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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Wisdom: What We Can Expect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016
     | 3,649 views

    Forewarned is forearmed. Wisdom not only guides us in our choices, it helps us anticipate what we may expect to see.

    Wisdom: What We Can Expect (Proverbs 24:7-12) 1. A lot of times folks get very superstitious about finding God’s will. And, more often than not, they want God’s will to be their will, and somehow make it so. 2. By the time Bobby arrived, the football game had already started. "Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Do I Expect To Hear?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 13, 2008
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    A Sermon for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time(A) "As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit" Matthew 13:23

    let me ask a question of all you who are here today—What did you come expecting here to hear? In a fascinating story of his journey across the United States with his pet dog, John Steinbeck tells of a Church service he attended during his travels in the State of Vermont. Tongue in cheek, he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    My Church Expectations Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 2,715 views

    My church expectations

    A. INTRODUCTION “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow (new churches)” (Acts 9:31, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting With Expectation: Living As Ready Servants

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 5, 2025
     | 487 views

    Jesus calls us to live with anticipation and readiness for His return. He reminds us that our Heavenly Father has prepared a wonderful inheritance for us—His kingdom—and that we should live in a state of vigilance and faithfulness.

    1. The Comfort of God's Pledge (Luke 12:32) Jesus begins with a word of reassurance: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” This is a comforting reminder that our Heavenly Father’s desire is to bless us with His kingdom. His love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gifts From Our Merciful God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,636 views

    In His mercy, God has given us the gifts of a new birth, and inheritance, and a shield in times of trouble.

    Gifts from Our Merciful God I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: What is the greatest gift you have ever received from a loved one? We all love to receive a gift and we love to give them. We always want to give something unique and unexpected. We always want to give the very best we can to those we love. We want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Can A Praying Church Expect

    Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,045 views

    A praying church

    What can a praying church expect? Acts 4:23-33 Introduction: For the last several weeks we have been talking about the power of prayer, and I have been emphasizing the power of prayer in our individual lives. Through praying the word praying the blood of Jesus and praying with faith, and what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jonah Runs Away From God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 15, 2025
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    Jonah runs away from God - Jonah chapter 1 verses 1-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Jonah: Running From God! SERMON OUTLINE: God calls Jonah (vs 1-2) God watches Jonah run (vs 3) God sends a storm (vs 4-8) God is resisted (vs 9-13) God shows mercy (vs 14-16) God provided a fish (vs 17) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Elderly man who had a growing suspicion, • That his wife was becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Larry Turner avatar

    From Disharmoney To A Gift Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 6, 2013
     | 3,539 views

    Levi changed his name to Matthew in his Gospel to reflect his heart change.

    Last week we talked about the man who came through the roof with the help of his friends. Remember Jesus was more concerned about his spiritual healing than a physical healing. While his friends expected a physical, healing Jesus instead forgave his sins. It was after the religious people got upset ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Carl Allen avatar

    How To Benefit From The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,923 views

    As we continue to study the book of James, we come to the end of chapter one and James emphasis on making the Word of God apart of daily living.

    How to Benefit from the Word of God James 1:19-27 Intro At least once each day, we stand before a mirror and review the way we look. If an adjustment is necessary, and it usually is, then we straighten our clothes brush or hair all because the mirror has helped us by revealing things about how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Absolute Surrender

    Contributed by John Christopher on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,182 views

    An absolute surrender that God expects from us.

    “And Ben-hadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and there were thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it. And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben-hadad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The History Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,016 views

    THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF CYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE

    BIG IDEA: THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF CYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE (:1-8) INTRODUCTION - LESSONS OF HISTORY NEED TO BE SHARED WITH THE NEXT GENERATION A. (:1-4) Lessons of History Communicate a Positive Message 1. It is important to listen closely to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,035 views

    Significance is a matter of perspective—man's versus God's.

    Our perception of things is unreliable; we often think we have the right perspective on an issue when in fact we are way off. Tom Wheeler, former CEO of Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, tells a charming story that illustrates this point: He and his wife were driving along an interstate highway ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Preaching From Philippians #8

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,081 views

    Paul’s life was like ours in that he had two kinds of friends.

    (1) HE HAD HIS SUNSHINE FRIENDS One of the sunshine friends was Demas. When things were going great, Demas was there, but when things got rough, Demas got going! Look at 2 Timothy 4:3, we read, “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. David Hallum avatar

    Keep Away From Idols Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 18, 2019
     | 3,778 views

    The power of Christ within you Is greater than the power of evil around You.

    18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. 19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting What You Came For

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,327 views

    Do you come to church expecting to meet with the living God or has it become dull and boring for you? Remember it is important to finish what you start, know what you want and get what you came for.

    GETTING WHAT YOU CAME FOR Ten-year-old Phineas longed to see his inheritance. The year was 1820. The day he was born, his grandfather had presented newborn Phineas with a deed to a sizable portion of Connecticut land called Ivy Island. Now Phineas was finally going to see it. Not every boy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance