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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Powerful People Pray With Expectation Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,207 views

    When we look at some less well-known people in the Bible whose names we might just pass over while reading a verse or passage of scripture, you will discover that God has also used many ordinary people in a powerful way.

    Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are going to examine together how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Some of the people from the Bible we will look at are more well known than others. The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letters, 39 in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    If The Bugle Is Expected, A Flute Will Not Do

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,152 views

    If we will honour the Risen Saviour, we must ensure that we are focused on what is of importance to Him. Our purpose is not to make people like us, but to fulfil the mind of the Master.

    “Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? And if the bugle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    What Do You Expect

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,865 views

    Expectation is the active ingredient of faith that is deposited into the heart when the word of God is heard and believed. There is no such thing as a living faith without expectation.

    Numbers 13:1-3 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, [2] Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them. [3] And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Casting Aside Unrealistic Expectations Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,245 views

    You will be able to cast aside unrealistic expectations when you: 1. Discover God’s will for your life. 2. Learn to be grateful for the way God has made you. 3. Be yourself.

    Skip Hollandsworth, writing in the December 1998 issue of Texas Monthly talks about his interview with Troy Aikman, quarterback of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. In the article entitled “The Real Troy Aikman” he says: “Aikman is an elusive hero, difficult to understand, clearly driven by something ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Priority

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,299 views

    Jesus’ great priority was to proclaim the good news that God’s kingdom is at hand. When we pray the words that Jesus taught us: “Your kingdom come, your will be done,” that is when we align our priority in life with his great priority.

    [Sermon preached on 21 January 2018, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Do you ever feel busy? Do you ever feel that you have more to do than you manage to get done? Do you ever feel that your day, your week, your month, or your year is too short? — I certainly do. Or do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 16, 2023
     | 1,810 views

    Jesus tells us plainly what to do while we are waiting for His return.

    The Great Commission May 14, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus tells us plainly what to do while we are waiting for His return. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 Supplemental Passage: but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Is Returning Home With Expectations

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    Jesus focuses on our expectations prior to His coming and at His coming

    November 7, 2004 Luke 19:11-27 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • OKOYE BENJAMIN avatar

    The Way To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Mar 7, 2014
     | 8,512 views

    TEACHINGS ON THE CHARACTER OF JESUS CHRIST

    THE WAY TO GREATNESS LUKE 9:43-50 The way to real greatness lies in humility. There is no greater honour on earth than being accepted by others as a servant of God and Jesus Christ. The way of servant leadership is very hard to many Christians. Many prefer the easy way of the world of bossing ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Great Deliverer!

    Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 3, 2015
     | 9,210 views

    The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God.

    The Great Deliverer! / Sunday Morning Manna Luke 13:11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. (Luke 13:10-17) Here we see a woman in the synagogue, a child of God having to deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Adventure

    Contributed by Will Langford on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    The church’s mission is a great adventure. What must we focus on in order to be faithful to this calling?

    The Great Adventure Acts 13:4-52 Sometimes people are of the impression that the Christian life is really a life • Of peace and simplicity. • A life of rest and tranquility. And truthfully, that is what some people are looking for. Peter Beck story from Baptist Press News. He told of an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Feast

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
     | 7,375 views

    But the message of this parable applies to the lost sinners of today. • And that message is that God still says, “All things are now ready. Come!” • Nothing else needs to be done it’s all been taken care of • I took care of all the preparation for the party

    Have you ever been blessed by being one of the privileged • Where you have been able to do something most others can’t? • Backstage Read Luke 14 The Parable of the Great Feast • Being Blessed is how this story starts out • A man makes a comment that what a blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    Great Crowds Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023
     | 1,507 views

    Before Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, the people began to gather around forming Great Crowds. Why did these crowds form? What kept the crowds satisfied? What drove them away?

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION I. CHILDHOOD a. Raised in a tough neighborhood. Parents taught us well but it didn’t prevent me from being picked on. Thankfully never really got into trouble. I don’t like bullies. In 1986 we moved to a much better neighborhood, but it was my job to walk my little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Great Faith

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,039 views

    The power of faith

    “Great Faith” Matthew 8 Intro: The story is told about the first time that actress Helen Hayes decided to cook a Thanksgiving dinner for her family. Before serving it, she announced to her husband and son, “Now, I know that this is the first turkey I’ve ever cooked. If it isn’t any good, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020
     | 2,947 views

    Sadly, the Great Commission has been the Church's Great Omission.

    Proposition: You MUST evangelize the Lost! I. By obeying His leadership 16, 17 A. Go where He says to go! 16 B. Expect great things! 17 II. By spending time with Him! 18 A. How else will you know His will? 18a Charlie Brown did not know how the red haired girl felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Blonski avatar

    The Great Adventure

    Contributed by Ed Blonski on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    This was for our church’s Christian Education Sunday and opening of our day school year.

    God said, “They will proclaim my glory among the nations. And they will bring all your brothers, from all the nations, to my holy mountain in Jerusalem as an offering to the LORD—on horses, in chariots and wagons, and on mules and camels.” says the LORD. You may be seated. The Great Adventure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran