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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Unique Jesus - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023
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    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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    Understanding Faith Is Essential

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2019
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    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

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    When Jesus Does Not Live Up To Our Expectations.

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
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    This message looks at our mindset if we think Jesus is not living up to our expectations

    WHEN JESUS DOES NOT LIVE UP TO OUR EXPECTATIONS. MARK 11:1–10 1AS THEY APPROACHED JERUSALEM AND CAME TO BETHPHAGE AND BETHANY AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, JESUS SENT TWO OF HIS DISCIPLES, 2SAYING TO THEM, “GO TO THE VILLAGE AHEAD OF YOU, AND JUST AS YOU ENTER IT, YOU WILL FIND A COLT TIED THERE, WHICH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Have A Breeding Ground For Positive Expectation ?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 25, 2025
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    Seems we live in a world of negativity. God desires us to expect good things by faith. May positive expectation grow in our hearts.

    DO WE HAVE A BREEDING GROUND FOR EXPECTATION? MIRACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do You Expect Me To Believe That?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2025
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    The Preacher boldly declares: By this time tomorrow God is going to move. The king's servant says: There is no way... I don't believe that is possible.

    DO YOU EXPECT ME TO BELIEVE THAT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Two part. Text: 2 Kings 7:1Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Showing John The Baptist The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2024
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    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

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    How To Conquer Anger

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Nov 12, 2020
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    While all biblical principles are true & relate to how we are to live, usually there are a handful we make as a foundation to our lives so that rarely a week or even a day goes by where 1 or more of them are not influencing how we live. They are the guiding principles of your life.

    How to Conquer Anger by Yielding Rights Philippians 2:5-7 As you read the Bible & have had it taught to you over the years, you, like me, have encountered numerous Biblical principles to live by. I calculated this week that in the 30 years I’ve been here, I have preached over 2,100 sermons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Sees Your Heart

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
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    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

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    Deliberate Touch PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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    Explores the power of faith and expectation in healing, using the story of the woman who touched Jesus' garment as an example.

    Good morning, beloved. I want to welcome you all to this blessed gathering, this sacred assembly of hearts aflame with love for the Lord. I am reminded of the words of Kenneth M. Copeland, who once said, "Don't fool yourself by thinking you can talk ugly about somebody and then act lovingly toward ...read more

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    Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

    Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017
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    Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

    They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Confidence Of Peter And John"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
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    Confidence can be well-placed, or misplaced. The difference in consequences can be eternal.

    On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. When they had placed them in the center, they began to inquire, "By what power, or in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Expect Great Things From God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
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    Hold on to the promise of a loving God in the midst of affliction, for He remembers the faithful.

    Isaiah 54:1-10 EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD Israel at this time was at a very low point in their history. They had gone through a succession of wicked rulers who had led them astray from God. The Kingdom had been divided and weakened. First the northern, and then the southern kingdom had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does Jesus Expect In Worship

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
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    A look at what Jesus would expect in worship today.

    What does Jesus expect in Worship? January 6, 2002 This morning I would like to ask you what I feel is a very important question. As we begin the new year, I would like to ask you frankly, why are you here? Why did you get up this morning to come to this building? As we begin this New Year I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faiths Review And Expectation -- Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
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    A sermon based on the verses of the hymn "Amazing Grace" as John Newton wrote it. The original title of the hymn was - "Faiths Review and Expectation"

    Faiths Review And Expectation I Tim 1:12-17 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Love We Don't Expect Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

    There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran