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  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Others Are Watching You

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016
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     | 5,025 views

    WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD AND THE WORLD EXPECTS US TO GIVE THEM LIGHT AND NOT DARKNESS

    OTHERS ARE WATCHING YOU MAIN TEXT: MATHEW 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 CORINTHIANS 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. You may not know the number of lives that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Eyes Are Opened

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 342 views

    We recognize Jesus Christ through the Scriptures, not through our expectations or desires.

    Have you ever lost something, but only to realize it was right there with you the whole entire time? I remember one time I was speaking to my wife on the phone—we were just talking about random things—when suddenly, I fell into a panic. I frantically started searching and told my wife, “Emily, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,292 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of looking forward to the future with hope and expectation as a Christ-follower.

    Several years ago, I saw an interview with professional golfer Tom Lehman, who happens to be a Christian. But I really appreciate how Tom lives out his faith as a person in the public eye. He never hijacks a conversation to talk about Jesus. If a sportscaster asks him about his faith, he is happy ...read more

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    A Change Agent For Christ / Catalyst

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,417 views

    When Jesus said Ye are the salt of the earth He was making a proclamation and expectation. He is expecting for us to start something, to ignite a fire in people, to be the catalyst transforming the stinking mess of the world to burn for reconciliation with God.

    A Change Agent for Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Earlier this week I posted on my FB page I GOT A TESTIMONY and I told how God orchestrated an encounter this week with 2 young men as I came out of Dollartree, one of whom was a Muslim. The encounter ended up with prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Through The Promises Of Jesus 2nd Coming Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2019
     | 4,991 views

    Joy is found in believing the Promises of God from the Bible and as we progress to the New Year there is a sense of expectation about the future for most. But there should also be an expectation and excitement about the possibility of Jesus second coming in 2020.

    Opening video illustration – If Jesus returned today – by skit guys. Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Pathway To Success - Beyond Uncertianty

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,398 views

    Someone has well said, “Nature forms us. Sin deforms us. Education informs us. BUT ONLY CHRIST TRANSFORMS US.” The Lord doesn’t expect us to do everything, but He does expect us to do something. He expects us to be more alert to the opportunities around us to pray, live and witness for Christ.

    The Apostle Paul who had invested so much in the life of young Timothy, helps him prepare for a new beginning by offering him a pathway to success. I believe this is also a pathway for our success as we prepare the church to make its own mark. Timothy had been left at Ephesus to manage the affairs ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marge Kryzanowski Abram avatar

    Will You Be Made Whole!

    Contributed by Marge Kryzanowski Abram on Mar 23, 2015
     | 6,510 views

    Jesus wants to do more for us than we can even imagine Ephesians 3:20 (KJV) Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, This outline shares a few questions the Lord asks us and what is our answer?

    WILL YOU BE MADE WHOLE! John 5:5-9 (KJV) 5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? 7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Patience Is Developed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 36 ratings
     | 51,161 views

    We are not to expect to have life easy & comfortable. Our great expectation is the blessed hope of Jesus' return. That event brings our eternal rewards. We must patiently endure hardships & heartaches until Jesus returns.

    JAMES 5:7-12 HOW PATIENCE IS DEVELOPED [Matthew 5:10–12 / 1 Peter 4:12-13] From addressing abusive rich non-believers James turns again to restless suffering saints. Learn endurance was his counsel at the beginning of his letter (1:1-5). Be patient and endure is his continued counsel as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bear Fruit And Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 19, 2015
     | 6,479 views

    As we grow, as we learn the world around us and experience life in its manifold facets, we are expected to produce fruit of the highest quality - fruit that will resemble our Creator, fruit that Christ expects from us.

    BEAR FRUIT AND LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Each of us is planted as a seed of highest quality – created in the very image of God – created by God. As we grow, as we take root in this soil, learn the world around us and experience life in its manifold facets, we are expected to produce fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "Jesus” Is The Only Answer!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,066 views

    Listen up this morning, as a child of God you can expect and you have the right to expect, His strength and His Glory to shine through you and on you, on everything you touch! The question is, do you?

    Jesus is the Only Answer! Everywhere you look, all through out history, there have been men and women, who have inspired mankind! David did, Caleb did, Moses and Joshua, Peter, Paul and Mary mother of Jesus...How about Ruth and Esther? How about the women with the Alabaster box, filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Manning avatar

    What Easter Means To Me

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,270 views

    "What Easter Means to Me" is a short from the heart sharing that covers six points: Excitement, anticipation, Surprise, Theology, Expectation, and Renewal.

    WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME 4-4-12 Bluefield VA UMC Lenten Service 1. Easter means EXCITEMENT about an EMPTY TOMB! I don't know about how it was for you, but when I was a very young fellow, Easter was a very important holiday. Now, I didn't know about the crucifixion, or the resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Flash Point

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 45 ratings
     | 27,233 views

    There is a point when a fire will reach a temperature withing a structure where it will hit the "Flash Point". A point where every thing that can burn, will burn. Beloved, is your Spiritual life at the "Flash Point? (Updated November 2022)

    There was a fiery old revival preacher named Peter Cartwright ...... who was famous .... for telling it .... like it is. He was preaching near Washington D.C. ... And the people of the church ....... heard that President Andrew Jackson was coming to visit them. So, they pulled Cartwright ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Ready..set..."Rest"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    We may not always realize it, or be ready to accept it...but when He tells us that He will do it... you better believe God always stands ready in every situation..to deliver us and to deliver his promises that he's made to us

    Ready..Set..."Rest" When were young were taught growing up..about competition and about striving and doing our best... And we learned about playing sports and games… Were taught that everyone gets ready, everyone gets set to participate... and everyone exerts their self and tries their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2020
     | 1,558 views

    7 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VII —1John 3:16b-19(3:10--4:21) Attention: There will always be people who attempt to place all belief systems ‘in the same basket’ as it were. Claiming that all of them—Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, etc.— are ‘chasing after’ the same things, albeit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    A Faith Journey - 2 Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,171 views

    Part 6 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

    God rewards the generous faith of the Shunnamite woman. Let us look into five more marks of her faith. It may well describe our faith as well. A Tested Faith “And when he had lifted him and brought him to his mother, the child sat on her lap till noon, and then he died” (2 Ki. 4:20). The miracle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist