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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    More Than Hatch, Match, And Dispatch Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,902 views

    People expect only the ceremonial from the church. But God wants to give us a rich, varied, and outward-reaching life.

    Last week you seemed to get a big charge out of my little story about going to a wedding rehearsal and wasting time waiting for a key person to arrive. When I said that I didn’t know what we’d do on Sunday afternoon if he didn’t show up, you let out a belly laugh. You assumed I was talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Tares - 1 Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,852 views

    The advice Jesus gives in this parable about what to do with evil is so different from what we would expect

    Living Under Grace – 3 – Parable of the Wheat and the Tares - 1 Half acre of 6 foot high thistles in the paddock • You won’t believe the nice clean solution I came up with to get rid of those thistles – run the trail bike through them to create a path so I could walk through and spray them • Got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Take Heart! Take Courage!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    Sometimes we can get passive and expect blessings to be given to us. It is high to arise and TAKE WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY OURS!

    TAKE HEART! TAKE COURAGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE GOING TO ALWAYS WALK IN DEFEAT IF OUR OUT GOING IS MORE THAN OUR INCOMING! A. YOU CAN NOT ARISE IN PUBLIC BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE IN PRIVATE. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    Miracles

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,272 views

    Are healings and miracles just for the times of the Apostles, or can we expect to see them today? This sermon attempts to answer that question.

    Miracles I have been asked to speak on the subject of miracles. This subject leaves me with a dilemma. It is not what to say that is the problem, but what to leave out. It is a very large topic. I have decided to split the topic into four different areas. Firstly, what are miracles and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "The Invisible Guest At Our Wedding" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God expects believers NOT TO DEFRAUD (or cheat on)their spouses.

    Malachi 2:10-16 (MSG) 22 April 2007 (Kenny Harris III’s Birthday) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: God expects us to protect the spirit of marriage, within us, by not defrauding our spouses. References: Malachi 2:10-16 (MSG); Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Surrendered Life

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on May 4, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 21,059 views

    The Surrendered Life is what God requires. Anything else falls short. If we expect victory we must surrender.

    THE SURRENDERED LIFE Text: Galatians 2 : 20 The word surrender conjures up many pictures. We think of Japan’s surrender at the end of WW II. Maybe we picture the celebrations in Times Square. To some it may be the image of Saddam Hussein and his spider-hole. And to others just a simple wrestling ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Why Sit Here Until We Die?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 52 ratings
     | 19,754 views

    When you’ve got no other options, surrendering (to God) won’t be as bad as you expect it to be.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- January 9, 2005 -------------------------- 1Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD. This is what the LORD says: About this time tomorrow, a seah of flour will sell for a shekel and two seahs ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    From A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,592 views

    On the occasion of a weekend conference for training men in worship, this sermon challenges the men to expect God’s blessing on their small beginning.

    Psalm 92, Ezekiel 31:1-6,10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-34 From a mustard seed One things that grabs the attention of St. Athanasius parishioners today is the presence of all these men in our fellowship for the Lord’s worship on the Sunday morning. To those of you here this morning from ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Sunday Adelaja avatar

    Holding Fast To The Profession Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 25,830 views

    Hope is a firm expectation, which makes you have confidence in someone or something. This means that the synonym of hope is trust or confidence.

    Hope is a firm expectation, which makes you have confidence in someone or something. This means that the synonym of hope is trust or confidence. Faith on the other hand is a firm conviction in the accomplishment of something; the confidence that one’s expectation will be met or fulfilled soon. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "A Life Well Lived” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,851 views

    Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Unique Physique Of The Meek Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    If we will trade in our own demands and expectations for Christ’s meekness, we will discover a strength that can change this world.

    Living in the Father’s Favor: The Unique Physique of the Meek Matt. 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth Intro: As we continue our study of the beatitudes or the blessings, hopefully we will see that the character Jesus calls us to reflects a higher standard than many will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Investing In God's Program

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,012 views

    God expects believers to give in support of his kingdom work, but we must examine our motives for doing so.

    Investing in God’s Program Matthew 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. Most significant event of the late 19th century. 1. Urban and city growth (immigrants and those from rural areas began to pour in). 2. Better education, culture could be enjoyed (theaters, museums, art galleries). 3. An exciting time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. W Jenkins avatar

    Excuse Me, It's My Praise Time Series

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,309 views

    God not only deserve our praise He expects our praise before, during and after He blesses us.

    Introduction: I have discovered that every noise is not a holy noise. Praise to God should not be forced by a worship leader or anyone else during worship. There is a difference between authentic praise and orchestrated praise. David describes in this text the difference between authentic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Being A Soldier, Athlete, And A Farmer

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,521 views

    A message from 2 Timothy about what God expect from us after He gifts and calls us.

    Introduction Paul here is giving Timothy some instructions as a father in the ministry. He makes an analogy between three areas of life compared to being a Christian. I believe that Paul does this to help Timothy understand the using of his gift of pasturing. This can also be applied to 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Fireproof Your Future - Preparing For Times Of Uncertainty Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 157 ratings
     | 20,376 views

    What to expect in times of societal change as a person trying to live a godly life and how to prepare yourselves for those times

    Fireproof your Future - Preparing for times of uncertainty A godly life brings opposition A godly life brings hard choices A godly Life requires that we know Who we believe in A godly life brings blessing and peace Slide Intro We are living in very uncertain times. Finances We have a financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational