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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    End Time Christians Live With An Expectancy Of What Is To Come Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 25, 2021
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     | 5,537 views

    Enoch and Noah lived with an expectancy of what is to come during the end time by the great flood. We who are awaiting the second end time need to live with the same expectancy.

    Series: End Time Christians Live with an Expectancy of What is To Come Dave Hartson / End Times Biblical Instruction for End Time Living Introduction Over the past several weeks, we have been looking at two men, Enoch and Noah, who lived on the other side of the cross and before the end would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You’re With Jesus, Expect Surprises

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 5, 2015
     | 8,508 views

    Have you ever noticed that Jesus often does things that we don’t expect him to do? Take the stories we read in Mark 7:24-37, for example. He does two things that we don’t expect him to do.

    Have you ever noticed that Jesus often does things that we don’t expect him to do? Take the stories we read in Mark 7:24-37, for example. He does two things that we don’t expect him to do. First, Jesus gave an uncharacteristically rude and abrupt reply to the woman’s request for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Does God Require/Expect From Us? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 614 views

    This sermon explores how to manifest mercy, maintain humility, and master justice in our lives as essential aspects of our relationship with God.

    Beloved in Christ, it is my joy to stand before you today, not because I am worthy, but because God is. His grace is our constant, His love our foundation, and His Word our guiding light. We gather not as perfect people, but as those who have been redeemed by a perfect Savior. We are here because ...read more

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    Recover Your Lost Moral Values

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jan 26, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,835 views

    In our life moral values are important. Many have misplaced or lost their priceless ethics along the way and need to go back and recover them.

    Sermon Beloved, I want you to meditate with me this morning on the words: recovering lost Moral values. Recovering lost Moral values. I’m sure that most of you would agree with me in making this affirmation that in this life if God allows you to wake up- before you go to bed, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Unforeseen Results Of An Unreliable Reliance

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 26, 2008
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     | 6,789 views

    It’s easy to rely upon methods, means, and men, rather than actually relying upon God. This message shows the results of such a misplaced reliance.

    The Unforeseen Results Of An Unreliable Reliance Text: Jer.17: 5; 2 Chron.16: 7 Intro: If you should suddenly find yourself faced with a traumatic, and potentially devastating situation, beyond your control, where, or to whom would you instinctively turn for help? Obviously, there are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph’s Christmas Story

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 18,339 views

    There are 4 parts to the story, & in each of these parts you will see how much Joseph loved Mary.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) If you were going to make a list of the great loving couples of history, who would be on your list? Romeo & Juliet? Anthony & Cleopatra? Mary & Joseph would probably not be on your list, for when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Praise In Beginning A New Year

    Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 14, 2013
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     | 15,995 views

    This sermon encourages believers to look at the positive of a fresh start in a New Year.

    Benjamin Franklin said, “In a new year declare war on you spiritual and personal vices (not on others), decide to live in peace with your neighbors, those close to you, and yourself (not in constant conflict), be forgiving and understanding toward others (and not harbor, hold grudges and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Holy Stubborness

    Contributed by Dr. Ade Oyeyemi on Feb 19, 2013
     | 4,878 views

    Prayer is an arduous task, persistent prayer brings result. The fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. Engaging in prayer means standing in the face of defeat while others are falling, prayer requires a determination to continue waiting on the Lor

    Among the vices mentioned in Galatians 5:19 are anger and stubbornness but these can be used in a holy way. Hatred of evil is considered a holy hatred, so is holy stubbornness that serves the purpose of carrying out an effort in a determined, persistent way until one prevails. Holy stubbornness is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Disposition For Position-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 8, 2014
     | 3,806 views

    1 of 2. Jesus characterized the disposition needed for holding position & power in Jesus’ disciples. But what is the proper disposition? Position & power in Jesus’ disciples is tied to our...

    The DISPOSITION For POSITION-I—Mark 10:35-45 Attention: A Better Solution When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in 0 gravity. To combat this problem, NASA scientists spent a decade & billions of dollars developing a pen that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Detours - Pt. 1 - Detour Decisions Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,915 views

    A wandering from a direct route. A different path. Unexpected turns and obstacles. What do you do when your life takes you down a path for which you didn’t plan?

    Detours Pt. 1 – Detour Decisions I know we all have pet peeves. There are certain things that push your buttons and cause your perfect day to become your worst day. I have buttons! I am an ordered person. In other words, I like to travel the same route every day. I don’t like to alter from that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not Of This World

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,061 views

    Christ's kingship and kingdom are far different from our worldly expectations about kings and kingdoms.

    How many of you are aware that today marks the end of the year? Don’t worry, you’ve still got 30 shopping days before Christmas, but today does in fact mark the end of the Christian year. And next Sunday, as we begin our Advent celebration, we begin a new Christian year. I suspect that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Do We So Seldom See God Do Great Things?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 17, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,452 views

    A look at how and why we settle for less than God's best.

    WHY DO WE SO SELCOME SEE GOD DO GREAT THINGS? Often in our spiritual lives, we become content with second-best plans. - Genesis 17:16, 18. - Abraham had so come to accept his Plan B (having Ishmael by Sarah’s maidservant) that when God speaks of the fulfillment of His original great promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful In Prayer

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013
     | 7,403 views

    A sermon on the phrase "continuing instant in prayer" KJV (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1480.htm)

    HoHum: Dear Lord, So far today, God, I've done all right.  I haven't gossiped, haven't lost my temper, haven't been nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that.  But in a few minutes Lord, I'm going to get out of bed  And from then on,  I'm going to need all the help I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jonah Paid The Price Series

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 12, 2013
     | 5,125 views

    God had instructed Jonah, God had spoken to Jonah, I believe to go to a certain place to preach the gospel, but the bible say’s that Jonah turned to a different direction in order to disobey or runaway from God.

    I believe he hadn’t read the scripture written by David, it says: even if I make my bed in Hell, thou are there “AMEN”. I have come to realize in life that no one can hide from God, if God doesn’t speak to you now, it doesn’t mean that you have succeeded in hiding ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elijah And Elisha – The Work Develops

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,395 views

    Elisha takes over from Elijah. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: • A man was driving home from work one evening; • When he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday; • And he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. • So, the man rushed off to ‘Toys R Us’ asked the assistant, • "How much is that Barbie doll in the window?" • The assistant replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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