Sermons on Expectation Vs Reality:

God's Face In A Dark Place Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 18, 2019

The reality is that sin hurts and darkens our way. In those times, we need God to draw near. We need God to have a face

"God With A Face" The family had gone to the mountains for vacation. Their cottage overlooked a friendly lake. After a swim and dinner, it was bedtime. Tenderly, the mother prepared her little daughter for the night, heard her prayers, kissed her, and left the room. Immediately, Julia ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21, Isaiah 58:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Table For Two!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 30, 2019

This sermon is about the reality of being able to sit with Jesus enjoy a meal with Our Shepherd in the midst of all our enemies – the world, the Devil and the flesh.

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6; John 10:10-11; 1 Peter 5:8 Theme: Table for Two! This sermon is about the reality of being able to sit with Jesus enjoy a meal with Our Shepherd in the midst of all our enemies – the world, the Devil and the flesh. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:10-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 13:24-30, Galatians 5:17, Matthew 26:41, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Mighty God Sermon Iv: The Church Empowerd To Do God's Will Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that not everyone believes in Christ challenges the Christian Church to see the opportunities around them to do good and in that way bring about change for the better.

MAY "WE THE CHURCH" D0 GOD'S WILL AS EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT On our way home from one of five weeknight revival services, one of our kids blurted out, "Whose idea was this business of going to church every night!" Guess who raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Mighty God Sermon V: Trust Him For Good In All Things Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that not everyone believes in Christ challenges Christians to stay focused on the good that God is up to in and through the lives of those who belong to Him in Christ.

WE THAT LOVE THE LORD TRUST HIM TO WORK FOR OUR GOOD IN ALL THINGS While I was taking a rest break in the family room at the hospice facility, I was asked if I was waiting for someone to die . My response elicited a puzzled look from the one asking the question, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-32

Followability

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 25, 2024

Sermon focuses on the reality that great leaders are also great followers – Jesus calls us to Follow Him – let’s see what that means.

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20; Genesis 12:1-4 Theme: Followability Title: Followability? Sermon focuses on the reality that great leaders are also great followers – Jesus calls us to Follow Him – let’s see what that means. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Genesis 12:1-4, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Final Judgment And The Lake Of Fire Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

The reality of the final judgment and the lake of fire should awaken us to the seriousness of eternity. God is just and will judge righteously, rewarding the faithful and punishing the unrepentant.

THE FINAL JUDGMENT AND THE LAKE OF FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 20:11-15 Supporting Texts: Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Hebrews 9:27, Daniel 7:9-10, Romans 2:5-6 INTRODUCTION The Bible speaks clearly about a coming day of final judgment when all humanity will stand ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith And Sight Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father bridges the distance between word and reality—teaching us to believe before we see, then opening our eyes to worship Him fully.

Faith and Sight (John 4 & John 9 — The Nobleman’s Son and the Man Born Blind) --- Introduction — The Longest Distance in the World Someone once said the longest distance in the world is only about eighteen inches — the space between the head and the heart. I think there’s another long ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54, John 20:29, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #6 ‘along The Road Of Joy To Rejection Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 1, 2009

We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes in and expectations of Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection.

Mark 11:1-11 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes and expectations in Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection. A SERMON FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009 (Palm Sunday). Journeying with Jesus through Lent #6 ‘Along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Serving With The Right Motive Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Tonight from this passage of scripture we will learn what God expects of us in our giving, keeping in mind again the overall theme of the sermon on the Mount, is distinctiveness, being different from the world, and it is no different in our acts of servic

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 11 Serving with the right Motive Pm Service January 11th 2009 Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction I read about a person who went to a concert at a beautiful old art-deco theatre. At the end of the concert, this person noticed two ushers standing near his seat who were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Doing Good To All Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

What is expected of us when it comes to carrying burdens? What do we have to carry for ourselves and what should we help others with?

DOING GOOD TO ALL TEXT: Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION I. CARRY OTHER’S CARGO 1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Christ

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 10, 2015

Christ is God our eternal savior---the only savior we need for he made the way for us.

CHRIST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 9, 2015) "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path" (Psalms 119:105, King James Version). Greetings In The Name Of Jesus, My brothers and sisters, I want to make it to the other side. To think of the other side of anything ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Friends

An Obedient Church

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Oct 26, 2011

In a day and culture when even people in churches believe they get to "vote" on everything we must remember that we are subjects in a kingdom and our King expects obedience.

Act 1:1-5 (ESV) In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

So, What Have You Done For Me Lately?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 2, 2004

Do we get used to the things that God does for us? I think so. It is easy just to expect everything as if we earnd it somehow.

So, what have you done for me lately? John 6:25-6:35 The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Congregational

Answer To Prayer Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

God is not some kind of celestial slot machine. You don’t pop in a quarter or two’s worth of prayer, hit a button, and expect to receive exactly what you want. God is not a genie in a bottle. You don’t rub the bottle with your prayer, and expect God to

Introduction: A fifth grade boy who had heard a sermon on persistence in prayer was praying by himself in his room one night. As his dad passed his door, he heard the boy praying over and over again, "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." The next day, the dad asked his son what we were doing. The boy replied that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fruitful Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

When you see a Christian you expect them to be bearing fruit don’t you? You expect each believer to be winning souls for Christ and training others to serve Him right? Not so sure about that one, huh? The apostle Paul, as he is writing to the Roman Chr

A Fruitful Spirit “Where’s the beef?” Those of you old enough, do you remember that Wendy’s commercial with the little old lady asking “Where’s the beef?” barely tall enough to see over the counter? That commercial is a commentary on expectations. You go to a fast-food restaurant and they serve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible