Sermons on Expect God:

Membership Has It's Expectations Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 6, 2013

The body of Christ has many parts but it is still one body. All parts of the body must function in order to have a healthy church body. Sermon series based on the chapters of "I Am a Church Member" by Tom Rainer

Introduction: Have you ever considered how amazing the human body really is? Truthfully, how could anyone ever believe that it is the product of chance plus time? The stomach’s digestive acids are strong enough to dissolve zinc. Fortunately for us, the cells in the stomach lining renew so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Expect Delays: Developing Patience" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

Begin to realize that delays and problems are opportunities to develop patience.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2003 “Expect Delays: Developing Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

We Must Come With Expectations

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 29, 2008

If we are going to the Temple Gate it is important that we come with expectations.

We Must Come With Expectations Acts 3:1-8 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Were You Expecting?

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 12, 2009

Christ Longs to make a "Triumphal Entry" into our hearts but our expectations of who Christ is “supposed” to be can keep us from receiving Christ as He actually is.

WHO WERE YOU EXPECTING? “Misunderstanding Christ at the Triumphal Entry.” Mt. 21:1-17 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Have you ever listened to someone on the radio and then seen them in person? They are never what you expect. Or have you ever read a book and then watched the movie, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Orthodox

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Authenticity) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2011

Jesus expects us to be authentic Christians, not hypocrites.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] ARE YOU REALLY WHAT YOU CLAIM TO BE? Michael Guglielmucchi is a former Australian pastor. In October 2006, he announced that he had gone to the hospital for a series of tests and was diagnosed with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What To Expect When Bad Things Go Good Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 30, 2009

Wonderful things happen when God turns the table!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN A BAD THING GOES GOOD! 9/23/09 Esther 8:1-17 S__ L__ R__ 1. Hebrew Word Found in Esther 9:22 a. “turn” – overthrow; overturn; transform b. Psalm 30:11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing: You have put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Who Isaiah Said He Would Be, And John Too

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2022

John and his disciples question if Jesus is the One or not. Jesus answers in word and deed

12.11.22 Matthew 11:2-11 2 While John was in prison, he heard about the things Christ was doing. He sent two of his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the Coming One or should we wait for someone else?” 4 Jesus answered them, “Go, report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Is America Under God's Judgment?

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

Did America make a covenant commitment with God? I believe the answer is "Yes." American pioneers made a compact with God. In this covenant, the people agreed to honor God. In return, they expected God to bless them, but I believe America has broken i

IS AMERICA UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT? BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Declaration of Independence is the greatest document (outside the Bible) in the history of mankind. Because it promises the greatest good. Because it has impacted the greatest number of people. Because it provided ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

When You Least Expect Him Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus's unexpected return as taught in the Bible, encouraging believers to live in hopeful anticipation of God's presence in their daily lives.

Have you ever struggled with doubts about faith? I want to introduce you to a guy named John Wesley who lived in England from 1703-1791. He was the 15th of 19 kids, and his mom homeschooled them all. His father was a pastor in the Anglican Church, and John himself became a pastor in that same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Topics: Expectant Hope, End-Time Theology, Present-Day Living

The Great Escape Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

Ask God for whatever you need in prayer and believe that you will receive it, because God loves you.

The Great Escape – Part 2 Text: Acts 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I went on an Alaskan cruise. In the evenings, one of our favorite things to do was to go to the Punch Liners Comedy Club. Every evening comedians would come and do their standup comedy routines and most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Things Are Going Well...now What?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 4, 2016

God is multi faceted, He also has unexplainable acts of Favor and random kindness. Lined up for you each and every day, on your way and all the way to the sweet by and by!! Amen??

Things are Going Well...Now What? Illus. From sermon central He was born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, the third of eight children. At eleven he quit school to help with the family expenses, and got his first full-time job at $3.50 per week. At fifteen he got interested in automobiles and went to work ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

When God Tests Our Faith

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Nov 22, 2017

The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established.

HOW GOD TESTS OUR FAITH I want to ask you a question this morning, “How does God test our faith?” The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprise: It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 15, 2018

Life does not always happen the way we plan it or expect it to follow. We have to remember that God's plan is for us to decrease so that Jesus might increase. We Look at the life of John the Baptist

Surprise--It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 Luke 1:5-25 and 1:57-66 6/10/2018 Text Matthew 11:1-11:11 Surprised, It’s Not What I Expected! Have you ever been surprised, but in a negative sort of way. Your hopes got really high for something, but when it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope When You Least Expect It

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 26, 2025

“Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19), because it gives stability to the Christian life. But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ … rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made.” -RC Sproul

Hope When You Least Expect It      Jeremiah 29:1-14 Introduction “Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19), because it gives stability to the Christian life. But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ … rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ