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  • Billy Reese avatar

    Looking In The Right Direction

    Contributed by Billy Reese on Oct 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,161 views

    By His Spirit we receive power For Effective Christian Work

    Looking in the Right Direction The season of focus & expectation The season of shift & direction Zechariah 4:6, & Corinthians 3:6 We find God speaking to Zerubbabel through the prophet Zechariah, I want you to tell Zerubbabel that the temple will be built by him, but it will not be, by might, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simeon: Waiting For A King Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 3, 2020
     | 4,851 views

    Simeon is an amazing Jew who comes in and out of the scene of the Christmas narrative, but with power and significance to attest of the birth of Christ. What can we learn from him as we await the return of Christ

    Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this Message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction This coming Friday, most of us will be waking up to another Christmas morning. Certainly, as with everything else this year, it will be much ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Stumbing Along

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 19, 2023
     | 1,388 views

    Unexamined assumptions can cause us to stumble over things we don't even notice.

    It’s a little disconcerting, sitting down to write a sermon on a passage that you’ve already preached on twice, to find that neither time did you say what you’d planned to say. Of course, only preachers have that problem... Maybe only 60-something preachers have that problem. But more generally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unrelenting Favor

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,060 views

    God’s Favor is everywhere! Gods favor knows no boundaries, has no inhibitions, doesn’t look for qualifications, is not based on getting in return, only for opportunities to show itself!

    Psalm 30:4,5 NKJ Sing praise to the Lord, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. One definition of the word favor by Webster is: special ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed By Truth: The Golden Rule Matthew 7:12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,156 views

    Matthew 7:12 is often referred to as the Golden Rule. This simple yet profound principle provides a blueprint for living a life transformed by the truth of God's Word.

    Transformed by Truth: The Golden Rule Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative words of Jesus found in Matthew 7:12, often referred to as the Golden Rule. This simple yet profound principle provides a blueprint for living a life transformed by the truth of God's Word. Join me as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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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

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    How To Hear ‘well Done': Three Excuses, Three Expectations, Three Promises

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 414 ratings
     | 28,348 views

    This message unpacks the text in which Jesus tells how a servant can hear his master say, "Well done."

    ?Many Christians speak regularly of their desire to hear Jesus tell them, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” This is the passage that that phrase originates in and herein Jesus has a lot to say about how we make sure those wonderful words are in our future. We’re going to look at three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Pride: It'll Get You When You Least Expect It”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    Pride has caused the fall of many people, nations and churches. Sometimes it sneaks up on you before you see it coming.

    Eccl 10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Intro: A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried. When she saw him, she said, "Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Permission!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,361 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
     | 3,147 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
     | 12,622 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
     | 8,242 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

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    A Sheep Is A Sheep. A Shepherd Is A Shepherd.

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    A sermon that explains what to expect in the members of a congregation and what to expect from the Shepherd.

    September 26, 2004 Luke 15:1-10 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mel Shepherd avatar

    The Second Mile

    Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,282 views

    Christians should be expected to do more than what’s expected of them.

    Title: “Go the Second Mile” Text: Matthew 14:15-21 Introduction: Perhaps one of the most disturbing statements that Jesus ever made is this: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” (Matthew 5:41) The reason this statement was so disturbing was because in Jesus day Rome ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Worship Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,313 views

    What does the church expect of a member. These are not what we consider man-made expectations, but God given expectations of every member of Christ’s Church

    “What is Expected of a Church Member: Worship Faithfully” Introduction: When you commit yourself to the membership of the church you are joining a 2,000-year-old institution established by Jesus himself. Jesus said, “I will establish my church and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.” In Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ