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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    "Expect The Unexpected This Christmas”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,851 views

    As some of said, “If we expect to hear the Christmas gospel without the Advent call to repentance, we will find ourselves surprised by John and unprepared for Jesus.” So, we ask the Holy Spirit to open our hearts to the message and ministry of both John and Jesus.

    “It wasn’t what I expected.” Whether you are young or old, a man or woman, a girl or a boy, you have probably experienced something that caused you to have that reaction. Perhaps it was connected to some food that you tried. You were feeling a little adventurous and you ordered something at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Biblical Expectations Of An Elder Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,080 views

    A sermon examining what God expects from an elder.

    Biblical Expectations Of An Elder Titus 1:5-9 Thom Rainer president of LifeWay Christian stores recently asked a few hundred laypersons to write down what they desired of a pastor. He shares some of the top responses that he received: People desire a Pastor who possessed love of congregation, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    James: Identity And Expectation Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 27, 2023
     | 1,524 views

    #47 in 66in52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

    #47. James: Identity and Expectation James 1:1-12 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to the book of James. My favorite book of the Bible. Not just because my name is James, although I’m not gonna lie—I remember looking at the Table of Contents in my copy of the Children’s Living Bible when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expecting Prayer Answers Series

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,260 views

    Expecting God’s answers to prayer

    We are to be in a continual spirit of prayer. Time of prayer does not make a prayer more apt to be heard. Ps. 4 was a prayer in the evening. Notice the spirit of the Psalmist as he prepared for sleep. V 4,7,8 Psalms 5 was a morning prayer. Notice the purpose of his mind in preparing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Dugal avatar

    What Are You Expecting?

    Contributed by Michael Dugal on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    Psalm 121 provides us a glimpse of a faithful God as we bring our prayers before him.

    PSALM 121 WHAT ARE YOU EXPECTING? Introduction: Madtes – confusion, whose prayer Caley – prayer’s privilege, power & promise “For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you” 2 Chron 20:12 What are you expecting when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Expected

    Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 22, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    Nathanael wasn’t sure what that anything good could come from Nazareth, but what a surprise!

    More Than Expected John 1:43-46 I. Introduction A. Some today are skeptical of God and Jesus Christ. 1. They’re not sure If He’s the answer for them or their problems 2. They’re not sure if He’ll listen or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Higher Expectations For This Christmas!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,297 views

    Our expectations for Christmas must be diferent than others.

    When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Our Greatest Expectation

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,161 views

    Our ultimate expectation is that one day we shall see the face of Jesus.

    Introduction: What a promise for the future! To behold the holy one of God. We shall see His face! 1. We Shall See Jesus Christ Perfectly 2. We Shall See the Face of Jesus 3. We Shall Know Him as He Is 4. We Shall Look Upon His Face Forever 5. The Eye of Faith Will Finally Be Closed 6. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grape Expectations (2) Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,496 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    God's Expectations Of Us

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 33,735 views

    How We Should Live As Christians.

    THE LORD’S EXPECTATIONS OF US EPHESIANS 2:10 I. INTRODUCTION NO MATTER WHERE WE GO IN THIS WORLD, THERE ARE CERTAIN EXPECTIONS THAT WE MUST LIVE UP TO. IN OUR HOMES THERE ARE EXPECTATION. ON OUR JOBS THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. IN THE CHURCH THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What To Expect In The Future

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,535 views

    Look out here we go again a new year.

    WHAT TO EXPECT IN Future As we look ahead a number of things are uncertain. Looking at the past years a number of things are for sure. This year we can expect; 1. SIN TO INCREASE WORLD WIDE. 2nd Tim: 3:2 Timothy 3 1This know also, that in the last days perilous times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Is Expected Of Me? Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,759 views

    I’m sure that we all agree that God’s Will IS good, perfect, and pleasing as we will see in our text this morning. The question we need to ask, one that should always cause action, is 'What Does God Expect of Me?' What we are striving to discover duri

    INTRODUCTION We have begun a series to Discover & Experience God’s Will, and I’m sure that we all agree that God’s Will IS good, perfect, and pleasing as we will see in our text this morning. What we are striving to discover during our February study is what type of conditions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    What To Expect In 2009

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009
     | 2,005 views

    Christians can expect the enemy of God, the Devil to be hard at work attacking them personally and attacking the church collectively. Christians can expect God to continue to be on the Throne and Christians can expect Gods plans to be right on track.

    What Christians should expect in 2009 Matthew 24:3-34 Psalm 118 Happy New Year everyone! What should we expect in 2009? Will the economy continue to fall? Will Israel and the Palestinians ignite a world war? Will Barack Obama lead the United States through their perilous times and a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Victims Of Unrisen Expectations

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    We fail to experience a vital faith because we do not expect anything new, we operate out of preconceived notions, or we wait for authority figures to validate us.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, March 5, 1989 Anyone who works in an office or who has had to do either writing or typing knows that you do not proofread your own work. You just do not proofread your own work. Why not? Because the tendency is to see what we want to see, and what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Expect God To Be God Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    Isn’t it funny how we get surprised by things that shouldn’t surprise us at all? [Gaining weight, speeding ticket, pregnancy examples.] Isn’t it funny how we get surprised by things that shouldn’t surprise us at all? Especially when it comes to God-things. Sometimes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist