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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Expect God To Work! Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,206 views

    Fifth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

    Today we will conclude our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Expectations Of The Church

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,951 views

    The apostle Paul gives us his expectaions for the church from a very familiar passage.His expectaions are found through out his writings

    Introduction: High School Reunions can be some of the best of times and some of the worst of times. One thing about High School reunions is often people are surprised with the changes that have occurred with their classmates. • The computer Geek is now a successful the businessman • The awkward ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Dickey avatar

    With An Expected End In Mind

    Contributed by John Dickey on May 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    That’s where you’ll find your peace – when you know Him and believe Him, when you know that despite desperate or discouraging circumstances, the end of the story is coming and it’s perfect.

    It was a low point for Abraham, perhaps the lowest. The ‘father of faith’ was despairing. You see, he had heard the voice of the Lord while living in Ur –a place where the moon god (now known as Allah) was worshipped. But, the true and living God had spoken to him, telling him to ‘forsake ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expecting Prayer Answers Series

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,246 views

    Expecting God’s answers to prayer

    We are to be in a continual spirit of prayer. Time of prayer does not make a prayer more apt to be heard. Ps. 4 was a prayer in the evening. Notice the spirit of the Psalmist as he prepared for sleep. V 4,7,8 Psalms 5 was a morning prayer. Notice the purpose of his mind in preparing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Dugal avatar

    What Are You Expecting?

    Contributed by Michael Dugal on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,928 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    Expecting To Receive Something

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 35,991 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Our Greatest Expectation

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    Our ultimate expectation is that one day we shall see the face of Jesus.

    Introduction: What a promise for the future! To behold the holy one of God. We shall see His face! 1. We Shall See Jesus Christ Perfectly 2. We Shall See the Face of Jesus 3. We Shall Know Him as He Is 4. We Shall Look Upon His Face Forever 5. The Eye of Faith Will Finally Be Closed 6. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Experience The Joy Of Expectancy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    Learn and choose the three biblical expectations that will bring you joy forevermore

    I trust most of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I came across a Thanksgiving poem that might describe some of our Thursday night experience. Let’s see if you agree: Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t sleep I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Higher Expectations For This Christmas!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,288 views

    Our expectations for Christmas must be diferent than others.

    When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    What To Expect In 2009

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009
     | 2,001 views

    Christians can expect the enemy of God, the Devil to be hard at work attacking them personally and attacking the church collectively. Christians can expect God to continue to be on the Throne and Christians can expect Gods plans to be right on track.

    What Christians should expect in 2009 Matthew 24:3-34 Psalm 118 Happy New Year everyone! What should we expect in 2009? Will the economy continue to fall? Will Israel and the Palestinians ignite a world war? Will Barack Obama lead the United States through their perilous times and a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Heaven: What To Expect Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 6,016 views

    Despite what it looks like, heaven will be a place of unbelievable beauty and delight, something wonderful to look forward to. Today I want us to look towards our heavenly home

    Heaven: What to Expect Hebrews 11:13-16 Have you ever imagined what heaven will be like? When people come to me and ask that question, I always responded by telling them to think of the most beautiful place they have ever seen. When they ask me what I think it will be like, I usually say that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Easter Sunday, Expectations. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 4, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,678 views

    The day of Jesus resurrection was a day of the unexpected, are we open to the unexpected taht God puts before us so that we might live in understanding of him and by his power?

    Easter Sunday, expectations. I may have mentioned Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin previously. But during his day Nikolai was as powerful a man as there was on earth. As Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution 1917, was editor of the Soviet newspaper Pravda (which by the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • John Gaston avatar

    Trials Expected & Conquered

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,154 views

    The worst harm that can come to us, comes when we don't expect it. Believers should never be blindsided by trials. We are going to look at why trials should be expected, that they will not destroy believers, and the secret to conquering trials.

    TRIALS EXPECTED & CONQUERED Isa. 43:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “SOMETIMES WE REPEAT MISTAKES” 1. Two men went to Alaska elk hunting. When the small plane came to pick them up, they wanted to load the two Elks into it. 2. The pilot said, "They’re too heavy! If we put them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living In Great Expectation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 12, 2013
     | 9,162 views

    We can live in great expectation because our expectation is centered in Jesus, who never disappoints!

    Living In Great Expectation Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: As a Cleveland sports fan I know all about expectations. All of my life I have expected the Browns to win a Super Bowl, and I got Red Right 88, The Drive, and the Fumble. All my life I have expected the Indians to win ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Hope And Expectation Forever.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2014
     | 3,426 views

    As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for according to all of today's readings. Read on!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th December 2019 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal