Sermons on Expectation Vs Reality:

Come To The Feast

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 11, 2012

The feast of the Lord's Supper is where those who never expected to be invited bet to come.

Title: Come to the Feast Text: Luke 14:15-24 Thesis: The feast of the Lord’s Supper is where those who never expected to be invited get to come too. Introduction: In our story today Jesus had been invited to dinner at the home of an important Jewish leader on the Sabbath Day. It was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Hundred And Fifty-Three Fish

Contributed by Neil Stich on Apr 20, 2012

A change in how we do ministry can bring results we never expected.

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE FISH John 21: 1 – 14 We are creatures of Habit or Habits. We tend to do the same things over and over again because they are what we are used to doing--- it feels comfortable--- and many of us do not like CHANGE… Oh, we may try something new for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Exposed Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

The Devil is real and we can expect to encounter him if we're followers of Jesus.

A sermon by Heather Cetrangolo We’re going to start with a questionnaire this morning. I want us all to think about how we would answer these statements, as true or false? (This is only for private reflection, not to share) 1. I believe that Jesus has saved me from being lost and without ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Way Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 4, 2016

Forgiveness is what most expect from others but is the hardest thing for us to do for others.

The way of Forgiveness Psalms 51:1-13 Introduction- Good Morning everyone, This morning I am going off road a little bit on my sermon because most of the times I want to recruit warriors to carry the message of the cross. Today, I want you to be a bit selfish. I want you to think about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Extreme Adventure Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016

We all have talents and God expects us to use them for the good of the kingdom

Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Extreme Adventure Matt 25:14-30 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Publicly Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 6, 2019

When Jesus reinstated Peter, he expected more from Peter but accepted less.

Jesus revealed himself to seven of His disciples who were fishing in the Sea of Tiberias more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee. For most of us a remote lake with a special fishing hole is a comforting scene. The kind of place we might expect to see Jesus or feel his presence. The kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Canopy Of Glory Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 9, 2016

Just when we expect another pronouncement of doom, we are told of great blessing.

Isaiah 4:2-6 The Canopy of Glory 9/17/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Have you ever gotten a letter or even been told verbally either a number of things that were wrong with you or were going to be done to you? “And here’s something else you need to hear…” “And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2020

Jesus Himself suggests a different reason to that which His disciples might have expected.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES. Matthew 13:10-17; Matthew 13:34-35. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parousia

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 13, 2020

Jesus will return and is in the process of returning. Are we living as expectant advent-people who are ready?

WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE: ENTERTAINING GUESTS IN OUR HOME. HOWEVER, THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNOWING THEY ARE COMING AND WHEN THEY ARE JUST DROPPING BY FOR A VISIT. IT IS ALWAYS AN ADVANTAGE TO KNOW THEY ARE COMING TO PREPARE, CLEAN, GET GROCERIES AND BE FULLY CAPABLE OF PROVIDING MEALS, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 9:37-38, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 John 1:5-6, Ephesians 5:8-14, 1 John 2:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Year The Lord Has Made For You Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

A message on entering the new year with joy, expectation, and trust in God’s sovereign plan.

THE YEAR THE LORD HAS MADE FOR YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 118:24 Key Verse: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Lamentations 3:22-23; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Proverbs 16:3; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Aberration

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 20, 2022

Aberration is defined as a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.

John Locke, an English philosopher and physician once remarked: “Error is not a fault of our knowledge, but a mistake of our judgment giving assent to that which is not true.” Romans 2:1 confirms: “Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, James 3:2, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Signs That You Are Dishonouring Your Body Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 28, 2025

God expects us to honour Him with our bodies in purity, holiness, and self-control.

SIGNS THAT YOU ARE DISHONOURING YOUR BODY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Galatians 5:19-21, Proverbs 6:27-29 INTRODUCTION: Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, created not just for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reasons For Our Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2003

Suffering can teach us that we may have to realign our priorities, values and sense of what is essential vs. non-essentials

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Superiority Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003

The Old Covenant vs. The New Covenant It’s Sanctuary is Superior. It’s Sacrifice is Superior. It’s Security is Superior.

The Superiority of the New Covenant Hebrews 8:1–13 I. It’s Sanctuary is Superior. (Hebrews 8:1–2) A. The place is better. Mark 16:19 B. The priest is better. Heb. 4:14–16 II. It’s Sacrifice is Superior. (Hebrews 8:3–4) A. The Levitical priests offered up animals in the earthly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of God

Contributed by John Thompson Ritchie on Aug 4, 2014

Content covers the subjects of seeking Jesus for the wrong reasons, being vs. doing something for Jesus, the will & work of God is to know Jesus personally.

The Work of God John 6:29 says, "Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent." Earlier in John Chapter 6, Jesus had just fed 5,000 men, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Baptist