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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Waiting For The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 23, 2025
     | 285 views

    Power for effective ministry and victorious living comes through waiting upon God for the infilling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

    THE POWER OF WAITING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:4-8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” — Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Luke 24:49, Acts 2:1-4, John 16:7-13 INTRODUCTION: Waiting is one of the hardest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Wait With Purpose: Bridging Ascension And Pentecost - Acts 1:4-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,000 views

    How do we bridge the gap from Ascension to Pentecost? The answer is: we wait. We wait with purpose—waiting in prayer and expectation, just as the early disciples did.

    Go! And Wait with Purpose: Bridging Ascension and Pentecost – Waiting in Prayer and Expectation Introduction Today, we stand in the gap between two monumental events in the life of Jesus and His Church. The Ascension of our Lord, the moment when Jesus physically ascended into heaven, leaving His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    2016 Baccalaureate - Crash The Chatterbox

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 4, 2016
     | 21,666 views

    Baccalaureate Message about Crashing the Chatterbox

    Baccalaureate May 26, 2016 WOW! It’s hard to believe we’ve been in Alexandria for almost 9 years. I remember many of you from the 4th grade. And I can still picture you from way back then. You’ve all grown up!! Where has the time gone? For me, time has flown by. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Dealing With Anger

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    Jesus expects us to control our temper

    INTRODUCTION In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. SERMON I. A LOOK AT THE 6TH COMMANDMENT. OLD EXPECTATIONS. v. 21 A. KJV. “By." Attacking the present interpretation of the 6th commandment. B. NASB. “To." Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Wilson avatar

    Do You Wish To Be Well?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,154 views

    Jesus expects us to exercize our faith.

    Do You Wish to be Well? John 5:1-10 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. [3] In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melinda Richardson avatar

    Learning To Lead

    Contributed by Melinda Richardson on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,694 views

    Knowing what God expects of leaders in the church

    Introduction/Background The prophet Ezekiel writes the book during the Babylonian captivity. Here we have the Israelite who were carried out of their home land, away from their relatives, friends, and homes, and yes even their beloved temple at Jerusalem. Many had gone astray from God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Keeping The Standard Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,063 views

    We must have the courage to expect righteousness.

    KEEPING THE STANDARD Nehemiah 13:1-31 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO EXPECT RIGHTEOUSNESS. ?: What? What should we be expecting and what should we be watching out for? KW: Compromises TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 13:1-31 four compromises that get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    Epiphany

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 40,949 views

    Expect God to be made manifest in your life.

    EPIPHANY TEXT: John 2:1-11; Luke 3:21-22 I know that most of you have not been kept up nights wondering about Epiphany. A large number of people have never heard of Epiphany, and although I had heard of it, it never really dawned on me that anyone might actually celebrate it until I visited ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    What Is A Disciple?

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 13,482 views

    What does Jesus expect of His disciples?

    The dictionary defines a “DISCIPLE” as “one who accepts and follows a teacher or a doctrine.” A disciple of Jesus Christ is one who accepts Him and follows His teachings. EVERY TRUE CHRISTIAN IS A DISCIPLE. Acts 11:26—“The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” A disciple is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Howard avatar

    Our Purpose

    Contributed by John Howard on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,765 views

    How does God expect us to live?

    The other day I had the opportunity to talk with a couple of great young men - About their understanding of the Christian life - I was trying to get them to articulate - How their faith influenced their lives - Day to day - I wanted them to tell me as best they could - How their faith influenced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Croft avatar

    Dealing With Perfection (Itus)

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    Does God expect to much...do we?

    Dealing with Perfectionitus by Randy Croft How many of you like to make mistakes? When you mess up a recipe or business transaction, are you harder on yourself than you should be? Do you allow yourself to make mistakes? In some areas of our world, we must have 100% perfection. 99.9% ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Salvation's Confirmation

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,101 views

    The example of the Thessalonian Christians in Separation; Occupation; & Expectation

    SALVATION’S CONFIRMATION I Thessalonians 1:8 - 10. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A New Look At The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    What does God expect of His church?

    The book of Colossians shows that being connected through faith to Jesus Christ has totally changed our lives: • We have a new hope. • We have a new perspective on life. • We have a new joy. • We have a new family. • We have a new way of living. AUTHOR: The apostle Paul (1:1). Timothy is also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    Our Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    Shows what Jesus expects of us as disciples

    OUR CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP Mark 8:34-38 A. After Jesus has rebuked Peter for being consumed with the things of this world and not concerned about the things of God, Jesus issued one of the declarations about His pending death. He knew He was going to pay with the cost of His life for the sins of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    What does Jesus expect of His followers?

    Subscribe to Jonathan’s Sermon of the Week - email jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s sermon blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST Question: How many times are the words “Christian” or “Christians” found in the New Testament? Answer: Only 3 (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist