Sermons on Expectations From God:

From Failure To Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 28, 2010

God chooses to forgive us

27The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of humans and the seed of animals. 28And just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow, destroy, and bring evil, so I will watch over them to build ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Kept From Falling

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 3, 2010

God can keep you.

KEPT FROM FALLING Jude 24, 25 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. KEPT FROM FALLING Jude 24, 25 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Recovering From Failure Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2012

Our failures are not final with God.

Recovering From Failure Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/12 People across the country tuned in this week to watch another former Illinois governor head off to prison. Seeing him shaking hands and signing autographs as the media followed his every step stirred up various feelings inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

From Small Beginnings

Contributed by Ronald Wise on Nov 2, 2012

Faith starts small and grows when we nurture our growth with God's unfailing Grace and Love

From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Listen, Learn, Live Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 17, 2013

Jeremiah is telling the people of God to Listen to God’s warning, Learn to live right by others mistakes and then love abundantly in Him no matter where you find yourself.

Series: Changed Sermon 3: Listen, Learn and Live! Thesis: Jeremiah is telling the people of God to Listen to God’s warning, Learn to live right by others mistakes and then love abundantly in Him no matter where you find yourself. Scripture Texts: Jeremiah 7:1-11: 1This is the word that came ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through The Promises Of Jesus 2nd Coming Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2019

Joy is found in believing the Promises of God from the Bible and as we progress to the New Year there is a sense of expectation about the future for most. But there should also be an expectation and excitement about the possibility of Jesus second coming in 2020.

Opening video illustration – If Jesus returned today – by skit guys. Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4, Revelation 22:12-13, Revelation 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Chaos To Choice

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2001

Discover how God’s Worldview can help us move from chaos to making wise choices.

This week I was told about a lady who called her husband at the World Trade Center after the planes smashed into the buildings. The husband was on ninety-something floor, explaining to her that he was okay. Before she hung up the phone, however, the line went dead. The husband has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

Lessons From Adam

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009

Here are some serious mistakes Adam made in his relationship with God and Eve and how God dealt with him.

Genesis 3:1-24 "Lessons From Adam" Here are some serious mistakes Adam made in his relationship with God and Eve and how God dealt with him. I. He was passive (vs 1-6) Basically, he ignored her! He ignored the fact that Satan was there. He ignored the fact that Satan was talking to her He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And The 3rd Rock From The Sun Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023

Planet earth...our temporary home, the 3rd rock from the Sun. what do we know about this place we often call "home?"

God is an artist and architect. It’s part of being a Creator. Artist’s often begin with , and God was no different. Like a sculptor; He fashioned this planet with hills, ridges, and mountains; as His voice chiseled them with every shape and size. He painted this world with broad strokes, with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In Haran Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2003

Being saved by grace is good, but is that all God expects from you?

May 18, 2003 Morning Service Text: Genesis 11:31; 12:1-3; Hebrews 5: 12-14 Subject: Part 1 in a Series on Spiritual Growth Title: Stuck in Haran / Moving Forward with God Do any of you remember any of the silly things you did as a young person? Mistakes are a part of life but I’m talking about ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Able To Keep You From Falling

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 20, 2014

We’re looking at the 6 ways we’re liable to sin, the 4 ways God will keep us, and how God will present us faultless.

GOD IS ABLE TO KEEP YOU FROM FALLING JUDE 24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “SENIOR MOMENT” SHOES 1. Billy had just turned 50 years old and decided to take up jogging. He went to a specialty athletic footwear store to buy a pair of running shoes. 2. When he entered the shop, he was ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Praise To Power

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 13, 2009

This message involves taking individual responsibility for our own praise and worship of God. Worship is to be involvement not entertainment.

From Praise To Power November 15 Psalm 47:1-9 Acts 16:16-34 Suppose for a moment that you won tickets to a luncheon after the Cavs had beaten the Lakers in a playoff game in 2010. If at the luncheon Shaq stood up and said, “stand to you feet and let’s give it up for LeBron and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Victory From Mistakes Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 11, 2012

Our first inclination when we blow it is to hide from God. But as we learn in these two psalms, our first reaction should be to turn to God and trust in God to forgive, heal, and teach us how to be like God. If you have ever sinned or made a mistake, thes

Psalm 24 appears to be a victory parade after a battle with the Canaanites up to the Temple in Jerusalem, carrying the Ark of the Covenant. 1 – 2 The ancient Israelites felt that the earth rested on the waters. But there is more here than meets the eye. The words “seas” and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What God Teaches About Time Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

God has given the gift of time to every person, at every place, for each evolving time.

A. WHAT GOD TEACHES ABOUT TIME “There is a time for everything . . . a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to harvest; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to tear down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Good Gifts (From Above)

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2005

Pentecost 16(B) - Our God graciously gives goods gifts from above which include ears to hear, minds to think, and lives of action.

OUR GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (FROM ABOVE) James 1:17-27 - September 4, 2005 - Pentecost 16 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: About eight months ago in a country far, far away, half way around the world, we heard about the disastrous tsunami. We probably did not think about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran