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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    A Second Mile Servant

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010
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     | 5,539 views

    Jesus went to the grave and back for us, as followers of Him we are expected, and should be willing, to go the extra mile for His sake.

    A Second Mile Servant 05/31/09 Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction “If someone forces you to go one mile…” This concept came out of old Persia and refers to the authority given by the king to those sent to do his bidding. If a courier or soldier needed assistance in fulfilling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Knew The Price Of The Trip

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    This is a sermon for Palm Sunday. It shows that Jesus was not the earthly king they expected, but the Godly King they could not accept. http://www.sermonlist.com

    TODAY WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT · People going on trips WHEN SOME PEOPLE TRAVEL · They get to the motel · And unpack everything · And put them in the drawers AND WHEN THEY GET READY TO LEAVE · They have to pack it all up again · They say that while ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jonah's Second Chance Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,200 views

    God is always willing to give another chance, never sends judgement before warning, and expects us to heed His warnings.

    Jonah’s Second Chance Jonah 3:1-5 INTRO.: Jonah was called to his task twice. The first time he ran away. The second time, he obeyed and went. Though we say "opportunity only knocks once" obligation may hammer again and again at our conscience. Tell story of Jonah’s preaching. Jonah 3. I. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning From The First Church

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,551 views

    After the Day of Pentecost the first Church was a Learning, Expectant, Active, Generous, United, Evangelistic Church. We have much to learn!

    At the start of the year some of you were worried that I had developed a bit of a fixation with pews. If taken out of context it was possible to think that the new Vicar was calling for a return to pews in the church. Personally, I wondered if my reference to pews had anything to do with my concern ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Storm Specialist Series

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 5, 2012
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     | 5,887 views

    Jesus called disciples to serve the sick, not to speculate about the cause of their sickness. He expected them to be submissive servants, not "Storm Specialist."

    THE STORM SPECIALIST John 9:1-7 Jesus called disciples to serve the sick, not to speculate about the cause of their sickness. He expected them to be submissive servants, not "Storm Specialist." 1. JESUS USED A CORRECTIVE PROCLAMATION. A. Look At The Need For His Proclamation. (v.1-2) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "fights" From Other Believers? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 17, 2020
     | 2,719 views

    We can expect "fights" from outside and within the church and we must know how to handle them.

    Please open your bibles to Judges 12…… Last week we learned about Jephthah who led Israel to victory over God’s enemies the Ammonites. Read along with me now Judges 12…… Let us summarize what happened… First of all, who is the Tribe of Ephraim?? Let us note…………… Ephraim is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Growing Hope

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2021
     | 3,429 views

    Hope is essential in the day we live. What are you expecting? In difficult times we need. hope. Are you a hope giver?

    GROWING HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOPE: GOD’S PROMISE, is an optimistic state of mind, YET HOPE IS MORE THAN WISH OR OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDES, wish to strengthen a desire, DESIRE WITH EXPECTATION, feeling of desire that something will happen, a feeling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Malcolm avatar

    I Will Live In-Between #10 Descending Into Greatness The Art Of Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017
     | 3,847 views

    To be God's servants we must understand how become what He desires. The way God wants is not the way the world expects.

    I Will Live In-Between #10 Descending Into Greatness: The Art of Servanthood (John 13:1-17) ~ Intro: 2 of the most popular TV shows have had similar things in common. The first is Extreme Home Makeover & the other from this season is Undercover Boss. Both of these show the value to helping or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dreams

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 19, 2020
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     | 4,258 views

    God has promised to speak to us through visions and dreams; therefore let us eagerly expect God to do so.

    DREAMER! Here comes that dreamer! . . . . Let’s kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns and say that a ferocious animal devoured him. Then we’ll see what comes of his dreams!” –Genesis 37:19-20 Joseph was called the ‘Dreamer’ and his brothers tried not only to kill the dreamer but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wrath Of People Against The Truth Tellers Of God

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016
     | 3,068 views

    People will hate you for sharing with them the correction they need from God's Word. It is persecution, but God expects us to uphold righteousness.

    The Wrath of People Against the Truth Tellers of God by Kelly Durant 2 Tim 3:12 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. The prophets of God in the Bible, pastors of today, or any truth living Christian who will speak what is correct from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Perry Greene avatar

    When You Pray Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 30, 2016
     | 4,961 views

    This series is based on the movie, War Room. This lesson is a reminder of God's Expectation of our prayers. It is not, "If" but "When" we pray.

    1. A few weeks ago I attended a conference put on by "Strategic Renewal." While I was there I purchased a T-shirt with the slogan, "Make the Church Great Again." Perhaps one of the ways God will make the church great again is through the prayers of His people. 2. We know that God is anxious to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Keys To Fulfillment

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 6, 2014
     | 6,535 views

    Finding fulfillment happens in ways we might not expect. This message explores one of the servant King's last teachings...on servanthood.

    7 Essential Question: Week 5 - What Brings Fulfillment? We’ve been looking at important questions for the past number of weeks. We’ve considered the truth that God meets us in the midst of our brokenness and sin, long before we start to get ourselves together, and he calls us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,678 views

    The second coming of Christ is the great expectation of the church. We Christians are meant to live expectantly as we prepare for the Second Coming of Christ

    The Second Coming Revelation 21:1-5 Do you remember the days when you were young and spoke before you thought it through? I was in my fourth year of ministry and my first Sunday in a new church. I walked into the Fellowship Hall where one of the Sunday School classes met. I greeted the Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 6: Where Is God When I Need Him?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
     | 831 views

    God will do the supernatural, which only God can do. God expects us to do what is given us to do.

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 6: Where Is God When I Need Him? A. INTRODUCTION: QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK ABOUT TRAGEDIES 1. Where was God when . . .? 2. Doesn’t God love those victims? 3. Did God know this tragedy would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    How Big Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,979 views

    Pray and expect great things from God. Have faith in the positive because God is good. Believe in the unseen power of prayer.

    Peter was in a crisis. The church responded appropriately – they pray! • Yet when the news was told that “Peter is at the door!” their response was, “You’re out of your mind.” • The servant girl insisted but they resisted, and gave the excuse, “It must be his angel.” • You see, they even tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible