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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Beyond The Limits Of Expectation

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 12, 2011
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     | 7,712 views

    Understanding the discipline of 1) Managing Your Action 2) Guarding Your Attitude 3) Giving Your Assets

    Beyond the Limits of Expectation Philippians 4: 11-13, 19 Introduction Paul is in prison in Rome and speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Great Expectation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 12, 2013
     | 8,615 views

    We can live in great expectation because our expectation is centered in Jesus, who never disappoints!

    Living In Great Expectation Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: As a Cleveland sports fan I know all about expectations. All of my life I have expected the Browns to win a Super Bowl, and I got Red Right 88, The Drive, and the Fumble. All my life I have expected the Indians to win ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What God Expects

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012
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    God expects us to behave like the Redeemed of the Lord, not like a bunch of sinners.

    What God Expects August 30, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God expects us to behave like the Redeemed of the Lord, not like a bunch of sinners. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Supplemental Passage: (Micah 6:8 NASB) He has told you, O man, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    What To Expect In 2013

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 3, 2013
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     | 8,196 views

    If you desire to see a change in 2013, you have to be willing to make a change in 2013. You cannot expect to do the same old thing, the same old way , and expect to have a different out come.

    What to expect for 2013? Introduction- Good morning everyone, I hope that you have survived the hectic time of present opening, over-eating, being sleep depraved, and sugar overload. All under the heading of Merry Christmas! Truth is when we do calm down, most of us are just plain exhausted ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Lowered Expectations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Feb 12, 2013
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     | 4,219 views

    Some of us have to lower our expectations in order to find what we are looking for, others of us need to change them completely

    Most of us have high expectations of Jesus, but Mark chapter 2 records a story of a man who has lowered expectations….literally. One thing we quickly learn is that Jesus doesn’t care to meet expectations, only needs. It a ridiculous account of a guy who is carried by four of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Not What I Expected Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 5,325 views

    That's what the Christmas event is all about - God showing up in the midst of the unexpected.

    Not What I Expected Isaiah 9:1-2 When I was in seventh grade, like so many youth at that age, music became a huge part of my life. I was awakened to the sounds of music of Elton John’s Greatest Hits, SuperTramps’ Breakfast in America and Led Zepellin 2. So my hope and dream was to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Heaven: What To Expect Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 5,538 views

    Despite what it looks like, heaven will be a place of unbelievable beauty and delight, something wonderful to look forward to. Today I want us to look towards our heavenly home

    Heaven: What to Expect Hebrews 11:13-16 Have you ever imagined what heaven will be like? When people come to me and ask that question, I always responded by telling them to think of the most beautiful place they have ever seen. When they ask me what I think it will be like, I usually say that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Road Of Great Expectations

    Contributed by Christopher Enix on May 1, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,475 views

    A sermon about the 2 travelers on the Road to Emmaus and how God met them and exceeded their greatest expectation after Easter.

    The Road of Great Expectations Luke 24: 13-35 Delivered: March 30, 2008. Youth Sunday-First Baptist Lake City What is it about life that makes it worth living? What is it about the promise of a new day after the heartache of a bad day? What is it about the wanting and passionate desire to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect Chaos (Pentecost)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
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     | 2,169 views

    This is a Pentecost sermon that focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit to make things happen.

    “Expect Chaos!” In the spirit of Mother’s day, I would like to tell the tale of four-year-old Little Johnny… Johnny asked, "Mommy, where do babies come from? "The stork, dear." replied Johnny’s Mom. "Mommy, who keeps bad people from robbing our house?" Asked Little Johnny. Johnny’s mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael West avatar

    Raising The Level Of Expectation Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,149 views

    realizing that God cares for us, this sermon helps to focus on how God sees us and how we should be seeing ourselves

    Sunday January 9th, 2005 Sermon: Raising the level of Expectation part II Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21 If you were to look close, we could see that God has been trying for some time now to encourage you. There have been many people who you have crossed paths with who are more successful—marriages, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What To Expect In 2009

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009
     | 1,825 views

    Christians can expect the enemy of God, the Devil to be hard at work attacking them personally and attacking the church collectively. Christians can expect God to continue to be on the Throne and Christians can expect Gods plans to be right on track.

    What Christians should expect in 2009 Matthew 24:3-34 Psalm 118 Happy New Year everyone! What should we expect in 2009? Will the economy continue to fall? Will Israel and the Palestinians ignite a world war? Will Barack Obama lead the United States through their perilous times and a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Expecting God?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 26, 2018
     | 8,672 views

    A prelude message to Christmas 2018 challenging us all to look ahead willingly, expectantly, at what God might do this holiday season.

    - In the coming weeks, Pastor Joey will be preaching about Christmas -- So, this message is not specifically on Christmas – rather, it’s one of preparation -- It is a message of expectation – prayerfully it’s one of faith in action -- Big Idea (up front): As you sit here today … are you expecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not What We Expected

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 9, 2018
     | 6,314 views

    Opposition to the Good News of Jesus Christ is nothing new. The first 12 pastors were instructed how to deal with it. Think long and hard how you respond to the message of the Good News as there are consequences depending on your reaction.

    Not What We Expected Mark 6:1-13 Jesus said that; ““A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” “He was amazed at their lack of faith.” Mark 6:4 Sometimes people think they know you. They think they know your family and your family ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Expecting A Miracle? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015
     | 9,562 views

    Let's trust God for a miracle!

    Are You Expecting A Miracle? Text: Acts 12:1-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Faith expects from God what is beyond all expectation. — Andrew Murray 2. Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Awesome Power Of Expectation

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 2, 2015
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     | 86,909 views

    Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation.

    “The Awesome Power of Expectation” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Let us all take a trip back to our childhood for a moment. Remember how you were the night before Christmas or your Birthday you are excited, filled with anticipation, super exhilarated to the point that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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