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  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    "Christmas: Unfulfilled Expectations?" Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,401 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

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    What Are Your Expectations?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 211 ratings
     | 14,892 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

  • Charles Trout avatar

    Greatly Limited Expectations

    Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,760 views

    Is it possible to limit the blessings of God? I am glad that God does not bless us according to our expectations!

    Greatly Limited Expectations Acts 3:1-8 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Expected

    Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 22, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,463 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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    Grape Expectations (2) Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,844 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

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What To Expect And Why

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,232 views

    This sermon examines the Psalmists’ expectations about life as recorded in Psalm 23. Because of the character of our God we should not be dreading tomorrow but anticipating it with great hope.

    What to Expect and Why Psalm 23 5-26-02 Intro: Begin by Asking you to consider a QUESTION What do you anticipate happening in Your Life in the Future? What do you see coming your way in the days ahead? 1. We Live in a World that is Constantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • William Ellis avatar

    A People Of Faith And Expectancy Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    This is the fifth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

    Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Duty Calls-Expected

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 17,081 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

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Experience The Joy Of Expectancy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,479 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

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Our Greatest Expectation

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,848 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

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    God's Expectations Of Us

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,641 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

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Higher Expectations For This Christmas!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,006 views

    Our expectations for Christmas must be diferent than others.

    When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aaron Holbrough avatar

    Lowered Expectations Of Jesus

    Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,219 views

    Some of us have to lower our expectations in order to find what we are looking for, others of us need to change them completely

    Most of us have high expectations of Jesus, but Mark chapter 2 records a story of a man who has lowered expectations….literally. One thing we quickly learn is that Jesus doesn’t care to meet expectations, only needs. It a ridiculous account of a guy who is carried by four of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living In Great Expectation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 12, 2013
     | 8,613 views

    We can live in great expectation because our expectation is centered in Jesus, who never disappoints!

    Living In Great Expectation Text: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: As a Cleveland sports fan I know all about expectations. All of my life I have expected the Browns to win a Super Bowl, and I got Red Right 88, The Drive, and the Fumble. All my life I have expected the Indians to win ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Trials Expected & Conquered

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,455 views

    The worst harm that can come to us, comes when we don't expect it. Believers should never be blindsided by trials. We are going to look at why trials should be expected, that they will not destroy believers, and the secret to conquering trials.

    TRIALS EXPECTED & CONQUERED Isa. 43:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “SOMETIMES WE REPEAT MISTAKES” 1. Two men went to Alaska elk hunting. When the small plane came to pick them up, they wanted to load the two Elks into it. 2. The pilot said, "They’re too heavy! If we put them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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