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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 18 - Faithful With Our Finances Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,625 views

    God expects us to be faithful in everything that He has entrusted to us, especially with our finances. Let’s learn how to give cheerfully, and in a way that is pleasing to God.

    In Judges 6:12-13, we read, the Lord’s angel appeared to him there and said, “The LORD is with you, brave and mighty man!" Gideon said to him, "If I may ask, sir, why has all this happened to us if the LORD is with us? What happened to all the wonderful things that our fathers told us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Being Persecuted

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 2, 2022
     | 1,939 views

    Suffering may not be a common topic of conversation in our lives but suffering for the sake of Jesus, being persecuted because we follow Him, is something Jesus told us to expect.

    As we live our Christian lives there are a lot of questions that are related to the Christian Life that don't really fall into life and death categories. Questions like: what's your favorite version of the bible? How can I be a better group member? Or the BIG ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION: if a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Greatest Hope Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 841 views

    God may not meet our expectations in every situation, but He ultimately fulfills our greatest hopes and is always present with us, even when He seems distant.

    Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: disappointment. You know, those times when things don't go the way we want or expect them to. And sometimes, it feels like God isn't showing up when we need Him the most. But I want to share a story from the Bible that shows us ...read more

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    The Surprising Kingdom - Palm Sunday Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Mar 4, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,079 views

    The Kingdom of God is full of surprises, and we should be open to receiving it in unexpected ways. This is evident in the story of Palm Sunday, where Jesus enters Jerusalem in a way that no one expected.

    Hey guys, today is Palm Sunday, the kick-off of Holy Week, when Jesus cruised into Jerusalem on a donkey. This was a total curveball because people were expecting a different kind of king. God's Kingdom is full of surprises, and we gotta be ready for them. God's Kingdom is full of surprises, and we ...read more

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    Beatitudes (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 315 ratings
     | 34,707 views

    Being a Christian is more than just holding the title, but also walking the walk and talking the talk. And the Beatitudes are key is helping us understand what is expected. (First four)

    Title: A series on the Beatitudes of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: [ILLUS: There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral restaurant, with Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants, & shoes. And I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Bad Books, Good Lessons Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,660 views

    The Parable of the Crooked Steward teaches us about what God expects of us as regards money. We have to choose whether we will serve Him or serve money.

    Bad Books, Good Lessons Luke 16:1-15 Enron. WorldCom. Martha Stewart. Parmalat. People playing loose and fast with numbers and bookkeeping. Today’s parable sounds like a story straight out of this week’s Time magazine. The parable itself can be troublesome. My temptation was to skip it, to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Doesn't Play Favorites Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,897 views

    In the body of Christ, God does not show favoritism and He expects you to do welcome those who would be welcomed by Him. Every person does matter to God.

    God doesn’t play favorites James 2:1-13 Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the beginning of a communion service. When the time came, he walked down the aisle and knelt at the altar. A rustle of shock ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pride And Prejudice Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,505 views

    Pride, prejudice and discrimination, three things that you would not expect to find in church but you do. Lets see how and what we can do about it.

    James 2:1-13 my brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. (2) For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; (3) And ye have respect to him that weareth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Blessings We Have

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,451 views

    Being a New Testament believer is an incredible blessing! We have received such wonderful revelation, we know much more about God. But with these blessings come expectations as well

    Passage: I Peter 1:10-12 Intro: We live in a world that requires constant change, continual upgrades in order to keep our attention. 1. don’t know about you, but I get physically tired from the constant onslaught of new technology. Il) email ad this week offering me a whole host of things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    More Than Others

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 131 ratings
     | 12,689 views

    3 Types of Christians: The SPECTATOR is just there to observe; the ANTICIPATOR is expecting real blessings but not doing anything; the PARTICIPATOR is busy doing the work. Free PowerPoint Template at website.

    More Than Others Mt. 5:46, 47 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MoreThanOthers.html "For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? . . ."--Matt. 5:46, 47. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do I Get Out Of Worship? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,729 views

    When we give ourselves to God and then come to worship Him, we receive something from Him. This sermon deals with the 4 expectations we can have for worhsip.

    INTRODUCTION „X I get up each Sunday morning, I miss out on a mornings sleep, I miss the NFL pre-game stuff, I miss out on going to the golf course, I miss out on being able to go fishing. I get up and go to church. Am I being cheated, am I missing out on something by coming to church each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way Into The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Paul George on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,144 views

    Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors.

    The Way Into The Kingdom of Heaven Mark 1:15 Israel expected the Messiah to appear in external pomp and power, not only to free the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke, but to make it have dominion over all its neighbors, but Jesus tells them, in the prospect of that kingdom approaching, they must ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    #11divine Possibilities: Kill The Sacred Cow? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    We study Divine Possibilities, are we willing to kill our sacred cows as a sacrifice to release the move of God? We can stay the same and expect things differently?

    #11--- DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: KILL THE SACRED COW? LEAVING YOUR COMFORT ZONE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Committed To Tenant Work

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    The reason is that we, the church, are those to whom the vineyard was given and we need to be committed to tenant work. We are now those to whom the vineyard is rented and God expects returns!

    COMMITTED TO TENANT WORK LUKE 20:9-19 READ LUKE 20:9-19 I. THE SITUATION The situation that Jesus describes in the opening lines of his parable is probably not a situation that the people He is teaching are unfamiliar with. There have always been men who build and then move on. Owners of farms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Defiance Of The Queen Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,308 views

    Queen Vashti was expected to behave in a way contrary to conscience and she refused the king's command. Her refusal was the right decision to make, but it cost her dearly. Living upright will not always gain one the favor of the world.

    The Defiance of the Queen Esther 1: 10-22 As we consider our text today, we must do so in light of the preceding verses. King Ahasuerus had thrown a six month long party, culminating with a seven day finale. He had provided an elaborate escapade for all the princes and servants within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist