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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    We Might Need A Pit Stop --- Joy Is Our Strength

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2016
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    We get so busy in daily living we often forget JOY IS NOT FOUND IN RELIGION, JOY IS FOUND IN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SON OF GOD...

    WE MIGHT NEED A PIT STOP --- JOY IS OUR STRENGTH. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV) Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Better Than Expected

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,853 views

    We can trust Jesus to always give us what we need and often our needs far out weigh our expectations.

    October 19, 2003 Morning Worship Text: John 2:1-11 Subject: The Miracles of Christ Title: Better Than Expected This is a good church. It is not a great church yet, that is going to come, but it is a good solid church. What does the Lord expect from us? To be faithful in attendance and in giving? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Better By Far Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
     | 4,532 views

    It's far better than life, home, friends, health, food, music, love, better than ANYTHING! Heaven is better than 1st kiss, a great steak, sex, pampered at spa, wealth, power, sports car, or even the love of grand kids! (Heb 11:13-16 & Phil 1:23)

    Heaven is a believer’s better country It's far better than life, home, friends, health, food, music, love, better than ANYTHING! Heaven is better than 1st kiss, a great steak, sex, pampered at spa, wealth, power, sports car, or even the love of grand kids! (Heb 11:13-16 & Phil 1:23) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    America.."You Better Start Praying"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 11, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,937 views

    They say as long as it doesn't change my world what does it matter.. They say as long as it doesn't take away my rights what does it matter.. They say, they say, they say… Guess what church It matters!

    America.."You Better Start Praying" 1kings 18:1-2 MSG 18 1-2 A long time passed. Then God’s word came to Elijah. The drought was now in its third year. The message: “Go and present yourself to Ahab; I’m about to make it rain on the country.” Elijah set out to present ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Expectations

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2008
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     | 13,525 views

    What do I expect from God? What does He expect from me? What "CAN" I expect from Him?

    Expectations Micah 6:1-8 * One of my favorite Pastor/speakers is Dr. Fred Lowery, pastor of FBC Bossier City, LA. Bro. Fred has the gift of communication like few people that I know. Several years ago in a series of messages on marriage I have him make a statement which will stay with me until I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Expectations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 24, 2020
     | 5,189 views

    What are you expecting? One thing I do know if you expect nothing you’ll hit that mark every time! Expectation qualifies you for receivership. It transfers you from the masses who need miracles...to the chosen who receive them.

    Expectation. Hebrews 11:1-2, 6NKJV What are you expecting? One thing I do know if you expect nothing you’ll hit that mark every time! Jonathan Edwards 1703-1758— “Persons need not and ought not to set any bounds to their spiritual and gracious appetites, [instead they ought] to be endeavoring ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Expectancy

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 25, 2019
     | 7,746 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1 – 16

    Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Expectancy Matthew 19: 30, “30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Change For The Better

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2018
     | 2,326 views

    Amidst commercial hype, do we forget the meaning of Christmas? What are some of the most important things that a human being can do at Christmas, things we don’t want to neglect? Let’s look at Luke 3:7-18 and see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming.

    Amidst commercial hype, do we forget the meaning of Christmas? What are some of the most important things that a human being can do at Christmas, things we don’t want to neglect? Let’s look at Luke 3:7-18 and see what profound changes John expected with preparation for Christ’s coming. Luke 3:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Expectations

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,484 views

    Just as we have certain goals and dreams for our children, so also does God for His adopted children. Four words describe His expectations.

    Expectations! I Jn 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,789 views

    Wht does the world expect from Christians?

    Radiation: Expectations Sermon by CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scriptures marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. All scriptures marked NLT: Holy Bible: New Living Translation. 1997. Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House. The last house I lived in was next to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 6,857 views

    Advent is meant to be a time of expectation, a time of looking forward to God doing a new thing. It’s not meant to be a time of passively waiting for Christ’s return, it is a time of actively working toward the return of Jesus

    Expectations Luke 1:26-38 Today is the first day of the year on the Christian calendar, which always starts with the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means “the coming” and Christians have been celebrating Advent since the 4th century. Advent is about looking forward to and working for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014
     | 10,647 views

    A look at our expectations as we continue moving through Lent. Bringing the dead young man in Nain.

    Expectations Luke 7:11-17 March 23, 2014 We can’t get away from expectations! They follow us wherever we go! Whatever we do, we’re surrounded by them. We have expectations from our parents, our spouses, our children, siblings, from friends, teachers and employers . . . and even from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,619 views

    Part 6 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. Dave looks at the problems caused in relationships (with humans and with God) by the expectations we bring to them.

    Expectations Part 6 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 14, 2009 We’re in part 6 tonight of our series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Expectations!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 11,036 views

    The dreams, goals, and aspirations that God has for His children.

    Expectations! I John 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,434 views

    Having big expectations of God.

    There is a ministry of this church that takes place every Thursday that there is school. The Good News Club meets after school every single Thursday. I haven’t said enough about it. What is going on there is truly amazing. We have been averaging between 15 to 20 kids every week. Dan Utley is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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