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  • Timothy Darling avatar

    The Blessing Of Elizabeth

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006
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     | 4,573 views

    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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,565 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,794 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

  • Randy Croft avatar

    Why Prayers Don't Always Work

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,511 views

    Prayer is a powerful connection with God, but there are reasons why prayer sometimes doesn’t work the way we expect.

    Does Prayer Really Work??? by Randy A. Croft Largest radio receiver on earth is in New Mexico. Pilots call it the Mushroom patch. It’s real name is VLA-Very Large Array. It’s a collection of huge satellite disks on 38 miles of railways. Together they form a single telescope the size of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 30, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,779 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

  • Mark Lennon avatar

    God's Call

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,381 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

  • Charles Trout avatar

    After The Fire Series

    Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 9,043 views

    It is the design of God that after a great move of God, we should expect a move of Satan. Through the valley and into the wilderness.

    After The Fire: KJV: 1 Ki 19:1 1And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. After experiencing a great move of God it is to our benefit to be on guard against the powers of Satan. It is not a new notion that when God does a great ...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
     | 28,363 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
     | 18,870 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

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    Soldiers Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,902 views

    In this message we will see what a servant of Christ is, what he does and what he can expect.

    SERVANTS OF CHRIST TEXT: MATTHEW 5:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. Early in Jesus’s public ministry at a time when His popularity was on a rapid rise, He preached what was to become one of His best known sermons. Though Jesus Himself did not give it a title we in the church throughout he years have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pergamos: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,115 views

    Jesus stated explicity that the church in Pergamos was CONFIRMED,CORRUPTED and COUNSELED. He expected them to change and stand firm.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos: The Compromising Church Pergamos was approximately 100 miles north of Ephesus. Emperor worship was strong with Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Athçna, Zeus, Dionysius and the Asklepios. They were a center of culture, learning and emperor worship. They had prolific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What Kind Of Church Should We Be?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,828 views

    Acts 13: 1-3 describes the characteristics of the church at Antioch and the qualities God expects for our church as well.

    WHAT KIND OF CHURCH SHOULD WE BE? Acts 13:1-3 INTRO: The largest church in the world is an Assembly of God church in Seoul, Korea, with a membership of 200,000. How would you like to be a part of such a church? The church at Antioch of Syria was a great church. After the martyrdom of Stephen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    God Guides Our Gospel Outreach

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,000 views

    God Guides Our Gospel Outreach: Not always where we expect but always where his work awaits.

    I love travelling. There’s nothing like getting out to explore the world God has created. Before I head out on any trip, however, I like to consult a guidebook or two. Written by someone who knows the area, a guidebook will point you to things that you won’t want to miss and steer you from those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Making The Adjustments Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,655 views

    Sermon on the adjustments to our lives God expects when we commit to following Him and seeking His will.

    Making the Adjustments Luke 9:18-24 INTRO.: When God spoke to Moses, he was challenged to make some major adjustments in his life. He was called upon to leave the place he had lived for 40 years and abandon his life as a shepherd to take on an impossible assignment for God and God’s people. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Breaking And Entering

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,430 views

    I want to talk tonight about someone who broke into this world ... when the world least expected Him.

    Breaking and Entering Micah 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” Subject: Breaking and Entering Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist