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  • Expect The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 6, 2023
     | 2,954 views

    Life is unpredictable, so expect to be surprised.

    A few years ago (2017), authorities apprehended a group of Minnesota teens for attempting to steal a cake from a local grocery store. The teens were embarrassed, but even more so when they discovered the cake was fake—it was a cardboard display cake. The grocery store owner decided not to press ...read more

  • Exceeding Expectations Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jun 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    Jesus said that our righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. This means that He wants us to exceed the spiritual expectations prescribed by the Law; as we are to strive for excellence in our walk with God.

    I have entitled our message, “Exceeding Expectations,” and I want to begin by sharing a true story. A contractor in Mexico was hired to build a Catholic Church, but he used cheap materials in order to make more money. He reasoned that the quality of the materials did not matter, so long as the ...read more

  • Great Expectations

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023
     | 743 views

    John the Baptist's followers struggle with changing their allegiance to Jesus.

    Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

  • An Expected End PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,099 views

    Trust in God's plan for our lives, even when we can't see it, because He has a purpose for us and can do the impossible.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into one of the most comforting and inspiring verses in the bible - Jeremiah 29:11. It tells us, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This ...read more

  • Expected Things PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 546 views

    This sermon encourages us to maintain unwavering hope in God's promises, recognize His unseen beauty, and hold onto our expectations even in times of adversity.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. We are, each one of us, like travelers on a road, not always certain of the destination, but confident in the One who guides us. It's a road that stretches out before us, ...read more

  • Expectations Of More PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 457 views

    This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's triumph, treasure heavenly things, and transcend worldly desires by living with an eternal perspective.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather together today, unified in our faith, bound by love, and ready to receive from our generous God. As we gather here, let's remember that our faith is not a stagnant pond, but a living, rushing river, always moving, always alive, ...read more

  • The Expectation Of Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 530 views

    This sermon explores the joy of righteous hope, the importance of wisdom for wholeness, and the courage needed to face consequences of our actions.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s a joy to gather together, bound by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather not only as a community, but as a family, brought together by the divine grace and mercy of our Lord. As we prepare our hearts to ...read more

  • Kingdom Of Expectations Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 492 views

    This sermon explores the concept of the 'kingdom of expectations', emphasizing how our preconceived notions can prevent us from recognizing and accepting Jesus as our savior.

    Welcome back church! I’m excited you’re here as we continue on in our 2-part series, King of all kingdoms. Last week we looked at John 18:28-39 and the collision that the Kingdom of God had with the kingdom of culture. This week we’ll be focusing way in on one verse from that longer passage that ...read more

  • Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 1,978 views

    True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

    Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

  • Grape Expectations (2) Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,846 views

    In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time....Since chastening and pruning are both painful, how can we distinguish between them?

    GRAPE EXPECTATIONS part 2 Last week we started learning about the "cultivation of grapes." In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time. If a branch is bearing no fruit, the vinedresser picks ...read more

  • Our Service Is Useless And Fruitless Without The Empowering Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,425 views

    Our service is useless and fruitless with the empowering ministry of the Holy Spirit

    Isa 61:1-4 Theme - Our service is useless, hopeless, and fruitless without the Spirit of God’s facilitation. Why are some people so unfulfilled with their work, study, or relationships? Unless you are willing to admit your helplessness you will miss out on the Spirit’s blessings. Stop being ...read more

  • Of Whom Much Was Expected

    Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,555 views

    A. Introduction 1.

    A. Introduction 1. God's Word addresses bluntly and directly the question of the Christian's relationship with the world ( Greek: kosmos ). a. 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. b. James 4:4 Do you not ...read more

  • Expectations: More From God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 719 views

    This sermon explores how to embrace God's promise of an abundant life through belief, faith, and meeting divine expectations.

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to step into the abundant life God has promised us, a life that is not just about mere existence, but about thriving, about overflowing with God's goodness and grace. Our guide for today's sermon is ...read more

  • Expanding Your Expectations

    Contributed by Michael Bridge on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 169 ratings
     | 43,929 views

    I want to challenge you to expand your expectations in three areas. 1. What church is all about. 2. What God can do through you. 3. What Grace is all about.

    Expanding our Expectations And pursue those expectations with anticipation Psalms 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Ephesians 3: 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that ...read more

  • "Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus": The King Was Expected Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    Matthew reminds his readers that the coming of Jesus was anticipated for centuries.

    Sing We Now of Christmas 2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”: The King was Expected Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Christmas is a time of expectations. We expect family to be together for better or worse! We expect to get a gift and sometimes even have expectations for that gift thus ...read more

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