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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Do You See What I See?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,595 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

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    Handling Persecution

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 14, 2011
     | 6,049 views

    How are Christians to handle persecution which is expected because of faith in Christ?

    There is a word that we do not hear very much in America today; the word persecution. But in other parts of the world, last year alone, over 150000 Christians were martyred. Persecution means cruel or inhumane treatment. Anyone here wants to be persecuted? No one likes to be mistreated! Just listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Topsy Turvy King

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,985 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

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Just Get Out Of The Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 22, 2012
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     | 17,268 views

    We need to learn to follow God and not expect Him to follow us.

    Just Get Out of the Way Text: Gen. 16:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of us are like the preacher who was on a diet and prayed as he drove to work- "Now, Lord if it is your Will for me not to have any donuts this morning You make sure there are no parking places in front of the donut shop." ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Saved To Serve

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,006 views

    Jesus came to serve; we cannot expect to be greater than He.

    Saved to Serve November 1, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came to serve; we cannot expect to be greater than He. Focus Passage: John 13:1-17 Supplemental Passage: Galatians 2:20 NASB "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David de Kock avatar

    New Life Series

    Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,250 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

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    It Just Seems Right Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,152 views

    If the Kingdom of God has come then we should expect things to be different.

    January 3, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Subject: The Kingdom of God Title: It Just Seems Right Have you made a New Year’s resolution that you are determined to keep this year? Have you broken it yet? I don’t know why but it seems as though we are prone to fail in some of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,788 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

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    Seeking God’s Face

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,794 views

    THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Working For The Increase

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 8, 2012
     | 8,034 views

    The Lord expects the church to be working for increase in the kingdom till He returns.

    June 10, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Luke 19:11-27 Subject: Working for God Title: Working for the Increase I want to start this morning by saying thank you to all of you and especially to all who preached and worked in ministry while we were gone to keep things running smoothly. We are back ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who? #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 30, 2007
     | 2,552 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

  • Steve Ownby avatar

    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Steve Ownby on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,855 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

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    The Sound Of Salvation

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,181 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

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Your New Life Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Dec 12, 2010
     | 3,591 views

    Paul outlines what he expects as evidenve of a regenerated life in Christ.

    INTRO: Tonight we conclude our series on Romans 1. The mega-theme: Because of sin the whole human race (Jews and non-Jews) need to be put right with God—Through Jesus Christ 2. Everyone are sinners – believers and non-believer – no difference between them 3. God has made a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Responding To An Encounter With Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
     | 5,295 views

    Jesus expects us to respond when we have encountered Him.

    Encountering Jesus Responding to an Encounter with Jesus Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION When I was in the Untied States coast Guard I was asked to speak on Boating Safety at an elementary school. I taught on things life the importance of wearing a life jacket, not riding on the bow of the boat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance