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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    What Were We Expecting? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,643 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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Out Of Despair...hope Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,819 views

    Rather than shine light into the darkness, God brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair for Israel and will do so for us.

    Introduction: In America today, when most people think of Christmas, they think of images like these. (Show slides of Christmas images.) We have a very glamorous, glittery, plastic, cheery, bright image of Christmas here in America. It’s a holiday of parties, and gifts and shopping and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    'tis The Season To Be Expectant And Jubilant Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 2, 2016
     | 6,810 views

    Our expectations can bring limitations on people or on God. Jesus works in the realm of faith. He freely limits Himself based on our expectations of Him. It is our expectations of His faithfulness that create and sustain Joy in us.

    Intro: Harvard social psychologist Robert Rosenthal’s classic did a study of children to see how they responded to expectations. All the children in one San Francisco grade school were given a standard I.Q. test at the beginning of the school year. The teachers were told the test could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Spiritual Desertion And What To Expect Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    Message about the steps leading up to spiritual desertion and how God responds.

    “Spiritual Desertion and What to Expect” Hosea 2:2-13 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 28, 2001 Bring charges against your mother, bring charges; for she is not my wife and I am not her Husband! Let her put away her harlotries from her sight and her adulteries from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Easter Sunday 2020

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,677 views

    Maybe it has been a while since you’ve heard the Easter story. Why is this story so important? A discouraged group of women came with little hope and low expectations to honor a dead rabbi. This is how many of you feel today - no hope and very low expectations.

    Easter Sunday 2020 What have we learned? 1. Church is more than a building. 2. Church is also not less than the gathering. 3. Our hope is certain. Maybe it has been a while since you’ve heard the Easter story. Why is this story so important? What difference does this story make in my life? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    We Must Come With Expectations

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,786 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

  • David Rogers avatar

    God' Expectation For His People.

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,429 views

    This is a sermon that shows that one day there will be judgment of the world and that the purpose of God’s people here is to be a light for the world to see.

    God’ Expectation for His people. Isaiah 2:1-22 Central theme of the Message: God expects His children to walk in His light. As children of God we are to be like Him and live a life under the guidance and influence of His Holy Spirit.’ Introduction Mom and Dad how many have you told your children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Smith avatar

    A Word Or Two For Believers Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,801 views

    This message is intended to help us realize that a lot is expected of God’s children and we need to know and work on those expectations to please our Lord.

    A WORD OR TWO FOR BELIEVERS 1 Timothy 4:12-16 INTRODUCTION: A. God’s timing is always so good. 1. Take for instance our current passage from the book of 1 Timothy. 2. 1 Tim. 4:12-16 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Believing The Great Promises Of God Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019
     | 3,575 views

    An invitation to expect greater things from God.

    - This passage can be taken in at least two ways. One is the proximate interpretation, which involves the return of Israel to their land. A second also concerns Israel’s return to their land, but in a longer timeframe. A third is that the promises here for Israel believing the great promises of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    "What Did You Expect?"

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 19, 2011
     | 6,383 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

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Trust) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2011
     | 4,194 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Abound In Hope Romans 15:4-7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 766 views

    Hope is not just a fleeting feeling or a vague optimism; it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s promises.

    Go! And Abound in Hope Romans 15:4-7, Romans 15:13 (NLT) Introduction Today, we focus on a message of encouragement, endurance, unity, and hope. Our theme is "Go! And Abound in Hope." Hope is not just a fleeting feeling or a vague optimism; it is a confident expectation rooted in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    What Did The Jews Expect? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009
     | 7,611 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

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    God's Expectation From The Church

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 109 ratings
     | 30,652 views

    Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

    “GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 8,462 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