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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Tested By Your Partner's Doubt Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017
     | 5,023 views

    When God came for a visit

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Abraham believed God’s promise of a son. “Abraham fell to his face and laughed” (17:17). 2. Sarah doubted God’s promise. “Sarah laughed . . . shall I have pleasure my lord (Abraham) being old also?” (18:12). 3. Five categories of doubt (note progression). Weak faith, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Duty Calls-Expected

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 18,324 views

    A sermon for the 18 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22

    18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Luke 17:5-10 Duty Calls-Expected!!   5* The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" 6* And the Lord said, "If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this sycamine tree, ’Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Newton Sr avatar

    "Expectation Results In Impartation"

    Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,323 views

    THis sermon aims to encourage the readers to come to God expecting that he will impart to them that which they desire.

    Expectation results in Impartation Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Sr The word expectation means according to Webster: looking forward to; anticipation; a thing looked forward to; prospect of future success; to await; to watch. My definition of expectation would be to adapt the attitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grape Expectations (2) Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,621 views

    In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time....Since chastening and pruning are both painful, how can we distinguish between them?

    GRAPE EXPECTATIONS part 2 Last week we started learning about the "cultivation of grapes." In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time. If a branch is bearing no fruit, the vinedresser picks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Jenkins avatar

    The Reality Of Expectant Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    The reality of expectant faith

    Acts 4:23, “23As soon as they were freed, Peter and John found the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said.” This here is a transition into the heart of the testimony of God’s active involvement as expressed in Acts 4:23-31 and the remainder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    With An Expected End In Mind

    Contributed by John Dickey on May 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,662 views

    That’s where you’ll find your peace – when you know Him and believe Him, when you know that despite desperate or discouraging circumstances, the end of the story is coming and it’s perfect.

    It was a low point for Abraham, perhaps the lowest. The ‘father of faith’ was despairing. You see, he had heard the voice of the Lord while living in Ur –a place where the moon god (now known as Allah) was worshipped. But, the true and living God had spoken to him, telling him to ‘forsake ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    "Christmas: Unfulfilled Expectations?" Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    Christmas Eve parable/sermon about a Bethlehem seamstress.

     “She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn.” Luke 2:7 When it came to clothe Rachel was a way better than average weaver; and everyone in town knew it. She was the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Our Greatest Expectation

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    Our ultimate expectation is that one day we shall see the face of Jesus.

    Introduction: What a promise for the future! To behold the holy one of God. We shall see His face! 1. We Shall See Jesus Christ Perfectly 2. We Shall See the Face of Jesus 3. We Shall Know Him as He Is 4. We Shall Look Upon His Face Forever 5. The Eye of Faith Will Finally Be Closed 6. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Experience The Joy Of Expectancy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,553 views

    Learn and choose the three biblical expectations that will bring you joy forevermore

    I trust most of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I came across a Thanksgiving poem that might describe some of our Thursday night experience. Let’s see if you agree: Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t sleep I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    More Than Expected

    Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 22, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,071 views

    Nathanael wasn’t sure what that anything good could come from Nazareth, but what a surprise!

    More Than Expected John 1:43-46 I. Introduction A. Some today are skeptical of God and Jesus Christ. 1. They’re not sure If He’s the answer for them or their problems 2. They’re not sure if He’ll listen or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Expectations For The Church

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    On the night before his death, our Lord prayed to his Father and states a couple of expectations he has for His Church

    Introduction: Play Video Clip “Somewhere over the Rainbow” WIZARD OF OZ Somewhere over the rainbow way up high, There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. Someday I’ll wish upon a star and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Tison avatar

    Paul's Expectations Of The Church

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,014 views

    The apostle Paul gives us his expectaions for the church from a very familiar passage.His expectaions are found through out his writings

    Introduction: High School Reunions can be some of the best of times and some of the worst of times. One thing about High School reunions is often people are surprised with the changes that have occurred with their classmates. • The computer Geek is now a successful the businessman • The awkward ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Boerma avatar

    Expecting Prayer Answers Series

    Contributed by Tom Boerma on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    Expecting God’s answers to prayer

    We are to be in a continual spirit of prayer. Time of prayer does not make a prayer more apt to be heard. Ps. 4 was a prayer in the evening. Notice the spirit of the Psalmist as he prepared for sleep. V 4,7,8 Psalms 5 was a morning prayer. Notice the purpose of his mind in preparing for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    God's Expectations Of Us

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 34,062 views

    How We Should Live As Christians.

    THE LORD’S EXPECTATIONS OF US EPHESIANS 2:10 I. INTRODUCTION NO MATTER WHERE WE GO IN THIS WORLD, THERE ARE CERTAIN EXPECTIONS THAT WE MUST LIVE UP TO. IN OUR HOMES THERE ARE EXPECTATION. ON OUR JOBS THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. IN THE CHURCH THERE ARE EXPECTATIONS. YES MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    What Are Your Expectations?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 211 ratings
     | 16,312 views

    The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on your hunger, and so it is with your appetite for God.

    The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on how hungry you are when you sit down to eat. The difference between a good church and a great church depends also on the level of your hunger. So how hungry are you? What are your expectations? The Gospel of Mark opens with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal