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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Play Vs. Work? Toys Vs. Tools?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2021
     | 1,810 views

    Perhaps we find more joy in pleasure, fun and entertainment than we do effort, work and sweat? Playing games offer little profit?

    PLAY VS WORK? TOOLS VS. TOYS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Do you know what is called the oldest toy in the world? The stick may just be the oldest toy. Sticks can be an endless source ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Beyond The Limits Of Expectation

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,152 views

    Understanding the discipline of 1) Managing Your Action 2) Guarding Your Attitude 3) Giving Your Assets

    Beyond the Limits of Expectation Philippians 4: 11-13, 19 Introduction Paul is in prison in Rome and speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expectations: More From God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,034 views

    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

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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Parable Of Someone Else Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009
     | 4,397 views

    This message examines our tendency to expect someone else to carry our load within the church.

    The church family was shocked this week to learn of the passing of one of our most faithful members. Your state of shock is obvious as you begin to look around to try and figure out who is not here. I was saddened when I learned that Someone Else has gone on to receive his reward. This death leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Be A Christian - Expect Trouble

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,357 views

    As a Christian Jesus encourages us to see that we should expect trouble...but fortunately our life is neither shaped by trouble or stopped by trouble.

    When you sense difficulties how do you react? When you sense problems what is your response? Maybe you are like this bloke Jeff was happily carrying a box of photocopier paper through the office, when out of no where jumped his friend Fred scaring him Instantly Jeff jumped The box of paper went ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Isaiah 59 A Reality Check Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,294 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 59

    Isaiah 59 A Reality Check Separated from God us vs. 1-8 Confession of Our Sins vs. 9-15 God Brings Salvation vs. 16-21 Intro: CNN Reporter in a gunfight A cross-country road trip got derailed for a former CNN anchor and her husband after a would-be robber forced his way into their motel room and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not What We Expected Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014
     | 5,177 views

    Jesus' first sermon, not what we expected

    Not What We Expected Worship service in Jesus day Temple vs. Synagogue Temple about Sacrifice - Holy Days - Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles, Atonement, Hanukkah Synagogue about Scripture - prayers - psalms - scripture reading - early sermons / commentary Nearly 500 synagogues in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Raymond Williams avatar

    Freedom Vs Anarchy

    Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 31, 2020
     | 3,253 views

    Despite what we are being told by so many today, even among those who are in position to shape the destiny of this nation, Freedom flourishes within the framework of order.

    Freedom vs. Anarchy Ezekiel 22:23-31 6 In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 17:6; 21:25 (ESV) Anarchy and freedom have seemed to some to move in the same direction; in truth, they are complete opposites. Anarchy, a condition which one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living With Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,669 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Expectations For The Church

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    On the night before his death, our Lord prayed to his Father and states a couple of expectations he has for His Church

    Introduction: Play Video Clip “Somewhere over the Rainbow” WIZARD OF OZ Somewhere over the rainbow way up high, There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. Someday I’ll wish upon a star and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Not What You Expected

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2015
     | 8,484 views

    Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. There were some things that happened on that first Christmas that were quite unexpected.

    NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. On the flip side have you ever expected a certain gift or visit from someone and ended up being disappointed? I was looking at this online ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Resuscitation Vs. Resurrection”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 201 ratings
     | 16,468 views

    March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple John 1

    March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple John 11: 1-45 Title: “Resuscitation vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Better Than Expected

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    We can trust Jesus to always give us what we need and often our needs far out weigh our expectations.

    October 19, 2003 Morning Worship Text: John 2:1-11 Subject: The Miracles of Christ Title: Better Than Expected This is a good church. It is not a great church yet, that is going to come, but it is a good solid church. What does the Lord expect from us? To be faithful in attendance and in giving? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Williams avatar

    The Life No One Expected Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 7, 2024
     | 853 views

    Moses wanted to pass on this lesson from the garden to God’s people so they would learn from it, live by it, and thrive.

    Genesis 1-2 begins with the orderly creation which forms the content of the scriptural vision for the future. Genesis 2 is a more detailed account of the creation narrative where we see Adam and Eve in paradise, in the midst of an incredible garden prepared for them by God Himself. At the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expecting The Unexpected (Funeral)

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 12, 2017
     | 7,579 views

    Funeral for middle aged Christian lady who died unexpectedly.

    Song – Glory for Me – Family Enters Song – Lamb of God Romans 8.26-30 26 And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. 27 And the Father who knows all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ