Sermons on Expectation Vs Reality:

Christmas Expectations

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 1, 2018

An advent series focused on our expectations at the Christmas season.

Christmas Expectations! What Difference Does Christmas Make Luke 1:46-55 December 2, 2018 It feels so strange for me to think that the Christmas season has officially begun. Yes, according to stores that started on November 1st, the day after Halloween. To be honest, I’m not really into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Expect To Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

Expecting To Be Blessed sometimes means giving up every one of our own plans and hanging on for dear life.

Expect To Be Blessed Faith Expectations Part 1 04/20/08 PM Reading: Romans 15:4-13 Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Introduction We are told in Romans 15:4 “For whatever was written in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Doubt Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

In the world today Christians live in a sea of skepticism and doubt. And when you’re swimming in doubt, it’s hard not to get wet, to have that doubt seep into your thoughts.

Expect Doubts Faith Expectations Part 8 06/22/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Joy Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

As believers of Jesus we can expect joy; joy that is full and long-lasting. Joy that so fills our hearts it spills over into our attitudes and our lives.

Expect Joy Faith Expectations Part 4 05/18/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably true of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect The Unexpected Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

There is no such thing as a hopeless case. The lease likely people in this world can become children of God, and can become leaders in the kingdom, as did this Samaritan sinner.

The unexpected is the source of so much of the joy of life. Our three year old granddaughter, Jennifer, was praying at the table a couple of weeks ago. I noticed she was going faster than usual, and she came to the end saying, "In Jesus name, amen." Then she shouted, "I win." ...read more

Great Expectation! Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 6, 2009

Our belief can generate powerful results! "Be not afraid of life" Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact"

Great Expectation! Matthew 21:22 Subtitle: Power of Believing Introduction: What exactly is the power of believing, and how does it affect our lives? Let me start by encouraging you to believe that good life is for us! Jesus has given us so much, so that we can experience abundant living. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Expectation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

Vision determines viatality and direction.

SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:17-21; PROVERBS 29:18 TITLE: “THE EXPECTATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Lynn Anderson: About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter: The Uncomfortable Reality!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 23, 2016

The resurrection made the disciples afraid and ashamed at first, but Jesus gave them peace. Jesus rebuked them for doubting and that was a rebuke to all the world. Salvation or condemnation depends on believing that Jesus is risen.

Easter: The Uncomfortable Reality! Kelly Durant 3-27-16 Mark 16: 14 Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said to them, “Go into all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Realistic Expectations Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 6, 2019

The RYR approached Jesus with some expectations. Jesus also had expectations of him. The application for us is that we have expectations from God (some realistic and some unrealistic) and He has expectations of us which he will not alter.

1. Obsession There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The preacher was in a quandary as to what to do. The urge to play golf overcame him. He called his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Persecution Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can expect persecution because Jesus was persecuted, because the world hated Him first and will hate us who love Him.

Expect Persecution Faith Expectations Part 6 06/08/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Temptation Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can expect temptation from the world, from Satan and even from ourselves but victory comes from God!

Expect Temptation Faith Expectations Part 7 06/15/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

A life yielded to the will of God, given in humble obedience as a living and holy sacrifice, sanctified by the blood of Jesus will result in life, abundant life now and eternal life in heaven.

Expect Life Faith Expectations part 10 07/13/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Not To Expect Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

In our Christian walk we cannot expect an easy way, we cannot expect to be perfect nor can we expect to have all the answers but we can expect that our Lord will come again.

What Not To Expect Faith Expectations part 11 07/20/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is the last in the Faith Expectations series. The purpose of this series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Trials Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can expect trials because we live in a fallen world. We can expect some of our difficulties to originate from God Himself, and we will bring hardship upon ourselves because we are not perfect.

Expect Trials Faith Expectations Part 5 06/01/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably true ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Service Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

God has given us all that we have and he has given us gifts so that we may encourage, strengthen, and equip the body of Christ.

Expect Service Faith Expectations Part 9 07/06/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ