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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    End Of Another Adventure

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 20,124 views

    Reviews the blessings of the last year and anticipates the blessings of the new year

    “End of Another Adventure” December 27, 2009 Matthew 28:16 – 20 We are in one of the most serious and sober Sunday’s of the year. Christmas is over and there is a natural let down. We have shopped for presents and prepared Christmas dinners and went to a bunch of Christmas parties. Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Spear avatar

    "Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus": The King Was Expected Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,381 views

    Matthew reminds his readers that the coming of Jesus was anticipated for centuries.

    Sing We Now of Christmas 2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”: The King was Expected Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Christmas is a time of expectations. We expect family to be together for better or worse! We expect to get a gift and sometimes even have expectations for that gift thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Williams avatar

    Becoming Good Stewards

    Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    We are in anticipation of the Rapture We must be faithful and wise stewards

    Becoming good stewards We are in anticipation of the Rapture We must be faithful and wise stewards a. Instead of waiting we should be working b. We do not know when He is coming but He is coming The Bible says “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Narnia: Always Winter And Never Christmas Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    Sometimes the waiting in our lives is like a winter of unending anticipation.

    In his book The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, C. S. Lewis tells how a young girl, Lucy, enters the wardrobe in the spare room of the Professor’s house and is unable to find the back of the cabinet. Instead she works her way through fur coats and steps into a forest with snow crunching under ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Awaiting The Eternal Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 16, 2019
     | 3,204 views

    The hope we anticipate at Advent should energize us even in the midst of sinful humanity.

    Awaiting the Eternal Kingdom Isaiah 2:1-5 The Book of Isaiah contains many rapturous songs of joy and hope. Its promises have sustained His people for thousands of years. We have this morning’s passage. We also have the Emmanuel prophecy which prophesied the virgin birth of Jesus, whose name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    A Heart Filled With Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,633 views

    Our sins have been forgiven. Our hearts should be joyful and focused on Christ

    A Heart filled with JOY! Proverbs 17:22 22 A merry heart £does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. Now, in that same vein, may I suggest that your emotions have a profound affect upon the way you feel. Maybe King Solomon said it best when he wrote these words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Showcase Of Grace

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 23, 2016
     | 5,028 views

    God's grace is given to us to be displayed like a masterpiece.

    I want to share a story with you of a man who discovered grace, not only from God but also from man. It has been stated that grace is “ getting the absolute best when deserving the absolute worst.” The word for grace in the Greek meant unmerited favor. So you football pros can play a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Genuine Expressions Of Love

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2020
     | 3,162 views

    Let’s apply these principles in 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 of expressing love in a practical way to our love for others (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, the chapter on genuine expressions of love)

    HoHum: No point in going to see the person dying, will not even know I am there. Hold their hand- “they probably will not know it is me”- is that really the point?- just to have someone there- they’ll know we are Christians by our love- behold how they love one another WBTU: We normally think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Content In Every Situation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
     | 1,011 views

    Contentment is a state of being at peace and satisfied with what God has provided, regardless of external circumstances.

    Title: BEING CONTENT IN EVERY SITUATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paddy Venner avatar

    God Of Hurricanes

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    Why do natural disasters happen? Has God lost control?

    God Of Hurricanes · We have all gazed on recent pictures and scenes of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and also the Tsunami of December 2004, and many of us have asked searching questions about what we have seen. · Has God lost control, could this happen here? where does this leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Zak Saenz avatar

    Romans 15:4-6,13 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,021 views

    Romans 15:4-6,13

    Romans 15:4-6, 13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Animals Have Souls Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,091 views

    Pet lover ask, "Does my pet have a Soul?

    Animals Have Souls Nearly all pet lovers have asked the question, “Does our pets have souls?” Which can be answered through the hard work of study. The Bible does give clear truths which can answer the question – do animals have a soul? Just what does the Word of God say? To help understand a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Guide You As He Directed Joseph

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    Lord of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in guidance. When we go through deep trials or great suffering, we need to be reminded that God is working purposefully, intelligently, and lovingly in our lives.

    Let the Spirit Guide You as He Directed Joseph(Genesis 37:5-37:38) Jesus said, "When He the Spirit of truth is come. He will guide you into all truth." Too many people fail to experience the Spirit’s leading, empowering and adapting corrections because they have preconceived notions of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Wait For His Return Hebrews 9:28 (Nlt) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 537 views

    We live in a world filled with anticipation—waiting for news, waiting for breakthroughs, waiting for change. But as believers, our greatest anticipation is not for something, it’s for someone. We wait for Jesus.

    Go! And Wait for His Return Hebrews 9:28 (NLT) Hebrews 9:28 (NLT): “So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.” Introduction: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Manning avatar

    What Easter Means To Me

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,340 views

    "What Easter Means to Me" is a short from the heart sharing that covers six points: Excitement, anticipation, Surprise, Theology, Expectation, and Renewal.

    WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME 4-4-12 Bluefield VA UMC Lenten Service 1. Easter means EXCITEMENT about an EMPTY TOMB! I don't know about how it was for you, but when I was a very young fellow, Easter was a very important holiday. Now, I didn't know about the crucifixion, or the resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene