Sermons on Expectations From God:

Expendable For God

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 31, 2010

If you are to fulfill the purpose of God for your lives in a very critical hour, you can get the lessons from the life of Esther, the woman who dares to risk everything for God.

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS; BE EXPENDABLE FOR GOD! Ester 4:12-14 If you are to fulfill the purpose of God for your lives in a very critical hour, you can get the lessons from the life of Esther, the woman who dares to risk everything for God. Est 4:12 When Esther’s words were reported to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of God

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Christmas is a time of giving. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable bearing gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been exchanging gifts at Christmas.

The Gift Of God; 2 Corinthians 9:15 Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. “In honor of this holy season,” Saint Peter said, “You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.” The first man fumbled through his pockets and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Trusting God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 18, 2020

Christians have the opportunity, just as they did during the plagues and epidemics of history, to distinguish themselves from the world. It is the Preacher’s responsibility to lead the flock during this pandemic for that very purpose.

TITLE: TRUSTING GOD SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 3:14-21 There are several things I want to address in this morning’s message that don’t necessarily all flow together very smoothly. But I think that’s okay. If you find anything these days that’s flowing together smoothly, please let me know. In this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Deliverance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

God is a deliverer who rescues His people from bondage, oppression, and trouble. Throughout the Scriptures, He has demonstrated His power in delivering those who trust in Him.

THE GOD OF DELIVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 34:17 "The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles." Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-14, Psalm 91:3, Isaiah 43:2, 2 Timothy 4:18, Colossians 1:13 INTRODUCTION: God is a deliverer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17, Exodus 14:13-14, Psalm 91:3, Isaiah 43:2, 2 Timothy 4:18, Colossians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Heritage: Us! Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Eighth in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder… Show personal “artifacts” (at this point, I displayed a number of personal items that had great value to me, but which would have no value to anyone else); “the fair market value of these items is about 2 cents, give or take…" To you? Worthless. To me? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Needs Intercessors

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2023

Here are examples of prayers that God answered and saved people from wrecks, overturned war battles, and stopped missionaries from being executed! Intercessory prayer works and God needs more intercessors so His will can be accomplished!

GOD NEEDS INTERCESSORS Ezekiel 22:30-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Country Church Stewardship 1. The pastor of a tiny country church was struggling with a shortage of tithes and offerings. One Sunday he announced, “Now, before we receive the offering, I would like to request that the person who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Haggai’s Call From Stagnation To Renewal

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 15, 2025

Renewal is a matter of the heart. Renewal begins when believers realize that something has changed, become weak and died. Israel had lost so much, their temple, temple worship and the presence of God.

Sermon – Haggai’s Call From Stagnation to Renewal Scripture Text: Haggai Chapter 1:1-15 “On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Jeshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15, Matthew 6:33-34, Psalm 37:1-10, Luke 10:41-42, Psalm 103:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom From Doubt – Questions Lead To Answers Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

This morning we want to discover freedom from doubt—to see that the nagging questions that sometimes fill our hearts all have answers. With God’s help we can be free from doubt. Instead of doubt being our enemy that seeks to hold us captive, it can beco

FREEDOM FROM DOUBT – Questions Lead to Answers • John 20:24-29 (NIV) [24] Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. [25] So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relationships, The Struggle Is Real: Marriage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 18, 2016

This sermon provides a theology of marriage and how couples can free themselves from expectations that cause disappointment and frustration in their marriages.

Relationships: The Struggle Is Real: Marriage 7/17/2016 Genesis 2:15-24 Ephesians 5:21-23 We are in the third message of our series Relationships: The Struggle Is Real. We have looked at Dating and Singles. We have upcoming Parenting, Divorce, and Being Single Again because of death. Today we ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Separated Unto God Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 9, 2006

Four personal stories that illustrate how God’s people are set apart from the world and separated unto God.

I want to begin by telling you about this book. When Sue and I were in high school, we were active members of our youth fellowship. There must have been 40 or 50 of us. A farmer in our congregation was so concerned about the spiritual life of the youth that he purchased a book for every one of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Vantage Point: God The Son

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008

This is the second sermon in a series that discusses Christmas from the vantage point of the major participants in the incarnation.

Two Opening Songs Hosanna Away in a Manger Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle Lighting (as first candle is lit) : On this Second Sunday of Advent, our attention turns toward a group of biblical characters connected with the Christmas Story--the shepherds. Upon hearing the Good News of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20

Denomination: *other

Parable Of The Tares - 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 7, 2005

The advice Jesus gives in this parable about what to do with evil is so different from what we would expect

Living Under Grace – 3 – Parable of the Wheat and the Tares - 1 Half acre of 6 foot high thistles in the paddock • You won’t believe the nice clean solution I came up with to get rid of those thistles – run the trail bike through them to create a path so I could walk through and spray them • Got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Big Isn't Always Beautiful

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 17, 2006

The Kingdom of God stars from small beginnings

Mk 4:26-34 Illustration: There’s a traditional saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin which says, " For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost; for the want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for the want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for the want of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What God Thinks Of You

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

Human worth does not come from ability but from God’s image in us, fully affirmed in Jesus’ incarnation, cross, and resurrection.

I want to speak to you today about what gives human beings value — what gives us worth. We must take people seriously as beings of immeasurable value. Human worth isn’t something we earn; it’s something we are given. I am profoundly proud to be a human being. Our species is astonishing. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 8:3-5, Matthew 25:40, John 1:14, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Pleasing God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

To please God simply means to bring delight and gladness before Him. As children of God, pleasing our Heavenly Father should be our highest priority. Pleasing the Lord is a central teaching and command from the holy scriptures. It is also God’s way of ble

Intro: To please God simply means to bring delight and gladness before Him. As children of God, pleasing our Heavenly Father should be our highest priority. Pleasing the Lord is a central teaching and command from the holy scriptures. It is also God’s way of blessedness. In our current study, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

Denomination: *other