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  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Getting Busy Doing God's Work Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,088 views

    What God expects the church to do with the resources He has entrusted to us.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Title: “Get Busy Doing God’s Business” Introduction • This parable follows the one of the ten virgins; Jesus is pouring the idea into His disciples that His return was not as soon as they had believed. o We must understand at this point the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Failure Embraces The Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 1, 2009
     | 4,947 views

    After the death of Jacob, the brothers of Joseph expected judgment but received grace instead.

    Intro. Again, I am looking at the life of Joseph from a practical side, not merely a type, though the pictures of Christ and God are so strong, that we cannot help but see the truths. Jacob changed, and that change apparently strengthened his son that was about to face the ultimate storm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    What Is Christian Love Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    This sermon defines Christian love as caring, helping, paying the price and expecting no reward.

    cThe Christian Life Week 2 (A) The Foundation of Love Luke 10:25-37 1 Cor. 13:1f WHAT IS CHRISTIAN LOVE? The Parable of the Good Samaritan “A man from Samaria then came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The"If" Of Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,168 views

    If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, but He expects our obedience.

    The “If” of Knowing Jesus. I John 2:1-6 INTRO.: Wm. Barclay introduces his exegesis of this passage with the following thoughts: In I John 1:7-9, John says two very important things about sin. He says the blood of Christ purifies us from all sin. This means forgiveness and cleansing come through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,882 views

    The "what, how and why" of the living sacrifice God expects from His people.

    A Living Sacrifice Rom. 12:1, 2 INTRO.: God expects sacrifice where sin is involved and men have always felt some price is required when they commit a wrong. So, most religions, even those dreamed up by men require some kind of sacrifice as an expression of sorrow and repentance for sin. The Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful Believers Or Self Deceivers?

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    The Lord expects his people to be hearers and doers, not self-deceived bench warmers.

    Faithful Believers or Self Deceivers? James 1:22-25 Introduction: It is not enough to hear God’s Word, we must live it and obey it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good sermon or a Bible study is what makes them grow and receive God’s blessing. It is not the hearing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Dreams, Dreams, Dreams” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,103 views

    God speaks to us when we expect it and when we don’t.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 2 & Acts 17 1. A Book. A Movie. A Song. An Angel. A Friend. A Donkey. a. That’s interesting list. b. SO: What do they have in common? c. God can use them all to communicate to His creation. Hebrews 1.1-2 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is God’s Will

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012
     | 26,246 views

    The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

    “Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Are To Live In Hope Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    Christians are to live in elpizo hope; always expecting and anticipating the glory of God to happen!

    How many of you have heard the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”?? This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Journey

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,110 views

    Using the acrostic R.A.C.E. - Reason, Avenue, Commitment, Expectation

    Traveling from one place to another, usually taking a rather long time; a trip: a six-day journey across the desert. - Our vacation to Canada via the long route - A RACE explain it all Hebrews 12:1-2KJV 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,316 views

    Definition Of HOPE = H-aving O-nly P-ositive E-xpectation.

    Hope For The Hopeless! July 17, 2011 Psalm 43:5 A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago. They had assured their wives that they would be home in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Living A Righteous Life Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 61,199 views

    God expects us to live a righteous life. So, what does that mean?

    Living a Righteous Life Griffith Baptist Church – 5/18/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:9-11 Key verse: Romans 8:10 - And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. The Introduction God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • L Lee avatar

    Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,420 views

    As God has forgiven us He expects us to extend forgiveness to others.

    What can we learn from the parables? 1. God has forgiven us of a very large debt. The unmerciful servant was forgiven of a very large debt. One talent would purchase a slave; it is equivalent to 20 years= wages for the average man. The unmerciful servant owed his master 10,000 talents! There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Dykes avatar

    If You Aren’t Fishing, Then You Aren’t Following Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,140 views

    Good fishermen always EXPECT to catch fish, even if they don’t.

    INTRODUCTION This is the third message from the Gospel According to Mark. I was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee just a few days ago where Jesus called His disciples. I got up before sunrise and went out with my Bible to watch the same sun rise over the same mountains around the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cruel Bondage

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 21, 2014
     | 4,604 views

    God expect us to step into His Hand and leave everything in His care.

    Cruel bondage! Exodus 6:9”So Moses spoke thus to the children of Israel; but they did not heed Moses, because of anguish of spirit and cruel bondage.” I had worked for a few years for one of the Sheraton Hotels and had watched the workers slogging day in and day out, at the hotel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal