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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When Things Haven't Turned Out The Way You Expected

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,716 views

    A look at John the Baptist's astonishing admission of doubt about who Jesus is and why we often have similar doubts.

    OUR COMPLAINT: “This is not what I signed up for.” - Matthew 11:2a – John in prison. - I cannot read the mind of John, but I can’t help but believe that a prison cell was the last place he expected to end up. - He is the great prophet of God, the forerunner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Expects, Not What He Inspects - Who Is Your Neighbor?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 24, 2023
     | 1,943 views

    We often do what we think God will INSPECT, not what he EXPECTS us to do.

    Do you love your neighbor? Love - that's a big word. Love is the fulfillment of all of God's laws. It's greater than any spiritual gift you could have. It's the reason God put us here on earth. It's even what Jesus said would confirm that we are his disciples. LOVE. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Live What Jesus Expected - Revelation 3:15-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 899 views

    Biblical obedience. Daily surrender. Sacrificial love. Passionate evangelism. Unashamed holiness. These are not lofty, elite-level Christian goals—they are the standard Jesus set. The normal Christian life, in Jesus’ eyes, is anything but lukewarm.

    Go! And Live What Jesus Expected Revelation 3:15-16 (NLT): "I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!" Introduction: Setting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Our God Is Able!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 35,957 views

    As children of God, we can rest in the assurance that God is exceedingly able to save, keep, deliver, sustain and to present us faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy.

    OUR GOD IS ABLE! "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21. As children of God, we can rest in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dimensions Of Grace

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 25, 2025
     | 847 views

    Every believer starts with grace, but not everyone experiences great grace or exceeding grace. As we yield to God, grow in faith, and walk in obedience, we can ascend into deeper dimensions.

    DIMENSIONS OF GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:16 Supporting Texts: Acts 4:33, 2 Corinthians 9:14, Ephesians 2:8, James 4:6, 2 Peter 3:18 INTRODUCTION: Grace is the foundation of the Christian life. Without grace, salvation is impossible. Yet grace is not static—it can grow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Last Minute Miracle Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025
     | 1,452 views

    The last minute miracle is one of the most powerful displays of God’s glory. It is a moment when all human effort has been exhausted, and there seems to be no solution. It is at this point that God steps in to perform a miracle that is nothing short of extraordinary.

    Title: LAST MINUTE MIRACLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:21-22, Matthew 20:1-16, Mark 5:35-42 INTRODUCTION: The last minute miracle is one of the most powerful displays of God’s glory. It is a moment when all human effort has been exhausted, and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    2nd Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 20, 2021
     | 2,211 views

    Paul would go anywhere - endure anything -for the hope of winning one person to Jesus and he believed the eternal reward completely exceeded anything he had to suffer here on earth

    November 20, 2021 2nd Corinthians differs from 1st Corinthians in that it deals with personal attacks leveled at Paul rather than doctrinal issues. Around 56/57 AD, Paul was in Macedonia when Titus finally brought word regarding the church in Corinth. Good News!! The Corinthian believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    All Is Well

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 5, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,989 views

    Our common faith was expressed so aptly in the words of Dame Julian of Norwich - but these words were anticipated and exceeded by far by another great woman in today's Scripture passage.

    ALL IS WELL. 2 Kings 4:18-26. In England’s original ‘second City’ - Norwich - there is a little church named after an all-but-forgotten Saint Julian, where worship is still conducted to this very day. Yet the church is not remembered for its patron, but for a certain 14th century recluse who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redeemed By Love Divine Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 19, 2020
     | 4,351 views

    Ruth had encountered much since her devastating circumstances in Moab. No doubt, Bethlehem had exceeded her wildest dreams. On this Boaz was in town among the elders, securing her redemption.

    Redeemed by Love Divine Ruth 4: 1-12 Ruth had experienced a miraculous chain of events in her life. Not too long ago she was in Moab, a widow without hope for the future. Unaware of what lay ahead she made the decision to follow Naomi to Bethlehem. This would turn out to be the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    A Quality Servant

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,023 views

    What type of servant are you? God expects a certain type of servant. Are you living up to God’s expectations

    Qualities of a Good Servant Opening Song Closing Song Scripture Reading: Mat. 24: 45-51 Objective: to influence members to give all they have to the Christian work. To be dedicated servants of God. Commitment It was probably a warm sunny afternoon as Abraham sat and considered his legacy. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Whaddaya Want?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    We expect things in life. God expects things of us, too.

    Whaddaya Want? Louie Anderson 7-Eleven monologue So let me ask you today, “Whaddaya want?” What do you want out of life? Are you looking for a good deal? Do you want a good job with even better pay? Do you want your children to make the honor roll and get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Getting Permission!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,360 views

    Just some random thoughts: Do not expect everyone to be happy that you follow Christ Do not expect to be understood . Do not expect to be appreciated

    Matthew 8:28-34-When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no one could pass that way. And suddenly they cried out, saying, “What have we to do with You, Jesus, You Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demands Of Christianity - Part One Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,146 views

    Expectations of Christians.

    Demands of Christianity – Part One Introduction: A. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. B. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the demands to be less in either quantity or quality. C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Monica avatar

    God's Pattern For A Christian Worker (Part 1)

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017
     | 12,621 views

    God expectations

    GOD'S PATTERN FOR A CHRISTIAN WORKER (Part 1) (2 Timothy 2.) INTRODUCTION. -- The text is a whole chapter -- the second chapter of 2 Timothy. In this chapter we have a marvelous picture, drawn by the hand of God, of the Christian worker. What he is. What he should be. What he should avoid. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Pattern For A Christian Worker (Part 2)

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,241 views

    God expectations

    GOD'S PATTERN FOR A CHRISTIAN WORKER (Part 2) What he Should Not Do. 1. He should not entangle himself with the affairs of this live. v.4. Some of the things that entangle: Marriage to an unconverted person, or even to a worldly professor. Business partnership with an unconverted man. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational