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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Honey From The Rock

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,079 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God promises are SIGNS THAT give reasons to EXPECT SUCCESS.

    “Honey from The Rock” Psalm 81:11-16 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD PROMISES GIVE REASONS TO EXPECT SUCCESS. REFERENCES: Luke 14:11 (For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted); Ps. 81:16 (I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "I Don't Have Any Gifts--What Does The Bible Say" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,053 views

    What the Bible says about spiritual gifts for today. Can we expect to receive spiritual gifts?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 3, 2003 Spiritual Gifts #1 “I Don’t Have Any Gifts--What Does the Bible Say?” I Corinthians 12:1-11 Ephesians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION: How many of you think you have spiritual gifts? How many think you don’t have any? How many are not sure? How many don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Thomas avatar

    Let It Flow

    Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,930 views

    A message about Revival. Our need to expect God to work today and a glimpse at what that will look like

    Let It Flow John 7:37-39 37 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." 39 By this he meant the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stepping Up To The Plate

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 8,786 views

    The church must be self-perpetuating, so it is important for young people to know what is expected of them in the church.

    June 29, 2003 Morning Service Text: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Subject: Christian Leadership Title: Stepping Up to the Plate I have been a Cardinal baseball fan all my life. I like other sports as well but there is something about Cardinal baseball that makes all the others pale in comparison. When I look ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get Ready!

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 385 ratings
     | 31,608 views

    Jesus instructs his followers to be prepared for his return at a time when they don’t expect it.

    On September 15 2001 President George W. Bush Speaking to the Nation from Camp David encouraged the American people to prepare themselves for a prolonged conflict we now know as the war on terror. And to the US armed forces he delivered a blunt, clear message: "Everybody who wears the uniform: Get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope For The Hurting Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 25,153 views

    The first in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

    Today we are going to start a new series, a series that I have entitled Hope for the Hurting. Maybe you are thinking this morning, “Pastor James, that sounds wonderful, but right now, I’m not hurting, and I have plenty of hope.” Well, that’s great, because this message is for you, too. You see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Help Those Who Hurt Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,724 views

    The second in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

    Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. "How can you now claim to have all these injuries?" asked the insurance company’s lawyer. "According to the police report, at the time you said you were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,691 views

    The Third in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

    Things that you hope you don’t hear while you are being operated on: Better save that; we’ll need it for the autopsy. Wait a minute, if this is his spleen, then what’s that? Ya’ know ... there’s big money in kidneys ... and this guy’s got two of ’em. That’s cool! Now can you make his leg ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Greatest Of These Is Love!

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,806 views

    To Help One and all Understand What God Expects of Love and His People. (A true definition.)

    The Greatest of these is Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Thesis: to help one and all understand what God expects of love and His people. A true definition. Introduction: 1. The badge of our discipleship is our Love a. A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Great Humility Proceeds Great Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God.

    Matt. 15:21-28 Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God. Illustration:Hudson Taylor was scheduled to speak at a Large Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Australia. The moderator of the service introduced the missionary in eloquent and glowing terms. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    What Is The Meaning Of The Lord's Supper?

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 955 ratings
     | 112,765 views

    We see in this sermon that the Lord’s Supper is AN EXPRESSION,AN EXPLANATION,AN EXPECTATION, AN EXAMINATION, AND AN ENCOURAGEMENT.

    WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER? I Corinthians 11:23-33 Notice in verse 24, He says “this do”. Jesus expects every Christian to observe the Lord’s Supper. It is not something that optional but rather it is a direct command from Jesus. Every now and then I come in contact with those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment Day Is Coming

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    Christ Jesus commands us to live on the watch expecting the day of his return and our ultimate judgment.

    Mark 13: 1 – 8 Judgment Day Is Coming Intro: A young lady busied herself getting ready for a blind date. Dinner at an exclusive restaurant with live music and dancing. She went out to have her hair done, did her makeup, put on her best dress and was ready for her date’s arrival. His expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    When Christ Moves Graciously

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,455 views

    When Christ acts graciously on your behalf, He expects you to express a proper attitude of thanksgiving.

    Turn Your Bibles to Luke 17:11-19 Title: When Christ Moves Graciously Theme: Expressing Proper Thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Introduction: Jesus Christ never sinned and His life was not characterized by an ill temper. The passages of Scripture I am about to read hold the account of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    He Chose The Nails Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,135 views

    Since Christ was fully devoted to us, is it too much for Him to expect full devotion from us?

    In the distance I see a cross. This is not an unusual sight. Crucifixion is the Roman’s favorite method of execution. I have walked by many crucifixions at this same spot. But a larger than normal crowd has gathered to witness this cross. I wonder why so many people are interested in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devote In Doing What Is Good

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,111 views

    Christians are expected to do good things all the time, everywhere and any given life’s situation.

    INTRODUCTION Why policeman is always expected to catch bad people? Why is a school teacher is always expected to teach students? Why is a doctor is always expected to treat sick people? These people are expected to do what they supposed to be doing because that’s the very meaning of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist