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    When You Least Expect Him Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,127 views

    This sermon explores the concept of Jesus's unexpected return as taught in the Bible, encouraging believers to live in hopeful anticipation of God's presence in their daily lives.

    Have you ever struggled with doubts about faith? I want to introduce you to a guy named John Wesley who lived in England from 1703-1791. He was the 15th of 19 kids, and his mom homeschooled them all. His father was a pastor in the Anglican Church, and John himself became a pastor in that same ...read more

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    Waiting With Expectation: Living As Ready Servants

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 5, 2025
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    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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    Overflowing Blessings Beyond Our Expectations

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 44,614 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT OVERFLOWING BLESSINGS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. ANSWERED PRAYER 2. PROVISION 3. MERCY 4. JOY 5. GUIDANCE 6. FAMILY BLESSING 7. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS

    EPHESIANS 3:20-21 ********************** Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It’s Not What I Expected

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 19, 2023
     | 10,466 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

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    God Can't Really Expect ... Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007
     | 3,042 views

    Part 4 of series Every Thought Captive. Dave looks at the lie that God can’t really expect us to live godly lives, and examines the idea of spiritual perfection.

    “God Can’t Really Expect…” Every Thought Captive, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 11, 2007 Does God expect too much of us? Have you ever felt that way? That if God wants us to live better lives, he should just make us better people? Why is it that we are born into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 21, 2024
     | 1,327 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

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    A Love We Don't Expect Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,668 views

    God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

    There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Surprise: It's Not What I Expected

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 15, 2018
     | 13,131 views

    Life does not always happen the way we plan it or expect it to follow. We have to remember that God's plan is for us to decrease so that Jesus might increase. We Look at the life of John the Baptist

    Surprise--It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 Luke 1:5-25 and 1:57-66 6/10/2018 Text Matthew 11:1-11:11 Surprised, It’s Not What I Expected! Have you ever been surprised, but in a negative sort of way. Your hopes got really high for something, but when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lesson 6: Where Is God When I Need Him?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
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    God will do the supernatural, which only God can do. God expects us to do what is given us to do.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 6: Where Is God When I Need Him? A. INTRODUCTION: QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT TRAGEDIES 1. Where was God when . . .? 2. Doesn’t God love those victims? 3. Did God know this tragedy would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect Things To Change In Your Favor Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,787 views

    using the word of God, this sermon is meant to encourage, uplift and excite us into believing what God has said about us is true

    Sunday January 9th, 2005 Sermon: Expect things to change in your favor Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 Just in case anyone thinks anything differently, God’s thoughts, plans and actions toward you are good, not evil. Have we forgotten that it is a spiritual war and we are in the war zone wherever we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    “expect God To Work!” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 28, 2013
     | 4,888 views

    When we are serious about daily deciding to Get In The Game for God, we can expect to see God work in our lives to bring about some wonderful exchanges.

    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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect The Unexpected When God Is In The Building

    Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 18, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,661 views

    Things happen out of the norm when the Holy Spirit shows Up

    Acts 2; 1-4 1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Were You Expecting Something Different?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,974 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

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    What Does Jesus Expect In Worship

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,211 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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    23 Things I Expect In This Century

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    My suggestions as to 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years.

    23 THINGS I EXPECT IN THIS CENTURY By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today I am going to suggest to you 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years. Even though this seems like a “sensational” sermon topic, what I am predicting is not based on sensationalism or on a “Jeanne Dixon” type ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist