Sermons on Expectations:

Expect Trials Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can expect trials because we live in a fallen world. We can expect some of our difficulties to originate from God Himself, and we will bring hardship upon ourselves because we are not perfect.

Expect Trials Faith Expectations Part 5 06/01/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably true ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Persecution Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can expect persecution because Jesus was persecuted, because the world hated Him first and will hate us who love Him.

Expect Persecution Faith Expectations Part 6 06/08/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Temptation Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

We can expect temptation from the world, from Satan and even from ourselves but victory comes from God!

Expect Temptation Faith Expectations Part 7 06/15/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Doubt Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

In the world today Christians live in a sea of skepticism and doubt. And when you’re swimming in doubt, it’s hard not to get wet, to have that doubt seep into your thoughts.

Expect Doubts Faith Expectations Part 8 06/22/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Service Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

God has given us all that we have and he has given us gifts so that we may encourage, strengthen, and equip the body of Christ.

Expect Service Faith Expectations Part 9 07/06/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

A life yielded to the will of God, given in humble obedience as a living and holy sacrifice, sanctified by the blood of Jesus will result in life, abundant life now and eternal life in heaven.

Expect Life Faith Expectations part 10 07/13/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. This series purpose is to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Not To Expect Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

In our Christian walk we cannot expect an easy way, we cannot expect to be perfect nor can we expect to have all the answers but we can expect that our Lord will come again.

What Not To Expect Faith Expectations part 11 07/20/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is the last in the Faith Expectations series. The purpose of this series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Expectancy Of God

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on May 7, 2009

Consecrate yourselves, set yourself apart to God, and expect God to do great and mighty things in you and through you.

Introduction: There was once a jockey who had an unbelievable winning record. Just before the end of any race, the jockey would lean way over and seemingly speak to the horse and then almost instantly the horse would have a sudden burst of energy and win the race. A reporter asked the jockey ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations

Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006

Don’t be anxious about your life

Great Expectations: The sting is Gone. (Pastor Craige LeBreton) Life is wonderful…Life is good…Life is hope…Life is experienced… In Life we need to distinguish between…the light and the darkness… …living and existing…expecting and being anxious… I once heard a simple…yet wonderful definition of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Expecting The Best Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 8, 2008

Sermon looks at faith and challenges the church to expect God to be faithful because God is faithful. The church will memorize one verse each week and seek God in faith for changes in their lives. Acknowledgement: Series originally developed by Rick W

EXPECTING THE BEST 50 Days of Faith - Part 1 of 8 – Sept. 7th, 2008 We’re beginning a new series today called 50 Days of Faith. Have you ever thought ‘how do I get God’s approval?’ Is it by being more good than bad? No. By keeping the Ten Commandments? No. By being religious and going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Expecting Revival

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 15, 2008

Five steps to revival

EXPECTING REVIVAL 8/24/08 Acts 12 1. Revival is the Need of the hour a. Church is on the defense b. From sinner seeking to seeker sensitive 2. Pompous Personalities and Pleasing programs 3. No longer what He did for us but what’s in it for me 1. RECOGNIZE OUR PERIL A. Hatred of the Physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

High Expectations Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

There are some reasons God has and we should have "High Expectations" for life.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS Romans 8:16-25 * In 1999 the Broadman Holman Publishers released a book written by Dr. Thom Rainer entitled, “High Expectations.” The thesis of this book is that churches who expect much from their members get much. Conversely, it is true that if a church expects little, it will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Un:expected Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 19, 2008

Part 1 of "Christmas UN:wrapped" When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey.

THE POINT: When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey. ME I don’t know about you, but I LOVE CHRISTMAS… I love the Christmas season, I love the sights, the sounds, the smells associated with Christmas… I hate winter and I hate snow…except ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Expected One

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Is Jesus the one they have been waiting for?

A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Expectation Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

The focal point of this parable is God’s expectation of His people, Israel or Christians. God is the owner of the vineyard who inspects and expects the fig tree –His people to bear fruit.

This morning, we will study the parable of the barren fig tree. This parable is one of the shortest parables of our Lord in the Gospels. We don’t have fig trees here in the Philippines, so most of us I believe have not seen a fig tree. Fortunately, the internet is giving us anything we want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational