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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Delegated Expectations

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2009
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    THERE IS NO HIGHER PRIORITY FOR A CHRISTIAN THAN TO HEED THE LAST COMMAND OF JESUS TO ‘GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS.’

    JAMES KING, A FORMER MISSIONARY TO AFRICA, TOLD OF A TRUE STORY ABOUT ONE PARTICULAR WOMAN IN ONE OF THE AFRICAN CHURCHES UNDER HIS CARE. WHAT CAUGHT REV. KING’S ATTENTION WAS THAT THIS LADY WOULD NOT ONLY COME BY HERSELF TO EVERY SERVICE, BUT WOULD SOON BE MYSTERIOUSLY ACCOMPANIED BY A SCRUFFY, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 14, 2010
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    Tell the devil to get off your back. Yes, times are rough and the trials are many, but we have a God who is always thinking about us and we must anticipate the good things He wants to send our way.

    YOU CAN GET THERE FROM HERE GREAT EXPECTATIONS Expectation is similiar to hope and faith, yet unique. Examples: the crowds who came together to see Jesus Jeremiah 29:10,11 10 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In Expectation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 11,425 views

    God surprises us and show up at the most unexpected times.

    FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT NOVEMBER 28, 2010 Matthew 24:36-44 “Living In Expectation INTRODUCTION Living in expectation is a natural experience in life. It is also an important part of life, because it brings with it hope and excitement. Millions of people have been living in expectation ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mediocre Expectations

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 5, 2012
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    God has so much more to give than for what we ask. God expects great things from us, too.

    Mediocre Expectations March 4, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has so much more to give than for what we ask. God expects great things from us, too. Focus Passage: Acts 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: “Ask, and it will be given to you; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Expectation Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 30, 2007
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    How does a church with a sense of expectancy act

    Living in Expectation Acts 1:9-26 My daughter is reading a book that appears to be a popular book in the homes of mothers who are expecting today. It has a catchy title and I’ll bet some of you have seen it, too. It’s entitled, “What to Expect when You’re Expecting.” Isn’t that a great title? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2011
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    God's purposes prevail even when our plans don't.

    Expect the Unexpected Romans 15:22-29 Rev. Brian Bill 3/27/11 When the unexpected happens, we’re prone to either become exasperated or to make excuses. Here are some actual unedited excuses received by a public school. “My son is under the doctor’s care and should not take P.E. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unexpectedly Expecting Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 30, 2011
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    God steps into history to break 400 years of silence by announcng unexpected news to two unsuspecting individuals. What does it look like when God is silent, and how do we know when he is speaking to us?

    Series: When God Breaks His Silence Title: Unexpectedly expecting Theme: Christmas Introduction : There is a game my parents used to play when we were on road long road trips in the car. The rules of the game went something like this. “The first one to talk loses.” We called it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Expect God

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011
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    The life of a Christian is a life lived by faith, and living by faith is,in everything, expecting God.

    Good afternoon, I hope you all had a wonderful day on Friday and that you had a nice time celebrating the birth of our Saviour with your family. Another Christmas has passed and another year is coming to an end. And normally at this time of the year people tend to sit back and reflect upon the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012
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    ?” People with a great life purpose reach forward with great expectations. Here’s the good news: God is able to abundantly exceed all that we ask or think. Said another way: your expectations will never be so great that God is not able to more than meet

    Great Expectations Numbers 13: 1-3, 17-33; Philippians 2:12 In the United States right now, the average life expectancy is 76 years old. So write down 76, and subtract your age. How many years do you have left? I freaked when I discovered I have only 29 years left! Some of you are in the lagniappe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 16, 2011
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    An introduction to the titles and roles prophesied for the Christ.

    “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” (taken from a message by Matthew Rogers) ISAIAH 9:2-6 OPEN Every so often, in the world of high school boy’s basketball, there comes a player with incredible talent and skill. He and his team become the focus of a lot of media attention. That player becomes one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 15, 2016
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     | 15,888 views

    We will discover expectations we have of God. We will discover expectations God has of us.

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1 JOHN 2:1-6 #expectations INTRODUCTION… Expectations An expectation is a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future. An expectation is a belief that someone will or should achieve something. We can have expectations about An expectation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Expectation

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2016
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    A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve devotional

    Christmas Expectation A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve Devotional Chuck Sligh December 25, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Luke 2 Illus. – Do you remember the anticipation you had as a child when you went to bed on Christmas Eve? (ELABORATE) Clement Clarke Moore captured that sense of anticipation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Christmas Expectations

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 1, 2018
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    An advent series focused on our expectations at the Christmas season.

    Christmas Expectations! What Difference Does Christmas Make Luke 1:46-55 December 2, 2018 It feels so strange for me to think that the Christmas season has officially begun. Yes, according to stores that started on November 1st, the day after Halloween. To be honest, I’m not really into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Unexpected And Expecting Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2018
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     | 10,842 views

    The Holy Spirit works quietly within us, bringing new things into being

    Unexpected and Expecting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I had the good fortune of attending a baby shower a week ago. Baby showers are joyous occasions. Everyone celebrates the advent of this little one soon to enter our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living With Expectancy

    Contributed by Claude White on May 20, 2013
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    Sermon encourages us to live with the expectation of the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    “Living With Expectancy” 1 Peter 4:7-11 I recall growing up, when my parents would leave the house for a while and they would leave certain responsibilities for me and my siblings, to be done by the time they returned. How cognizant I was to make certain that everything they asked me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist