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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Wait For Another?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 12, 2007
     | 1,633 views

    We, like John, often have expectations of Christ Jesus that are not totally in accord with his will for us.

    Matthew 11:2 – 11 / Wait For Another? Intro: Not long ago, Barbara and I ordered a set of footstools that we saw in a catalog. The description said they were a deep chocolate brown. The picture was of a rich, dark, chocolate, almost black color. We ordered them and anxiously waited for them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following In Jesus' Footsteps Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006
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     | 5,706 views

    As Christ’s followers WE should expect persecution and many believers are being persecuted today.

    “Following in Jesus’ Footsteps” John 15: 18 – 25; 16: 1 – 4a; Acts 5: 41, 42 Introduction Nov. 26, 2005: Canadians Jim Loney, 41, and Harmeet Sooden, 32, and Briton Norman Kember, 74, and American Tom Fox, 54, all Christian peacekeepers, are kidnapped in Baghdad by a group calling itself Swords ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serpent Of Brass

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    Powerful “fixing-our-eyes-on” - “feasting-our-eyes-on” - expectant kind of faith.

    I. THE SERPENT OF BRASS ON CROSS A. Natural Environment Discourages The People 1. Unfriendly surroundings 2. Complain and speak against the Lord 3. Camp infested with red fiery poisonous snakes a. snakes had been in wilderness all the time b. now Lord releases his restraint, turns them loose 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Give Me This Mountain

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 81,134 views

    Caleb is presented as an example we should follow if we expect to receive our eternal inheritance.

    Give Me This Mountain Joshua 14:6-12 Introduction: Israel has entered the promised land of Canaan and conquered it. Joshua chapter 13-14 lays out how the land was divided among the tribes. In Joshua 14:6 then we see Caleb coming before Joshua with a request. His request recorded in vs. 12 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do You Call Me Lord And Not Do What I Say?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,269 views

    This sermon focuses on the fact that too many Christians are not doing what the Lord expects us to do.

    Title: Why do you call me Lord? Text: Luke 6:46-49 Date: 7/13/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: If Bobby Knight calls time out with 10 seconds on the clock and sets up a play for his star player to take the last second shot, but the guy who is supposed to pass him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going The Second Mile

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,370 views

    A Sermon about going above and beyond what is expected. Doing more than the status Quo!

    GOING THE SECOND MILE - MATT. 5:41 INTRO: 1. Every Normal Person wants to Succeed - If you Don’t, you Better go see a Psychiatrist. 2. I’m a Musician - I want to be a successful Pianist, Singer, Songwriter. 3. If a man is a Logger - He wants to be a Good Logger 4. If a man is a Preacher – He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Spiritual Explosion Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,672 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit comes when we expect, prepare, and proclaim God’s word.

    How to have a Spiritual Explosion Have you ever wanted something so bad that you couldn’t think of anything else? Illus: I wanted a BB gun so bad. I got it. And I shot my mom’s mirror! Some people say, “The Spirit is not moving…” but what is the problem? The people of Acts and Cornelius’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Opportunities Have Adversaries!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017
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    If you expect to do great things for God without opposition, you will be greatly disappointed and discouraged.

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2017 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proper Garment For The Party

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016
     | 7,313 views

    Every Christian is expected to wear the righteousness of Christ as a garment if one would enter into the kingdom of heaven.

    I would like to bring to your attention that the parable of the wedding feast as read in Matthew 22:1-14 implies that there is a wedding feast / party awaiting all those who accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior and there is a strict dress code for the feast, otherwise the master does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Always Working Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013
     | 4,790 views

    How much do our assumptions and expectations limit us from seeing the real Jesus?

    God is Always Working Series: Naturally Supernatural Brad Bailey – September 29, 2013 INTRO Social science has revealed a truth that can serve us well: WE T SEE REALITY AS IT IS...BUT ACCORDING TO PRECONCEIVED PARADIGMS Back in the 1940's, two researchers conducted an interesting experiment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Seven Words One Friday - 3 "The Word Of Love" Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,535 views

    ❶ . Behold His Provision ❷ . Behold His Authority ❸ . Behold His Expectation

    - He spoke, three times before the darkness; Luke 23:34, "Father, forgive them." Luke 23:43, "Today thou shalt be with me in paradise." John 19:26,27, "Woman! Behold thy son." - Once He spoke while in the darkness; Matthew 27:46, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" - Then three more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harmony Is A Godly Action Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 2, 2012
     | 5,173 views

    Paul taught the believers in Rome that unity and harmony among the believers was directed, empowered and expected by God!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 2, 2012 Date Preached: November 4, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: Harmony is Godly Text: Romans 15:5-9a [NLT] ETS: Paul let the believers in Rome know who empowered their actions and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Acts 12 - Enduring Hardships Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,932 views

    Be prepared for challenges. We can expect hardships in life. We can stay on course by praying.

    The moment the disciples put their faith in Jesus, they were declaring war against the devil. They have chosen to make a stand for the truth. • The authorities and the people come against what they preach, sometimes out of selfish reasons, sometimes out of intolerance, and at other times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mountain Of Despair Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 23, 2011
     | 6,061 views

    Sometimes our own expectations get in the way of us enjoying God’s pleasure in us.

    Last week in our Mountain Moment series, we considered the "Mountain of Choice" as we looked at Elijah’s showdown on Mt. Carmel with the prophets of Baal. One man stood against the darkness of a nation. One man represented God when no one else would. When you look at Elijah’s encounter with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 2: How To Know The Line Between Right And Wrong

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
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    How to know how sin affects our relationship with Christ, and what God expects of us.

    A. WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF YOU 1. Separate from sin. “Be ye holy, for I am holy” (I Peter 1:16). 2. Perfection. “You shall be perfect, just as your Father in Heaven” (Matt. 5:48). B. WHAT IS THE LINE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? Anything that dims my vision of Christ, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist