Sermons on Expectation:

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 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

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 Situation Of The Church In A Context Of Peace And Sustainable Development In Africa

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 3, 2019

The church as salt and light of the world is expected to make significant influence on the lives of the people of God.

THE SITUATION OF THE CHURCH IN A CONTEXT OF PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Obedience to God ensures the well-being of the people of God. In the Lord’s prayer Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God must come and that the will of God must be done on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6, Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Growing And Operating In The Sonship

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 13, 2017

God expects us to grow as his sons as those who are led by His Spirit

THEME - UNDERSTANDING WHO WE ARE IN CHRIT LESSON 4 - GROWING AND OPERATING IN THE SONSHIP TEXT - ROMANS 8:14-23 INTRODUCTION-John 14:18 The value that God has over our relationship with him is so great that only He understands it fully. He loves and protects that relationship of father and son, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Reflection B.13 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Ezekiel 40-42, A Third Temple?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Should we expect a third temple as part of the 'End Time' picture?

You’re on a whistle-stop ‘ten-cities-in-fourteen-days’ European tour. You had three days in Paris and then two days in Rome. Now you have two days in London. On your first day you had a highly cultural visit to the British Museum. That was great! Today, your tour guide takes you to a former ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

One Of The Seven Deadly Sins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

The importance of honesty as God's expectation, the challenges to truthfulness, and the healing process from the habit of lying.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Creator, to understand His word and His will for us, and to live lives that reflect His love and righteousness. In the midst of our daily hustle and bustle, we often find ourselves wrestling with the complexities of life, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Topics: God, Lying

An Easter Sermon

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 12, 2014

A perspective on Easter. When one is spiritually exhausted and even physically exhausted from wrestling with God in prayer, then there is only one way to go. That is, to surrender to the will of God and say, “Not my will, but your will be done”.

(Luke 19: 28-40, Matthew 21: 1-11, Mark 11: 1-11, John 12: 12-19) An Easter Sermon Upon a white donkey, Jesus rode into the city of Jerusalem. It was a practice for a ruler of a city to ride his white donkey. It allowed the lord to reveal himself in a particular way to the people of the city. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Understand Bait? Seasons Of Trials!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2015

Seasons of testing are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... We need toUNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know how, to grasp, to be familiar, to achieve, this test is an opportunity for promotion.

UNDERSTAND BAIT? TRY TO UNDERSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LET US DEFINE SOME TERMS WE NEED TO DEVELOP: Seasons of test are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... A. UNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God