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    Kingdom Of Expectations Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
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    Embrace Jesus as our Savior, even when He doesn't fit our expectations.

    Today, we're going to talk about something we all deal with - expectations. That refers to those things we think should happen or how things should be. Sometimes, our expectations can get in the way of seeing the real deal. So, let's dive into this idea and see how it connects to Jesus and our ...read more

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    The Reality Of Expectant Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    The reality of expectant faith

    Acts 4:23, “23As soon as they were freed, Peter and John found the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said.” This here is a transition into the heart of the testimony of God’s active involvement as expressed in Acts 4:23-31 and the remainder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Salvation- The Reality Of God's Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 27, 2008
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     | 6,867 views

    Series in Romans

    Text: Romans 3:21-26 Title: Salvation- The Reality of God’s Righteousness Romans 3:21-31 21 But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Were We Expecting? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
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    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

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    Great Expectations For God's Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 9, 2018
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    Great expectations for God's Church: 1. Expect new strength (vs. 32). 2. Expect new support (vs. 33-34). 3. Expect new service (vs. 35-36; 39-41). 4. Expect new starts (vs. 37-39). 5. Expect new struggles (vs. 37-40). 6. Expect new success (vs. 37-41).

    Great Expectations for God's Church The Book of Acts - Part 51 Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." You've probably heard that quote before. It's one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday, Expectations. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 8, 2015
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    On Palm Sunday expectations as to who Jesus was did not meet with reality, Often when expectations don't meet with reality the outcome will be conflict, either internal or external. The religious people already had their minds set on an outcome for Jesus.

    Palm Sunday Sermon expectations? In Luke’s gospel as in all the Biblical gospels we are given a depiction of what is often referred to as the “Triumphal Entry”, we have this depiction of Jesus mysteriously instructing a couple of his disciples to head off into town and untie a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Reality And Symbols Of Reality Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2014
     | 3,112 views

    The salvation we have in Jesus is pictured for us in symbols, is based on forgiveness made possible through his atoning death, and ultimately results in an altered universe.

    Reality and Symbols of Reality (Colossians 2:11-15) 1. All of us know what it is like to search for something that is broken or wrong. 2. Perhaps your car won’t start: it is not the battery or alternator. What is it? 3. Somewhere you have a hole puncher; it is not with the stapler, ruler, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Reality? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 22, 2017
     | 6,457 views

    Are we really living our lives with the reality of God?

    You’ve heard of the saying “Let’s get real!”? Wouldn’t it be great if we actually all live in reality. But there’s a problem isn’t there? Why can’t we all get along? The problem of not getting along is because people have all sorts of definition for reality! Even in marriages, expectations rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Soup Vs Salvation"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,196 views

    "We walk by faith, not by sight", a spiritual reality acted out in the lives of Jacob and Esau

    “When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a peaceful man, living in tents. Now Isaac loved Esau, because he had a taste for game; but Rebekah loved Jacob. And when Jacob had cooked stew, Esau came in from the field and he was famished; and Esau said ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Grace Vs. Gravity Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
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    Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) offerings & Christmas-time amplifies that reality...

    The Grace of Gift-Giving II Corinthians 9:6-11, 15 * Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) Christmas amplifies that reality * Most unusual Christmas message – while most preachers work at emphasizing Christ, turning our attention away from presents…I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reality

    Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    GOD’S WORD IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE. SALVATION IS REAL. HEAVEN IS NOT A FAIRYTALE.

    *CHRISTIANS HAVE HOPE BEYOND THE GRAVE, BEYOND THIS LIFE. *WE ENJOY THE BLESSINGS OF GOD IN THIS LIFE, BUT THE GREATEST GAIN FOR THE CHILD OF GOD WILL BE WHEN THIS LIFE HERE IS OVER. *THERE REALLY IS A FINAL DWELLING PLACE PREPARED AND RESERVED FOR THE CHILD OF GOD. ITS NOT A STORY, OR A VAIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reality

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
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     | 7,965 views

    So we need to not be paralyzed by bad stuff, but in the midst of such tragedies, failures and sinfulness, there is one thing we need to do: remember who God is. That is what Nehemiah 9 is about. When you have bad things happen, first and foremost, remembe

    [Re]ality Nehemiah 9:5b-9, 32-38 We’ve all been there. When life is falling apart, things seem to be going against us and we descend into a pit that’s darker and darker. A parent loses a young child, a healthy man with young children discovers he has cancer and just months to live, someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reality Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,483 views

    This is the 11th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

    Sunday Morning March 15, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#11] REALITY Exodus 9:16 Introduction: This week, I sat in my office thinking about the challenges that our Church and I are facing. I looked at the statistics over the last 5 months. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022
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    The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

    John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    Part 4 in the study of John

    Questions From The Book of John Part 4 Mount Vernon 04/13/04 Expectations (John 2:1-11) 2:1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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