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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 7,269 views

    Advent is meant to be a time of expectation, a time of looking forward to God doing a new thing. It’s not meant to be a time of passively waiting for Christ’s return, it is a time of actively working toward the return of Jesus

    Expectations Luke 1:26-38 Today is the first day of the year on the Christian calendar, which always starts with the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means “the coming” and Christians have been celebrating Advent since the 4th century. Advent is about looking forward to and working for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2013
     | 5,763 views

    New life brings with it new expectations

    Luke 2:1-14 “Expectations” INTRODUCTION The birth of a child brings with it dreams, hopes and expectations. There’s something about gazing upon that squirming bundle of life. A person sees a future with a full, unencumbered life. The sky is the limit. Anything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Expectations

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,451 views

    What do I expect from God? What does He expect from me? What "CAN" I expect from Him?

    Expectations Micah 6:1-8 * One of my favorite Pastor/speakers is Dr. Fred Lowery, pastor of FBC Bossier City, LA. Bro. Fred has the gift of communication like few people that I know. Several years ago in a series of messages on marriage I have him make a statement which will stay with me until I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,186 views

    Part 6 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. Dave looks at the problems caused in relationships (with humans and with God) by the expectations we bring to them.

    Expectations Part 6 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 14, 2009 We’re in part 6 tonight of our series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014
     | 11,413 views

    A look at our expectations as we continue moving through Lent. Bringing the dead young man in Nain.

    Expectations Luke 7:11-17 March 23, 2014 We can’t get away from expectations! They follow us wherever we go! Whatever we do, we’re surrounded by them. We have expectations from our parents, our spouses, our children, siblings, from friends, teachers and employers . . . and even from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Expectations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 24, 2020
     | 5,685 views

    What are you expecting? One thing I do know if you expect nothing you’ll hit that mark every time! Expectation qualifies you for receivership. It transfers you from the masses who need miracles...to the chosen who receive them.

    Expectation. Hebrews 11:1-2, 6NKJV What are you expecting? One thing I do know if you expect nothing you’ll hit that mark every time! Jonathan Edwards 1703-1758— “Persons need not and ought not to set any bounds to their spiritual and gracious appetites, [instead they ought] to be endeavoring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Expectancy

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 25, 2019
     | 8,268 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1 – 16

    Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Expectancy Matthew 19: 30, “30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Expectations

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,050 views

    Have you ever been in a situation where people did not live up to the hopes and expectations you had for them? If so, you can probably understand why John the Baptist was confused in the reading we heard from Matthew’s Gospel.

    Have you ever been in a situation where people did not live up to the hopes and expectations you had for them? If so, you can probably understand why John the Baptist was confused in the reading we heard from Matthew’s Gospel. Why was he confused? There are two possible reasons. One is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Expectation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 19, 2016
     | 10,386 views

    Expectation is a key ingredient of receiving our miracle from God.

    The Mechanics of a Miracle Part 3: “Expectation” Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan | 11-27-2016 Ps. 62:5 - I’m expecting people to get their miracle while I am preaching this morning. I dare you to believe with me! I. Atmosphere of Expectancy A. Lame man at the gate called Beautiful - Acts 3:1-10 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Great Expectations: God's Expectations!

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,212 views

    Successful life management is a matter of exchanging a life you cannot keep for a life you cannot lose.

    The interviewer had traveled all the way to New York to interview him about preaching. Sitting in his living room, the young man was thrilled to be visiting with one of the most effective media ministers of all times. When television was young, he appeared in prime time on Sunday evenings, teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 17,451 views

    1st in the series "Conversations With Jesus." The invitation Jesus made to the first disciples is the same he extends to us today.

    Army Recruiting Slogans (I used posters on powerpoint): I Want You Be all that you can be An Army of one The army’s recruiting pitch has been evolving over the years as the needs and desires of the target population has changed. But Jesus hasn’t changed his pitch, in fact... Proposition: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Living In Expectation

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,902 views

    It is hard to be excited about the Second Coming after over 200 years of waiting -- how then do we continue to wait in expectation?

    College students today have it easy! My son is a student at the University of Central Florida and I have watched him register for classes. The way he does it is to go to the computer, get on the Internet, and in 5 minutes he’s registered for all of his upcoming classes. Back in my day, we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,185 views

    The Spirit of Expectancy is the breading ground for Miracles. If you want God to do something in your life you must expect it to happen.

    “Great Expectations” Acts 3:5 “And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.” I want to talk to you tonight about the Spirit of Expectancy. If I were to put a title to this message it would be the title of a book by Charles Dickens called “Great Expectations.” There is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Ed Wood avatar

    An Attitude Of Expectancy Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 26,420 views

    When Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives to His throne in glory, He left His church in an attitude of expectancy. How can we develop an attitude of expectancy?

    AN ATTITUDE OF EXPECTANCY Acts 1:3-14 INTRO: Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. I can remember counting the days until a birthday or Christmas or the end of a school year. Expectations quicken our steps and brighten our eyes as we reach out to future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 219 ratings
     | 67,240 views

    The unusual titles of Jesus show us that we can count on him to live up to expectations.

    Sermons for Christmas December 7, 1997 INTRODUCTION Every once in a while in the world of Chicago area high school boy’s basketball, a player will emerge with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a great deal of media attention. He will become one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ