Sermons on Constant Expectation:

Christ Unexpected

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Christ was not what was expected more than two thousand years ago. His background, His outlook, His mission and His death were not what was expected. But it was all as God had planned.

Christ Unexpected 12/14/08 PM Text: John 7:41 Introduction It’s not unusual for people to be guided by expectations. Our bosses have expectations, teachers have expectations. We have expectations for our spouses, our children; sometimes our expectations may actually match theirs. The key to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strong Man; Weak Mind

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2013

What does God expect His servants to do with all that He has given them? All the talents, gifts, and opportunities? God expects His servants to live life with dignity and decency.

22 February 2006 Strong Man; weak Mind Judges 16:1-16:31 Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked night and day. An hour after he gave it to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Others

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 22, 2015

Jesus expects us to help others even when we don’t want to help them. He expects us to love others just like he loves us.

Boys and girls, can you tell me about some times when you’ve had to help other people, especially when you didn’t want to or when you’ve been in a bad mood? Well, that’s what Jesus expects us to do. He expects us to help others even when we don’t want to help them. He ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Anglican

Season For Figs

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 21, 2024

Jesus expected the fig tree to bear fruit even when it was not the season for figs. God is more concerned with His seasons, and expects us to live according to His seasons and not based on worldly seasons

And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. Mark 11:13 The fig tree was in tune with the world's seasons but not with God’s seasons. As per the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:13

It's All Good!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 20, 2016

There are times that I have thought to myself, that makes perfect sense! And then there are times that I thought to myself, never in 100 years would have I figured or thought to do that. But yet, it was exactly what needed to be done!

It's all Good! God is good all the time and all the time God is good! What's good you may ask? All of it! Absolutely everything, as long as God is involved in the details. That should really be the Christians mindset, shouldn't it? Does everyone know what an aura is? 1. An invisible emanation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remain In Christ To The End: Abiding In The Vine Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024

Stay together, stay connected, stay strong, fed by the vine, bearing fruit for Jesus

Jim Bright, an organizational psychologist did a survey asking people to give answers on different questions related to change, and how they react to change. The results were fascinating. “1. One in three people would avoid change if they could. Would you normally avoid change if you could? If ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-4, John 15:18-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pressed, But Not Crushed!

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The Apostle Paul sums up our existence here on earth in realistic terms! We are in a pressure cooker! The challenges of life and the accompanying stress are constant companions.

Intro: The Apostle Paul sums up our existence here on earth in realistic terms! We are in a pressure cooker! The challenges of life and the accompanying stress are constant companions. But, while we share in the same troubles that the world has, thank God, we will overcome! Paul says it this way, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

What Shall I Wear?

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 12, 2002

We live in a world of constant change, including trends in the types and style of clothing we wear. What is appropriate dress for a Christian? Hopefully, this lesson will answer that for us.

Introduction: A daily question (or at least a daily decision) most everyone asks (or makes) is - What shall I wear today? For mankind, when answering this question certain considerations come into play: 1. What’s the occasion? - work - dinner with the family - sporting event - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth About Islam

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 3, 2005

This message delivers the distinguishing marks between Christianity and Islam; Mohammed and Jesus. In a day of constant Islamic Terrorist Threats this message will seek to prepare the believer for a biblical defense.

WHOSE SERMON IS IT ANYWAY? “The Truth About Islam” Acts 9:1-8 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: On September 11, 2001 our nation and our world was rocked as Islamic fundamentalism found it’s way inside our borders and attacked at the very heart of our economy. On Thursday, July 7, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 36 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2011

Paul conclusion to the Jews in the letter to the church in Rome is one of constant remembrance that life is about Jesus Christ - and Him alone! (Ref: Romans 11:25-36)

Romans, Part 36 Romans 11:25-36 Introduction - It is important that we not only see the encouragement to the Jews in Rome -- But, that we see our role in being part of the existing remnant - Last time we discussed the grafting in of the Gentiles; imp for us - The concept grafting in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctrine Of God's Providence

Contributed by Jerry Bridges on Apr 23, 2014

God’s providence is His constant care for and His absolute rule over all His creation for His own glory and the good of His people.

On December 4, 1929, a baby boy was born to a working-class couple who lived in a hovel of a home in Tyler, Texas. The infant was born with several deformities—his eyes were crossed, he was completely deaf in his right ear, and his breastbone and spine were deformed. To top things off, he was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 22, 2014

Prayer is the constant force that delivers divine intervention and the presence of God and the presence of God's angels. We must continue in prayer without ceasing to fight the good fight.

Prayer Without Ceasing by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 22, 2014) “Pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17, King James Version [Comfort against persecution]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, Let us pray: Father, bless your Holy Name in the Name of Jesus. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Friends

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon V: Freedom From Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

Since fear is a natural human response to the unknown, as well as to threatening circumstances, God reassures His children of His constant Presence in life, in death and in the great beyond!

FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON V: FREEDOM FROM FEAR When our country’s beloved four-term President, affectionately known as FDR, said in his declaration of war speech prior to involvement in World War II, he sounded the clarion call to courage in one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 10:30-31

A Faith That Defeats Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2022

The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. The patriarchs in these verses illustrate the power of faith in facing death.

HEBREWS 11:20-22 [Leaving a Legacy Series] A FAITH THAT DEFEATS DEATH [ (Gen 27:27–40; 48:1–22; Gen 50:20-25] The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. Faith has a great work to do in our last days helping believers to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Not Abandoned PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores God's deep love for us, emphasizing our need to trust His constant presence and care, even when His ways are beyond our understanding.

Good morning, dear friends. I trust that the Lord has kept you in His grace and peace. Today, we are gathered here in the house of our Lord to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our faith. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the divine words of our Heavenly Father. We are turning our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-19

Topics: Confidence, God's Presence