Sermons on Christian Expectations:

Christian Warfare: Christian Armor Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jul 14, 2012

This week we will see the spiritual equipment and armor that God provides. In order to stand therefore in the heat of battle, believers need every piece of God's armor.

INTRODUCTION: It comes as a shock to the new believer that the Christian Life is a battleground and not a playground. We can always tell when a new believer is starting to mature, because they always find themselves fighting battles. This is a good sign because as Spurgeon used to say, “Satan ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

The Christian’s Response To Persecution

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Persecution is a reality that many Christians face as they seek to live godly lives in a fallen world. The Bible warns that those who live righteously in Christ will experience opposition, suffering, and even hostility.

Title: THE CHRISTIAN’S RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." KJV Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12; Romans 12:14; 1 Peter 4:12-16; John 15:20 INTRODUCTION: Persecution is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Matthew 5:10-12, Romans 12:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2023

As we begin this New Year, I’d like to share with you what our vision and goal will be for 2023, PLUS, a word that the Lord gave me for this new year. And it all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess.

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction As we begin this New Year, I’d like to share with you what our vision and goal will be for 2023, and what we’ll be looking at in our time together. And it all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess. And what I’d like to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Psalm 51:10, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Foursquare

Christian Parenting: Christian Habitudes

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 21, 2023

We are faced with the truth that it is our calling and responsibility as parents and grandparents to diligently share about Christ with our children and grandchildren. (Sermon 1 of 3)

CHRISTIAN PARENTING: CHRISTIAN HABITUDES Deuteronomy 6:1-25 #parenting RESPONSIVE READING FROM DEUTERONOMY 6 (ESV) READER: [verses 1-3] “Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the rules—that the LORD your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Acts 2:38-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fool

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 14, 2021

Discusses different kinds of fools

Sermon Title: The Fool. Scripture Text:  Ephesians 5: 15-20 ILLUSTRATION: It was a cold and silent night. The weather was freezing cold. A group of monkeys were on a tree. They were clinging to its branches. One of the monkeys said, “I wish we could find some fire. It will help us to keep ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Faith Is Essential

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2019

We have 3 essential elements to succeed. Faith, Hope and Love. We will focus why FAITH is so important to please God. Yes, God is able, exceedingly, abundantly able, but we must move by faith and not by sight and emotions.

UNDERSTANDING: FAITH IS ESSENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (MSG) It's what we trust in but don't yet see that keeps us going. Faith is as essential to us just as blood is to human life or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 3:20, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deliberate Touch PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores the power of faith and expectation in healing, using the story of the woman who touched Jesus' garment as an example.

Good morning, beloved. I want to welcome you all to this blessed gathering, this sacred assembly of hearts aflame with love for the Lord. I am reminded of the words of Kenneth M. Copeland, who once said, "Don't fool yourself by thinking you can talk ugly about somebody and then act lovingly toward ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:27-29

Topics: Intentional, Expectant, Faith

Overcoming Your Wilderness

Contributed by Akanji Solomon on Sep 11, 2018

christian faith and expectation

SERMON: OVERCOMING YOUR WILDERNESS THEME SCRIPTURES: DEUTERONOMY 8:15-16 He led you through the vast and dreadful wilderness, that thirsty and water-less land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-22, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, Deuteronomy 8:15-16

What Do You Expect From Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 6, 2009

Have you ever stopped to consider what you expect from Him? A helper, a rescuer from your troubles, a self-help guru, someone that thinks like you? In this chapter Jesus punctures the expectations of others and ask that you really listen to Him.

What do you expect from Jesus? It’s a natural question. If you ask you’ll probably get answers like: • I expect Jesus to get me out of my tough situations • I expect Jesus to give me good advice on how to live my life • I expect Jesus to tell me what I need to do to get to earn my way to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Unleash The Boldness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Be bold for Jesus by embracing risk, enhancing prayer and elevating our expectations.

October 22 Unleash the Boldness (Acts 4:27-31) While at Wheaton College in Chicago, Jim Ellot met a former missionary to the Quichua Indians of Ecuador. This is where he first heard of the remote and much-feared Waorani tribe; totally isolated from the gospel. He and a group of young men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Evidence Of Our First Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2021

We face great dangers when our first love grows dim. We shall stand at the bema seat of God. Guard your passion and zeal to be ready for the imminent return of Jesus Christ.

IS THERE EVIDENCE OF OUR FIRST LOVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) Text: Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. WE SO TEACH A GOD OF LOVE, GRACE AND MERCY THAT WE TEND TO BYPASS THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4, Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Surprise Of Christmas

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

When you think about it, the thing that really makes Christmas for us is not what we expect but what we don’t expect. The most memorable Christmas’ are those when something unexpected happened. Christmas isn’t about what we expect; it’s about what we don’

The Surprise of Christmas Matthew 3:1-12 What are your expectations of Christmas this year? There is no season of the year so full of nostalgia and ripe with expectation than Christmas. It takes a Scrooge, with a heart of stone, not to become excited about the approach of this joyous occasion. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Silver And Gold Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022

We should always expect God to open the door for us to share the Gospel.

Silver and Gold Text: Acts 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Mark Roberts wrote of a time when he visited the Capitol as a guest of Congressman John Campbell. If he was with the congressman, he could walk freely around the Capitol, entering many areas that were reserved "for authorized ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

I Am A Church Member

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021

What does it mean to be a church member? What is expected of me? As members of a church we each hold a unique place in the church. As members of a church we each have certain responsibilities in the local body of believers.

I AM A CHURCH MEMBER For many people, church membership simply means that we attend church, and we will do so until we cease to be happy where we attend, then we will find another church to attend. We think that being a church member is something that gives us the right to vote on matter that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Amazing Wonder Of Exaggeration

Contributed by James Snyder on May 27, 2017

If you earn it, you can spend it any way that you want to. The great joy of life comes from reaping what you sow.

I once asked my father if he would give me a weekly allowance. After all, many of the kids in my school were getting allowances from their parents and I thought I deserved an allowance as well. I was surprised by my father’s response. “I give you a great allowance here everyday.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance