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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    We Must Come With Expectations

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 29, 2008
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     | 4,750 views

    If we are going to the Temple Gate it is important that we come with expectations.

    We Must Come With Expectations Acts 3:1-8 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Expectations For The New Year

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 79 ratings
     | 113,708 views

    So, we need to look back over our life (PAST) – then we need to sing and give thanks (PRESENT, appreciation) - then we need to trust GOD for the results, (FUTURE, expectation)

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR PSALMS 30:1-5 Preached on 31 December 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Psalms 30:1-5 [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis Donald, Sr. avatar

    The Danger Of Living With Low Expectations

    Contributed by Curtis Donald, Sr. on May 21, 2009
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    With faith in God, all things are possible.

    The Tragedy of Living with Low Expectations Acts 3:1-9 Introduction I am constantly surprised and bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how persons who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    What Were We Expecting? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
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     | 3,577 views

    God’s supernatural work is more wonderful than we would dare imagine.

    Introduction For all who have ached to serve God and see his kingdom advance, we must surely appreciate Oswald Smith, standing before an examining board in 1920. One dream dominated his heart – to be a missionary for Jesus. Over and over he had prayed, “Lord, I want to go and tell people of you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    What Did The Jews Expect? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009
     | 7,495 views

    What traits or actions did the Jews expect in their messia? Who , what when where?

    What did the Jews expect? We are in the second week of a group of messages that deal with the idea of “Classic” Jesus. Generally it is a plan to look and some of the questions or doubts that people might have about Jesus. I mentioned that I was totally surprised that the story of Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Christopher Easton avatar

    Expectations We Place On God

    Contributed by Christopher Easton on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    Sermon on the golden calf episode in Exodus.

    Text: Exodus 32:1-14 Lightning and thunder are roaring at the top of the mountain. Smoke is billowing all around as if the whole mountain side were on fire! Moses was meeting with God there. The people dare not go to where Moses was for fear that God himself would break out against them! It was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Troy Borst avatar

    What God Expects Of Leaders

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    I believe that this passage also shows us what God expects of His leaders.

    WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF LEADERS GALATIANS 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION Today is Ordination Sunday in our church when we install new leaders and reaffirm our trust in those that lead our congregation. It is an important day. I wanted us to look at a passage this morning that would encourage, inform, and help ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Accept The Situation : Expect The Change

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 20, 2008
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     | 14,136 views

    ACCEPT:1.CREATION 2.POSITION 3.DECISION 4.PERMISSION 5.CORRECTION 6.LIMITATION 7.REVELATION EXPECT :1.EXALTATION 2.LIBERATION 3.TRANSFORMATION 4.RESTORATION 5.FORMATION 6.JUBILIATION 7.CORONATION

    ACCEPT THE SITUATION : EXPECT THE CHANGE ******************************************************* The Serenity Prayer ********************** God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. JAMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Were You Expecting?

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
     | 4,411 views

    We Need to Expect God everywhere

    Title: What were you expecting? Text: Luke 1.5-25 MP: We need to expect God everywhere. Intro: Sadly, I just couldn’t find this story on the Internet, but I remember one of those “human interest” news stories from a few years back. It seems that a tourist from somewhere in Eastern Europe had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Patiently Expecting Christ's Return

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 4, 2005
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     | 4,416 views

    We are to patiently wait expecting Christ’s return soon

    SBC Philippi 9/2/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Patiently Waiting Christ’s Return James 5:7-11 Primary Purpose: We are to patiently wait and endure through life’s trials knowing that Christ’s return is soon. One of the careers that calls for much waiting and trusting in God is the farmer. If you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    Living In The Expectation Of His Return

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    If we, as Christians, believe that Christ can return at any minute then we should live our lives in such a fashion.

    Living In the Expectation of His Return Revelation 22:7, 12-20 Jimmy Modha, who was raised in a devout Hindu home in Leicester, England, enraged his family by coming to Christ and converting to Christianity. He told them his sins had been forgiven because he had found God. “Which god?” shouted his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ralph Coleman avatar

    God Expects Your Praise

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,027 views

    The Christian duty to praise God

    GOD EXPECTS YOUR PRAISE LK. 17.17 Praise is an expression of approval or admiration, of gratitude and devotion for blessings received from God. When there is praise of God the vessels of praise is acknowledging God’s perfections, God’s works, and God’s benefits. Praise and thanksgiving are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Waiting--The Place Of Expectation

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,413 views

    Our perspective on what it means to "wait" is characterized by passivity. God wants us to wait expectantly.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Waiting--The Place of Expectation" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donald Carpenter avatar

    When You Least Expect It

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,576 views

    This message was preached during a memorial service surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.

    Introduction: Recently I looked up September 11 in reference book that highlighted important dates. The book, written in 1970, had many events and notes of interest for almost every day in the calendar. I was surprised to find that September 11 had no special significance recorded in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What To Expect From God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,886 views

    A message of assurance of God’s involvement in the life of man.

    WHAT TO EXPECT FROM GOD Psalm 62:5-6 I. EXPECT SALVATION (Psalm 62:6). A. Many people lack a salvation that saves to the uttermost. They profess to be Christians but continue in their old ways. B. With the Psalmist, we should expect a salvation that forgives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist