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  • Doug Koehler avatar

    Everything According To His Design

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    WHAT DOES GOD SAY TO US WHEN WE ENCOUNTER CHANGES IN OUR PLANS AND EXPECTATIONS?

    Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Conditions Of Blessing Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on May 13, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    Further conditions upon which God’s people may expect blessing (Part 2)

    Studies in Joshua Study 3 Introduction Last Lord’s day evening we were looking at chapter 1 of the book of Joshua. This book which records for us how God’s people took possession of the land of Canaan, that glorious inheritance which God had promised to them, that blessing that he wanted them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Access Denied

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    When God speaks, He expects us to listen. If we don’t,there will be consequences.

    This isn’t a message where there will be a lot of shouting. Paul said in order to present every man perfect in Christ, you have to do two things: 1. WARN 2. TEACH As children, we don’t usually mind getting taught by our parents. We definitely don’t like warnings. Warnings save our lives. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    Christians are expected to produce "fruits worthy of repentance". This sermon contrasts "Our Works" with the "Fruits of the Spirit"

    Grace 2 – Parable of the Sower Who knows how to make a cake? • The first thing we have to assume in making a cake is that I have the competency to make a cake • I have to be able to go to the store, buy the ingredients, follow the recipe, put it in the oven, decorate it, etc • Most of us, although ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Going The Second Mile

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,478 views

    A Sermon about going above and beyond what is expected. Doing more than the status Quo!

    GOING THE SECOND MILE - MATT. 5:41 INTRO: 1. Every Normal Person wants to Succeed - If you Don’t, you Better go see a Psychiatrist. 2. I’m a Musician - I want to be a successful Pianist, Singer, Songwriter. 3. If a man is a Logger - He wants to be a Good Logger 4. If a man is a Preacher – He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wait For Another?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 12, 2007
     | 1,677 views

    We, like John, often have expectations of Christ Jesus that are not totally in accord with his will for us.

    Matthew 11:2 – 11 / Wait For Another? Intro: Not long ago, Barbara and I ordered a set of footstools that we saw in a catalog. The description said they were a deep chocolate brown. The picture was of a rich, dark, chocolate, almost black color. We ordered them and anxiously waited for them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Give Me This Mountain

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 81,430 views

    Caleb is presented as an example we should follow if we expect to receive our eternal inheritance.

    Give Me This Mountain Joshua 14:6-12 Introduction: Israel has entered the promised land of Canaan and conquered it. Joshua chapter 13-14 lays out how the land was divided among the tribes. In Joshua 14:6 then we see Caleb coming before Joshua with a request. His request recorded in vs. 12 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mountain Of Despair Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 23, 2011
     | 6,155 views

    Sometimes our own expectations get in the way of us enjoying God’s pleasure in us.

    Last week in our Mountain Moment series, we considered the "Mountain of Choice" as we looked at Elijah’s showdown on Mt. Carmel with the prophets of Baal. One man stood against the darkness of a nation. One man represented God when no one else would. When you look at Elijah’s encounter with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Aspects Of Kingdom Faithfulness

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 5, 2010
     | 2,354 views

    When we live a dedicated life of obedience, we can expect persecution for our faith.

    Three Aspects of Kingdom Faithfulness Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. Savonarola, Italian preacher 1. Greatest reformers of church period, condemned personal sin and ecclesiastical corruption. 2. Paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. 3. Biographer said of him: His preaching was a voice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Why Do You Call Me Lord And Not Do What I Say?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,454 views

    This sermon focuses on the fact that too many Christians are not doing what the Lord expects us to do.

    Title: Why do you call me Lord? Text: Luke 6:46-49 Date: 7/13/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: If Bobby Knight calls time out with 10 seconds on the clock and sets up a play for his star player to take the last second shot, but the guy who is supposed to pass him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Parable Of Someone Else Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009
     | 4,332 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

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    The Stewardship Of Time

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 58,850 views

    God expects people to use their time wisely. It matters what we do with our time.

    Title: The Stewardship of Time Text: Psalm 90:1-7; Ecc. 3:1-17; Eph. 5:8-17 Truth: God expects people to use their time wisely. Aim: To help them use their time wisely. Life ?: What does it matter what I do with my time? INTRODUCTION Maybe you remember the 1974 folk song by Harry Chapin, “Cats in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    How To Have A Spiritual Explosion Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,929 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit comes when we expect, prepare, and proclaim God’s word.

    How to have a Spiritual Explosion Have you ever wanted something so bad that you couldn’t think of anything else? Illus: I wanted a BB gun so bad. I got it. And I shot my mom’s mirror! Some people say, “The Spirit is not moving…” but what is the problem? The people of Acts and Cornelius’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "What's So Amazing About Grace?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    Two points: What the prodigal son expected: disgrace. What the prodigal son received: grace!

    Title: “What is so Amazing about Grace?” Introduction: What is grace? I sang the song, "When God Ran," in Church on Sunday morning. Here are some of its’ words: Then he ran to me. He took me in his arms, held my head to his chest, said “My Son’s come home again!” He lifted my face, wiped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Harmony Is A Godly Action Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 2, 2012
     | 5,276 views

    Paul taught the believers in Rome that unity and harmony among the believers was directed, empowered and expected by God!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 2, 2012 Date Preached: November 4, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: Harmony is Godly Text: Romans 15:5-9a [NLT] ETS: Paul let the believers in Rome know who empowered their actions and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist