Sermons on Expectation Of Heaven:

Expect Great Things From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2003

Hold on to the promise of a loving God in the midst of affliction, for He remembers the faithful.

Isaiah 54:1-10 EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD Israel at this time was at a very low point in their history. They had gone through a succession of wicked rulers who had led them astray from God. The Kingdom had been divided and weakened. First the northern, and then the southern kingdom had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002

This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

“Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017

Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Were You Expecting Something Different?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

A look at what Jesus wants to change within us.

Introduction French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004

John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Joyful Expectations Beyond Covid 19

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 27, 2021

Covid 19 has so many despondent and hopeless. The discovery of a vaccine has been a source of encouragement, but the journey has been long and hard. Yet, this psalm gives us a hope of a great turnaround.

Psalm 126 is called an ascension Psalm is psalms filled expectation and hope. It was one the song sang as the children of Israel went up to worship at Jerusalem. Some associate this psalm with the time after Israel was released from the Babylonian Captivity. Israel’s history is filled with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Getting More Than You Expected!

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 6, 2021

The goal of this sermon is to spur you on with passion to not just exist in His kingdom but to be lifted up, dance, leap, and praise God with every fiber of your being with the assurance that whom God has enabled that person can do unimaginable and glorious things that honors His name!

Getting More than you Expected Acts 3:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me, I was once lost but now I’m found, was blind but now I see!” Do you remember the unspeakable joy the day when you were not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not What I Expected

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 19, 2023

Things are not what they seem to. It's not what I expected.

As we look at our story, we see that John had been in the desert disciplining himself waiting for this special moment. And when the Word of God came to him, he came out of the desert preaching up a storm. And let me drop something in your spirit early this morning and that is whenever those who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of Heaven In 07

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2006

New Life Community Church is praying for the Lord to send “The Fire of Heaven in 07” and we must do 4 spiritual disciplines to ignite it and to keep it burning. We must let it guide us, we must keep the fire burning, we must understand that it is a consum

“The Fire of Heaven in 07” Thesis: New Life Community Church is praying for the Lord to send “The Fire of Heaven in 07” and we must do 4 spiritual disciplines to ignite it and to keep it burning. We must let it guide us, we must keep the fire burning, we must understand that it is a consuming fire ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Requirements For Going To Heaven

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 27, 2020

Everyone wants to know about heaven, and everyone wants to go there. But everyone will not go to heaven. There are requirements that must be met before going to heaven. Do you meet the requirements.

Requirements for going to Heaven By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. My Desire: - Is not to never just read the Bible to get a sermon, but to read the Bible to get to the heart of God. It is my mission through any message I deliver and especially this message about Heaven to cause you to search the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19, John 3:16, Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Apostolic

Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 21, 2024

Jesus talks about the rewards one can expect for receiving prophets, righteous men, and giving cups of cold water to little ones in the name of a disciple. How can we be sure that we will receive the prophet’s reward?

Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward Scripture Lessons: Matthew 10:1, 16, 40-42 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease” 16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 10:40-42, Galatians 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 2 Kings 4:8-9, 2 Kings 8:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Expectations – General And Specific – Great And Small Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2022

Expectations keep us hoping if they are good, and fearful if they are bad. There are many examples in the bible of expectations but I have selected only a few, then we look at Christian expectations. Even cricket is touched on.

EXPECTATIONS – GENERAL AND SPECIFIC – GREAT AND SMALL I wonder how many are familiar with the novel “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. Pip the orphan boy relates his story that is based around what expectations wait for him, surprises, incorrect assumptions, tragedy and a lot more. Well as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:8-16, Genesis 48:11, 1 Kings 2:15-16, Job 30:26-29, Isaiah 5:2-4, Matthew 11:2-3, Luke 21:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

This is the third and final sermon in the series and the most powerful. It was lengthy and had to be broken into two parts to get it properly preached, especially as it motivated me to follow several "rabit trails" and really impacted people's lives.

The Spirit of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb's Expectation The Spirit of Expectancy Caleb’s Expectation Part 3 of a Series (Note: parts of this sermon were adopted from Sermon Central Contributor David Dykes from his sermon "Caleb: How to Thrive at Age 85!") TEXT: Joshua 14:6-12 New ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The New Jerusalem: Its Citizens And Provisions Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 10, 2012

The Scripture shows us the citizens and the provisions of the great city of God. So this is yet another beautiful passage of assurance of what we can expect as Christians

Tonight’s lesson adds to the lesson from last time. The last few lessons have dealt with the fact that the new heaven and earth will have a capital city. This city is called the New Jerusalem. The city is being prepared in heaven and is beautiful beyond description. Last week we looked at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist