Sermons about Expecting Nothing

Expectations – General And Specific – Great And Small Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2022

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Expectations keep us hoping if they are good, and fearful if they are bad. There are many examples in the bible of expectations but I have selected only a few, then we look at Christian expectations. Even cricket is touched on.

EXPECTATIONS – GENERAL AND SPECIFIC – GREAT AND SMALL I wonder how many are familiar with the novel “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. Pip the orphan boy relates his story that is based around what expectations wait for him, surprises, incorrect assumptions, tragedy and a lot more. Well as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:8-16, Genesis 48:11, 1 Kings 2:15-16, Job 30:26-29, Isaiah 5:2-4, Matthew 11:2-3, Luke 21:25-28 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Expect When Jesus Returns Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 26, 2009

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Discusses what to expect when Jesus returns for the church according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

What to Expect when Jesus Returns? For those who have died in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a Bodily Resurrection and Glorification (v.14-16) For those who are alive in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a bodily Rapture and Glorification (v. 17) For Everyone in Christ, Jesus’ return brings us into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold He Comes: So What Were You Expecting Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

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JUST AS WHEN JESUS RODE INTO JERUSALEM, FEW OF US WILL GET MORE OUT OF A MODERN PALM SUNDAY CELEBRATION THAN WHAT WE WERE EXPECTING.

Behold He Comes: So What Were you Expecting John 12:12-19 April 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION Flashmob A flash mob (or flashmob) is a term coined in 2003 to denote a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and sometimes seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Nothing Like Kicking Me When I Am Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2016

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A study of the book of Job 18: 1 – 21

Job 18: 1 – 21 Nothing Like Kicking Me When I Am Down 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “How long till you put an end to words? Gain understanding, and afterward we will speak. 3 Why are we counted as beasts, and regarded as stupid in your sight? 4 You who tear yourself in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 18:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rabboni Series

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2024

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Jesus addresses each of us in a personal way.

Rabonni March 31, 2024 John 20: 1 – 18 – Easter Sunday Intro: This morning when I was getting ready for church, I paused for just a moment and prayer that during this service Jesus would appear behind you all. Sometimes, I think that is what it will take for many to believe in Him and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Sermon For Proper 23, October 11, 2009

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 10, 2009

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A camel can go through the needle’s eye

19th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 23] October 11, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come to worship in order that we might be near to you and learn from you how we might live our lives as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

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Acts Series: 18th Sermon--Expect Persecution, Proclamation, Protection, and Power!

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Acts 4:1-12 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I believe that all true Christians have a desire to share their faith w/ others. And that is only natural. If you were to cure cancer, you’d want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Great Things From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2003

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Hold on to the promise of a loving God in the midst of affliction, for He remembers the faithful.

Isaiah 54:1-10 EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD Israel at this time was at a very low point in their history. They had gone through a succession of wicked rulers who had led them astray from God. The Kingdom had been divided and weakened. First the northern, and then the southern kingdom had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

23 Things I Expect In This Century

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

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My suggestions as to 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years.

23 THINGS I EXPECT IN THIS CENTURY By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today I am going to suggest to you 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years. Even though this seems like a “sensational” sermon topic, what I am predicting is not based on sensationalism or on a “Jeanne Dixon” type ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

Faiths Review And Expectation -- Amazing Grace

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 31, 2002

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A sermon based on the verses of the hymn "Amazing Grace" as John Newton wrote it. The original title of the hymn was - "Faiths Review and Expectation"

Faiths Review And Expectation I Tim 1:12-17 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Expected Of Members In God's Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002

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The outline for a series on what is expected of members in the church?

Mount Airy Church Membership Sermon Series 1. What is required to be a part of the Body of Christ? 1. Must be saved (Mark 16:16) and born again (John 3:3, 5) * Steps to be saved and born again a. Believe (John 3:18) b. Repent (2 Corinthians 7:10) c. Confess (Romans 10:9-10) d. Be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Earnest Endeavors Encourage Exalted Expectations Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 26, 2007

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The writer to the Hebrews explains faith in a very unique manner by first going back to the first book of the Bible and then moving forward from there. Along the way, he gives good support to the fact that the, "Just shall live by faith."

HEBREWS 11:1-16 EARNEST ENDEAVORS ENCOURAGE EXALTED EXPECTATIONS I. FAITH EXPLAINED: Hebrews 11:1-6 A. Elucidated. B. Essential. C. Elementary. II. FAITH EXEMPLIFIED: Hebrews 11:7-14 A. Entrusted. B. Enacted. C. Exalted. III. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Part Ii - The Magi – The Voice Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

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This is part two in a series looking at the some of the characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from them. In this message the Magi, these gentiles from the east speak to us of the expectancy we should have in our relationship with the

The Voices of Christmas Part II – The Magi – the Voice of Expectancy Sermon – Sunday, December 3rd 2006 The Magi are an interesting group. There is much we do not know about them, like how many of them came to worship Jesus. The Magi were a priestly class of astronomers from ancient Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Can't Really Expect ... Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007

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Part 4 of series Every Thought Captive. Dave looks at the lie that God can’t really expect us to live godly lives, and examines the idea of spiritual perfection.

“God Can’t Really Expect…” Every Thought Captive, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 11, 2007 Does God expect too much of us? Have you ever felt that way? That if God wants us to live better lives, he should just make us better people? Why is it that we are born into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Free Methodist

Healing Wounded Relationships: Unfulfilled Expectations Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 17, 2010

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Can we be healred from unfulfilled expectations?

Concordia Lutheran Church Lent 4, March 17th, 2010 By His Stripes: Healing Wounded Relationships “Realistic Expectations” † In Jesus Name † May the Peace of God, brought by missionaries to the land Eireland, settling its tribal wars, saving its people, and creating communities of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

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