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  • Steve Ownby avatar

    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Steve Ownby on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    This sermon is one which describes the stages of expectancy concerning the return of Christ.

    The Wisemen Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: According to history and a little tradition from the beginning of time God’s children have been waiting for the Messiah and according to tradition the Magi came based upon signs and knowledge. We’re living in a time when people fall into one of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Being A Good Steward Of My Testimony Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,853 views

    My testimony is something of which God expects me to be a good steward.

    Every Christian is called to live like Jesus. In John 20:21, Jesus said, "As my Father has sent me, even so send I you." How was Jesus sent? He was sent on redemptive mission by the Father. Jesus said, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost" (Luke 19:10). Every Christian is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    Ask God To Take The Phyiscal Challenge

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,746 views

    Asking God to manifest His presence in our lives and expect for it to happen.

    Asking God to Take a Physical Challenge Let us pray. I want to ask the kids a question. By a show of hands, how many of you know about or have watched the show Double Dare on Nickelodeon? Well, I’m here to let you know that show is about 15 years old. I remember when that show first came ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Nurturing A Healthy Prayer Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,647 views

    Message explores importance of relationship, persisence, and expectation in our prayer lives.

    Nurturing a Healthy Prayer Life Luke 11:1-13[1] 12-05-04 Intro[2] The frustration of unanswered prayer—have you ever experienced it? Have you ever felt like your prayers were getting no where? Have you ever felt like crying out to God the way David did in Psalm 89:46, “How long, O LORD? ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jimmy Giffin avatar

    When God Is First

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,244 views

    This sermon looks at what the believer is to expect when God is first in their life.

    WHEN GOD IS FIRST Text: Matthew 6:25-34 This passage takes place in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has been teaching the basics of the Kingdom of God. But here He comes to a principle that all the Jews listening should have been able to relate to. In this passage Jesus tells them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Is 99.9% Good Enough? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 45,570 views

    This message looks at the level of commitment that Jesus expects out of His followers.

    Americans have developed a softer view of commitment in regard to the church. George Barna after nearly twenty-five years of collecting and studying spiritual data and trends believes that the statistics show that Americans are showing a much more limited commitment to faith. Barna explained. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Who? #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 30, 2007
     | 2,479 views

    The big question is "who exactly is the ’who’" that is expected to be a part of "changing lives"

    Changing Lives for Time and Eternity – “Who?” #5 Acts 1:8 (The Powerpoint can be found at http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Changing lives for time and eternity, “what a grand idea!” Yet it is not just an idea, it is a divine expectation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    The kind of love God expects His followers to have for one another.

    1 John 3:16-18 “The Love of God” I. The Measure of Love (16a) A. Dualism of John’s writings • Love & Hate • Light & Dark • Righteousness & Sin B. There is no middle ground with John, no gray area. C. This causes us to do a reality check  here John says you either love your brother or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Reaching Your Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,148 views

    God expects His people to make a difference in the world around them.

    REACHING YOUR JERUSALEM Acts 5:12-16 Intro: People have all kinds of expectations about how things should happen in life. Husbands and wives have different expectations of each other. Bosses and workers have different expectations. Kids & parents; Govt. officials and citizens, etc. Something ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Working For The Increase

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 8, 2012
     | 7,928 views

    The Lord expects the church to be working for increase in the kingdom till He returns.

    June 10, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Luke 19:11-27 Subject: Working for God Title: Working for the Increase I want to start this morning by saying thank you to all of you and especially to all who preached and worked in ministry while we were gone to keep things running smoothly. We are back ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Responding To An Encounter With Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
     | 5,196 views

    Jesus expects us to respond when we have encountered Him.

    Encountering Jesus Responding to an Encounter with Jesus Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION When I was in the Untied States coast Guard I was asked to speak on Boating Safety at an elementary school. I taught on things life the importance of wearing a life jacket, not riding on the bow of the boat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Are We Ready To Live - Are We Ready To Leave? Part Two

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    When we least expect it, Jesus will come. Are you ready?

    Introduction: When we least expect it, Jesus will come. Different views on the Rapture 1. Partial Church Rapture 2. Mid tribulation (Mid Trib) 3. Prewrath 4. Post Tribulation (Post Trib) 5. Post-millennial 6. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Beech avatar

    The Topsy Turvy King

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,872 views

    A sermon that portrays Jesus as a Topsy Turvy King, one who was not as was expected.

    The Topsy-Turvy King Text: Matt 21:1-11 My son Timothy has just had his 13th Birthday last Monday, but when he was a toddler he was very taken with the Mr. Men series written by Roger Hargreaves. One of the books he particularly liked me to read to him was Mr. Topsy Turvy. [HOLD UP THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Your New Life Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Dec 12, 2010
     | 3,507 views

    Paul outlines what he expects as evidenve of a regenerated life in Christ.

    INTRO: Tonight we conclude our series on Romans 1. The mega-theme: Because of sin the whole human race (Jews and non-Jews) need to be put right with God—Through Jesus Christ 2. Everyone are sinners – believers and non-believer – no difference between them 3. God has made a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • OLORUNNISOLA ONI avatar

    How To Celebrate The Season

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 14, 2010
     | 5,621 views

    This sermon tells us how God expects us to celebrate the season

    Topic: How to celebrate His birth Text: John 1: 1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal