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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Living In Expectation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,334 views

    God surprises us and show up at the most unexpected times.

    FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT NOVEMBER 28, 2010 Matthew 24:36-44 “Living In Expectation INTRODUCTION Living in expectation is a natural experience in life. It is also an important part of life, because it brings with it hope and excitement. Millions of people have been living in expectation ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Different Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    Jesus didn't fit John's idea of what the Messiah would be like. Jesus stressed love rather than judgment. Jesus moves in surprising ways and communicates God's grace in unexpected situations.

    Matthew 11:2-11 “Different Expectations” INTRODUCTION The family gathers around the newborn’s bassinette. They marvel at this squirming gift of life, and give thanks for health and wholeness. As they gaze upon the baby’s features they wonder what the child will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Expected One

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008
     | 2,147 views

    1) losing the shackles of life/ becoming unhindered 2) finally finding the one person who can change their life

    A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expect The Unexpected

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,536 views

    A Christmas eve sermon that highlights God often surprises us with what He does and how He does things.

    What do you expect on Christmas Day? For many years our family did much the same thing. All kids we would wake up early in the morning, even my sister who was normally a sleepy head. We expected gifts under the tree, so we’d rush out to the Christmas tree to make sure they were there. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living In Expectation Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,343 views

    How does a church with a sense of expectancy act

    Living in Expectation Acts 1:9-26 My daughter is reading a book that appears to be a popular book in the homes of mothers who are expecting today. It has a catchy title and I’ll bet some of you have seen it, too. It’s entitled, “What to Expect when You’re Expecting.” Isn’t that a great title? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,679 views

    Christmas message: The when, the who and the why of Christmas answered.

    GAL 4:4-5. CHRISTMAS AND GREAT EXPECTATIONS SLIDE 1: SO MANY OF US HAVE GREAT EXPECTATIONS AS WE APPROACH CHRISTMAS AFTER ALL ITS A MAGICAL TIME AND MANY PEOPLE SPEND THEIR DAYS COUNTING DOWN TO CHRISTMAS - YOU CAN ALWAYS GAURANTEE A RADIO/TV PRESENTER SAYING STRIAGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Expecting A Miracle

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Aug 23, 2012
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     | 17,452 views

    Faith releases God's power and our source of faith is the Word of God. Faith is a work of God and not our own work and therefore releases to God all the impossibilities.

    What I wouldn’t give to have a day with Jesus as he walked this earth. They were amazing times! Amazing teachings! The great thing is that we can take ourselves to those days by simply picking up a Bible reading it and imagining that day as if it were today. I want to take you back to one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mediocre Expectations

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,370 views

    God has so much more to give than for what we ask. God expects great things from us, too.

    Mediocre Expectations March 4, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has so much more to give than for what we ask. God expects great things from us, too. Focus Passage: Acts 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: “Ask, and it will be given to you; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expecting A Miracle Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2014
     | 10,417 views

    Ask God for it, have expectant faith, trust God, and he will deliver!

    Expecting A Miracle Text: John 2:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The decision to grow always involves a choice between risk and comfort. This means that to be a follower of Jesus, you must renounce comfort as the ultimate value of your life. And that’s sobering news to most of us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Expecting A Victory

    Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Jan 31, 2015
     | 19,664 views

    Super Bowl Sunday Sermon, to reach the hearts and minds of the people of GOD! An encouraging word to help people feel like winners!

    “Expecting Victory” Super Bowl Sunday We should be expecting a victory every day of our lives! We are called to be victorious! John 10:10 10 The thief cometh not but to steal and to kill and to destroy. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Filled, Be Expectant

    Contributed by Roger Whipp on Feb 6, 2015
     | 6,884 views

    What is our expectancy of God blessing us through prayer and the power of His Holy Spirit. By His grace and mercy God uses imperfect people for his mission.

    Ephesians 3 v1 -21 Be Filled, be expectant Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked the newly qualified graduate what starting salary they were looking for. He replied “In the region of £80,000 a year, depending on the benefits package” The interviewer ...read more

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    Beyond Expectation

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,871 views

    We need to realize God's ability for our lives

    Ephesians 3:20 (AV) 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, John D. Rockefeller (considered the richest man in the world) at the beginning of the 20th century was said to be making in the neighborhood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expectations Of Ambassadors Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 15, 2014
     | 10,636 views

    We are called to be ministers of reconciliation and ambassadors of Christ; what can we expect as ambassadors?

    Expectations of Ambassadors 2 Cor. 6:1-13 The US presently has appointed around 225 ambassadors throughout the World to represent the interests of our country in those places. Throughout the history of the US, only 8 ambassadors have died while serving, the latest we are all very aware: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude White avatar

    Living With Expectancy

    Contributed by Claude White on May 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,423 views

    Sermon encourages us to live with the expectation of the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    “Living With Expectancy” 1 Peter 4:7-11 I recall growing up, when my parents would leave the house for a while and they would leave certain responsibilities for me and my siblings, to be done by the time they returned. How cognizant I was to make certain that everything they asked me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Realistic Expectations Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,368 views

    The RYR approached Jesus with some expectations. Jesus also had expectations of him. The application for us is that we have expectations from God (some realistic and some unrealistic) and He has expectations of us which he will not alter.

    1. Obsession There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The preacher was in a quandary as to what to do. The urge to play golf overcame him. He called his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ