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  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Little Foxes

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 23, 2016
     | 7,546 views

    GOD EXPECTS US TO BE FAITHFUL IN GREAT AND IN SMALL. NOTHING IS A REASONABLE EXCUSE TO BE UNFAITHFUL NO MATTER HOW MINUTE

    LITTLE FOXES MAIN TEXT: Songs of Solomon 2:15 “Take us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes”. PROVERBS 11:3 – “The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Relating To The World Through Social Media

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 26, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,381 views

    How should a Christian behave online? What does God expect of His people while online?

    Relating to the World through Social Media Colossians 3:17 Quickly, the world that was separated by distance & languages has been replaced by a world of instant access! There used to be barriers between us and the world. But now, the world is in the palm of our hands. Communication has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Casting Away

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 18, 2018
     | 4,903 views

    We must have confidence in the Word of God with no ifs or maybes if we expect to see our reward

    Casting Away “Cast not away therefore your confidence which has great recompense of reward” (Hebrews 10:35). 1. Ifs and Maybes: Ifs and Maybes are what get us into trouble. What if God doesn’t do it? What if He won’t do it? What if He won’t do it for me? We never say God can’t do it because ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Genie God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 22, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,065 views

    We call out to God expecting God to be a genie and grant us our every wish and prayer.

    Believing and not Believing The Genie God April 30, 2017 I’m going to jump right in and get right to it, then take a step back and talk about this series. I’m going to read something I found on a Christian Internet forum. The title was “I no longer believe in God!” This is part of what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anointed Ruler, Divine King

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,866 views

    The Old Testament expectation was inclining towards the coming of the warrior king. Instead, He appeared as the man on the donkey.

    ANOINTED RULER, DIVINE KING. Zechariah 9:9-12. In a series of visions, Zechariah reached beyond the needs of his own time to the coming of Jesus. In Zechariah 9:1, the eyes of men, and all Israel, were looking towards the return of the LORD to His city and Temple. The departure was foretold by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    [#25] An Exhortation For Them To Have The Same Mind Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2019
     | 3,094 views

    This passage demonstrates the simple but often neglected principle that we should not expect every believer to be fully mature.

    Date: 2/25/19 Lesson # 25 Title: An Exhortation for Them to Have the Same Mind • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17 (NIV) 15 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Have A "merry" Christmas!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 21, 2018
     | 3,942 views

    In the midst of chaos, our expectations often leave us disappointed. Thoughts on how to have a MERRY Christmas!

    How to have a Merry Christmas? 1 John 1; 1 John 4; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 December 23, 2018 It still boggles my mind that we are 2 days away from Christmas! This year has been the longest possible shopping season and amazingly next year, will be the shortest. I’m not sure which is better. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Coming

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 13, 2019
     | 5,743 views

    This sermon is about the 2nd Coming of Jesus. What can we expect and will we be ready for it?

    Jesus Is Coming Matthew 24:37-51 1 Peter 3:3-10 12/15/2019 When our daughter Samantha was a little girl, she and I watched hours and hours of Sesame Street. One of the characters that shook fear in the heart of other puppet characters was Bad Bart. The mere mention of his name had them ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    You’re Asking Too Much.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 11, 2021
     | 2,056 views

    God expects us to take up our cross. What is that cross He is asking us to carry?

    Sermon Title: You’re asking too much. Scripture Text: Mark 8:27-38 ILLUSTRATION: Several years ago I read a story written by a preacher in the Philippine Islands. One day he was passing a large church on Good Friday when he spotted many selling incense, candles, veils and rosaries. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stay True Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021
     | 2,054 views

    Jesus as a person is loving, caring, compassionate, forgiving and encourages, appreciates and awarding expects us to stay True.

    Text: John 15:7-9 Theme: Stay True Greetings: Our theme verses for today is John 15:7,9 People, followers, believers quit because of: - stressed-out people without clear priorities. - Wasting knowledge and skills by keeping in wrong roles - Lack of motivation and experience of negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faithful Deacons Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
     | 4,581 views

    As we align ourselves to the BIBLICAL model of church leadership, we can expect God to provide the GROWTH.

    Faithful Deacons Acts 6:1-7 This morning we come back to our series through the book of Acts. We arrive at chapter six. One of the things that Luke, the inspired author of the book of Acts, has done is to comment regularly on the explosive growth that was happening in the early church. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Why Would You Not Join The Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,368 views

    Christians are expected to unite with a congregation of the faithful in order to fulfil the ministry God assigns each follower of Christ.

    “Those who received his word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Timothy Porter avatar

    Three Rights In A Left Culture

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 19, 2021
     | 1,202 views

    The Bible says God expects you to show mercy to everybody. How are you supposed to do that?

    “Treat everyone you meet with dignity.” 1 Peter 2:17 (The Message) The Bible says God expects you to show mercy to everybody. How are you supposed to do that? Here are three simple, practical ways to be God’s agent of mercy in the world. 1.) Forgive people when they mess up “When people sin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obedience Series

    Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Mar 7, 2025
     | 595 views

    God is not a man; He cannot lie, therefore, whenever he speaks, obedience is the only expected response.

    For centuries, "the Church" has taught “Repentance” as the focus of the Christian experience. A daily confession of all sins. But, from the beginning with Adam and Eve, God has always been much more concerned about our obedience--to His Word. “God is not a man, that he should lie…” ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Heals In Unexpected Ways Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 351 views

    Naaman’s story teaches that healing is not about status, expectations, or emotions. It is about humility, obedience, and faith.

    THE GOD WHO HEALS IN UNEXPECTED WAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:3; Matthew 8:1-3; Isaiah 55:8-9; James 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Naaman was a highly decorated military general—valiant, respected, and a man of influence. Yet, behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God