Sermons about Expect Persecution

Greatly Limited Expectations

Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 23, 2001

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Is it possible to limit the blessings of God? I am glad that God does not bless us according to our expectations!

Greatly Limited Expectations Acts 3:1-8 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Your Expectations?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

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The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on your hunger, and so it is with your appetite for God.

The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on how hungry you are when you sit down to eat. The difference between a good church and a great church depends also on the level of your hunger. So how hungry are you? What are your expectations? The Gospel of Mark opens with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grape Expectations (2) Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002

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In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time....Since chastening and pruning are both painful, how can we distinguish between them?

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS part 2 Last week we started learning about the "cultivation of grapes." In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time. If a branch is bearing no fruit, the vinedresser picks ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better Than Expected

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 18, 2003

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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

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Expecting?

Contributed by Michael Dugal on Jul 20, 2003

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Psalm 121 provides us a glimpse of a faithful God as we bring our prayers before him.

PSALM 121 WHAT ARE YOU EXPECTING? Introduction: Madtes – confusion, whose prayer Caley – prayer’s privilege, power & promise “For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you” 2 Chron 20:12 What are you expecting when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expecting To Receive Something

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jul 21, 2003

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If your life is walked in obedience to God, you can expect great and marvelous events to unfold.

What are your expectations in life? How do you reach the place in your walk that God desires you to be? Would it surprise you to know that obedience is the key? Today, I want us to look at a text in the Bible where without obedience, the power of the Gospel would not have been manifested, a man ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Greatest Expectation

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 10, 2002

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Our ultimate expectation is that one day we shall see the face of Jesus.

Introduction: What a promise for the future! To behold the holy one of God. We shall see His face! 1. We Shall See Jesus Christ Perfectly 2. We Shall See the Face of Jesus 3. We Shall Know Him as He Is 4. We Shall Look Upon His Face Forever 5. The Eye of Faith Will Finally Be Closed 6. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Expected

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 22, 2001

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Nathanael wasn’t sure what that anything good could come from Nazareth, but what a surprise!

More Than Expected John 1:43-46 I. Introduction A. Some today are skeptical of God and Jesus Christ. 1. They’re not sure If He’s the answer for them or their problems 2. They’re not sure if He’ll listen or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

Expect God To Work! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

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Fifth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

Today we will conclude our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Expectations For The Church

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005

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On the night before his death, our Lord prayed to his Father and states a couple of expectations he has for His Church

Introduction: Play Video Clip “Somewhere over the Rainbow” WIZARD OF OZ Somewhere over the rainbow way up high, There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. Someday I’ll wish upon a star and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Higher Expectations For This Christmas!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 6, 2004

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Our expectations for Christmas must be diferent than others.

When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Expectations Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 20, 2007

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When we experience true worship, we can also expect ot receive something from God!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1  I get up each Sunday morning, I miss out on a mornings sleep, I miss out on going to the golf course, I miss out on being able to go fishing. I get up and go to church.  Am I being cheated, am I missing out on something by coming to church each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Expectation Results In Impartation"

Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jul 3, 2006

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THis sermon aims to encourage the readers to come to God expecting that he will impart to them that which they desire.

Expectation results in Impartation Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Sr The word expectation means according to Webster: looking forward to; anticipation; a thing looked forward to; prospect of future success; to await; to watch. My definition of expectation would be to adapt the attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Expected Of Me? Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

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I’m sure that we all agree that God’s Will IS good, perfect, and pleasing as we will see in our text this morning. The question we need to ask, one that should always cause action, is 'What Does God Expect of Me?' What we are striving to discover duri

INTRODUCTION We have begun a series to Discover & Experience God’s Will, and I’m sure that we all agree that God’s Will IS good, perfect, and pleasing as we will see in our text this morning. What we are striving to discover during our February study is what type of conditions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Disappointment And Discontentment Of Expectations Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 8, 2007

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Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment that you live with.

The Disappointment and Discontentment of Expectations Matthew 16:1-12 Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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