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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Expect Great Things From God And Attempt Great Things For God - Isa 54:1-4

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 58,713 views

    Expect Great Things from God and Attempt Great Things for God - Isa 54:1-4

    Expect Great Things for God and Attempt Great Things for God - Isa 54:1-4 Illustration: Just before his first London crusade, Billy Graham was asked by a newspaper reporter, "Are you an optimist or a pessimist?" Billy said without hesitation, "I’m an optimist! I know God and I have read the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Total Commitment

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 348 ratings
     | 21,071 views

    To show what God expects out of His children

    ROM.12:1-2 " TOTAL COMMITMENT " There are close to 100 million church members in America and yet, why are they not making the moral and spiritual impact that they should? ***Why is it, that on Sunday morning, thousands of churches have empty pews?*** Why are so many churches closing their doors on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    10 Commandments: How Should Christians Observe Them?

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 5, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    Compares Old Testament observance of the commandments with Jesus’ expectations.

    THE 10 COMMANDMENTS HOW SHOULD CHRISTIANS OBSERVE THEM? All of the great religions that proclaim belief in one God submit to the 10 Commandments. Yet, how do we, as Christians, understand and obey these so-called Jewish commandments? Please read Exodus 20:1-17 For the Christian, the 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    Greetings From Rome!: Finding Freedom In Grace Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 143 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    A plea to experience, extend, and expect the refreshment that grace brings

    Postcards from the Past: Finding Freedom in Grace Scripture Reading: Philemon 1-25 The aging rabbi stood, his loose-fitting Jewish garb flapping lightly in the breeze that blew through his spacious, Roman-style living quarters. His back was turned toward the dark-haired man who sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A View From The Finish Line Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,104 views

    A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION

    TITLE: A VIEW FROM THE FINISH LINE – FINAL REFLECTIONS FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION I. (:6) PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS THE PRESENT: CONTENTMENT A. Content to be a Living (and Dying) Sacrifice “For I am already ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Will Share The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    3rd in a series on what is expected of members in the church?

    Sermon for 9/3/2000 MBA- Mop Bucket Attitude Introduction: A. Dr. Karl Menninger, a world-famous psychiatrist, was answering questions after giving a lecture on mental health when one person asked, “What would you advice someone to do if he felt a nervous breakdown coming on?” Most people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    What Christ Exepcts Of His Followers

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,974 views

    Christ expects complete commitment from His followers.

    A woman walked into her bathroom and saw her husband weighing himself, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, “He thinks that he will weigh less by sucking in his stomach.” So, the woman rather sarcastically said to her husband, “That’s not going to help.” Her husband replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    It's Not My Job Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,083 views

    God expects participation in His church from everyone.

    Isn’t it nice to have the lights turned on? I really like coming in and having a nice bulletin that we can look at and know what is going on this morning and this week. I also like the fact that someone took the time to plan out all the song service and that we have someone who is willing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Behold, Your King Is Coming To You

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,001 views

    Believers are anticipating with expectancy the next parade fit for a king.

    "Behold, Your King Is Coming To You" Zechariah 9:9-10 Palm Sunday * April 9, 2006 (Key ideas from David Dykes) Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A More than a 100 years ago, two sportsmen were sailing along the coasts of Scotland. 1 They anchored ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Huddlestun avatar

    Serving God 110%

    Contributed by Michael Huddlestun on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    This sermon shows us what is expected of us as believers.

    Serving God 110% Mark 10:17-31 Michael A. Huddlestun Introduction: In life, there are a lot of things that if they are only done part way, then your results will not be satisfying. Such as cooking a steak, doing homework in school, shaving your face, or watching a movie. These are only a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Jesus Wants In Worship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    John gives us the elements of worship that Jesus expects.

    WHAT JESUS WANTS IN WORSHIP John 2:13-25 INTRO: What do you want when you go to worship? People want a particular size of congregation, a special kind of building, a unique order of worship, and personal preferences of elements for the worship. Think for a moment what you like when you go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's In Your Hands To Make It Better

    Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012
     | 15,413 views

    As believers we are expected and empowered to make this world better.

    During Word War I the city of Strasbourg (a city in France on the German borders) was bombed; it destroyed that old city and one of the great Cathedrals of that city. Very little remained and the people gathered to save and salvage what they could. As the people began to retrieve what was usable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Supernatural Ministry"

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,145 views

    Paul expected every believer to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

    "Supernatural Ministry" (Text: Acts 19) What did you get when you got saved? Paul comes to Ephesus and finds some disciples of John’s.. They had repented and tried to live the Christian life . They had heard the Baptist’s message. A message of repentance. They had heard and believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Be Faithful Messengers Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,797 views

    What is expected of God's Messengers? Faithfulness in life and doctrine.

    live the life Ezekiel 2:8 But you, son of man, hear what I say to you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house Our fate will be the same as those who are rebellious in the world if we ourselves are rebellious. There is not a place in the church for hypocrites. I heard someone say a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Asked To Do Hard Things Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,187 views

    We shouldn't expect the work of the Lord to be easy.

    Ezekiel put in A LOT of effort to obey God, even to the point where obeying God put him into uncomfortable situations. He was asked to do many difficult things. Here are some examples: In Chapter 4 of Ezekiel, God wants Ezekiel to get the point of the siege God is going to let happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ