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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Living In Expectation

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,896 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

  • James Thomas avatar

    The Blessing Of Waiting On God

    Contributed by James Thomas on Oct 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,345 views

    God's Promises are true wait with expectancy and assurance

    The blessing of waiting on God Psalms 40:1-5 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. waited -to expect :- gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon a.) He turned toward me b.) He heard me while I was calling him he heard me c.) While I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aaron Kilbourn avatar

    We're Expecting

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,772 views

    We are patiently waiting for and expecting the day for when our pain and suffering is taken away and we truly become one of God’s children.

    Romans 8:18 – 25 reads, “For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mac Hammond avatar

    Expectation Series

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,531 views

    It’s important we understand the role that our expectation has as it relates to becoming content in whatsoever state we’re in, gracefully waiting until the Lord’s Word is performed in our lives.

    A. This is the fifth installment of our ongoing series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” We’ve been talking about how the unfolding will and blessing of God doesn’t happen instantaneously; it takes place through a process of time, and therefore, we must learn how to be content while we wait on the Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Waiting--The Place Of Expectation

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,551 views

    Our perspective on what it means to "wait" is characterized by passivity. God wants us to wait expectantly.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Waiting--The Place of Expectation" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,967 views

    A Christmas sermon looking at Simeon and Anna and how they waited for the promise of God with great anticipation and expectation.

    Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:21-38 Last week we looked at four major players in the birth of Jesus. Today I’d like to look at two more who, while they were not present at Jesus’ birth, waited with great anticipation and expectation for the day to arrive. None of us are very good at waiting. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Butcher avatar

    Expect

    Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,222 views

    Expecting from God and being confident in God that He will provide just what He has promised.

    Psalms 5:1-10 NLT For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by the flute. (Written after 1 Samuel 18 when Saul tries to kill David.) O LORD, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning. 2 Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I will never pray to anyone but you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brien Sims avatar

    The Expected One

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,544 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

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Is Yours An Expectant Faith?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 242 views

    Faith means maintaining our trust in God, even when He makes us wait.

    Have you ever watched the surfing contests in Hawaii? From what I read, surfing is all about the timing. The environment for surfing is dynamic with the waves, wind, and conditions constantly changing. It doesn't matter how long you spend in the water if you don't have the right timing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 6,522 views

    Advent is meant to be a time of expectation, a time of looking forward to God doing a new thing. It’s not meant to be a time of passively waiting for Christ’s return, it is a time of actively working toward the return of Jesus

    Expectations Luke 1:26-38 Today is the first day of the year on the Christian calendar, which always starts with the first Sunday of Advent. Advent means “the coming” and Christians have been celebrating Advent since the 4th century. Advent is about looking forward to and working for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,842 views

    A THEOLOGICAL VIEW OF THE TRIALS WE MUST SUBSTAIN AS PART OF OUR FAITH AND BELIEF.

    WAITING ON GOD BEYOND EXPECTED TIME THIS TEXT IS ONE THAT TRULY DEFINES THE MANY MIRICLES JESUS HAD PERFORMED IN THE LATTER PART OF HIS MINISTRY, NEVERTHELESS; THE MIRICLE HE HAD PERFORMED IN THIS EVENT WAS TO BE AN IMPRESSION UPON THE DECIPLES. JOHN 11:4 NOTICE: WHEN JESUS HAD GOTTEN NOTICE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    This defines the many miricles Jesus had performedin the latter part of his ministry,nevertheless; the miricle he had performed in this event was to be an impression upon the disciples.

    Waiting on God Beyond Expected Time John 11:4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. When Jesus had gotten notice of Lazarus’s sickness he did not hasten to heal him nor come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Simeon: Waiting For A King Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 3, 2020
     | 4,102 views

    Simeon is an amazing Jew who comes in and out of the scene of the Christmas narrative, but with power and significance to attest of the birth of Christ. What can we learn from him as we await the return of Christ

    Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this Message on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XoQ2v6xn_tM Introduction This coming Friday, most of us will be waking up to another Christmas morning. Certainly, as with everything else this year, it will be much ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ed Wood avatar

    An Attitude Of Expectancy Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 24,948 views

    When Jesus ascended from the Mount of Olives to His throne in glory, He left His church in an attitude of expectancy. How can we develop an attitude of expectancy?

    AN ATTITUDE OF EXPECTANCY Acts 1:3-14 INTRO: Some of the most exciting periods of our lives are the times of anticipation. I can remember counting the days until a birthday or Christmas or the end of a school year. Expectations quicken our steps and brighten our eyes as we reach out to future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They That Wait

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 70,658 views

    Waiting on the Lord entails patient faith and is rewarded by His strength.

    "They That Wait" Is. 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal