Sermons on Expectations In Scripture:

Getting What You Came For

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 3, 2011

Do you come to church expecting to meet with the living God or has it become dull and boring for you? Remember it is important to finish what you start, know what you want and get what you came for.

GETTING WHAT YOU CAME FOR Ten-year-old Phineas longed to see his inheritance. The year was 1820. The day he was born, his grandfather had presented newborn Phineas with a deed to a sizable portion of Connecticut land called Ivy Island. Now Phineas was finally going to see it. Not every boy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gird Up Your Minds: A Lively Hope With Eternal Ramifications

Contributed by David Tack on Nov 18, 2011

A Biblical based hope

Gird up your Minds: A Lively Hope with Eternal Ramifications David Tack: November 18, 2011 (1) INTRODUCTION As we go through each day of our lives it is filled with hopeful expectations. For some it may be as simple as hope for better health, more success, better sleep ect… It is alright ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Undeniable Leadership-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2016

4 of 5. God began to make His leadership thru Joshua undeniable among His people. *God makes His leadership undeniable among His people. But How? God’s leadership is Undeniable in...

GOD's UNDENIABLE LEADERSHIP-IV—Joshua 3:7-17 Attention: Who’s leading whom? An elderly woman using a cane, was hesitantly waiting to cross on a busy street corner because of the heavy traffic. She waited & waited. Then finally, an elderly gentleman also with a cane, came up to her & ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Miracle Through You

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 20, 2017

One young man had a lunch and was willing to give it all to Jesus. That is how 5,000 were fed with more than enough.

A Miracle in You or Through You? Purpose of Miracles John 20:30,31 30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Feb 28, 2021

We will; be persecuted for our belief

"BLESS THIS HOME" wk- 4 Persecuted Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION: Today, we're wrapping up our series called, "Bless This Home." I'm so glad to have all of you with us. If maybe you missed other weeks, let me tell you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Back Unbeliever

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 11, 2019

When God goes to the trouble and tells you He's going to do something, “Receive that word, stand on that word, hold fast to that word and above all else, believe that Word!”

STEP BACK UNBELIEVER! Illus. By sermon central staff The story goes, a lady said My husband, Michael, and I were at a restaurant with his boss, a rather stern older man. When Michael began a tale, which I was sure he had told before, I gave him a kick under the table. There was no response, so I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11, 2 Kings 7:1-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"i Don't Get Anything Out Of Church." Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019

People come to church with certain expectations. But are those the expectations that God wants us to come with, or are they are our own expectations? See how God's promises far exceed our expectations for church.

“I don’t get anything out of it.” You’ve probably heard it as a reason for someone no longer going to church and maybe you’ve actually had the thought yourself. You walked out of church and thought, “I just don’t feel like I got anything out of it.” People come to church with certain ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-17, Luke 18:15-17, Isaiah 55:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seed

Contributed by Jason Martin on Jan 6, 2025

The imagery of a seed in Amos 9:13-15 teaches us about God's promises for growth, renewal, and abundance. A seed is small but powerful, holding within it the potential for transformation.

Preached Jan 5, 2025 If you need the Powerpoint. send an email to bishop@lfccog.ca Text: Amos 9:13-15 Theme: The Seed – Potential, Preparation, and Expectation Introduction The imagery of a seed in Amos 9:13-15 teaches us about God's promises for growth, renewal, and abundance. A seed is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road Of Hope: When Expectations Meet Surrender

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 30, 2025

A look at the Palm Sunday event, with practical application for our lives today

Introduction: Palm Sunday is a day of contrasts. It’s a day of celebration and expectation, but also a day that points to the deeper, often uncomfortable, realities of faith. As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds waved palm branches, laid down their cloaks, and shouted, "Hosanna to the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

You Expect Me To Love Him Deeply? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

retelling Ananias’ story, leading to see that all that really matters is loving God and loving others

You Expect Me To Love HIM Deeply? Acts 9:1-19a The Story (pt 1): The man and his family were settling into their new city. Oh, it certainly wasn’t Jerusalem, but Damascus wasn’t all that bad, really. And after what had happened to Stephen when he shared what he believed about Jesus, he could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Expect From God?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

what do you expect from GOD?

What do you expect from GOD? Prayer Jeremiah 29:9 – 12 For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD. (10)For thus saith the LORD, that after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good Word toward you, in causing you to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Expect Of Me In 2012

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 29, 2004

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer into an intimate committed relationship with God.

WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME IN 2012? Micah 6:6-8; Text: v.8b (NKJV) SCRIPTURE: With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Holiday Expectations: Don't Take That Exit Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 22, 2004

God wants to change our view of what a great Christmas is really about.

Life in the Fast Lane Holiday Expectations: Don’t Take That Exit! Proverbs 15:16-17 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 21, 2004 Introduction Before we get started this morning I want to take a minute to thank all of you for praying for me as I preached at this week’s state meeting. We had a good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Life Can We Expect?

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

Rivers of water flowing from our very centre of being. Are we immursed in that living water free?

What kind of week? 10 = awesome – 0 – Zero What kind of day week life should we as followers of Christ expect to have? Promises in Bible Extra Ordinary. In bible many descriptions/promises of kind of life we should be looking for as followers of Jesus. Descriptions extra ordinary but they are ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37

Denomination: Christian Church

"Scripture Helps Specify The Kind Of Behavior God Likes.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 14, 2001

Yera C. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 October 21st, 2001

Title: “Scripture helps specify the kind of behavior God likes.” SECOND READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 This passage highlights sacred scripture as a source, the source, for teaching, correcting and encouraging Christians to become all they can be, all God expects them to be. It exhorts Timothy, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran