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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Harmony Is A Godly Action Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 2, 2012
     | 5,465 views

    Paul taught the believers in Rome that unity and harmony among the believers was directed, empowered and expected by God!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 2, 2012 Date Preached: November 4, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: Harmony is Godly Text: Romans 15:5-9a [NLT] ETS: Paul let the believers in Rome know who empowered their actions and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Series

    Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008
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     | 3,794 views

    A review of what a faithful Christian should expect in a world at war against God and His people.

    What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Matthew 5:9-13 "Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when [men] shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What's So Amazing About Grace?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    Two points: What the prodigal son expected: disgrace. What the prodigal son received: grace!

    Title: “What is so Amazing about Grace?” Introduction: What is grace? I sang the song, "When God Ran," in Church on Sunday morning. Here are some of its’ words: Then he ran to me. He took me in his arms, held my head to his chest, said “My Son’s come home again!” He lifted my face, wiped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wait For Another?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 12, 2007
     | 1,786 views

    We, like John, often have expectations of Christ Jesus that are not totally in accord with his will for us.

    Matthew 11:2 – 11 / Wait For Another? Intro: Not long ago, Barbara and I ordered a set of footstools that we saw in a catalog. The description said they were a deep chocolate brown. The picture was of a rich, dark, chocolate, almost black color. We ordered them and anxiously waited for them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Why Do You Call Me Lord And Not Do What I Say?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,920 views

    This sermon focuses on the fact that too many Christians are not doing what the Lord expects us to do.

    Title: Why do you call me Lord? Text: Luke 6:46-49 Date: 7/13/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: If Bobby Knight calls time out with 10 seconds on the clock and sets up a play for his star player to take the last second shot, but the guy who is supposed to pass him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Aspects Of Kingdom Faithfulness

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 5, 2010
     | 2,448 views

    When we live a dedicated life of obedience, we can expect persecution for our faith.

    Three Aspects of Kingdom Faithfulness Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. Savonarola, Italian preacher 1. Greatest reformers of church period, condemned personal sin and ecclesiastical corruption. 2. Paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. 3. Biographer said of him: His preaching was a voice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Approaching Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,589 views

    God expects His people to plan the future after factoring in His rule over their life.

    JAMES 4:13-17 APPROACHING TOMORROW “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit’—yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2: How To Know The Line Between Right And Wrong

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,178 views

    How to know how sin affects our relationship with Christ, and what God expects of us.

    A. WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF YOU 1. Separate from sin. “Be ye holy, for I am holy” (I Peter 1:16). 2. Perfection. “You shall be perfect, just as your Father in Heaven” (Matt. 5:48). B. WHAT IS THE LINE BETWEEN RIGHT AND WRONG? Anything that dims my vision of Christ, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stewardship Of Time

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 59,192 views

    God expects people to use their time wisely. It matters what we do with our time.

    Title: The Stewardship of Time Text: Psalm 90:1-7; Ecc. 3:1-17; Eph. 5:8-17 Truth: God expects people to use their time wisely. Aim: To help them use their time wisely. Life ?: What does it matter what I do with my time? INTRODUCTION Maybe you remember the 1974 folk song by Harry Chapin, “Cats in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Spiritual Explosion Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,373 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit comes when we expect, prepare, and proclaim God’s word.

    How to have a Spiritual Explosion Have you ever wanted something so bad that you couldn’t think of anything else? Illus: I wanted a BB gun so bad. I got it. And I shot my mom’s mirror! Some people say, “The Spirit is not moving…” but what is the problem? The people of Acts and Cornelius’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Parable Of Someone Else Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009
     | 4,500 views

    This message examines our tendency to expect someone else to carry our load within the church.

    The church family was shocked this week to learn of the passing of one of our most faithful members. Your state of shock is obvious as you begin to look around to try and figure out who is not here. I was saddened when I learned that Someone Else has gone on to receive his reward. This death leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Seven Words One Friday - 3 "The Word Of Love" Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,708 views

    ❶ . Behold His Provision ❷ . Behold His Authority ❸ . Behold His Expectation

    - He spoke, three times before the darkness; Luke 23:34, "Father, forgive them." Luke 23:43, "Today thou shalt be with me in paradise." John 19:26,27, "Woman! Behold thy son." - Once He spoke while in the darkness; Matthew 27:46, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?" - Then three more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proper Garment For The Party

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016
     | 7,536 views

    Every Christian is expected to wear the righteousness of Christ as a garment if one would enter into the kingdom of heaven.

    I would like to bring to your attention that the parable of the wedding feast as read in Matthew 22:1-14 implies that there is a wedding feast / party awaiting all those who accept Jesus Christ as their lord and savior and there is a strict dress code for the feast, otherwise the master does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Acts 12 - Enduring Hardships Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,249 views

    Be prepared for challenges. We can expect hardships in life. We can stay on course by praying.

    The moment the disciples put their faith in Jesus, they were declaring war against the devil. They have chosen to make a stand for the truth. • The authorities and the people come against what they preach, sometimes out of selfish reasons, sometimes out of intolerance, and at other times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Opportunities Have Adversaries!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017
     | 6,402 views

    If you expect to do great things for God without opposition, you will be greatly disappointed and discouraged.

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2017 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist