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  • Trae Durden avatar

    Demands Of Christianity - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,360 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
     | 3,877 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

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Jesus The Christ Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,173 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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    An Open-Ended Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,966 views

    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

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    What Are You Looking For The New Year

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,085 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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    Witness Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,253 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

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Why Did The Jewish Public Not Believe Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2025
     | 178 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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    Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,285 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

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 26, 2019
     | 4,319 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

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    The Leaping Cripple

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 28, 2011
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     | 5,756 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

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Palm Sunday - What Is It All About?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    The expected Messiah, brought an emotional response, and disappointment as the expected results were not forthcoming, but there was an exciting reality - life through death!

    A Composite Reading of the Palm Sunday Record Matthew 21:1-11 – Mark 11:1-11 - Luke 19:29-44 - John 12:12-26 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Do You Want From God?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,669 views

    God has a plan and purpose for each person. What are you expecting from God? Expect nothing? Get nothing!

    WHAT DO YOU WANT? What are you expecting? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. INTRODUCTION: A. The Jewish Talmud suggests: 1. Moses gave 613 laws and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    A Quality Servant

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    What type of servant are you? God expects a certain type of servant. Are you living up to God’s expectations

    Qualities of a Good Servant Opening Song Closing Song Scripture Reading: Mat. 24: 45-51 Objective: to influence members to give all they have to the Christian work. To be dedicated servants of God. Commitment It was probably a warm sunny afternoon as Abraham sat and considered his legacy. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    The Problem With Partiality Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 10,306 views

    God is no respecter of persons, and he expects no less for his church!

    The Problem with Partiality James 2:1-13 Are you a fair-minded individual? Do you oppose discrimination? Chances are that most of us alive today would describe ourselves as impartial and fair in most senses. But are we really as fair as we like to think? Suppose that today a cook from the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Reaching Critical Mass Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,113 views

    Based on the Mario Murillo book. This message focuses on five keys to revival: a faithful prayer core, an attitude of humility, travailing in prayer, shattering the barrier of our old nature, and surrendering what takes priority over God.

    In the first chapter of Acts, Luke shares how Jesus ascended into heaven, and then afterwards he turns our focus toward a room. “It is the Upper Room in Jerusalem, and it is just weeks after the resurrection of Jesus. One hundred twenty believers are praying and waiting. All they know is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist