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  • Stephen Boldin avatar

    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,320 views

    This is a New Year’s message from Isaiah 54:1-3.

    Great Expectations Isaiah 54:1-8 This sermon has been written using an outline from Colin Coombs. I added my own to it as well. Sincerely, Steve Boldin Two hunters got a pilot to fly them into the far north for elk hunting. They were quite successful in their venture and bagged six big bucks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bread & Expectations

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,062 views

    1. We want a god we can control. 2. We want a god we can understand. 3. We want a god who will not make demands.

    Bread & Expectations John 6:22-35 I was watching TV not long ago — just sitting back on the couch and relaxing. I had eaten a great dinner Sue had prepared. I probably ate too much. But as I was watching a television program, I saw a guy eating a sandwich, and suddenly I had an urge for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Godly Expectation

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    the difference between faith and hope and how they work together to fulfill God’s purpose.

    Expectation is something we all need to have if we want to see God’s promises fulfilled. It is really another way of saying hope. When many think of hope they think along the lines of I hope I inherit a million dollars, or I hope I get that job that I applied for, or I hope it doesn’t rain ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    The disciples were confronted with what to do with an empty. Seeing the power of the resurrection in their lives gives us cause for great expectations.

    John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unrealized Expectations Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    4th in 4-part series Kingdom Stories. Looks at the story of the Prodigal Son for what we can learn about ourselves, about religion-as-usual, and about God.

    Unrealized Expectations Kingdom Stories, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 1, 2007 Have you ever felt like the guy who said, "I can face anything but the future--and certain parts of the past and present!" I think none of us can face the past unless we know we are forgiven ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Expectation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    Vision determines viatality and direction.

    SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:17-21; PROVERBS 29:18 TITLE: “THE EXPECTATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Lynn Anderson: About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "High Expectations”

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,970 views

    There are four truths that the Holy Spirit of God wants you to grasp as you labor diligently in the work of the Lord. As He brings revelation and illumination of these truths Christians will remain steadfast, faithful, and joyful in their work with Jesus

    Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 29: 11 Title: “High Expectations” Theme: “Grasping the Promises of God in the Lord’s Work” Listen As I read Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craige LeBreton avatar

    Great Expectations

    Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    Don’t be anxious about your life

    Great Expectations: The sting is Gone. (Pastor Craige LeBreton) Life is wonderful…Life is good…Life is hope…Life is experienced… In Life we need to distinguish between…the light and the darkness… …living and existing…expecting and being anxious… I once heard a simple…yet wonderful definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Living In Expectation Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,976 views

    How does a church with a sense of expectancy act

    Living in Expectation Acts 1:9-26 My daughter is reading a book that appears to be a popular book in the homes of mothers who are expecting today. It has a catchy title and I’ll bet some of you have seen it, too. It’s entitled, “What to Expect when You’re Expecting.” Isn’t that a great title? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect The Unexpected

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,285 views

    A Christmas eve sermon that highlights God often surprises us with what He does and how He does things.

    What do you expect on Christmas Day? For many years our family did much the same thing. All kids we would wake up early in the morning, even my sister who was normally a sleepy head. We expected gifts under the tree, so we’d rush out to the Christmas tree to make sure they were there. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Expected One

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008
     | 2,073 views

    1) losing the shackles of life/ becoming unhindered 2) finally finding the one person who can change their life

    A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Expectation

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,461 views

    It is hard to be excited about the Second Coming after over 200 years of waiting -- how then do we continue to wait in expectation?

    College students today have it easy! My son is a student at the University of Central Florida and I have watched him register for classes. The way he does it is to go to the computer, get on the Internet, and in 5 minutes he’s registered for all of his upcoming classes. Back in my day, we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Expected One

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,781 views

    Is Jesus the one they have been waiting for?

    A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    High Expectations Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008
     | 6,729 views

    There are some reasons God has and we should have "High Expectations" for life.

    HIGH EXPECTATIONS Romans 8:16-25 * In 1999 the Broadman Holman Publishers released a book written by Dr. Thom Rainer entitled, “High Expectations.” The thesis of this book is that churches who expect much from their members get much. Conversely, it is true that if a church expects little, it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rule Digal avatar

    God's Expectation Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
     | 9,459 views

    The focal point of this parable is God’s expectation of His people, Israel or Christians. God is the owner of the vineyard who inspects and expects the fig tree –His people to bear fruit.

    This morning, we will study the parable of the barren fig tree. This parable is one of the shortest parables of our Lord in the Gospels. We don’t have fig trees here in the Philippines, so most of us I believe have not seen a fig tree. Fortunately, the internet is giving us anything we want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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