  • In The Air There's A Feeling Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
     | 15,297 views

    Maybe all my life I’ve been expecting too much out of Christmas and not enough from Jesus Christ. Christmas itself cannot deliver all our heart’s desires, but Jesus can.

    Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 2 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION It was mid-December 1977 and oh, how I couldn’t wait for Christmas. Nearly every day when I arrived home on the bus from 4th Grade, I would head inside the house and plug in the Christmas tree. Then I would get out Mom and ...read more

  • The Chance Of A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006
     | 4,247 views

    God gives His children many opportunities to not only manage what has been given, but to be generous in return. God expects us to be faithful in our stewardship and generous in our response – as He is generous in His rewarding!

    The Chance of a Lifetime Matthew 25:14-30; Proverbs 3:9 God gives His children many opportunities to not only manage what has been given, but to be generous in return. God expects us to be faithful in our stewardship and generous in our response – as He is generous in His rewarding! I. The Lord ...read more

  • Why Don't We Grow

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 30,889 views

    We’re not surprised when we grow physically; we expect it. If, by chance, growth doesn’t occur, we immediately know something is wrong and attempt to uncover the problem. The same is true spiritually

    WHY WE DON’T GROW Judges 17:13-15 Statistics show the average productivity of a Christian’s spiritual life is less than three years. Tonight I want to bring encouragement to those who are sidetracked and to strengthen those who are on the right track. Billy Sunday used to say, “If we Christians ...read more

  • God Answers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,068 views

    Though the prophet was asking questions as complaining man so often does, & maybe not even expecting an answer, God responds. The Lord is not indifferent or insensitive. He is concerned about the affairs of earth & especially the conduct of His people.

    Habakkuk 1:5-11 GOD’S PREPARED AN ANSWER Though the prophet was asking questions as complaining man so often does, and maybe not even expecting an answer, God responds. The Lord is not indifferent or insensitive. He is concerned about the affairs of earth and especially the conduct of His ...read more

  • Weightless Series

    Contributed by Billy Hornsby on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,671 views

    Some of us are a little bit lame in our life because our life has gotten off track. Our expectations of the things of this world let us down, and we need to refocus on the person of Jesus Christ.

    I’m glad I got to speak about Acts chapter 3, because chapter 3 is kind of like one of those first huge miracles of the Church after the day of Pentecost, after the Holy Spirit was given. I want to pick up on the story because...now Peter has just received the Holy Spirit. He came on 120 people. He ...read more