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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Expectations For Godly Living-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023
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    1 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

    EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-I—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Use Your Elbows: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Accept, Expect, Endure, Embrace

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 11, 2015
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     | 15,930 views

    To walk in joy with must do four things. Accept where we are at in life. Expect a better life ahead. Endure hardships. Embrace our circumstances.

    Yesterday marked two anniversaries. Debbie and I have been married for 34 years. And I have been your pastor for 5 years. About one half of you were attending when Chris was pastor. The first month I became senior pastor, we had a role of 32 people with $3457 in the bank. Most of those were Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Come, Long Expected Jesus

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 8, 2015
     | 4,546 views

    If we obey God’s will for our lives like Mary and Elizabeth did, we will be richly blessed like they were because we will be blessed by the light and life of Christ-a light that shines brightly in our dark, sinful world.

    Anne couldn’t think of a good reason that God should give her a grandchild. And even though it was one of her deepest desires, she had almost given up on the idea. God had already blessed her with two wonderful children. Her son decided to remain single and had devoted his life to Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Didn't Expect That PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
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     | 1,127 views

    This sermon encourages embracing faith to overcome fear, allowing God's guidance through challenging times, and finding deliverance through trust in Him.

    Good morning, friends. We gather here today with open hearts. Ready to receive. Ready to listen. Ready to grow. Today, let's turn our attention to the book of 2 Kings. Specifically, chapter 6, verse 16. It reads, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them." ...read more

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    Were You Expecting Something Different?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
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     | 5,027 views

    A look at what Jesus wants to change within us.

    Introduction French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Be Humble, Everyone.

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on May 15, 2016
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     | 5,123 views

    How do you and I avoid self-exaltation? How does your church avoid it? Beloved, humility is a matter of the heart and a complete understanding of our relationship with the Lord.

    Be Humble, Everyone! This story told by Jesus is a familiar one to many. It’s the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke 18:9-14. I won’t go into the parable itself; we can do that in class, but this story does remind me of several people I know and you probably know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken Cisterns Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 16,074 views

    the danger of misplaced trust in things instead of in trusting God.

    Broken Cisterns Jeremiah 2:13,19 Primary Purpose: The danger of misplaced trust in things instead of in God. Introduction Most of us know how important water is to sustain life. I’ll never need a rain gauge. Every time it rains and I come to church somebody is telling me how many inches of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seed

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Jan 6, 2025
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     | 1,011 views

    The imagery of a seed in Amos 9:13-15 teaches us about God's promises for growth, renewal, and abundance. A seed is small but powerful, holding within it the potential for transformation.

    Preached Jan 5, 2025 If you need the Powerpoint. send an email to bishop@lfccog.ca Text: Amos 9:13-15 Theme: The Seed – Potential, Preparation, and Expectation Introduction The imagery of a seed in Amos 9:13-15 teaches us about God's promises for growth, renewal, and abundance. A seed is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Do You Expect From Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2009
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     | 12,012 views

    Have you ever stopped to consider what you expect from Him? A helper, a rescuer from your troubles, a self-help guru, someone that thinks like you? In this chapter Jesus punctures the expectations of others and ask that you really listen to Him.

    What do you expect from Jesus? It’s a natural question. If you ask you’ll probably get answers like: • I expect Jesus to get me out of my tough situations • I expect Jesus to give me good advice on how to live my life • I expect Jesus to tell me what I need to do to get to earn my way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living With A Difficult Boss Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
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    We are to live out the Gospel even with people who make it difficult.

    Living With A Difficult Boss Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven") accurately observes: "We can measure our servant’s heart by how we respond when others treat us like servants. How do you react when you’re taken for granted, bossed around, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    There Is A Lion Out There!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 1, 2023
     | 1,279 views

    DO WE HAVE UNREAL EXPECTATIONS? I am sorry I believe my own excuses. I can't do that.

    THERE ARE LIONS OUT THERE… UNREAL EXPECTATIONS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I HAVE FOUND GOOD EXCUSES ARE SITTING PEOPLE UP FOR OPPRESSION, DEFEAT AND A DOWNFALL? WE MUST SET CLEAR GOALS. Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Unique Jesus - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,030 views

    No matter who you are in life, and what your condition, Jesus can help you, save you, and use you.

    A. THE UNIQUE JESUS 1. He was fully God and fully man at the same time. “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). “Jesus … asleep” (Mark 4:38). 2. He knew a person’s problem before being told. “Jesus …knew all men, He needed not that anyone would tell him, because He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Sees Your Heart

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 619 views

    God knows your heart

    God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Good Morning everyone, glad you are here. Please turn to 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Did you ever think about the way God see us? God sees the heart and knows what is in our hearts. We cannot fool God when it comes to the heart. The world may be fooled but not God. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Blitz avatar

    Showing John The Baptist The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2024
     | 422 views

    For the Third Sunday in Advent, we look at John the Baptist in Jail, stuck in depression and questioning God. His search for who the Messiah is supposed to be helps us to see clearly who God is, and how He works in our lives.

    Showing John the Baptist the Gospel Good Morning. We live by expectations, and that’s not necessarily bad. When we go to bed at night, we expect the alarm to work. We expect others to stop at stop signs. In fact, we have a lot of expectations about how others should act. Our days are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Understanding Faith Is Essential

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2019
     | 5,284 views

    We have 3 essential elements to succeed. Faith, Hope and Love. We will focus why FAITH is so important to please God. Yes, God is able, exceedingly, abundantly able, but we must move by faith and not by sight and emotions.

    UNDERSTANDING: FAITH IS ESSENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (MSG) It's what we trust in but don't yet see that keeps us going. Faith is as essential to us just as blood is to human life or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God