Sermons on Expectations For Clergy:

A Word Or Two For Believers Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to help us realize that a lot is expected of God’s children and we need to know and work on those expectations to please our Lord.

A WORD OR TWO FOR BELIEVERS 1 Timothy 4:12-16 INTRODUCTION: A. God’s timing is always so good. 1. Take for instance our current passage from the book of 1 Timothy. 2. 1 Tim. 4:12-16 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

God' Expectation For His People.

Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 12, 2008

This is a sermon that shows that one day there will be judgment of the world and that the purpose of God’s people here is to be a light for the world to see.

God’ Expectation for His people. Isaiah 2:1-22 Central theme of the Message: God expects His children to walk in His light. As children of God we are to be like Him and live a life under the guidance and influence of His Holy Spirit.’ Introduction Mom and Dad how many have you told your children ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"no One Expected"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2019

No one expected certain things surrounding the birth of Jesus.

“No One Expected” Matthew 1:18-25 • Well I never expected that to be the case • Well I never expected that to happen • I never expected this, these are common sayings for us 1. In the Gospel the folks never expected • They never expected the sign to come through a women they receive. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

When We Don’t Understand

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 30, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019 Text: Luke 7:18-35 – Exchange with John the Baptist about clarifying what should have been expected Intro… It’s so good to gather with you this morning. I appreciate the distinct places we may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will We Know And Recognize Our Loved Ones In Heaven?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 2, 2009

It really would be a sad situation if we didn’t know our friends and loved ones in Heaven, all of us have loved ones that have passed and gone on to be with the Lord, and those of us that are saved are looking forward to be

WILL WE KNOW AND RECOGNIZE OUR LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN? 4-4-09 MATT. 22:23-30 It really would be a sad situation if we didn’t know our friends and loved ones in Heaven, all of us have loved ones that have passed and gone on to be with the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Believing The Great Promises Of God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

An invitation to expect greater things from God.

- This passage can be taken in at least two ways. One is the proximate interpretation, which involves the return of Israel to their land. A second also concerns Israel’s return to their land, but in a longer timeframe. A third is that the promises here for Israel believing the great promises of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Expecting Something From God In This Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon encourages us to find solace in God, strengthen our faith, and sustain hope through understanding and applying the wisdom of Psalm 62.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of our faith, under the canopy of God's grace. We gather here, not as perfect beings, but as pilgrims on the path of spiritual growth, striving to understand God's word, His will, ...read more

Topics: Expectation, God

The Miracle Of Anticipation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember the excitement and anticipation the night before Christmas or your Birthday. This is the power of expectation.

Expectation is the key to experiencing miracles. Think back to when you were a child, eagerly awaiting Christmas or your birthday. You were filled with excitement and anticipation, unable to sleep because you knew something amazing was about to happen. That feeling of expectation is what we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-5

Topics: Expectation, Miracles

The Final Accounting

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023

The minute you loosen your death grip on your wallet, you shift your spiritual center of gravity from yourself onto God

I just got back from the most marvelous conference. I almost didn’t go... I’d spent all my Continuing Ed allowance already, and the hotels in Baltimore are EXPENSIVE. But the organizer of the conference arranged for me to share a hotel room with one of the speakers, whose room was already being ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

'tis The Season To Be Expectant And Jubilant Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 2, 2016

Our expectations can bring limitations on people or on God. Jesus works in the realm of faith. He freely limits Himself based on our expectations of Him. It is our expectations of His faithfulness that create and sustain Joy in us.

Intro: Harvard social psychologist Robert Rosenthal’s classic did a study of children to see how they responded to expectations. All the children in one San Francisco grade school were given a standard I.Q. test at the beginning of the school year. The teachers were told the test could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Who Isaiah Said He Would Be, And John Too

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2022

John and his disciples question if Jesus is the One or not. Jesus answers in word and deed

12.11.22 Matthew 11:2-11 2 While John was in prison, he heard about the things Christ was doing. He sent two of his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the Coming One or should we wait for someone else?” 4 Jesus answered them, “Go, report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon deals with things not turning out in life as we had expected them to do by looking at John The Baptist.

It’s Not What I Expected! 5/30/99 Psalm 77:1-12 Luke 1:47-80 Text Matthew 11:1-11 & Mark 6:14-29 Have you ever ordered something from a magazine or off TV and you thought, “boy it would be great to have one of those.” The price was right, so you sent off for it and when you opened the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11, Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Did You Expect?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 1, 2003

Who do you see, a Messiah or a carpenter?

What Did You Expect? For most of us, the most powerful negative feeling we will ever experience is the feeling of rejection. People are rejected by their parents, children, spouses, co-workers, friends, peers, and even fellow church members! In our scripture for today, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Grape Expectations Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002

The Holy Spirit is not interested in producing a bunch of grapes with one big, fat grape and eight little, tiny grapes; but He wants us to grow in all nine characteristics simultaneously.

We noticed when we first started this study that these qualities are called the FRUIT of the Spirit, not the FRUITS of the Spirit. So, "Conformity to Christ" is not symbolized by a "fruit salad," but by one multifaceted fruit. What do you think that fruit would be? A Bunch of GRAPES. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational