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  • Matthew Sullivan avatar

    Respect Authority Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008
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     | 14,841 views

    We as we continue our study from Ephesians today we want to examine the great expectation God has given us to Respect Authority.

    Respect Authority Ephesians 6:1-9 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan You can tell what we’re going through when you come over to our house and check out the bookshelf. We’ve got James Dobson’s entire library: “Dare to Discipline”, “The Strong Willed Child”; “Parenting isn’t for Cowards.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Fulfilment In An Empty World Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    The Beatitudes are meant for all Christians. Jesus expects us to manifest all of them. They are not learnt traits, but the fruit brought forth by the grace of God in our lives.

    [I’ve taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.] Read the Beatitudes, and there you have a description of what every Christian is meant to be. • It is not merely the description of some exceptional Christians. • Jesus does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Lazarus’ Living Lessons

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,430 views

    Much more than raising Lazarus from the dead, He taught the living a lesson in the values of the Christian life and how God expects us to live.

    Lazarus’ Living Lessons Prairie Baptist Church – 1/17/10 A.M. Service Text: John 11:1-44 Key verse: John 11:25 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. Premise: Much more than raising Lazarus from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    The Ascension Of Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,615 views

    The Ascension is an important part of the ministry of Jesus. He came to save our sins and He will come again when we least expect it. Be ready!

    The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:1-11 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 To them he presented himself alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Getting The Whole Picture Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,518 views

    This is the 10th sermon in the series, and deals with Baptism from a diferent passage then expected, and also deals with living within the fulness of the resurrestion instead of just in repentance.

    Acts – Getting the whole picture: Baptism There was a radio show that I still remember today, which for those of you under 20, is like a pod cast before there were pod casts. The radio announcer would walk through an interesting story of someone, which would be fine, but right near the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael R. Hodge avatar

    Faces In The Crowd: The Man Healed Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 4, 2011
     | 5,166 views

    Responding to the example of the friends that brought their crippled friend to Jesus, we are challenged to invite others, to expect God to do amazing things, and to praise God in response.

    “Faces in the Crowd” – Luke 5 This is the second message in our series entitled “Faces in the Crowd”. This series focuses on a number of characters found in the Gospels, whose names are briefly mentioned, typically appearing in one story and then we seldom read of their story again. In essence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,338 views

    We must crave for the right thing, reprioritize our lives, abide in God’s will, void anything that will hinder and expect God’s promise

    One time while we were traveling, my son Jesse told me that he was reading about the temptation of Christ. I asked, “What have you read so far?” He told me how Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones to bread. I then asked, “What did Jesus say in response.” Jesse answered, “Man does not live on bread ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Learning To Hear God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,622 views

    Answer’s to our prayers are not always what we expect. What do we do when God speaks, but His answer is "Not Yet."

    Introduction: I. We have been looking these past weeks at listening to the voice of God. A. The first week, we looked at what it takes to be prepared to hear from God. B. In the second week, we looked at a few ways that God speaks to us. 1. The Bible, 2. Teachers, 3. Impressions, call ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Your Set Time

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 119 ratings
     | 80,556 views

    Just as there is a due date for a pregnant woman to give birth, there is a set time for your promise, but don’t expect to give birth without any pain.

    Our text tells us of a famine condition that existed, and in the midst of a famine condition the man of God speaks a word of promise that has attached to it a (set time). (Tomorrow about this time) I want to start this message by saying to you, that for every promise, for every prophecy, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessing Of Elizabeth

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,500 views

    God’s blessings upon us may or may not take the shape of things we want or expect. But any fulfillment apart from God, will be empty.

    The blessing of Elizabeth Luke 1:18-25 Most of the passage we are reading is about Zechariah the priest. However, it begins with a telling statement. In the modern west, our culture serves the related gods of • youth • beauty • health If you don’t have all of these three, you are somehow less ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • James May avatar

    Fruit Inspectors!

    Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    Every Christian is expected to bear the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s easy to discern who is born again when we learn to become Fruit Inspectors.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    Potential Service

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 464 ratings
     | 26,868 views

    We must realize that God expects us to do more than sit on a pew each week. His desire is for us to become a useful vessel.

    Title: Potential Service Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Intro: There are many good people, nice people with potential service for God. The only thing is they never move from potential to productive. ILL. Like the car that’s transmission is stuck in neutral; the motor sounds impressive, the lights radio ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    A Good Little Church

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    We choose what is good enough for us, cars, entertainment and homes. God expects offerings to him to be more thatn good. HE demands excellence.

    A Good Little Church There are a lot of good things in life. We all make choices in what is good enough. Like how many premium channels on our TV. Perhaps extra things that we deserve after all our hard work. The harder we work the more careful we are with our spare time. (I’m not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James May avatar

    Heat And Light

    Contributed by James May on May 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    If we want to have more of the Light of God in our lives then we can expect God to turn up the heat of Holy Ghost conviction for sin.

    HEAT AND LIGHT By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: Mark 8:22-25; Matthew 4:16; Luke 1:79; 1 Peter 2:9; John 3:19-21; Ephesians 5:13; 1 John 1:7 Some years ago I spent a little time as a motivational speaker in the world of business. On a number of occasions I was also a part of a stage crew for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
     | 4,155 views

    The Beatitudes show us that our hope is in conflict with the world's expectations. Trusting in Jesus, we are able to point our lives toward our godly heritage.

    I have a hope; and I hope it. What is hope? For the benefit of all the women who didn’t attend the 2010 Diocesan Men’s Retreat, and the men who couldn’t make it either (and as a refresher to those who did attend), let’s talk about hope. During our preparation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican