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  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,336 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
     | 4,357 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

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    In A Pandemic, Do You Still Believe?

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 10, 2021
     | 5,189 views

    What do you do when there is trouble in the house? Can you still believe when dealing with dead situations? Has the Pandemic and loss shattered your faith? There is hope and help available In Jesus Christ!

    Introduction: Bethany is a small village, about 2 miles from Jerusalem. It is the place where Jesus found a safe refuge. Bethany is the place where "Simon the leper" lived and the home of three of Jesus closest friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus. This village may justifiably be called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Palm Sunday - What Is It All About?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,137 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

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    A Quality Servant

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,022 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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Do You Want From God?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,747 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

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    The Leaping Cripple

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 28, 2011
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     | 5,790 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

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    The Problem With Partiality Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 10,420 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

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Jesus Is Our Hope!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,714 views

    As the song goes our hope is built on nothing less then Jesus blood and righteousness!

    Intro: 1. Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the TV set when she says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me!” Lucy responds, “On your 75th birthday, I will bake you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Noble avatar

    Our Reasonable Sacrifice

    Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,727 views

    What does God expect of us?

    Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Faith - The Substance Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,796 views

    This issue of expectation is central to the issue of faith.

    Faith - The Substance of Hope Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.1 When Jesus calls you; the question you must ask yourself is what do you expect Him to say? This issue of expectation is central to the issue of faith. If faith is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Entire Sanctification

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    God expects His people to be Holy

    “ENTIRE SANCTIFICATION” (I Thessalonians 4: 1-10) Sheridan Church of the Nazarene: Sunday Morning, November 11, 2001 George E. Crumbly TURN TO I THESSALONIANS 4 The meat of the Holiness message is Sanctification. We believe in the doctrine of Entire Sanctification. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Biblical Holiness

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    God expects His church to be Holy.

    BIBLICAL HOLINESS by George Crumbly I Peter 1: 13-16 4/24/2005 Sunday AM Sheridan, Arkansas INTRO: The bible tells us in Ephesians 5:27; “That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but rather it should be holy and without blemish.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Mitchell avatar

    Prayer That Brings Response

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,935 views

    A look a how to pray and expect a response.

    Prayer that brings response 2/27/08 In the beginning of Acts Chapter 3 Peter and John heal a beggar as they are going into the temple. They then take the time to preach to those who saw or, heard about it, and let them know that it is through the power of Jesus and not their own power that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Holiness Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,374 views

    talk about what God expects

    INTRO: I remember before entering into the ministry I was going to get a degree in computers. I was taking COBOL (a business language). The proff would give you a problem to solve and you would have to write lines of code to solve the problem. On one occasion I was typing several hundred lines of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God