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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Support The Testimony Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    Last in a series on what is expected of members in God’s Church.

    Sermon for 8/27/2000 I Will Support the Testimony of My Church Introduction: A. Testimony= A Public declaration. A solemn affirmation to establish some fact. B. A witness= One who testifies as to a certain event. One who was at a certain event. C. These are legal terms. Jury duty. A witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Milestones

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,994 views

    God expects us to growup, graduate and get a job in the kingdom.

    Milestones We all have milestones in out lives. Today I want to focus on the milestones that we work toward ,primarily education and the expected results. We all have some common background of being in school and had to work toward a grade. Elementary school leads to middle and High school, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Be Ready

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    Christ is coming when we least expect him. Be prepared.

    Matthew 24:37-44 KEEP WATCH When is the proper time to start getting ready for Christmas? Is Thanksgiving weekend the time to start? Or is it earlier? I noticed that this year, the stores have decided that last weekend – the weekend before Thanksgiving – is the official beginning of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    How Now Shall We Live? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,719 views

    When we belong to Jesus, how are we expected to live/

    INTRODUCTION  How many times have you heard people say that your faith is a personal thing. How many times have people been scolded for bringing their “religion” to the workplace, the athletic field, the schools or to the government?  Have you ever felt the pressure that tells you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer That Changes Things

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    Proposition: Faith is necessary for believers to rise to God’s expectations.

    Prayer that Changes Things Rev. Sean Lester October 17, 2004 Text: Luke 17:1-10 LK 17:1 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. [2] It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
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    God expects us as Christians to forgive those that hurt us.

    FORGIVENESS Text: Hebrews 12:14, 15 We all get hurt. Sometimes, a loved one will say the wrong thing and hurt your feelings. Or your spouse will forget your anniversary. Or someone that you thought was your friend betrays a secret. Most of the time we consider these to be minor offenses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
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    Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

    LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Make A Great Church

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,808 views

    This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.

    Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Instructions For The Believer

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 18, 2007
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     | 3,488 views

    A message verbalizing the attitude our Lord expects of His children.

    Instructions for the Believer 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 * Turn with me to 1 Thessalonians 5:16. On this the last Sunday evening before we celebrate Thanksgiving, let us center on God’s word for instruction. Through His word He gives us instruction for life. * When we consider the culture in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Real Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 78 ratings
     | 11,464 views

    The final command of Paul to the Church in expectation of the rapture, it is the command to be REAL

    "BE REAL!" And now we arrive at the final command of Paul to the Church in expectation of the rapture, it is the command to be Real! Because our nature tends to slide toward unfaithfulness, as time passes. Is it ok to be faithful once, some times, most of the time; or does God really ask that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tiny Handprints On A High Ceiling

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    Sometimes God Speaks To us in ways we never expect.

    TINY HAND PRINTS ON A HIGH CEILING PASTOR KEN CROW PROVERBS 3:5-6 5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. SOMETIME AROUND THE YEAR 1774 A MAN BY THE NAME OF WILLIAM COWPER WROTE THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Desire Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010
     | 6,044 views

    God has some expectations for His children and His creation.

    The Desire of the Father James 1:16-18 * Parents want the best for their children. In the 21st century American culture, parents go beyond the call to make sure that their kids have ‘all the things that I didn’t have.’ Candidly, this is done with the best of intentions but ‘too much too soon’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,299 views

    Don't expect the demands of salvation without the demands of discipleship.

    [If you would like to read more of Pastor Jonathan's sermons, you can follow his blog at blog.fhfbc.org or you could subscribe to his sermon of the week by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] ARE YOU A FOLLOWER? Do you consider yourself a disciple of Jesus? You might say, “Weren’t the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Father's Day

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 79,909 views

    What kind of Father does God expect us to be?

    PSALMS 127:1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grow Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011
     | 8,870 views

    First message in a series through Colossians. We are expected to GROW

    OPEN: Today we are going to be starting in a new series of messages as we start to look at the letter to the Colossians. Every time a pastor starts a new year there is a great deal of prayer that goes into asking the Lord, "What is it that you want me to do with your people this year? On what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible