Sermons on Expect:

The Power Of God's Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

The power of God’s Kingdom John 12:12-16 NIV What a splendid occasion it must have been, Jesus riding on that humble donkey, into the city of Jerusalem, while children spread palm branches on the street in front of Him. The people singing and shouting "Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed is He who cometh in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Becoming Like Jesus

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 1, 2008

We find, in many places in the Scriptures, that believers are to endeavor to become as much like Christ as they possibly can.

Becoming Like Jesus Scripture Reading: Romans 8:26-31 Scripture Text: Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:29 [Living] For from the very beginning God decided ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 29, 2007

The best way we can encourage one another is to remind one another of the hope we have through Jesus Christ.

We all need to be encouraged. Why? Because we all get discouraged. Scripture reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 (What is Paul’s purpose for writing about Christ’s return? Answer: That the Thessalonians might encourage one another. His purpose was not to answer every question about the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Impossible ?

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 3, 2007

We sometimes give up before we even start. We look and say we can’t win or even make a difference. The world is to tuff to overcome. But I wonder is it we can’t or is it we really just don’t have the confidence to take on the task?

Mission Impossible ? Start with Video of Wholehearted We sometimes give up before we even start. We look and say we can’t win or even make a difference. The world is to tuff to overcome. But I wonder is it we can’t or is it we really just don’t have the confidence to take on the task? The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Knows The Devils Plans Against You

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 14, 2007

God can reveal to you the strategies of the enemy

Jehoshaphat in the battle of the Lord. 2 Cronicles 20:14-19 There are 42 kings listed in the OT in the history of the nation of Israel. That number includes both northern and southern kingdom. Guess how many out of these 42 kings are described as good kings? 6 Six were generally good kings, who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:14-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Turning Towards Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

The season of Lent is a season of repentance. Instead of focusing on the sin, or what we are turning from, we are going to focus on what we are turning towards.

Turning Towards: Series Introduction (Lent #1) March 5, 2006 Intro: All of life has a rhythm. There is birth, growth, and strength, and then weakness, decline, and death. There is work, and then there is rest. There is waking, then sleeping, then waking again. Day, and night. There is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Marriage Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2010

Marriage is God’s idea, knows what’s best for a marriage, and so, if we are Christians and married, our goal is to have a godly marriage as indicated in Ephesians 5.

Many of you have probably seen the commercial with a couple having a drink with their dog by their side. The conversation went something like this: The woman asked, “If you, Max our dog, and I were in a canoe and it tipped over, who would you rescue first?” The guy quickly replied, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why You Need The Church And Why The Church Needs You Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 19, 2009

part 4 of the series B.A.S.I.C. Why you need the church and why the church needs you.

10/17/2009 B.A.S.I.C Part four Why you need the Church and why the church needs you Introduction- We continue to look at some of the basic things of being a Christian. We looked at the deity of Christ, Being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Nazarene

To Prosper Or Not To Prosper (Part1) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jan 4, 2010

Does God really want His people prosper or just barely get by?

Intoduction This is really a big debate in this particular topic of ‘Prosperity’ Does God really want His people prosper or just barely get by? There are many critics of this so called prosperity teaching but what does the word of God really says about this? Just recently, I posted this in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Can You Do That In Worship?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 10, 2010

This is a light hearted look at what we should and shouldn’t be doing in worhsip.

Psalm 100:1 - 5 A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making A Careful Start!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 14, 2010

Making a careful start projects a successful finish! If we started the year right, we must maintain our focus to finish it right!

Introduction: Mart haughtily declared his New Year’s resolution on Christmas Eve to his friends. "From the first minute of the year 2010, I’ll strategically quit smoking", he bragged. All his friends laughed mischievously. At a New Year’s Eve party, Mart and his friends gathered for a countdown. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Should Always Be Ready

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 6, 2008

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 27 - Matthew’s story of the Ten Bridesmaids.

26th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 27], November 9, 2008, “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you have claimed as your sons and daughters, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing A Vacant Church For The Next Step

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008

Outliing the need to work together even when there are people we do not like are part of the team. Put the armour of light on and bury the clock of darkness.

A church that has a vacancy can often cause worry to its members especially nowadays as we search for the right person to come and fill the vacancy. In the days of old, it used to be a whole lot easier to fill a vacant pulpit; we went to the Union and asked them who they had available? Who would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Congregational

We Are The Landowners Managers

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 4, 2008

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 22, series A

21st Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 5, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, enable us to hear your Word with open hearts and minds, especially as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Majesty Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 3, 2008

When you think of mercy, what do you think of? More importantly, how does mercy apply to you?

The Majesty of Mercy Griffith Baptist Church – 7/6/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 36 Main Verse: Psalms 36:5 - Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. The Introduction The subject of mercy is so expansive and wonderful that time could not allow for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5

Denomination: Baptist