SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Expectation Vs Reality:

showing 5,836-5,850 of 108,059
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The River Of Life

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 56,048 views

    Life begins with Christ and continues with Christ.

    PP0555 DATE THE RIVER OF LIFE Ezekiel 47:1-12 Eze 47:1 Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Love Is: The Most Excellent Way

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,561 views

    LOVE IS THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY TO LIVE AND REVEAL OUR GOD!

    LOVE IS: THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY I CORINTHIANS 13: 1-13 JULY 18, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The only thing most people do better than anyone else is read their own handwriting. John Adams. Edwin Bliss once said, "The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Brock avatar

    Peace, Joy And Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008
     | 5,552 views

    In the book of Isaiah, Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. He is called the Righteous One(Acts 3:14). He was said to have had Joy even as He faced the Cross (Hebrews 12:2). If these are indeed traits Jesus has, and if we are to imitate Him, then Peace

    Introduction: In the book of Isaiah, Jesus is called the Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6). He is called the Righteous One (Acts 3:14). He was said to have had Joy even as He faced the Cross (Hebrews 12:2). If these are indeed traits Jesus has, and if we are to imitate Him, then Peace, Righteousness ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    As We Have Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,083 views

    Taking advantage of the opportunities that God has set before us; knowing that we get out of it what we put into it.

    Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 6:6-10 Title: “As We Have Opportunity” I. Sharing (6) • On the surface it seems Paul is merely saying support those who teach the word, your pastor. o Which scripture clearly supports the idea of financially providing for the needs of the pastor. o 1 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    What Is Real Hope? Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,340 views

    Christmas is a time that is considered to be a time of real hope. Yet, it actually took place in a very hopeless time. What do we learn about real hope from Mary?

    Anyone here named “Hope?” Hope is one of the most awesome names in the United States. Here’s what we know about the name: 1. Hope is ranked as the 714th most popular name in the US. 2. Based on the Social Security Baby Data base there are 73,426 people in the US named “Hope.” 3. There are 18.9 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    When The Kingdom Waited

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,632 views

    Some of the "kingdoms" of our lives can wait until the things that are truly important are taken care of.

    "When The Kingdom Waited" Scripture Text: II Sam. 12:13-23 This portion of scripture follows up the story in chapter 11 of the sin of adultery and then murder that David committed to take Bathsheba as his wife... As human beings if we were to put a grade of sinfulness we would have to rate ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Certainty In Uncertain Times

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 30, 2007
     | 4,444 views

    God’s love for us.

    Certainty in Uncertain Times John 11:1-45 January 7, 2007 On Wednesday, our family drove home from Deb’s parents house in Canada where we spent 5 days playing in the snow and eating great food. On our way through Spokane, I noticed a sign -"Number of Traffic deaths this year" was the heading. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Musselwhite avatar

    Isaiah 1 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,139 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 1

    Read Isaiah 1:1-5 Transition: Isaiah is a single vision given to Isaiah from God I will give you more history over the next few weeks It’s sole purpose is bring revival to the people of Israel God speaks through Isaiah to convict them of their sin and then comfort them thru his coming son In ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Wallis avatar

    Let's Pray The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,925 views

    Sermon on the Lord’s Prayer

    LET’S PRAY THE LORD’S PRAYER TEXT - Matt. 6: 5 - 14 INTRO. - The passage before us is best known as the Lord’s Prayer but in reality the High Priestly Prayer of John 17 is the Lord’s Prayer. This prayer would be better titled The Disciple’s Prayer. I call this message "Let’s Pray the Lord’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Loving The Unlovable Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 19, 2016
     | 12,082 views

    God’s desire is for us to reach out and love the unlovable.

    Loving The Unlovable Mark 5:1-20 Introduction: 1. In this text, we have one of the most dramatic conversions in the Bible. Look at how the Bible describes him (vs. 1-5). Read Luke 8:27. 2. So here we have a man full of Satan, homeless, running around in the mountains and graveyards naked, he is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Just What I Wanted! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,054 views

    3rd sermon from 2008 Christmas series where we look at Christmas through point of view of Biblical characters, this is Simeon’s.

    “Just What I Wanted” Christmas Through Their Eyes Series Luke 2:21-38 Intro: What is the perfect gift in your eyes? For many, it usually it is something you really, really want. Maybe that new TV, or a new car. Perhaps it might be a long awaited trip or just a quiet evening alone. Whatever the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Thyatira-Spiritual Purity And Adultery" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,833 views

    Avoid the pollution of the world--strive for a Christian worldview and lifestyle

    "Thyatira-spiritual purity and adultery" Rev 2:18-29 The Letters to the 7 Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Located 40 miles southeast of Pergamum, Thyatira started out as a Greek outpost, founded by a General of Alexander the Great, in order to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Congregational

  • David Owens avatar

    This Is The Day! Rejoice

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 4, 2021
     | 10,446 views

    God doesn't want us living in the past nor in the future, rather God wants us to live in the present. Today is the only day we have for sure, so let's view it as a blessing from God and rejoice in it, living it to the full.

    Introduction: A. There was an article a few years ago in which a man gave his idea of a perfect world. He said: 1. “In a perfect world you would feel as good at 60 as you did at 17. And you would be as smart at 60 as you thought you were at 17." 2. “In a perfect world professional basketball ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    This Is The Day! Rejoice!

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 5, 2026
     | 322 views

    As we start the new year, it is good to be reminded that each day is a blessing from the Lord and should not be taken for granted. This is the day the Lord has made, so let's rejoice and be glad in it.

    Introduction: A. In an article written years ago, a man gave his idea of a perfect world. He said: 1. He wrote: “In a perfect world you would feel as good at 60 as you did at 17. And you would be as smart at 60 as you thought you were at 17. “In a perfect world professional basketball and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Keep Awake

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2011
     | 4,462 views

    Sermon on living prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 25: 1 – 12 / Keep Awake! Intro: At an intersection, the green light changes to yellow; At the theater the house lights flash; At the airport terminal the boarding call comes over the intercom; At a railroad crossing the lights begin to flash; In a small town in the Midwest the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed