Sermons on Expectations In Scripture:

Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 14, 2015

a sermon for ascension day

“Lord is this the time when you will restore the Kingdom to Israel?” It is 40 days after the most amazing surprise - Jesus came back from the dead. And now it is obvious what is going to happen next: Jesus is going to lead a massive army, possibly including angels and defeat the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Accept, Expect, Endure, Embrace

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 11, 2015

To walk in joy with must do four things. Accept where we are at in life. Expect a better life ahead. Endure hardships. Embrace our circumstances.

Yesterday marked two anniversaries. Debbie and I have been married for 34 years. And I have been your pastor for 5 years. About one half of you were attending when Chris was pastor. The first month I became senior pastor, we had a role of 32 people with $3457 in the bank. Most of those were Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Hebrews 4:3, Daniel 3:17-18, Colossians 1:11, James 1:2-4, Psalm 55:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Expectations When Following Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012

THE LIFE OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS FULL OF CONSTANTS. THERE IS THE CONSTANT OF AN ABUNDANT LIFE. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVES YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT WE ARE A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST JESUS.THERE IS THE CONST

EXPECTATIONS WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST ACTS 10:24-48 INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS FULL OF CONSTANTS. THERE IS THE CONSTANT OF AN ABUNDANT LIFE. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVES YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT WE ARE A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

God's Enemies Expect Judgment Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 8, 2014

To show that we should be hoping for, expecting the return of the LORD with excitement any time these last days.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid of the LORD's return? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we should be hoping for, expecting the return of the LORD with excitement any time these last days. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:27 (Amplified Bible) 10:27 [There is nothing left for us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Membership Has It's Expectations Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 6, 2013

The body of Christ has many parts but it is still one body. All parts of the body must function in order to have a healthy church body. Sermon series based on the chapters of "I Am a Church Member" by Tom Rainer

Introduction: Have you ever considered how amazing the human body really is? Truthfully, how could anyone ever believe that it is the product of chance plus time? The stomach’s digestive acids are strong enough to dissolve zinc. Fortunately for us, the cells in the stomach lining renew so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Expections From Our Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 10, 2012

God hears just ask.

EXPECTIONS FROM OUR LORD Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations: Are You Swimming Or Sinking?

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 13, 2008

Sometimes our EXPECTATION of something is due to our frantic pace, we don’t notice sin creeping into the back seat of our lives, putting us at great risk. Thank God that he’s always on the lookout for us, and that at times he uses setbacks to rescue us f

Expectations: Are You Swimming or Sinking? Jonah1:1 – 4:7 OPENER: Get a roll of toilet paper (individual is better) that is pre-wrapped. Carefully undo the wrapping and tape a $10 bill inside the roll and close the packaging. Tell teens that inside the paper bag is: Something that is very useful ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“expect The Unexpected” Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013

This is the first message in a series aimed at getting people to re-evaluate how they observe Christmas. I've drawn some ideas from Mike Slaughter's book "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday."

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 1, 2013 A Different Kind of Christmas sermon series Message 1 “Expect the Unexpected” Okay so I went to the store Wednesday evening to pick up a few things we were wanting to have in our Thanksgiving dinner and when I walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Expectant Living - The King Is Coming"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 24, 2013

Key Point: When Christians look back to the Cross and remember what Jesus did on the Cross to accomplish eternal salvation for those who believe and then look forward to His return (The Second Coming) it gives us the ability by the power of the Holy Spir

Cornerstone Church February 24, 2013 “Expectant Living – The King is Coming” Titus 2:11-14 “There is a story about a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Danger Of Living With Low Expectations

Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012

I am constantly surprised, bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how people who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy Spirit in their lives, live so far

The Tragedy of Living with Low Expectations Acts 3:1-9 Introduction I am constantly surprised, bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how people who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Expectations For A New Beginning

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 2, 2011

"Great Expectations for a New Beginning" is an exposition of Psalm 126. It makes the point you can face life's turning points with confidence that the Lord who has intervened in the past is able to do it again. So look back and consider what God has alrea

GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR A NEW BEGINNING Psalm 126 The Mountain Valley Cathedral in a remote Swiss village was one of the most beautiful churches in the region. One of the features that attracted so many people to the cathedral was its beautiful pipe organ. People would come from miles away to hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Love) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Christ expects us to be filled with love for Himself and others.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Christ expects His church to be full of LOVE for HIMSELF and OTHERS. “Love” (agape) is selfless love. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Faithfulness) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Christ expects us to be faithful to Him, no matter the circumstances and no matter the consequences.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHAT IF? The second church Jesus addresses in Revelation is the church in Smyrna. This church was a persecuted church. Persecution of Christians still exists today. According to one recent estimate, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Truth) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Jesus expects us to uphold the truth and refuse to compromise, no matter the pressure.

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TRUTH OR COMPROMISE? “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write....” (v. 12a). Jesus describes the city of Pergamum as “Satan’s throne” (v. 13). It was a city consumed with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"What Did You Expect?"

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 19, 2011

The story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 is a powerful reminder that God is not limited by our expectations.

Naaman was past upset; past mad; past even furious - he was working on a complete emotional meltdown. Like a cartoon character - the steam seems to literally be pouring out of his ears. He stomps - he stammers - he shouts: "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed