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    The Lord Will Provide PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
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    God meets us in our lack, multiplying our small offerings when we trust and obey, providing compassion, provision, and unexpected grace in every need.

    Maybe your week felt like five loaves and two fish—too little for too many needs. Maybe your resources look like the bottom of a flour barrel—dusty, empty, and echoing. Or maybe you’ve been sitting at the edge of decisions like those four lepers outside Samaria’s gate, wondering, “Why sit here ...read more

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    Matthew 6 – Part 7 – How Am I Expected To Live Without A Super Fund? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010
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    If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor.

    Matthew 6 – Part 7 – HOW AM I EXPECTED TO LIVE WITHOUT A SUPER FUND? If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor, or even better - in Haiti? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believe Big And Expect The Great! (The Life Of Faith Is A Daring Adventure -Let's Walk On Water) Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,548 views

    Jesus can use whatever means and make whatever way he pleases to save his people. God shows up in unexpected ways, with an unfamiliar appearance, to deliver his people. His acts of deliverance sometimes trouble and perplex His people. He is the "I AM that I Am!"

    Sermon: Believe Big and Expect the Great! Scripture Lesson: Matthew 14:22-33 “Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Faith Journey - 2 Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 25, 2017
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     | 15,277 views

    Part 6 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

    God rewards the generous faith of the Shunnamite woman. Let us look into five more marks of her faith. It may well describe our faith as well. A Tested Faith “And when he had lifted him and brought him to his mother, the child sat on her lap till noon, and then he died” (2 Ki. 4:20). The miracle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Meantime

    Contributed by Dr. Bruce Northam on Jul 11, 2020
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    In the meantime means, until something expected happens.That is exactly what Peter is discussing in this text.

    In the meantime…In the meantime means, until something expected happens, or while something else is happening: “Your computer won't arrive until Thursday. In the meantime, you can use the one at the volunteer desk” or “Meanwhile back at the ranch…”. Meanwhile and meantime can both be nouns or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking Abd Receiving Wisdom Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
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    James tells us if we lack wisdom "let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously." This sermon treats the text in an expository manner.

    ASKING for and RECEIVING WISDOM. James 1:5-8 {5} But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. {6} But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven ...read more

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    Genuine Faith

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,974 views

    Genuine faith that pleases God is sometimes found in the least expected places.

    “Genuine Faith” [Matthew 8:5-13] Introduction: We all like to get the genuine article when we buy something. When we put our money down for the real deal we rightfully expect to get the real deal. Once I bought a .22 caliber rifle that was a “knock off” of a Browning rifle. Believe me it did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    7 Habits Of Welcoming Churches Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on May 10, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,650 views

    God expects his people to welcome both the weak in faith and the strong.

    One of my fond childhood experiences is that of watching my mother work in the kitchen preparing to bake cookies, cakes, or cinnamon rolls. With her apron on she would take the ingredients and mix them, sometimes with my help, and then put them into a pan or on a cookie sheet and put them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Do You See What I See?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    Shepards receive an invitation to the birth of Christ, They are expected to respond and tell others.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Do you see what I see? Luke 2:8-20 If you will recall last week, we are looking at the perspectives of witnesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,627 views

    THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD

    BIG IDEA: THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD I. (:1) REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF A. Humility in Attitude 1. How I think about myself “O Lord, my heart is not proud” not being puffed up with a sense of my own importance 2. How I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeking God's Face Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 24,272 views

    THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

    BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO PANIC) A. (:1) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Choosing Our King"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    On Palm Sunday Jesus entered as the King, but the crowd was expecting a political revolutionary

    Choosing our King...a Palm Sunday message Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts What kind of deliverer did the people of Jerusalem want? On Palm Sunday the crowds were ecstatic with joy at the coming of the Messiah, but why did they so soon afterwards call ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Do You Give Someone Who Has Everything

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 15,594 views

    God’s Christmas gift to us and the gift that He expects in return.

    What Do you Give Someone Who Has Everything At this time of the year I always have the same problem. What to give my wife for Christmas? I’ve given her clothes in the past, just to see them return because they weren’t the right size or she didn’t like them. I’ve given her jewelry just to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Is First

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,347 views

    This sermon looks at what the believer is to expect when God is first in their life.

    WHEN GOD IS FIRST Text: Matthew 6:25-34 This passage takes place in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has been teaching the basics of the Kingdom of God. But here He comes to a principle that all the Jews listening should have been able to relate to. In this passage Jesus tells them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Your New Life Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Dec 12, 2010
     | 3,591 views

    Paul outlines what he expects as evidenve of a regenerated life in Christ.

    INTRO: Tonight we conclude our series on Romans 1. The mega-theme: Because of sin the whole human race (Jews and non-Jews) need to be put right with God—Through Jesus Christ 2. Everyone are sinners – believers and non-believer – no difference between them 3. God has made a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist