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America.."You Better Start Praying"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 11, 2014

based on 7 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Expectations: God's Expectations!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

based on 17 ratings

| 14,455 views

Successful life management is a matter of exchanging a life you cannot keep for a life you cannot lose.

The interviewer had traveled all the way to New York to interview him about preaching. Sitting in his living room, the young man was thrilled to be visiting with one of the most effective media ministers of all times. When television was young, he appeared in prime time on Sunday evenings, teaching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Trust) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2011

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Jesus expects us to trust Him, even in our darkest days.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TRUSTING THE “TRUE ONE” “Philadelphia” means “city of brotherly love.” Both the modern and ancient cities of Philadelphia haven’t always lived up to their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Expecting To Receive Something

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

based on 148 ratings

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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

Jesus Expects ... Belief

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Apr 28, 2010

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Jesus expects many things for his disciples, but mainly that they believe without seeing

Introduction There are many things in this passage that we can see Jesus expects for his followers from the things that he says in this passage. “Peace to be with you” It's a greeting, but it is also something that Jesus expects for his followers. “I am sending you” He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Awesome Power Of Expectation

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 2, 2015

based on 5 ratings

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Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation.

“The Awesome Power of Expectation” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Let us all take a trip back to our childhood for a moment. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation, super exhilarated to the point that you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Do We Have A Breeding Ground For Positive Expectation ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 25, 2025

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Seems we live in a world of negativity. God desires us to expect good things by faith. May positive expectation grow in our hearts.

DO WE HAVE A BREEDING GROUND FOR EXPECTATION? MIRACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 62:5, Acts 3:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expectations: More From God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon explores how to embrace God's promise of an abundant life through belief, faith, and meeting divine expectations.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to step into the abundant life God has promised us, a life that is not just about mere existence, but about thriving, about overflowing with God's goodness and grace. Our guide for today's sermon is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Topics: Expectations

What Are You Expecting?

Contributed by Michael Dugal on Jul 20, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 7,019 views

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

God's Undeniable Leadership-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2016

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4 of 5. God began to make His leadership thru Joshua undeniable among His people. *God makes His leadership undeniable among His people. But How? God’s leadership is Undeniable in...

GOD's UNDENIABLE LEADERSHIP-IV—Joshua 3:7-17 Attention: Who’s leading whom? An elderly woman using a cane, was hesitantly waiting to cross on a busy street corner because of the heavy traffic. She waited & waited. Then finally, an elderly gentleman also with a cane, came up to her & ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 1, 2022

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We can expect… 1) An inheritance 2) God’s power to protect us 3) Troubles to strengthen our faith 4) The salvation of our souls

Living With Great Expectations Living-Hope – week 2 Bumper LAST WEEK – we began a study on 1 Peter a 2000 year old letter full of God breathed words… LISTEN – if your hope is running on empty. If you think your story is finished. Peter has a word for you about a living-hope. A sure anchor in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Casting Aside Unrealistic Expectations Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 30, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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You will be able to cast aside unrealistic expectations when you: 1. Discover God’s will for your life. 2. Learn to be grateful for the way God has made you. 3. Be yourself.

Skip Hollandsworth, writing in the December 1998 issue of Texas Monthly talks about his interview with Troy Aikman, quarterback of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. In the article entitled “The Real Troy Aikman” he says: “Aikman is an elusive hero, difficult to understand, clearly driven by something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

Living In The Expectation Of His Return

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 3, 2006

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If we, as Christians, believe that Christ can return at any minute then we should live our lives in such a fashion.

Living In the Expectation of His Return Revelation 22:7, 12-20 Jimmy Modha, who was raised in a devout Hindu home in Leicester, England, enraged his family by coming to Christ and converting to Christianity. He told them his sins had been forgiven because he had found God. “Which god?” shouted his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-20

Denomination: Nazarene

What Were We Expecting? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

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| 3,763 views

God’s supernatural work is more wonderful than we would dare imagine.

Introduction For all who have ached to serve God and see his kingdom advance, we must surely appreciate Oswald Smith, standing before an examining board in 1920. One dream dominated his heart – to be a missionary for Jesus. Over and over he had prayed, “Lord, I want to go and tell people of you. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Call You Did Not Expect Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 9, 2021

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God calls those whom he can use and who are faithful even in areas where they feel weak.

INTRODUCTION • Life can be full of irony. • When things happen in life, sometimes all we can do is scratch our heads. • Life is ironic, and God loves irony. • Here are a few funny examples of irony: “The most shoplifted book in America is The Bible.” • “According to researchers, duct tape should ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Exodus 3:1-15, Exodus 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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