Sermons on Expected End:

5 Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2003

There is no such thing as "unanswered" prayer, but God sometimes responds in ways we don’t expect.

“5 Answers to Prayer” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Note: The outline for this message came from an article in the Christian Reader Jan/Feb 02 issue) We pray, and God answers. Every time. But sometimes we wonder if God is really listening. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, James 5:16

Denomination: Congregational

What A Way To Learn Your Lesson

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

You cannot do the wrong thing the wrong way and expect it to turn out right!

Intro. In chapter one of the book of Jonah, God gave Jonah an ORDER. Go to Nineveh, a city founded by Nimrod, and a very wicked place. It was the Metropolis of the Assyrian Empire. It compassed 60 miles and had a wall a hundred feet high, so broad that three chariots could go abreast on it. It ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Victoriously!

Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011

A reminder of the things we need to focus on if we expect to live a life of victory in Christ.

PROVERBS 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." There are four points to living the Christian life in absolute victory. 1. TRUST GOD God is the same yesterday, today, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Forget The Things Of The Past Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 8, 2010

A sermon on how a believers are expected to move forward... forget the things of the past and finish the race.

“Forget the Things of the Past” Philippians 3:12-13 (ESV) Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Aberration

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 20, 2022

Aberration is defined as a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.

John Locke, an English philosopher and physician once remarked: “Error is not a fault of our knowledge, but a mistake of our judgment giving assent to that which is not true.” Romans 2:1 confirms: “Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, James 3:2, Isaiah 41:10, 1 Peter 5:6-7

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2020

Jesus Himself suggests a different reason to that which His disciples might have expected.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES. Matthew 13:10-17; Matthew 13:34-35. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Publicly Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 6, 2019

When Jesus reinstated Peter, he expected more from Peter but accepted less.

Jesus revealed himself to seven of His disciples who were fishing in the Sea of Tiberias more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee. For most of us a remote lake with a special fishing hole is a comforting scene. The kind of place we might expect to see Jesus or feel his presence. The kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing And Operating In The Sonship

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 13, 2017

God expects us to grow as his sons as those who are led by His Spirit

THEME - UNDERSTANDING WHO WE ARE IN CHRIT LESSON 4 - GROWING AND OPERATING IN THE SONSHIP TEXT - ROMANS 8:14-23 INTRODUCTION-John 14:18 The value that God has over our relationship with him is so great that only He understands it fully. He loves and protects that relationship of father and son, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Canopy Of Glory Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 9, 2016

Just when we expect another pronouncement of doom, we are told of great blessing.

Isaiah 4:2-6 The Canopy of Glory 9/17/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Have you ever gotten a letter or even been told verbally either a number of things that were wrong with you or were going to be done to you? “And here’s something else you need to hear…” “And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Year The Lord Has Made For You Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

A message on entering the new year with joy, expectation, and trust in God’s sovereign plan.

THE YEAR THE LORD HAS MADE FOR YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 118:24 Key Verse: “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Lamentations 3:22-23; Ecclesiastes 3:1; Proverbs 16:3; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Of The Seven Deadly Sins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

The importance of honesty as God's expectation, the challenges to truthfulness, and the healing process from the habit of lying.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Creator, to understand His word and His will for us, and to live lives that reflect His love and righteousness. In the midst of our daily hustle and bustle, we often find ourselves wrestling with the complexities of life, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-17

Topics: God, Lying

"End Of Times" What I Believe And Why. Part 7 "The New Heaven And The New E Series

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 26, 2011

God had promised Abraham a land forever and David a throne forever

So far we have look at the Rapture, The Tribulation, Armageddon/Christ Return , The Millennium and also answered some Questions , and last week The Great White Throne Judgment and now the last part, The New Heaven And The New Earth. Isaiah 65:17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

From Endings To Beginnings: Trusting God In Every Season - Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 3:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024

On the threshold of a new year, it’s natural to reflect on what has passed and look forward to what lies ahead. This time of transition reminds us of the faithfulness of God—yesterday, today, and forever. Our focus today is on how we, as believers, can honour God as one year ends and another begins.

From Endings to Beginnings: Trusting God in Every Season - Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 3:6 Introduction: As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it’s natural to reflect on what has passed and look forward to what lies ahead. This time of transition reminds us of the faithfulness of God—yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 3:6, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:1, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abimelech's Plot (Judges 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 10, 2025

Can we ever expect betrayal in the church? Let's look at Judges 9.

Are there people like Judas and Abimelech who betray others for money or power? Are we loyal or traitors? Let’s examine Judges 9. Was Abimelech’s plot completely contrary to his father’s wishes? Abimelek son of Jerub-Baal went to his mother’s brothers in Shechem and said to them and to all his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Of Despair Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 23, 2011

Sometimes our own expectations get in the way of us enjoying God’s pleasure in us.

Last week in our Mountain Moment series, we considered the "Mountain of Choice" as we looked at Elijah’s showdown on Mt. Carmel with the prophets of Baal. One man stood against the darkness of a nation. One man represented God when no one else would. When you look at Elijah’s encounter with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ