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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Expect Trials Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
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     | 5,100 views

    We can expect trials because we live in a fallen world. We can expect some of our difficulties to originate from God Himself, and we will bring hardship upon ourselves because we are not perfect.

    Expect Trials Faith Expectations Part 5 06/01/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably true ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trials Expected & Conquered

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,259 views

    The worst harm that can come to us, comes when we don't expect it. Believers should never be blindsided by trials. We are going to look at why trials should be expected, that they will not destroy believers, and the secret to conquering trials.

    TRIALS EXPECTED & CONQUERED Isa. 43:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “SOMETIMES WE REPEAT MISTAKES” 1. Two men went to Alaska elk hunting. When the small plane came to pick them up, they wanted to load the two Elks into it. 2. The pilot said, "They’re too heavy! If we put them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Different Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,916 views

    Jesus didn't fit John's idea of what the Messiah would be like. Jesus stressed love rather than judgment. Jesus moves in surprising ways and communicates God's grace in unexpected situations.

    Matthew 11:2-11 “Different Expectations” INTRODUCTION The family gathers around the newborn’s bassinette. They marvel at this squirming gift of life, and give thanks for health and wholeness. As they gaze upon the baby’s features they wonder what the child will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What To Do When You Hit Bottom Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 12, 2026
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    When you don’t want anyone knowing what you are doing.

    A. YOU KNOW YOU ARE ON THE BOTTOM: 1. When everything turns against you. “The Philistines gathered their armies” (I Sam. 28:1). 2. When spiritual help is not available. “Now Samuel had died” (I Sam. 28:3). 3. When you are terrified by circumstances, people, or things. “When Saul saw the army . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,963 views

    Tell the devil to get off your back. Yes, times are rough and the trials are many, but we have a God who is always thinking about us and we must anticipate the good things He wants to send our way.

    YOU CAN GET THERE FROM HERE GREAT EXPECTATIONS Expectation is similiar to hope and faith, yet unique. Examples: the crowds who came together to see Jesus Jeremiah 29:10,11 10 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trial By Fire Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,393 views

    These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

    This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • James Jackson avatar

    James: Identity And Expectation Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 27, 2023
     | 1,679 views

    #47 in 66in52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

    #47. James: Identity and Expectation James 1:1-12 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to the book of James. My favorite book of the Bible. Not just because my name is James, although I’m not gonna lie—I remember looking at the Table of Contents in my copy of the Children’s Living Bible when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand Bait? Seasons Of Trials!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2015
     | 3,200 views

    Seasons of testing are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... We need toUNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know how, to grasp, to be familiar, to achieve, this test is an opportunity for promotion.

    UNDERSTAND BAIT? TRY TO UNDERSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LET US DEFINE SOME TERMS WE NEED TO DEVELOP: Seasons of test are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... A. UNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 4, 2001
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     | 7,014 views

    We have to endure trials, resist temptations and take responsibility for our own lives.

    Oscar Wilde, the Irish born writer, liked to say, “I can resist anything … except temptation!” Wilde also believed: “The best way to deal with temptation is to yield to it!” All of us deal with temptation. If a person is not a Christian they just give in to temptation. But temptation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Trial By Fire Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,675 views

    1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

    1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    I'm Expecting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
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    This sermon explores Mary's faith journey, emphasizing her divine favor, courageous fight, and steadfast faith in God amidst trials, as an inspiration for believers.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather in fellowship and faith, where we seek solace and strength, where we find comfort and courage in the Word of God. As we gather today, let's remember that we are not alone in our journey of faith. We are bound together by the love of ...read more

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    Under Trials Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 9, 2024
     | 1,678 views

    When trials come, we have a choice to trust God in joy or wallow in bitterness.

    James: Practical Faith  James 1:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-08-2024 Dancing in the Rain  I watched the sky grow darker and felt the wind kick up.  I checked the radar, and sure enough, a thunderstorm was about to let loose.  Maxine and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying With Great Expectation Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,850 views

    This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

    Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Trials Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,563 views

    All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus.

    xTRIALS Romans 12:12 All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children, we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Are we having fun yet? Isn’t it great to see all the carnage around us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expectation Series

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,356 views

    It’s important we understand the role that our expectation has as it relates to becoming content in whatsoever state we’re in, gracefully waiting until the Lord’s Word is performed in our lives.

    A. This is the fifth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time, and therefore, we must learn how to be content while we wait on the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational