Sermons on Expect Injustice:

You Cannot Soft Soap God

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 2: 1 – 37

Jeremiah 2: 1 – 37 You cannot soft soap God 1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I remember you, the kindness of your youth, the love of your betrothal, when you went after Me in the wilderness, in a land not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Of Whom Much Was Expected

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. God's Word addresses bluntly and directly the question of the Christian's relationship with the world ( Greek: kosmos ). a. 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. b. James 4:4 Do you not ...read more

Expectations: More From God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores how to embrace God's promise of an abundant life through belief, faith, and meeting divine expectations.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to step into the abundant life God has promised us, a life that is not just about mere existence, but about thriving, about overflowing with God's goodness and grace. Our guide for today's sermon is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Topics: Expectations

Who Is Keeping Score? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2026

The fact of the matter is “Life is unfair” and we have to learn to accept that it is! We need to quit spending valuable energy trying to change something that will not change in this sin filled world. We must learn to expect it and be willing to push through unfair situations with God’s assistance.

Theme: Time Management Introduction to Theme: Benjamin Franklin said, “Do you love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff that life is made of.” The world we live in knows the importance of Time Management but where they miss the mark is on what they prioritize - which usually is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 19:27, Romans 9:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Injustice - A Message From Psalm 49 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 4, 2022

Injustice is everywhere and how does that affect the Christian? Faith must be placed in God, and this Psalm is exploring that. We are not to fear. The Psalm takes up redemption then moves to ultimate death for all when we take nothing with us. God redeems from the power of hell.

DEALING WITH INJUSTICE - A MESSAGE FROM PSALM 49 GOD WILL REDEEM MY SOUL FROM THE POWER OF SHEOL A MESSAGE FROM PSALM 49 - A SERIES ON THE SONS OF KORAH Ron Ferguson 16 June 2019 Many of the Psalms numbered in the 40s and in the 80s were written by “The Sons of Korah”. We will look at these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:25, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 16:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus": The King Was Expected Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Matthew reminds his readers that the coming of Jesus was anticipated for centuries.

Sing We Now of Christmas 2 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”: The King was Expected Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Christmas is a time of expectations. We expect family to be together for better or worse! We expect to get a gift and sometimes even have expectations for that gift thus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Expanding Your Expectations

Contributed by Michael Bridge on Jun 4, 2003

I want to challenge you to expand your expectations in three areas. 1. What church is all about. 2. What God can do through you. 3. What Grace is all about.

Expanding our Expectations And pursue those expectations with anticipation Psalms 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Ephesians 3: 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grape Expectations (2) Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002

In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time....Since chastening and pruning are both painful, how can we distinguish between them?

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS part 2 Last week we started learning about the "cultivation of grapes." In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time. If a branch is bearing no fruit, the vinedresser picks ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Expected

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 22, 2001

Nathanael wasn’t sure what that anything good could come from Nazareth, but what a surprise!

More Than Expected John 1:43-46 I. Introduction A. Some today are skeptical of God and Jesus Christ. 1. They’re not sure If He’s the answer for them or their problems 2. They’re not sure if He’ll listen or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas: Unfulfilled Expectations?" Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 24, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon about a Bethlehem seamstress.

 “She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn.” Luke 2:7 When it came to clothe Rachel was a way better than average weaver; and everyone in town knew it. She was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Greatly Limited Expectations

Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 23, 2001

Is it possible to limit the blessings of God? I am glad that God does not bless us according to our expectations!

Greatly Limited Expectations Acts 3:1-8 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Your Expectations?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on your hunger, and so it is with your appetite for God.

The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on how hungry you are when you sit down to eat. The difference between a good church and a great church depends also on the level of your hunger. So how hungry are you? What are your expectations? The Gospel of Mark opens with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Duty Calls-Expected

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 2, 2001

A sermon for the 18 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22

18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Luke 17:5-10 Duty Calls-Expected!!   5* The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" 6* And the Lord said, "If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this sycamine tree, ’Be rooted up, and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

'tis The Season To Be Expectant Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A new look at the Christmas Season

Matthew 4:18 - 22 Intro: 6 - ’Tis The Season To Be Extravagant To Love Him with all of our being! 13 - ’Tis The Season To Be Confident To Know He is there no matter what! 20 - ’Tis The Season To Be Jubilant (Part 3 of 4) To Trust in Him alone for our Joy! 27 - ’Tis The Season To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Expecting?

Contributed by Michael Dugal on Jul 20, 2003

Psalm 121 provides us a glimpse of a faithful God as we bring our prayers before him.

PSALM 121 WHAT ARE YOU EXPECTING? Introduction: Madtes – confusion, whose prayer Caley – prayer’s privilege, power & promise “For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you” 2 Chron 20:12 What are you expecting when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational