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  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD

    BIG IDEA: THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD I. (:1) REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF A. Humility in Attitude 1. How I think about myself “O Lord, my heart is not proud” not being puffed up with a sense of my own importance 2. How I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David de Kock avatar

    New Life Series

    Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,146 views

    New Life in the Kingdom means abandoning ourselves to God in expectation of the impossible

    Matthew 9:18-31 18 While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples. 20 Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Are We Ready To Live - Are We Ready To Leave? Part Two

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,423 views

    When we least expect it, Jesus will come. Are you ready?

    Introduction: When we least expect it, Jesus will come. Different views on the Rapture 1. Partial Church Rapture 2. Mid tribulation (Mid Trib) 3. Prewrath 4. Post Tribulation (Post Trib) 5. Post-millennial 6. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Topsy Turvy King

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,889 views

    A sermon that portrays Jesus as a Topsy Turvy King, one who was not as was expected.

    The Topsy-Turvy King Text: Matt 21:1-11 My son Timothy has just had his 13th Birthday last Monday, but when he was a toddler he was very taken with the Mr. Men series written by Roger Hargreaves. One of the books he particularly liked me to read to him was Mr. Topsy Turvy. [HOLD UP THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Ownby avatar

    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Steve Ownby on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    This sermon is one which describes the stages of expectancy concerning the return of Christ.

    The Wisemen Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: According to history and a little tradition from the beginning of time God’s children have been waiting for the Messiah and according to tradition the Magi came based upon signs and knowledge. We’re living in a time when people fall into one of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Being A Good Steward Of My Testimony Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,878 views

    My testimony is something of which God expects me to be a good steward.

    Every Christian is called to live like Jesus. In John 20:21, Jesus said, "As my Father has sent me, even so send I you." How was Jesus sent? He was sent on redemptive mission by the Father. Jesus said, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost" (Luke 19:10). Every Christian is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    Ask God To Take The Phyiscal Challenge

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,755 views

    Asking God to manifest His presence in our lives and expect for it to happen.

    Asking God to Take a Physical Challenge Let us pray. I want to ask the kids a question. By a show of hands, how many of you know about or have watched the show Double Dare on Nickelodeon? Well, I’m here to let you know that show is about 15 years old. I remember when that show first came ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jay Winters avatar

    The Sound Of Salvation

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    The "sounds of salvation" are the sounds of "earth groaning in expectation" for Christ’s return.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us our Hope that even nature sings about. Creeeeeeeeeek…..bang! Buzzzz………….crack…….bang! Whiirrrrrr…… Brothers and Sisters in Christ. “We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,677 views

    The kind of love God expects His followers to have for one another.

    1 John 3:16-18 “The Love of God” I. The Measure of Love (16a) A. Dualism of John’s writings • Love & Hate • Light & Dark • Righteousness & Sin B. There is no middle ground with John, no gray area. C. This causes us to do a reality check  here John says you either love your brother or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Who? #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 30, 2007
     | 2,489 views

    The big question is "who exactly is the ’who’" that is expected to be a part of "changing lives"

    Changing Lives for Time and Eternity – “Who?” #5 Acts 1:8 (The Powerpoint can be found at http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Changing lives for time and eternity, “what a grand idea!” Yet it is not just an idea, it is a divine expectation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    7 Habits Of Welcoming Churches Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on May 10, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,522 views

    God expects his people to welcome both the weak in faith and the strong.

    One of my fond childhood experiences is that of watching my mother work in the kitchen preparing to bake cookies, cakes, or cinnamon rolls. With her apron on she would take the ingredients and mix them, sometimes with my help, and then put them into a pan or on a cookie sheet and put them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    How Do We Measure Our Success?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 31,732 views

    God expects His churches to be successful, but how is our success measured?

    God’s Glorious Church How Do We Measure Our Success? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 20, 2005 Introduction As we enter into this portion of our services this morning, I want to once again welcome each of you and tell you that it is good to be here in the Lord’s house with you. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Brent avatar

    Genuine Faith

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    Genuine faith that pleases God is sometimes found in the least expected places.

    “Genuine Faith” [Matthew 8:5-13] Introduction: We all like to get the genuine article when we buy something. When we put our money down for the real deal we rightfully expect to get the real deal. Once I bought a .22 caliber rifle that was a “knock off” of a Browning rifle. Believe me it did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Giffin avatar

    When God Is First

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,247 views

    This sermon looks at what the believer is to expect when God is first in their life.

    WHEN GOD IS FIRST Text: Matthew 6:25-34 This passage takes place in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has been teaching the basics of the Kingdom of God. But here He comes to a principle that all the Jews listening should have been able to relate to. In this passage Jesus tells them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Do You See What I See?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    Shepards receive an invitation to the birth of Christ, They are expected to respond and tell others.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Do you see what I see? Luke 2:8-20 If you will recall last week, we are looking at the perspectives of witnesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational