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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Writing Is On The Wall Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,555 views

    God requires more of us if we are "in the know." He expects our reverence of the sacred.

    Singing the Songs of The Lord In A Strange Land November 21, 2004 Daniel 5 “The handwriting is on the wall” “Your days are numbered” You have been weighed and measured and been found wanting” This story has shaped English idiom, but not too many people actually know the story! Jesus tells this ...read more

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    Access Denied

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,286 views

    When God speaks, He expects us to listen. If we don’t,there will be consequences.

    This isn’t a message where there will be a lot of shouting. Paul said in order to present every man perfect in Christ, you have to do two things: 1. WARN 2. TEACH As children, we don’t usually mind getting taught by our parents. We definitely don’t like warnings. Warnings save our lives. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,752 views

    Christians are expected to produce "fruits worthy of repentance". This sermon contrasts "Our Works" with the "Fruits of the Spirit"

    Grace 2 – Parable of the Sower Who knows how to make a cake? • The first thing we have to assume in making a cake is that I have the competency to make a cake • I have to be able to go to the store, buy the ingredients, follow the recipe, put it in the oven, decorate it, etc • Most of us, although ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Have A Spiritual Explosion Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,029 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit comes when we expect, prepare, and proclaim God’s word.

    How to have a Spiritual Explosion Have you ever wanted something so bad that you couldn’t think of anything else? Illus: I wanted a BB gun so bad. I got it. And I shot my mom’s mirror! Some people say, “The Spirit is not moving…” but what is the problem? The people of Acts and Cornelius’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Parable Of Someone Else Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009
     | 4,383 views

    This message examines our tendency to expect someone else to carry our load within the church.

    The church family was shocked this week to learn of the passing of one of our most faithful members. Your state of shock is obvious as you begin to look around to try and figure out who is not here. I was saddened when I learned that Someone Else has gone on to receive his reward. This death leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Why Do You Call Me Lord And Not Do What I Say?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,596 views

    This sermon focuses on the fact that too many Christians are not doing what the Lord expects us to do.

    Title: Why do you call me Lord? Text: Luke 6:46-49 Date: 7/13/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: If Bobby Knight calls time out with 10 seconds on the clock and sets up a play for his star player to take the last second shot, but the guy who is supposed to pass him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wait For Another?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 12, 2007
     | 1,700 views

    We, like John, often have expectations of Christ Jesus that are not totally in accord with his will for us.

    Matthew 11:2 – 11 / Wait For Another? Intro: Not long ago, Barbara and I ordered a set of footstools that we saw in a catalog. The description said they were a deep chocolate brown. The picture was of a rich, dark, chocolate, almost black color. We ordered them and anxiously waited for them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Serpent Of Brass

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    Powerful “fixing-our-eyes-on” - “feasting-our-eyes-on” - expectant kind of faith.

    I. THE SERPENT OF BRASS ON CROSS A. Natural Environment Discourages The People 1. Unfriendly surroundings 2. Complain and speak against the Lord 3. Camp infested with red fiery poisonous snakes a. snakes had been in wilderness all the time b. now Lord releases his restraint, turns them loose 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Looking For The Easy?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,511 views

    We can develop an attitude that looks for and expects every thing to be easy. Easy may not be the best.

    WHEN OUR GOAL IS TO TAKE IT EASY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 9:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. KJV 1 Tim. 5:6 But she that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following In Jesus' Footsteps Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    As Christ’s followers WE should expect persecution and many believers are being persecuted today.

    “Following in Jesus’ Footsteps” John 15: 18 – 25; 16: 1 – 4a; Acts 5: 41, 42 Introduction Nov. 26, 2005: Canadians Jim Loney, 41, and Harmeet Sooden, 32, and Briton Norman Kember, 74, and American Tom Fox, 54, all Christian peacekeepers, are kidnapped in Baghdad by a group calling itself Swords ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Three Aspects Of Kingdom Faithfulness

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 5, 2010
     | 2,382 views

    When we live a dedicated life of obedience, we can expect persecution for our faith.

    Three Aspects of Kingdom Faithfulness Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. Savonarola, Italian preacher 1. Greatest reformers of church period, condemned personal sin and ecclesiastical corruption. 2. Paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. 3. Biographer said of him: His preaching was a voice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "What's So Amazing About Grace?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    Two points: What the prodigal son expected: disgrace. What the prodigal son received: grace!

    Title: “What is so Amazing about Grace?” Introduction: What is grace? I sang the song, "When God Ran," in Church on Sunday morning. Here are some of its’ words: Then he ran to me. He took me in his arms, held my head to his chest, said “My Son’s come home again!” He lifted my face, wiped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Proper Garment For The Party

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016
     | 7,428 views

    Every Christian is expected to wear the righteousness of Christ as a garment if one would enter into the kingdom of heaven.

    I would like to bring to your attention that the parable of the wedding feast as read in Matthew 22:1-14 implies that there is a wedding feast / party awaiting all those who accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior and there is a strict dress code for the feast, otherwise the master does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Opportunities Have Adversaries!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017
     | 6,290 views

    If you expect to do great things for God without opposition, you will be greatly disappointed and discouraged.

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2017 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    A Passion For God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    God expects us to love Him with all we have, and to love others the same way.

    Focus Passage: Matthew 22:35-40 Supplemental Passage: 1 John 4:19 We love, because He first loved us. Introduction: There was a little boy who entered the family room after suppertime. Dad was weary from a hard day on the job. He had the recliner kicked back and was reading the paper. The little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist