Sermons on Expectations In Scripture:

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

Going Beyond What Is Expected?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 23, 2016

This is a two part lesson as we consider are we going along que sera, sera? Or will we apply extra effort and go beyond our duty?

THE CALL? GOING BEYOND THE DUTY CALL AND WHAT IS EXPECTED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part) I. INTRODUCTION: 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 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expectation, Potential, The Mantle (1)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2019

Before us sets a great opportunity... there rest a dormant potential of the MANTLE OF GOD. Let us study the call of God on ELISHA. Will we grow or stay the same?

EXPECTATION, POTENTIAL, THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #1) God is looking for opportunities to reveal Himself to mankind. Seems we want to yield to opposition and limit the HAND OF GOD… we are weak, BUT GOD IS STRONG! God’s eyes are running to and fro ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Kings 19:18, Psalm 68:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Journey: Expectation, Potential, The Mantle

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2019

Life is more than a destination, life is about the journey. Let us follow Elijah to see the journey to receiving the Mantle of God. Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, Jordan.

THE JOURNEY EXPECTATION, POTENTIAL TO THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2) We are all on a journey! We walk on a spiritual PILGRIMAGE… We search for more. We desire to find God’s holy place of sacred growth. God has a course of action (COA) for your life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Two Miracles, Two Expecting”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 16, 2021

“Expecting” is the word we use when a woman is pregnant. Mary and Elizabeth are miraculously expecting a baby. God's plan for the salvation of humanity and the defeat of Satan's authority enter human history at Bethlehem. Includes a quote from Josh McDowell.

In Jesus Holy Name December 19, 2021 Text: Luke 1:39,56 Redeemer “Two Miracles, Two Expecting” Some of you had the good fortune of attending a baby shower last Sunday after church. Baby showers are joyous occasions. Everyone celebrates the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39

Denomination: Lutheran

My Year Of Greater Expectations Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 2, 2022

There is no need for humanity that God cannot meet.

OASIS WORDBANK - HEAVEN ON EARTH CONGREGATION: Oasis Potterlight Chapel International THEME: My Year Of Greater Expectations TEXT: Ephesians 3:20, KJV: "Now unto him, that can do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us," ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, 1 Kings 3:5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Call You Did Not Expect Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 9, 2021

God calls those whom he can use and who are faithful even in areas where they feel weak.

INTRODUCTION • Life can be full of irony. • When things happen in life, sometimes all we can do is scratch our heads. • Life is ironic, and God loves irony. • Here are a few funny examples of irony: “The most shoplifted book in America is The Bible.” • “According to researchers, duct tape should ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Exodus 3:1-15, Exodus 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expected Resurrection Easter 2021

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 7, 2021

When Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty , she didn't leave like the others. She was expecting a resurrection.

EASTER 2021 EXPECTED RESURRECTION Pastor Timothy Porter TEXT: Mark 16:1-8 INTRODUCTION: I just stopped by to declare unto you that I just checked my watch. It's not night anymore. Church, it's morning. Wipe the tears out of your eyes, and praise our God, because he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Expect

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 5, 2025

Expectation is the active ingredient of faith that is deposited into the heart when the word of God is heard and believed. There is no such thing as a living faith without expectation.

Numbers 13:1-3 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, [2] Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them. [3] And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:17-21, Proverbs 10:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Favour Beyond Your Expectations

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025

God’s favour is not limited to what we expect—it goes beyond what we can imagine. When God’s favour is upon a person, they receive promotions, breakthroughs, and blessings far beyond their efforts.

FAVOUR BEYOND YOUR EXPECTATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." Supporting Texts: Genesis 6:8 Esther 2:17 Luke 1:30 Psalm 5:12 Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, Genesis 6:8, Esther 2:17, Luke 1:30, Psalm 5:12, Proverbs 3:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Hope & Expectations

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 19, 2023

Hope and expectations are considered beliefs and wishes concerning the future.

Joyce Meyer, an American writer and speaker once remarked: “Hope is favorable and confident expectation; it's an expectant attitude that something good is going to happen and things will work out, no matter what situation we're facing.” Hebrews 11:1 confirms: “Now faith is the assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 10:28, Proverbs 23:18, Psalm 62:5

Expectations For Godly Living-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

1 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-I—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Use Your Elbows: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I live in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I Didn't Expect That PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing faith to overcome fear, allowing God's guidance through challenging times, and finding deliverance through trust in Him.

Good morning, friends. We gather here today with open hearts. Ready to receive. Ready to listen. Ready to grow. Today, let's turn our attention to the book of 2 Kings. Specifically, chapter 6, verse 16. It reads, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16

Topics: He Fixed It

How To Evaluate Love According To The Scriptures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN's Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don't care how much you kno

HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS One evening while appearing on CNN's Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the reactionary religious right when he said, "People don't care how much you know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008

God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed