Sermons on Exceeding Expectations:

Up Goes The Moisture, Down Comes The Rain

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit, and revival, have similarities to the processes of rainfall. Just as moisture must evaporate up before rain, so prayers & praise must go up. When heaven reaches the saturation point, you can expect rain!

UP GOES THE MOISTURE, DOWN COMES THE RAIN Job 36:27-28; 1 Kgs. 18:43-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHOPPER OF A LIE 1. A young boy came home from his first day of school and confessed to his father that he told a lie. The father asked why he did it. 2. The boy said, "Well, dad, when they ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:27-28, 1 Kings 18:43-44, 2 Chronicles 5:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Days

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Only someone who is completely out of touch with reality would dispute the fact that we are living in the last days. The question is... What is the church going to look like in the last days? What can we expect to see through the church?

The Holy Spirit witnesses to us concerning the last days, and he tells us what to expect. He tells us the attitude and the spirit that will prevail in the hearts of the wicked. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 ) KJV “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2] For men shall be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now Is The Time! Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 2, 2021

Each one reconciled by Christ is to be involved in reconciling the world to God. But not all those in the church do! According to our text, they have received the grace of God in vain. God expects those who have received grace to be involved in the ministry of reconciliation.

Paul has been defending his life and ministry in the first five chapters. His enemies at Corinth had accused him of wrong methods and motives, and he successfully answered them. His final statement in chapter 5 deals with his ministry of reconciliation. The first two verses in the sixth chapter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving God’s Grace

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

There are many believers who know about grace in their mind, but they haven’t taken it to heart. God loves us for who we are, and we do not have to perform for Him or try to be perfect. All the Lord expects is that we simply be His.

Jesus said, “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” (Jn 8:36 NASB); but how many Christians are actually living as though they’re free? Some portray the look of a death row inmate awaiting the day of execution! There are believers living with regret over past mistakes and sins, and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Tripping On Jesus (Luke 7:17-35) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 7, 2024

In one key way, Jesus isn't the Messiah people (including John) expected. Are we ok that this piece is missing, or does it make us trip on the idea that Jesus is Messiah, and thus trip on God? A narrative/literary approach to Luke.

Today, I'm going to try to tackle a few interconnected episodes. It's kind of a lot, but this whole section teaches one main thing, and if we want to hear that one thing, we need to grab it all at once. The simplest onramp to today's verses is to begin, simply, by rereading last ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 7:11-35

Ask And You Shall Receive Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2024

Jesus tells us how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. We will learn that when we pray according to God’s will, that He hears and answers; but it might not be what we expect. However, it will be exactly what we need.

This morning, we are going to look at what Jesus has to say about how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. In his song “Good, Good Father,” Chris Tomlin says, “I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide, but I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide. ‘Cause You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall I Repay? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022

The experiences of the present, the experiences of the past, and the expectations of the future. That is, “He listens to me (Psalm 116:1-2), he listened to me (Psalm 116:3-12), and he will listen to me (Psalm 116:13-19).” Leads to Repay.

Theme: What Shall I Repay? Text: Psalm 116 "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!"(Psalm 107:1) Introduction: The key verse of this psalm is our theme: “What shall I repay” or offer or render or return or give to the Lord? Psalmists had ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus, Are You The One? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 7, 2022

In this conversation we will see 4 things that this encounter that John the Baptist had with Jesus 2000 years ago, reveals about FAITH… and about those times when we are not so sure or certain anymore, because things are not going as we expected.

Jesus, Are You The One? Powerful Passages OKAY – this morning (10/3/2021) we are going to unpack another powerful passage from the Living and Active, sharper than a double edge sword, able to equip us for every good work… Word of God. The passage is Matthew 3:1-11 The conversation is called, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 10, 2022

This epistle to Romans begins with an introduction of Paul, to Jesus Christ, and the believers in Christ.God never looks in us as to where we live, who are our neighbors, but he expects us to bring changes among them. Believers must be people of catalyst.

Studies on Romans - WEEK 2 Text: Romans 1:1-7 Salutations Romans 1:1-7 Introduction This epistle to Romans begins with an introduction of Paul, to Jesus Christ, and the believers in Christ. Introduction of Paul (Romans 1:1) Paul introduces himself as a servant of Jesus, the bond slave of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Sin Leading Unto Death

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

The Bible tells us that there is a sin that leads unto death - one single sin - and it might not be what we expect. In fact, this one disqualifying sin will exclude us from ever going to heaven and receiving eternal life. So, what is this sin?

If there was a crime worthy of death, what would it be? Would it be murder, rape, spouse abuse, adultery, theft, gambling, or perhaps lying? Many of us would say that murder is worthy of the death penalty; and if any of us had a child that were raped, we would probably believe the person who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Simple Prayer SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Prayer is a simple yet powerful tool for Christians. It is a conversation with God, where we direct our requests to Him and expect answers. Jesus taught us this in Matthew 6:5-13. Embrace the power of prayer and witness the changes it can bring.

Prayer is a powerful tool that allows us to communicate with God. It is a way for us to talk to Him, share our needs, and expect Him to answer. Prayer is the cornerstone of our faith and holds our families and society together. In today's world, prayer has taken a backseat to secular living and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Topics: Prayer, Christian Life

Abraham's Hope, Perfected In God

Contributed by David Tack on Apr 3, 2024

How is a lost person, being dead in sin, to cross over into a state of being made alive? By embracing Abraham's mind set, found in Romans 4:18.... transitioning from a SELF-hope [impossibility] to a GOD-hope [expectation]!

OUR TEXT Abraham’s Hope in God, Perfected in God Romans 4: 18, 20-22. [Abraham] (18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken [Gen 15], So shall thy seed [offspring] be…. Picking up in vs (20) He staggered not at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:21-25, Romans 5:8, Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 2:13-14, Titus 2:13, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome The King Of Glory!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 17, 2025

As we begin another Advent season let’s turn our thoughts to a portion of God’s Word that will guide us in our preparation for Christmas. Psalm 24 will also provide us with correct expectations for our celebration of Jesus’ birth.

Preparation. Expectation. From today until the “big day” in December those are the two things most of us will be experiencing. If we are adults, we will probably put some time into preparing for Christmas. Maybe we have already invested a few hours in the upcoming holiday. Many of us did that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting For Christmas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 8, 2021

When he first sees the baby Jesus, he sings. Jesus was on his bucket list because he began his song this way, “I can now ‘depart in peace’ (verse 29). He was ready to die! Is

It’s a difficult year to celebrate anything. Yet, Christmas is a season of hope in the midst of a really challenging year. The hope of Christmas is irrepressible no matter what you’re facing. There’s a buoyant hope to Christmas that continues to surface despite challenges. Some years ago, The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Basis For Church Planting And Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

God is a missionary God, Christ is a missionary Christ, and the Holy Spirit is a missionary Spirit! The Lord expects us to be involved in bringing lost souls to him. We should not just spend our entire time solving people’s problems in the church. A Bi

Using A Biblical Basis For Church Planting The Biblical Basis For Missions and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain five Biblical basis for evangelism and church planting. 2. The students will write three plans for doing evangelism and church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational