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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Ready Or Not! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2021
     | 4,189 views

    It is the most wonderful time of the year! But are we ready? Has it caught us off guard? How do we handle a season we which we aren’t prepared?

    Christmas Is Coming! Pt. 1 - Ready or Not! Introduction It is hard to believe it is the month of December much less almost Christmas. This year at times has seemed like a lifetime while at other moments it is a blur. We find ourselves in the most nostalgic time of year. Visions of sugar plums ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Sees Your Heart

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 703 views

    God knows your heart

    God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Good Morning everyone, glad you are here. Please turn to 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Did you ever think about the way God see us? God sees the heart and knows what is in our hearts. We cannot fool God when it comes to the heart. The world may be fooled but not God. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living With A Difficult Boss Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
     | 5,060 views

    We are to live out the Gospel even with people who make it difficult.

    Living With A Difficult Boss Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven") accurately observes: "We can measure our servant’s heart by how we respond when others treat us like servants. How do you react when you’re taken for granted, bossed around, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Conquer Anger

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Nov 12, 2020
     | 1,535 views

    While all biblical principles are true & relate to how we are to live, usually there are a handful we make as a foundation to our lives so that rarely a week or even a day goes by where 1 or more of them are not influencing how we live. They are the guiding principles of your life.

    How to Conquer Anger by Yielding Rights Philippians 2:5-7 As you read the Bible & have had it taught to you over the years, you, like me, have encountered numerous Biblical principles to live by. I calculated this week that in the 30 years I’ve been here, I have preached over 2,100 sermons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 11, 2008
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     | 4,441 views

    This defines the many miricles Jesus had performedin the latter part of his ministry,nevertheless; the miricle he had performed in this event was to be an impression upon the disciples.

    Waiting on God Beyond Expected Time John 11:4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. When Jesus had gotten notice of Lazarus’s sickness he did not hasten to heal him nor come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Can A Praying Church Expect

    Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,092 views

    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

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    So What Do You Expect

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,782 views

    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

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Are Empty Handed Without God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014
     | 5,463 views

    To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, but to labor hard for His Presence.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker to earn more money? STOP. Must be a hard worker in the ministry not in work to earn money for GOD gives money to us as a gift. It's a blessing. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sauer avatar

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

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,276 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
     | 6,050 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
     | 13,288 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

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Overflowing Blessings Beyond Our Expectations

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 44,902 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
     | 6,358 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

  • Graeme Lamb avatar

    Christmas Eve - From Expectation To Celebration

    Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,911 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

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    My Church Expectations Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 2,741 views

    My church expectations

    A. INTRODUCTION “So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow (new churches)” (Acts 9:31, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist