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  • James Westervelt avatar

    Grape Expectations Part 1 Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 10,770 views

    The Holy Spirit is not interested in producing a bunch of grapes with one big, fat grape and eight little, tiny grapes; but He wants us to grow in all nine characteristics simultaneously.

    We noticed when we first started this study that these qualities are called the FRUIT of the Spirit, not the FRUITS of the Spirit. So, "Conformity to Christ" is not symbolized by a "fruit salad," but by one multifaceted fruit. What do you think that fruit would be? A Bunch of GRAPES. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 8,174 views

    Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

    Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Great Excuses And Greater Expectations

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,961 views

    God expects our lives to be greattestaments to his love

    Great Excuses and Greater Expectations, Luke 14:15-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 14, 2002 I came across this list that could prove to be very helpful if you ever fall asleep at work. The following is a list of excuses you can use when caught sleeping at your desk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Living In Expectation Of Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,786 views

    Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God.

    James 5:12-16 Oct. 3, 1999 Living in Expectation of the Return of Jesus Reacting to Life’s ups and downs Main Thought: Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God. INTRODUCTION The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Royce Hendry avatar

    What God Expects Of You

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,858 views

    A stewardship sermon on what God expects of us.

    Luke 19:11-27 WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF YOU INTRO: Little Cajun lady called the police with the complaint that a man next door was indecently exposing himself. Cops arrive. She brings them into her bathroom and said, "Would you look at that! A man indecently exposes himself." The officer looked out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did You Expect?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 15,068 views

    Who do you see, a Messiah or a carpenter?

    What Did You Expect? For most of us, the most powerful negative feeling we will ever experience is the feeling of rejection. People are rejected by their parents, children, spouses, co-workers, friends, peers, and even fellow church members! In our scripture for today, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Were You Expecting?

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
     | 4,415 views

    We Need to Expect God everywhere

    Title: What were you expecting? Text: Luke 1.5-25 MP: We need to expect God everywhere. Intro: Sadly, I just couldn’t find this story on the Internet, but I remember one of those “human interest” news stories from a few years back. It seems that a tourist from somewhere in Eastern Europe had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    We Must Come With Expectations

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,752 views

    If we are going to the Temple Gate it is important that we come with expectations.

    We Must Come With Expectations Acts 3:1-8 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Expectations For The New Year

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 79 ratings
     | 113,709 views

    So, we need to look back over our life (PAST) – then we need to sing and give thanks (PRESENT, appreciation) - then we need to trust GOD for the results, (FUTURE, expectation)

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR PSALMS 30:1-5 Preached on 31 December 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Psalms 30:1-5 [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    What Did The Jews Expect? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009
     | 7,499 views

    What traits or actions did the Jews expect in their messia? Who , what when where?

    What did the Jews expect? We are in the second week of a group of messages that deal with the idea of “Classic” Jesus. Generally it is a plan to look and some of the questions or doubts that people might have about Jesus. I mentioned that I was totally surprised that the story of Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Christopher Easton avatar

    Expectations We Place On God

    Contributed by Christopher Easton on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    Sermon on the golden calf episode in Exodus.

    Text: Exodus 32:1-14 Lightning and thunder are roaring at the top of the mountain. Smoke is billowing all around as if the whole mountain side were on fire! Moses was meeting with God there. The people dare not go to where Moses was for fear that God himself would break out against them! It was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Curtis Donald, Sr. avatar

    The Danger Of Living With Low Expectations

    Contributed by Curtis Donald, Sr. on May 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,079 views

    With faith in God, all things are possible.

    The Tragedy of Living with Low Expectations Acts 3:1-9 Introduction I am constantly surprised and bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how persons who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Love) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011
     | 3,382 views

    Christ expects us to be filled with love for Himself and others.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Christ expects His church to be full of LOVE for HIMSELF and OTHERS. “Love” (agape) is selfless love. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Truth) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011
     | 3,274 views

    Jesus expects us to uphold the truth and refuse to compromise, no matter the pressure.

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TRUTH OR COMPROMISE? “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write....” (v. 12a). Jesus describes the city of Pergamum as “Satan’s throne” (v. 13). It was a city consumed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    "What Did You Expect?"

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 19, 2011
     | 6,322 views

    The story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 is a powerful reminder that God is not limited by our expectations.

    Naaman was past upset; past mad; past even furious - he was working on a complete emotional meltdown. Like a cartoon character - the steam seems to literally be pouring out of his ears. He stomps - he stammers - he shouts: "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed