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  • James Westervelt avatar

    Grape Expectations (2) Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,221 views

    In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time....Since chastening and pruning are both painful, how can we distinguish between them?

    GRAPE EXPECTATIONS part 2 Last week we started learning about the "cultivation of grapes." In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time. If a branch is bearing no fruit, the vinedresser picks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greatly Limited Expectations

    Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,494 views

    Is it possible to limit the blessings of God? I am glad that God does not bless us according to our expectations!

    Greatly Limited Expectations Acts 3:1-8 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brent Hutsell avatar

    More Than Expected

    Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 22, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    Nathanael wasn’t sure what that anything good could come from Nazareth, but what a surprise!

    More Than Expected John 1:43-46 I. Introduction A. Some today are skeptical of God and Jesus Christ. 1. They’re not sure If He’s the answer for them or their problems 2. They’re not sure if He’ll listen or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    What Are Your Expectations?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 211 ratings
     | 15,681 views

    The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on your hunger, and so it is with your appetite for God.

    The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on how hungry you are when you sit down to eat. The difference between a good church and a great church depends also on the level of your hunger. So how hungry are you? What are your expectations? The Gospel of Mark opens with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Boerma avatar

    Expecting Prayer Answers Series

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,985 views

    Expecting God’s answers to prayer

    We are to be in a continual spirit of prayer. Time of prayer does not make a prayer more apt to be heard. Ps. 4 was a prayer in the evening. Notice the spirit of the Psalmist as he prepared for sleep. V 4,7,8 Psalms 5 was a morning prayer. Notice the purpose of his mind in preparing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    Expecting To Receive Something

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 35,582 views

    If your life is walked in obedience to God, you can expect great and marvelous events to unfold.

    What are your expectations in life? How do you reach the place in your walk that God desires you to be? Would it surprise you to know that obedience is the key? Today, I want us to look at a text in the Bible where without obedience, the power of the Gospel would not have been manifested, a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Jenkins avatar

    The Reality Of Expectant Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
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    The reality of expectant faith

    Acts 4:23, “23As soon as they were freed, Peter and John found the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said.” This here is a transition into the heart of the testimony of God’s active involvement as expressed in Acts 4:23-31 and the remainder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What To Expect And Why

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    This sermon examines the Psalmists’ expectations about life as recorded in Psalm 23. Because of the character of our God we should not be dreading tomorrow but anticipating it with great hope.

    What to Expect and Why Psalm 23 5-26-02 Intro: Begin by Asking you to consider a QUESTION What do you anticipate happening in Your Life in the Future? What do you see coming your way in the days ahead? 1. We Live in a World that is Constantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    God's Expectations Of Us

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    How We Should Live As Christians.

    THE LORD’S EXPECTATIONS OF US EPHESIANS 2:10 I. INTRODUCTION NO MATTER WHERE WE GO IN THIS WORLD, THERE ARE CERTAIN EXPECTIONS THAT WE MUST LIVE UP TO. IN OUR HOMES THERE ARE EXPECTATION. ON OUR JOBS THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. IN THE CHURCH THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Better Than Expected

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    We can trust Jesus to always give us what we need and often our needs far out weigh our expectations.

    October 19, 2003 Morning Worship Text: John 2:1-11 Subject: The Miracles of Christ Title: Better Than Expected This is a good church. It is not a great church yet, that is going to come, but it is a good solid church. What does the Lord expect from us? To be faithful in attendance and in giving? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Our Greatest Expectation

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,019 views

    Our ultimate expectation is that one day we shall see the face of Jesus.

    Introduction: What a promise for the future! To behold the holy one of God. We shall see His face! 1. We Shall See Jesus Christ Perfectly 2. We Shall See the Face of Jesus 3. We Shall Know Him as He Is 4. We Shall Look Upon His Face Forever 5. The Eye of Faith Will Finally Be Closed 6. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Experience The Joy Of Expectancy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,120 views

    Learn and choose the three biblical expectations that will bring you joy forevermore

    I trust most of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I came across a Thanksgiving poem that might describe some of our Thursday night experience. Let’s see if you agree: Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t sleep I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Duty Calls-Expected

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 17,327 views

    A sermon for the 18 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22

    18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Luke 17:5-10 Duty Calls-Expected!!   5* The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" 6* And the Lord said, "If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this sycamine tree, ’Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Expect God To Work! Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    Fifth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

    Today we will conclude our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Newton Sr avatar

    "Expectation Results In Impartation"

    Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,001 views

    THis sermon aims to encourage the readers to come to God expecting that he will impart to them that which they desire.

    Expectation results in Impartation Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Sr The word expectation means according to Webster: looking forward to; anticipation; a thing looked forward to; prospect of future success; to await; to watch. My definition of expectation would be to adapt the attitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal