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  • Talents: God’s Gifts And Expectations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 83 views

    God entrusts each of us with unique gifts and opportunities, calling us to faithful, courageous stewardship that honors Him and blesses others.

    Some mornings it feels like heaven has hung a “Help Wanted” sign over your heart. You sense it when you tuck in a child, when you clock in at work, when you linger over the needs of a neighbor. The King of the cosmos has placed something in your hands—time, talents, and treasures—and whispered, “I ...read more

  • How To Change The World

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    We change the world by choosing to do above and beyond what is expected of us in our everyday lives.

    How To Change The World Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Test Genesis 24:9-20 We are continuing our series, “Moving Things To The Next Level”. We have looked at “How to Kill a Church”, “How to Heal The Church”, “Look At How To Build A Church” ...read more

  • God Can't Really Expect ... Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007
     | 3,128 views

    Part 4 of series Every Thought Captive. Dave looks at the lie that God can’t really expect us to live godly lives, and examines the idea of spiritual perfection.

    “God Can’t Really Expect…” Every Thought Captive, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 11, 2007 Does God expect too much of us? Have you ever felt that way? That if God wants us to live better lives, he should just make us better people? Why is it that we are born into a ...read more

  • The Baby Is Coming!

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,062 views

    Has God changed your plans lately? Did you fully expect one thing to happen only to find your plans were changed by circumstances beyond your control? It just might be that God is orchestrating your life the same way he did in the lives of Joseph and Mar

    The Baby is coming! Luke 2:1-5 It was October 1, 1984 I was sound asleep when suddenly I awoke at 3:00am to the sound of running water. I was 27 years old at the time and my wife Fran was just 21. We were expecting our first child and our due date was October 3rd 1984. We had taken prenatal ...read more

  • Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

    Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017
     | 4,698 views

    Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

    They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

  • So What Do You Expect

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    This Sermon deals with using our talents for God’s glory.

    So What Do You Expect 12/10/95 Talent Day Numbers 32:48-52 James 4:13-17 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are in the second week of the season of Advent. Part of the theme of advent, deals with the expectation that the Lord ...read more

  • A Love We Don't Expect Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

    There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

  • What Is Expected Of Members In God's Church?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    The outline for a series on what is expected of members in the church?

    Mount Airy Church Membership Sermon Series 1. What is required to be a part of the Body of Christ? 1. Must be saved (Mark 16:16) and born again (John 3:3, 5) * Steps to be saved and born again a. Believe (John 3:18) b. Repent (2 Corinthians 7:10) c. Confess (Romans 10:9-10) d. Be ...read more

  • What Does Jesus Expect In Worship

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    A look at what Jesus would expect in worship today.

    What does Jesus expect in Worship? January 6, 2002 This morning I would like to ask you what I feel is a very important question. As we begin the new year, I would like to ask you frankly, why are you here? Why did you get up this morning to come to this building? As we begin this New Year I ...read more

  • Expect Great Things From God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 45,418 views

    Hold on to the promise of a loving God in the midst of affliction, for He remembers the faithful.

    Isaiah 54:1-10 EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD Israel at this time was at a very low point in their history. They had gone through a succession of wicked rulers who had led them astray from God. The Kingdom had been divided and weakened. First the northern, and then the southern kingdom had ...read more

  • Witnessing: What You Can Expect Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    Acts Series: 18th Sermon--Expect Persecution, Proclamation, Protection, and Power!

    Witnessing: What You Can Expect Acts 4:1-12 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I believe that all true Christians have a desire to share their faith w/ others. And that is only natural. If you were to cure cancer, you’d want ...read more

  • 23 Things I Expect In This Century

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,727 views

    My suggestions as to 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years.

    23 THINGS I EXPECT IN THIS CENTURY By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today I am going to suggest to you 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years. Even though this seems like a “sensational” sermon topic, what I am predicting is not based on sensationalism or on a “Jeanne Dixon” type ...read more

  • "Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

    Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,520 views

    This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

    “Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

  • When Life Fails To Meet Expectations

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 18,680 views

    How to keep our faith strong when life disappoints us.

    I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what He will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.—Habakkuk 2:1 WHEN LIFE FAILS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS Perhaps the hardest thing for a Christian to do is to stand on his faith in God when life is ...read more

  • Were You Expecting Something Different?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,055 views

    A look at what Jesus wants to change within us.

    Introduction French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world ...read more