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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Living Hope: Transformed By The Truth Of Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 4, 2024
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     | 854 views

    In 1 Peter 1:3-4, the apostle Peter introduces us to the profound truth of our inheritance as believers in Christ.

    Living Hope: Transformed by the Truth of our Inheritance Introduction: In 1 Peter 1:3-4, the apostle Peter introduces us to the profound truth of our inheritance as believers in Christ. He writes, "All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying Expectantly

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,323 views

    How to pray, and expect an answer.

    PRAYING EXPECTANTLY Rev. John W. Gerald INTRODUCTION One of the greatest hindrances to answered prayer is lack of faith, and since faith is difficult to fully understand, and its laws so complex, few people really know how to pray in faith. Ones own ethnic background may produce tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Demands Of Christianity - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005
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     | 3,254 views

    Part Two, Expectations of Christians

    Demands of Christianity – Part Two Introduction: A. Grandmother’s demands – Picadilly; Done eating; No old people! B. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2010
     | 3,800 views

    Expect, detect, and reject temptation

    I. EXPECT TEMPTATION A. Even the godly are tempted. B. Even the guarded are tempted. II. DETECT TEMPTATION A. Recognize the source of temptation B. Realize the force of temptation. III. REJECT TEMPTATION A. To Overcome The Flesh We Need FLIGHT B. To Overcome The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Christ Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    The Jews expected a Messiah, was it Jesus?

    Jesus Who? November 11, 12, & 15, 2007 Jesus The Christ Jesus the Messiah It may be surprising, but “Christ” is not Jesus’ last name. It is a title, and a description. “Christ” is from the Greek word that translated the Hebrew word “Messiah:” They both mean “Anointed One.” In Jesus’ day, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Are You Looking For The New Year

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 22, 2018
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     | 4,016 views

    A discussion of expectations for the New Year

    WHAT ARE YOU “LOOKING FOR”? SCRIPTURE: Titus 2:13 “Looking for (4327 wait for) that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;” Hebrews 10:26 “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Open-Ended Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 20, 2018
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    Waiting faith and expectant trust.

    AN OPEN-ENDED PRAYER. Psalm 123:1-4. This is a short, impassioned prayer: a plea for help in the face of adversaries. It begins with adoration, with an abrupt “Unto You…” (PSALM 123:1). This is a song of Ascents and its opening may be paralleled to another: ‘I to the hills will lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Witness Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020
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     | 5,072 views

    The example, expectation and examination of witnessing

    WITNESS In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released and quickly rose to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is love.” The lyrics were very simple, “What the world needs now is love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why Did The Jewish Public Not Believe Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2025
     | 106 views

    It has to do with Messianic expectations.

    Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter 2025 Why is it, do you think, that the vast majority of the Jews living in the early days of the Church found themselves unable to believe in Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, the answer to their prayers and the fulfillment of the OT? After all, He had lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Things You Don’t Expect A Vicar To Say: I Agree With Isis.

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 22, 2015
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    Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Shocked? Read on....

    Things you don’t expect a vicar to say: I agree with ISIS. Of course there are a few subtle differences on tactics but on the two key points I agree with ISIS. - Loyalty to God always comes before loyalty to my country. - I believe in destroying the enemies of God. Let’s start with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    What Does Jesus Expect From Us If We Claim To Truly Follow Him?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
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     | 7,721 views

    God's offer to us is that we can experience a happy, meaningful life forever in His Kingdom! • And This is an experience you certainly don't want to miss!

    We have talked a lot about how when we become Christians that we are called to do things • We talked last week about the church • Its importance (Unity, Meeting together, The Importance of coming each week, The importance of putting Church First) • But is this all that we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Revival (Section 4) When A Revival Is To Be Expected (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019
     | 2,307 views

    When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of religion, then a revival is needed.

    Revival (Section 4) WHEN A REVIVAL IS TO BE EXPECTED (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Psalms 85:6 Wilt Thou not revive us again, that Thy people may rejoice in Thee? I. WHEN A REVIVAL OF RELIGION IS NEEDED A. When there is a want of brotherly love and Christian confidence among professors of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Leaping Cripple

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 28, 2011
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     | 5,644 views

    The sedate, stately ritual of the evening sacrifice was now suddenly shattered by his loud cries of joy and praise. And you can’t rightly blame them. It is God’s desire that all His children experience this joy.

    “The Leaping Cripple” March 27, 2011 Acts 3:1-10 Sermon Series Acts: God’s Vision and Power for Shell Point Pastor Allan Kircher Introduction Surprise upon surprise in the early months of the church is joined by an attitude of pushing through barriers, Exploring the new, and sailing with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,219 views

    The values, priorities, and expectations of the kingdoms of this world are completely at odds with the values, priorities, and expectations of the Kingdom of God. Conflict is inevitable.

    During his last night with his disciples, before his arrest, Jesus concluded his teaching with these words: “I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) In his Second Letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When God Says No

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 26, 2019
     | 4,257 views

    What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive?

    WHEN GOD SAYS NO Introduction: What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive? Surely most of us phrase our prayers in such a way that all God has to do is say, "Yes, yes my child." Most of the testimonies that we hear are such that God says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal