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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    When Jesus Does Not Live Up To Our Expectations.

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
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    This message looks at our mindset if we think Jesus is not living up to our expectations

    WHEN JESUS DOES NOT LIVE UP TO OUR EXPECTATIONS. MARK 11:1–10 1AS THEY APPROACHED JERUSALEM AND CAME TO BETHPHAGE AND BETHANY AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, JESUS SENT TWO OF HIS DISCIPLES, 2SAYING TO THEM, “GO TO THE VILLAGE AHEAD OF YOU, AND JUST AS YOU ENTER IT, YOU WILL FIND A COLT TIED THERE, WHICH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Evidence Of Our First Love?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2021
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    We face great dangers when our first love grows dim. We shall stand at the bema seat of God. Guard your passion and zeal to be ready for the imminent return of Jesus Christ.

    IS THERE EVIDENCE OF OUR FIRST LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) Text: Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. WE SO TEACH A GOD OF LOVE, GRACE AND MERCY THAT WE TEND TO BYPASS THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith - Expecting Answers Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
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    Faith can grow from weak faith to strong in faith.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why did multitudes go listen to John the Baptist in the wilderness? “The people were in expectation” (Luke 3:15, KJV). 2. What did they expect? a. Deliverance. b. Peace. c. God to show up for them. 3. Expectation fulfilled. “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fool

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 14, 2021
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    Discusses different kinds of fools

    Sermon Title: The Fool. Scripture Text:  Ephesians 5: 15-20 ILLUSTRATION: It was a cold and silent night. The weather was freezing cold. A group of monkeys were on a tree. They were clinging to its branches. One of the monkeys said, “I wish we could find some fire. It will help us to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Deliberate Touch PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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    Explores the power of faith and expectation in healing, using the story of the woman who touched Jesus' garment as an example.

    Good morning, beloved. I want to welcome you all to this blessed gathering, this sacred assembly of hearts aflame with love for the Lord. I am reminded of the words of Kenneth M. Copeland, who once said, "Don't fool yourself by thinking you can talk ugly about somebody and then act lovingly toward ...read more

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    Showing John The Baptist The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2024
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    For the Third Sunday in Advent, we look at John the Baptist in Jail, stuck in depression and questioning God. His search for who the Messiah is supposed to be helps us to see clearly who God is, and how He works in our lives.

    Showing John the Baptist the Gospel Good Morning. We live by expectations, and that’s not necessarily bad. When we go to bed at night, we expect the alarm to work. We expect others to stop at stop signs. In fact, we have a lot of expectations about how others should act. Our days are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Can A Praying Church Expect

    Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 6, 2007
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    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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    Isaiah 44:6-20 Worshipping False Gods

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 1, 2013
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    Idolatry don't necessarily mean falling down before an image which common scents tells us is wrong, but today there are a lot of people worshipping any number of things other than the True and living God, to some it's money, to some it's their possessions

    Isaiah 44:6-20 WORSHIPPING FALSE GODS 6-1-13 Today I want to talk for a few minuets about "IDOLATRY"-- idolatry don't necessarily mean falling down before an image which common scents tells us is wrong, but today there are a lot of people worshipping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So What Do You Expect

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001
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    This Sermon deals with using our talents for God’s glory.

    So What Do You Expect 12/10/95 Talent Day Numbers 32:48-52 James 4:13-17 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are in the second week of the season of Advent. Part of the theme of advent, deals with the expectation that the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect A Miracle" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    A sermon for Advent.

    Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 7:14 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect a Miracle” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday) What do you suppose God looks like? Artists have given a shot at attempting to give us a physical picture of God in countless ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,722 views

    A THEOLOGICAL VIEW OF THE TRIALS WE MUST SUBSTAIN AS PART OF OUR FAITH AND BELIEF.

    WAITING ON GOD BEYOND EXPECTED TIME THIS TEXT IS ONE THAT TRULY DEFINES THE MANY MIRICLES JESUS HAD PERFORMED IN THE LATTER PART OF HIS MINISTRY, NEVERTHELESS; THE MIRICLE HE HAD PERFORMED IN THIS EVENT WAS TO BE AN IMPRESSION UPON THE DECIPLES. JOHN 11:4 NOTICE: WHEN JESUS HAD GOTTEN NOTICE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Surprise: It's Not What I Expected

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 15, 2018
     | 12,926 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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    Overflowing Blessings Beyond Our Expectations

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 44,256 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

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    What Does Jesus Expect In Worship

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,031 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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    Christmas Eve - From Expectation To Celebration

    Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    A sermon for Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve, acknowleding the end of Advent and the beginning og Christmas

    When I look back to memories of Christmas past, particularly memories of Christmas of childhood, I always find that I remember Christmas Eve more than I remember Christmas Day. Perhaps it is the sense of build-up and expectation, the sense of excitement about what is almost here. That is certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican