Sermons on Expected End:

The Adventurous Advent Season

Contributed by Reginald Mortha on Mar 13, 2002

The expectation and hope instilled by the birth of Jesus among the people of the world is the salvation of history.

LK1: 26-36 On this 2nd Sunday of the advent season, we are called to reflect on the episode of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to an unwed mother called Mary. Let me invite you to spend some time with me to meditate on Luke 1:26-36. In the 1st chapter of LK, there are two important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD

BIG IDEA: THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD I. (:1) REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF A. Humility in Attitude 1. How I think about myself “O Lord, my heart is not proud” not being puffed up with a sense of my own importance 2. How I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking God's Face Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO PANIC) A. (:1) The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Give Someone Who Has Everything

Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 6, 2001

God’s Christmas gift to us and the gift that He expects in return.

What Do you Give Someone Who Has Everything At this time of the year I always have the same problem. What to give my wife for Christmas? I’ve given her clothes in the past, just to see them return because they weren’t the right size or she didn’t like them. I’ve given her jewelry just to have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Our "Best" To God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

God is expecting his children to give Him their highest degree of giving.

(My Anniversary sermon in Humayao Gospel Church, Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines) Our key key word for our theme today is "best". In my dictionary, the word "best" means having the highest degree of goodness or excellence of the quality or standing. Paul wanted Christians to live with the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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's Promises Are No Laughing Matter Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 10, 2005

God takes his promises seriously and expects us to do the same.

GOD’S PROMISES ARE NO LAUGHING MATTER Text: Gen. 18:1-15; Gen. 21:1-7 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 18:1-15 2. God has a sense of humor.  He made me  My dog thinks she’s a cat 3. Except for when it comes to his promises. Thesis: God takes his promises seriously and expects us to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Genuine Faith

Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 19, 2004

Genuine faith that pleases God is sometimes found in the least expected places.

“Genuine Faith” [Matthew 8:5-13] Introduction: We all like to get the genuine article when we buy something. When we put our money down for the real deal we rightfully expect to get the real deal. Once I bought a .22 caliber rifle that was a “knock off” of a Browning rifle. Believe me it did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Love Of God

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

The kind of love God expects His followers to have for one another.

1 John 3:16-18 “The Love of God” I. The Measure of Love (16a) A. Dualism of John’s writings • Love & Hate • Light & Dark • Righteousness & Sin B. There is no middle ground with John, no gray area. C. This causes us to do a reality check  here John says you either love your brother or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Choosing Our King"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

On Palm Sunday Jesus entered as the King, but the crowd was expecting a political revolutionary

Choosing our King...a Palm Sunday message Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts What kind of deliverer did the people of Jerusalem want? On Palm Sunday the crowds were ecstatic with joy at the coming of the Messiah, but why did they so soon afterwards call ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Genesis 21:8

Denomination: Congregational

Being A Good Steward Of My Testimony Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 22, 2007

My testimony is something of which God expects me to be a good steward.

Every Christian is called to live like Jesus. In John 20:21, Jesus said, "As my Father has sent me, even so send I you." How was Jesus sent? He was sent on redemptive mission by the Father. Jesus said, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost" (Luke 19:10). Every Christian is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Working For The Increase

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 8, 2012

The Lord expects the church to be working for increase in the kingdom till He returns.

June 10, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Luke 19:11-27 Subject: Working for God Title: Working for the Increase I want to start this morning by saying thank you to all of you and especially to all who preached and worked in ministry while we were gone to keep things running smoothly. We are back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking God’s Face

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Responding To An Encounter With Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

Jesus expects us to respond when we have encountered Him.

Encountering Jesus Responding to an Encounter with Jesus Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION When I was in the Untied States coast Guard I was asked to speak on Boating Safety at an elementary school. I taught on things life the importance of wearing a life jacket, not riding on the bow of the boat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It Just Seems Right Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 1, 2010

If the Kingdom of God has come then we should expect things to be different.

January 3, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Subject: The Kingdom of God Title: It Just Seems Right Have you made a New Year’s resolution that you are determined to keep this year? Have you broken it yet? I don’t know why but it seems as though we are prone to fail in some of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God