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  • Johnny Small avatar

    The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    What did God give us and what does He expect in return. Bel Aire Baptist Church March 3, 2002

    The Greatest Gift Have you ever had to give a gift to someone, who has everything? It is very hard to find that just right present for my wife, when all she wants is my undying devotion and love. I am very blessed because she also loves me unconditionally and supports God’s will in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy All The Day?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,031 views

    Jesus rebuked his disciples’ inaccurate expectations of his Messiahship, and warns them (and us) that the spiritual life includes persecution and struggle.

    Psalm 116:1-9, Isaiah 50:4-9, James 2:14-26, Mark 8:27-38 There is a wonderful hymn by Isaac Watts, usually entitled “Alas, and did my savior bleed.” Those of us who were evangelized and nurtured by the Southern Baptists or those similar to them have probably heard is hundreds of times. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Church Growth

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,750 views

    The blooms of the fig tree always appear before the leaves in spring. When Jesus saw leaves on a fig tree, he expected the fruit.

    Let me begin by saying something about Jesus cursing the fig tree. You will also find this story in Matthew 21: 18 and 19. This tree was a fruit-producing plant which could be either a tall tree or a low-spreading shrub. The size of the tree depended on its location and soil. The fruit of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1learn To Identify And Thrive During The Tests. Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,665 views

    We need to identify seasons of testing, then expect the tests, and then learn how to thrive during the testing processes of life. Why are you tested?

    #1 LEARN TO IDENTIFY AND THRIVE IN THE TEST! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson one and will be done in several sittings, there is a lesson two, of two more parts. I. DO YOU REALIZE GOD DOES HIS BEST WORK IN THE TESTING PROCESS? A. WE OFTEN HEAR QUESTIONS LIKE: WHY ARE WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 4 - Worshipping God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,727 views

    Part 4 - How does God want us to wrship Him and what does He expect from us as His people?

    FINDING PURPOSE Part 4 – Worshipping God SCRIPTURE READING † John 4:23, 24 “23Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    But We Were Hoping

    Contributed by Rob Bailey on Jun 25, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 9,992 views

    The hopes of the disciples on the road to Emmaus died when Jesus was crucifed. Oor hope must be based on the foundation of Jesus and not our own expectations.

    BUT WE WERE HOPING Rob Bailey - New Life Church of God pastorrob01@aol.com Luke 24:13-21 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15So it was, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    We Need Dreamers To Arise!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,442 views

    God will meet us at our level of expectation! We need so igniters to help the church claim God’s promises for us.

    WE NEED SOME DREAMERS TO ARISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE NEED DREAMERS IN OUR FAMILIES AND IN OUR CHURCHES. GOD HAD A PLAN AND LIFTED UP JOSEPH TO DREAM AND SUSTAIN HIS FAMILY. A. Jacob married Leah and worked another 7 years to marry Rachel. Joseph had 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Caring For God's House Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,847 views

    The prophet clearly tells us that God expects us to take care of the building God has given us to worship and minister in.

    I have used sermoncentral along with many other resources in this sermon. Caring for God’s House Haggai 1:1-9 Past 2 weeks we have been considering 5 dream teams for TBC 60th Remember the vision of God will not merely happen to us God’s vision will happen through us Began with worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Remain Silent Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,397 views

    Sometimes God’s people are put in a difficult situation and God expects committment. He will stand by those who take a stand for the right.

    “If you remain silent” Esther 4:14 INTRO.: Summarize the story of Esther 1-4. Events occurred during the last period of Old Testament history. In the middle of the 100 year period Israel was returning from Babylonian exile. The dominant world empire is Persia. Mordecai and Esther, Jews of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Easter Means To Me

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    "What Easter Means to Me" is a short from the heart sharing that covers six points: Excitement, anticipation, Surprise, Theology, Expectation, and Renewal.

    WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME 4-4-12 Bluefield VA UMC Lenten Service 1. Easter means EXCITEMENT about an EMPTY TOMB! I don't know about how it was for you, but when I was a very young fellow, Easter was a very important holiday. Now, I didn't know about the crucifixion, or the resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    Getting Off The Crazy Cycle Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,936 views

    In relationships, we keep doing the same things over and over and expect a different outcome. This sermon will help listeners deal with marriage issues.

    INTRODUCTION – We live in new world. • Social networking has never been easier, • But we don’t do relationships very well. • The hardest place for relationships is home. • Hebrews 13:4 NLT, “Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 10 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017
     | 2,982 views

    Jesus saves beyond expectations of man and beyond man's ability to love one another as we see in the bible story of Abraham and Jacob.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 10 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 13, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • DeLishia Davis avatar

    How To Live A Blessed Life

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017
     | 6,674 views

    God has prescribed the right way to live and expects us to follow through. Read this sermon for more information on living a blessed life.

    “You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set.” (Psalm 119: 4-5 The Message) Good Morning, soldiers in the fight of faith! Today is the day for yet another choice – how shall you live? We thank God for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Shameless Audacious Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Aug 6, 2016
     | 8,514 views

    Praying with boldness and expecting God to answer is biblical. Shameless Audacious Prayer helps believers pray without ceasing until their prayers are answered.

    Kingston Church of the Nazarene July 31, 2016 Sermon: Shameless Audacious Prayer Scripture: Luke 11:1-15, 1 Thessalonians, Psalm 84 INTRODUCTION – Shameless Audacious Prayer Shameless Audacious Prayer is essentially persistent prayer. We are told in 1 Thessalonians to pray without ceasing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Breaking Your Alabaster Box

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,919 views

    This is one of the most beautiful pictures found in the Gospel. It is a picture that reveals what Jesus expects from every one of us in the realm of service.

    Breaking Your Alabaster Box John 12:1-8, Mark 14:3-9 This is one of the most beautiful pictures found in the Gospel. It is a picture that reveals what Jesus expects from every one of us in the realm of service. He sums it up in verse 8 as he gives us his evaluation of what she has done. Others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist