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  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Harvest Thanksgiving, Even In Suffering

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016
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    A reflection on the appropriateness of thanksgiving and glorifying God, even in the midst of intense personal suffering. Contrasted with the First World expectation of self-actualization.

    Genesis 2:4-25, Ps 126, Matthew 6:25-33 “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, —What shall we eat?’ or —What ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Trading Spaces Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
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     | 3,418 views

    The third in a series of messages on godly marriage and family. This sermon focuses on expectations married spouses have of one another and how to increase true intimacy.

    ƒ{ I started this series talking about storms ƒ{ Today I want to continue that thought ƒ{ How many have ever seen "The Perfect Storm" ƒ{ When two or more storms come together at the same time. Read Acts 27:14-20, 44 Acts 27:14 (KJV) But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commitment: A Disappearing Animal

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 12, 2015
     | 6,446 views

    The thing about church is quite often people do not sacrifice much at all for it and then they get frustrated thinking it is the pastor or somebody’s fault when something is lacking or the problems appear but the reality they may be the problem!

    Commitment: A Disappearing Animal Kelly Durant 2 Samuel 24:24 And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Let's Make A Deal

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,514 views

    Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

    There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Gods Favor, "Tried, Tested, True!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 21, 2012
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     | 15,905 views

    What an exciting time to be alive, if you let Him, He will make everyday more exciting than the day before! He wants us to awake with great expectations every morning, with Him in the center meeting and exceeding those expectations! What a better time th

    Gods Favor, tried, tested, true! Ephesians 2:4–-7 NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 11 - Joseph The Shadow - Jesus Our Reality Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 2, 2024
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    There is much that we as a church can learn from the life of Joseph, and the relationship that Jacob his father had with him. While Joseph is just a shadow the reality is Jesus Christ, and our call today as members of the body of Christ is to grown in our relationship with Him.

    We continue our meditation based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) Based on the above verse, we are learning the ways in which God will make us those ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Blessing Of Elizabeth

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006
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    God’s blessings upon us may or may not take the shape of things we want or expect. But any fulfillment apart from God, will be empty.

    The blessing of Elizabeth Luke 1:18-25 Most of the passage we are reading is about Zechariah the priest. However, it begins with a telling statement. In the modern west, our culture serves the related gods of • youth • beauty • health If you don’t have all of these three, you are somehow less ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    King Herod's Early Release Program Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 11, 2009
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     | 7,231 views

    No one, not a single person in this story expects Peter to be released. Not Herod, not the guards, not the people of the church, not even Peter himself. Still, God answers the prayer.

    Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "King Herod’s Early Release Program") The links are not active in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022
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     | 4,399 views

    As we unpack this passage we will see several things that we can expect as Jesus followers that give us a living hope.

    Living Hope OKAY – let’s do this… SO HERE - is the ‘Powerful Passage’ (1 Peter 1:1-12) that we are going to unpack this morning, in a conversation that I am calling, “Living Hope.” NOW – I want to encourage you to ‘really’ lean in and follow along in your Bibles/App or on the screen, as we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wes Richard avatar

    God's New Project Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,735 views

    When God takes us off of the trash heap and makes something new, he has promises and expectations.

    Christmas is one time of the year when many people get creative. Some people make new things. Others take old things and make them like new. I remember reading about prisoners who took on the project of refurbishing old toys so some kids could have something special for Christmas. And Kay has ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jill Richardson avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power

    Contributed by Jill Richardson on Dec 21, 2005
     | 1,551 views

    The last in a series on the Chronicles of Narnia, this sermon explains the power found in forgiveness and sacrifice, unlike the power the world expects.

    ENOCUNTER THE POWER This week, we had a hero in the news. This man was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize because of his work among disadvantaged, at risk kids and his utter determination to keep them off streets and out of gangs. He has written books on the subject and dedicated his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Lennon avatar

    God's Call

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    This is one of the greatest promises in the scriptures called the Abrahamic Covenant. God always expects a response when he speaks.

    God’s Call Genesis 12:1-3 This is one of the greatest promises in the scriptures called the Abrahamic Covenant. We still see the effects of that promise today. Abram means exalted father. God changed his name to Abraham Abraham means father of a multitude. God always expects a response when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Rewards Of Repentance

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 27,660 views

    Repentance is a positive word. As we walk in repentance we can expect three rewards: Refreshing, Restoration and Revival.

    THREE REWARDS OF REPENTANCE Matthew 3:1-3 “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near” Beyond salvation probably one of the greatest gifts God has given man is the ability to repent. Without an ability to repent man would be unable to enter in to the Kingdom of God. Repentance always leads to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Jesus Cleanses The Temple - More Than Just A Nice Guy Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 18,458 views

    This sermon examines God’s expectations and dissapointments with people of faith who don’t live up to their name.

    Jesus – More then just a nice guy – John 2:12-17 Speedy Morris is the coach of the basketball team at LaSalle University. He said one day he was in the upstairs bathroom shaving when his wife told him he was wanted on the phone by Sports Illustrated. For the coach of a Division One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Guy Caley avatar

    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 30, 2001
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     | 6,213 views

    New year’s sermon inviting people to add the Lord’s return to their list of expectations for the new year.

    What Are You Waiting For? Text: 2 Peter 3 Introduction: The year’s end is a time for reflection/ Expectations. Peter had reached a time of reflection in his life. His letter makes it clear that he didn’t expect to live much longer and he didn’t want expectancy of the Lord’s soon return to wane ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God