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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Exceeding Expectations Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    Jesus said that our righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. This means that He wants us to exceed the spiritual expectations prescribed by the Law; as we are to strive for excellence in our walk with God.

    I have entitled our message, “Exceeding Expectations,” and I want to begin by sharing a true story. A contractor in Mexico was hired to build a Catholic Church, but he used cheap materials in order to make more money. He reasoned that the quality of the materials did not matter, so long as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023
     | 1,192 views

    John the Baptist's followers struggle with changing their allegiance to Jesus.

    Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Kingdom Of Expectations Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,014 views

    Embrace Jesus as our Savior, even when He doesn't fit our expectations.

    Today, we're going to talk about something we all deal with - expectations. That refers to those things we think should happen or how things should be. Sometimes, our expectations can get in the way of seeing the real deal. So, let's dive into this idea and see how it connects to Jesus and our ...read more

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    Expect A Miracle

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2025
     | 479 views

    God has some expectation of his people. God desires his people to live in spiritual expectation and dream a new dream of hope, peace and unity.

    EXPECT A MIRACLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfngers@aol.com ((YouTube: Wade Hughes) GOD HAS SOME EXPECTATIONS OF HIS PEOPLE. Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Expectations For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 14, 2026
     | 74 views

    Series on the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: Expectations for the Kingdom Scripture: Mt. 5:13-20 Type: Expos. Series Where: GNBC 2-15-26 Intro: In his Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan describes Interpreter’s house, which Pilgrim entered during the course of his journey to the Celestial City. The parlor of the house was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Exceeding Expectation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 620 views

    A revelation of God’s ability to surpass human expectations and perform wonders beyond imagination.

    EXCEEDING EXPECTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 3:20 Key Verse: “Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” — Ephesians 3:20 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 126:1-3, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 28, 2025
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     | 532 views

    Frederick Douglass said, “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Deuteronomy 28:13 teaches that WHILE YOU ARE HERE “The Lord will make you the head and not the tail and you shall be above and not beneath.”

    Jeremiah 29:4-11 KJV “Great Expectations” September 28, 2025 “Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon; Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Expected End PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,203 views

    Trust in God's plan for our lives, even when we can't see it, because He has a purpose for us and can do the impossible.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into one of the most comforting and inspiring verses in the bible - Jeremiah 29:11. It tells us, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This ...read more

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    Expected Things PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 873 views

    This sermon encourages us to maintain unwavering hope in God's promises, recognize His unseen beauty, and hold onto our expectations even in times of adversity.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. We are, each one of us, like travelers on a road, not always certain of the destination, but confident in the One who guides us. It's a road that stretches out before us, ...read more

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    Expectations Of More PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 833 views

    This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's triumph, treasure heavenly things, and transcend worldly desires by living with an eternal perspective.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather together today, unified in our faith, bound by love, and ready to receive from our generous God. As we gather here, let's remember that our faith is not a stagnant pond, but a living, rushing river, always moving, always alive, ...read more

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    The Expectation Of Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,410 views

    This sermon explores the joy of righteous hope, the importance of wisdom for wholeness, and the courage needed to face consequences of our actions.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s a joy to gather together, bound by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather not only as a community, but as a family, brought together by the divine grace and mercy of our Lord. As we prepare our hearts to ...read more

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    Following Jesus With Great Expectations

    Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Apr 8, 2020
     | 4,117 views

    Jesus said we can expect to do greater things than He.

    Following Jesus with Great Expectations Scripture: John 14:12-14 (KJV) John 14:12-14 (KJV) 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Leadership In The Church And In The Home Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,119 views

    God has created men and women with equal status and value, but with different roles. God has given the primary role of spiritual leadership in the church and in the home to men. God has very high expectations for the kind of leadership men employ in the home and in the church.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two police officers who responded to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. 1. When they arrived on the scene, they found a father, mother and two children who were all unconscious inside the wrecked car. 2. After the ambulances arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What Did You Expect?"

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 19, 2011
     | 6,457 views

    The story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 is a powerful reminder that God is not limited by our expectations.

    Naaman was past upset; past mad; past even furious - he was working on a complete emotional meltdown. Like a cartoon character - the steam seems to literally be pouring out of his ears. He stomps - he stammers - he shouts: "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church Membership: Expect What The Bible Expects

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 2,294 views

    True and genuine church growth comes not as a result of mere addition but multiplication.

    Rev. L. B. Williams, in his book on "Holiness Illustrations," relates the following: "A young man who was desperately in love with a young lady, wrote her that he would be willing to endure the cold of the frigid zone, or cross the burning sands of the desert, or climb the highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible