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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When God Visits Your House

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025
     | 516 views

    When God visits your house, His presence transforms lives, restores hope, and releases blessings beyond human expectation.

    WHEN GOD VISITS YOUR HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:1-10 Key Verse: “And when Jesus came to the place, He looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.” — Luke 19:5 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:1-14; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Time Of Divine Intervention Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 1, 2025
     | 504 views

    There are moments in life when human efforts are exhausted and circumstances seem hopeless. It is at such times that the hand of God intervenes beyond human expectation.

    A TIME OF DIVINE INTERVENTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-3, Isaiah 43:18-19, Joel 2:25-27, Exodus 14:13-14, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when human efforts are exhausted and circumstances seem hopeless. It is at such ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Deliverance From The Spirit Of Backwardness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 11, 2025
     | 2,518 views

    There is a divine expectation for every child of God to move forward, make progress, and fulfil destiny. Stagnation and backwardness are contrary to the plan of God.

    DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF BACKWARDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:6 – “The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain.’” Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27, Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14, Exodus 14:15 INTRODUCTION: There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    To Serve Or Be Served

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 14, 2026
     | 49 views

    We want to follow Jesus and serve Jesus, but we have this little quirk where we expect to be rewarded for our service.

    Let’s start our time together this morning by getting a little honest … Who do you relate to best in this story? James? John? The other disciples. Or … Jesus? How many of you thought “James” or “John”? None of you, of course! Well … not so quickly, my friends. Personally, I think we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Minister's List

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,378 views

    What are God's expectations for His man? What are we supposed to do and to be? And what's this?...oh yeah, all God's people are to be ministers like this! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Minister's List 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MinistersList.html Here's a list God gave for ministers -- what is expected of us, physically, mentally, and spiritually. How we should behave and what we should do and not do. Now, before you get too excited to watch me go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Does God Owe You? The 4 Keys To Faith Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 23,671 views

    When we do a job we expect to get paid for it. When we do something right we might expect God to repay us - but that’s not how it works in God’s economy. Learn about the four keys to faith by Paul’s account of Abraham’s faith.

    For an audio version of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. My first job (after being a newspaper delivery person) was in a dry cleaners and carpet cleaning business. The man who owned it had employed his son, but they guy drove himself off a cliff and died. No kidding. So I went to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Amazing Grace Received Through Faith: God's Faithfulness During Great Struggles

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 3,664 views

    Jesus causes the dead to live. He pursues us, faithful to His promises, abounding in love. Though trials and temptations come, God’s grace goes along with us. As Christians we can expect much struggle and suffering. Yet we can also expect to encounter great grace and joy.

    Jesus causes the dead to live. He pursues us, faithful to His promises, abounding in love. Though trials and temptations come, God’s grace goes along with us. As Christians we can expect much struggle and suffering. Yet we can also expect to encounter great grace and joy. As the Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Handle The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 18, 2018
     | 10,708 views

    Mary serves as an example of how to handle life when life doesn't go as expected--a great example. We all experience this sort of thing, and we find out--life doens't go as expected all the time. How would God have us respond?

    The Divine Advent(ure) How to Handle the Unexpected Luke 1:26-56 Have you ever noticed how life never seems to going exactly, or sometimes, even close to your plans? One of my favorite quotes is this one, apparently from an unbeliever: “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.” And ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Year For Holy Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 24, 2023
     | 2,497 views

    In 1 Kings 3:5 God gave Solomon opportunity to ask whatever he wanted. Because he petitioned according to the will of God, his request was granted and God blessed him abundantly. If your are seeking first the kingdom of God, expect God's goodness.

    Intro: I am here to encourage you to ask largely of God in 2023. I. SOLOMON’S OPPORTUNITY In 1 Kings 3:5 God gave Solomon a opportunity anyone would like to have. First Kings 3:5 says, “At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, ‘Ask! What shall I give you?’”i How ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 51,555 views

    How many have come this morning expecting something from God… How many have come this morning and are willing to not let go and seek him until you receive what you came for?

    I just feel like something good is about to happen! Illus. I heard a story about a scrawny kid from West Texas who attended a small high school. They didn't have a wrestling program, but he read a book on wrestling and asked one of the assistant football coaches if he would enter him in some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How To Be A 10

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 28, 2013
     | 4,256 views

    Expect conflict on your way to being a “10.” Hannah was most likely Elkanah’s first wife who proved to be infertile so he took a second wife named Paninnah. When we are on our way to being “10s” expect conflict to be a part of the journey.

    How to be a 10 Mother’s Day May 12, 201 Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction The story of Israel in the Bible is a living demonstration of the fact that the Lord does win the battle. A As we enter 1 Samuel, Israel is a Spiritual and Political mess. 1 Israel wasn’t an united people as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Heaven's Investment

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,846 views

    What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Let’s see what God expects us to do with Heaven’s investment. Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30.

    Prelude: What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Purpose: Let’s see what God expects us to do with Heaven’s investment. Plan: Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30. Diverse Talents Matthew 25:14-15 “For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    The Grand Finale Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,714 views

    As we follow Jesus in the now, we can expect events in our life to foreshadow the grand finale, when he returns again.

    One of the things my four boys love most about summer time is watching fireworks. Whether it’s at a fourth of July show, or a show after a baseball game, my kids love watching fireworks. But when we’re watching a fireworks show, I can just about guarantee that my younger boys will keep asking me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Small avatar

    The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    What did God give us and what does He expect in return. Bel Aire Baptist Church March 3, 2002

    The Greatest Gift Have you ever had to give a gift to someone, who has everything? It is very hard to find that just right present for my wife, when all she wants is my undying devotion and love. I am very blessed because she also loves me unconditionally and supports God’s will in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Rich avatar

    Having The Also Spirit

    Contributed by James Rich on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,527 views

    God is searching for someone who will go beyond the ordinary. Someone who will go the extra mile. Not just what is expected of them but ALSO.............

    Genesis 24:1And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: 3And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal