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  • FRED SMITH avatar

    When Life Fails To Meet Expectations

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 18,796 views

    How to keep our faith strong when life disappoints us.

    I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what He will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.—Habakkuk 2:1 WHEN LIFE FAILS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS Perhaps the hardest thing for a Christian to do is to stand on his faith in God when life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Dream A New Dream---Expect Greater

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
     | 5,397 views

    What are we expecting in our families and our churches? Consider the importance of a dream. What crushes our dreaming ability. Blessed is he who expects nothing, he shall receive exactly what he expected.

    DREAM A NEW DREAM... EXPECT GREATER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com EXPECTATIONS: 1. wait, stay 2: to look forward 3: to be pregnant : await the birth of one's : NEW LIFE, 2: to anticipate or look forward to the coming or occurrence of : suppose, think 4 to consider probable or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect A Miracle" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,359 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 7:14 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect a Miracle” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday) What do you suppose God looks like? Artists have given a shot at attempting to give us a physical picture of God in countless ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    It’s Not What I Expected

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 19, 2023
     | 11,509 views

    Things are not what they seem to. It's not what I expected.

    As we look at our story, we see that John had been in the desert disciplining himself waiting for this special moment. And when the Word of God came to him, he came out of the desert preaching up a storm. And let me drop something in your spirit early this morning and that is whenever those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    What To Expect When Jesus Returns Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,239 views

    Discusses what to expect when Jesus returns for the church according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

    What to Expect when Jesus Returns? For those who have died in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a Bodily Resurrection and Glorification (v.14-16) For those who are alive in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a bodily Rapture and Glorification (v. 17) For Everyone in Christ, Jesus’ return brings us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 21, 2024
     | 1,686 views

    Jesus talks about the rewards one can expect for receiving prophets, righteous men, and giving cups of cold water to little ones in the name of a disciple. How can we be sure that we will receive the prophet’s reward?

    Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward Scripture Lessons: Matthew 10:1, 16, 40-42 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease” 16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    What Does Jesus Expect In Worship

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,432 views

    A look at what Jesus would expect in worship today.

    What does Jesus expect in Worship? January 6, 2002 This morning I would like to ask you what I feel is a very important question. As we begin the new year, I would like to ask you frankly, why are you here? Why did you get up this morning to come to this building? As we begin this New Year I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Were You Expecting Something Different?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    A look at what Jesus wants to change within us.

    Introduction French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Larry Semore avatar

    The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 2 - Roadblocks Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,073 views

    Developing a Spirit of Expectancy is very important in the life of a Believer but there are certain roadblocks along the way. I have chosen to address the roadblocks of inner vows, bitter roots and unforgiveness.

    The Spirit of Expectancy The Spirit of Expectancy Roadblocks to Expectations Part 2 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Here is a short review to renew, reboot ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Witnessing: What You Can Expect Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,024 views

    Acts Series: 18th Sermon--Expect Persecution, Proclamation, Protection, and Power!

    Witnessing: What You Can Expect Acts 4:1-12 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I believe that all true Christians have a desire to share their faith w/ others. And that is only natural. If you were to cure cancer, you’d want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rapture: When You Least Expect It

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2015
     | 7,469 views

    The 7 signs of Christ's soon coming

    RAPTURE: WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT Acts 2:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two sisters inherited the family farm. They desperately needed a bull to breed with their heifers and they only had $600. 2. The brunette told her sister, "I’m going to go look at a bull-calf in Jewett. If I decide to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What Can We Expect In The Future.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 26, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    What we have to look for down the road

    WHAT CAN WE EXPECT IN THE FUTURE. A number of things are very uncertain; there are a lot of things we can be sure of. (1) Sin will increase every where. 2nd Timothy 3: 1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Least Expect Him Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,268 views

    Jesus taught that the Son of Man would return when we least expect him. This has implications for future, end-time theology as well as present-day, right-now living. Our Father wants us to live with expectant hope because He can show up in any situation at any moment.

    Today, I want to talk about surprises. You know, those moments when something unexpected happens, and it catches you off guard. I have this little gift box here, and there's a surprise inside. I'm not going to tell you what it is just yet, but I want you to keep it in mind as we go through our ...read more

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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Expect Contrary Winds And Wet Blankets.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 3, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    Grinch is real and thriving in many places. Life can become a wet blanket. Never allow the Grinch to knock you down and keep you down. This storm is a great faith opportunity. SHAKE IT OFF.

    EXPECT CONTRARY WINDS & WET BLANKETS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Our enemy desires to be a GRINCH and steal the joy of abundant life. He is a killjoy. Life can become a wet blanket. We must not allow other people to become a wet blanket to us. Life is full of difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life Intercepted By God-3(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2024
     | 369 views

    3 of 3. The apostle Matthew recorded some key elements/aspects surrounding the conception & birth of Jesus, from Joseph’s perspective. ?What can be learned from Joseph’s perspective about Jesus’ beginnings? Lessons learned from a life intercepted by God. Life Intercepted By God...

    LIFE INTERCEPTED By GOD-III—Matthew 1:22-25(:18-25) Attention: Back in the day(1963), a vinyl album was released that was entitled, ‘The Andy Williams Christmas album.’ The first side had 6 secular Christmas-Holiday songs. Side two had 6 Christian Christmas songs. On that album, Mr. Williams ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist