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Christ Unexpected

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Christ was not what was expected more than two thousand years ago. His background, His outlook, His mission and His death were not what was expected. But it was all as God had planned.

Christ Unexpected 12/14/08 PM Text: John 7:41 Introduction It’s not unusual for people to be guided by expectations. Our bosses have expectations, teachers have expectations. We have expectations for our spouses, our children; sometimes our expectations may actually match theirs. The key to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping Others

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 22, 2015

Jesus expects us to help others even when we don’t want to help them. He expects us to love others just like he loves us.

Boys and girls, can you tell me about some times when you’ve had to help other people, especially when you didn’t want to or when you’ve been in a bad mood? Well, that’s what Jesus expects us to do. He expects us to help others even when we don’t want to help them. He ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Anglican

Strong Man; Weak Mind

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2013

What does God expect His servants to do with all that He has given them? All the talents, gifts, and opportunities? God expects His servants to live life with dignity and decency.

22 February 2006 Strong Man; weak Mind Judges 16:1-16:31 Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked night and day. An hour after he gave it to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Season For Figs

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 21, 2024

Jesus expected the fig tree to bear fruit even when it was not the season for figs. God is more concerned with His seasons, and expects us to live according to His seasons and not based on worldly seasons

And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. Mark 11:13 The fig tree was in tune with the world's seasons but not with God’s seasons. As per the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:13

Matthew 6 – Part 7 – How Am I Expected To Live Without A Super Fund? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010

If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor.

Matthew 6 – Part 7 – HOW AM I EXPECTED TO LIVE WITHOUT A SUPER FUND? If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor, or even better - in Haiti? Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe Big And Expect The Great! (The Life Of Faith Is A Daring Adventure -Let's Walk On Water) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 13, 2023

Jesus can use whatever means and make whatever way he pleases to save his people. God shows up in unexpected ways, with an unfamiliar appearance, to deliver his people. His acts of deliverance sometimes trouble and perplex His people. He is the "I AM that I Am!"

Sermon: Believe Big and Expect the Great! Scripture Lesson: Matthew 14:22-33 “Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Psalm 37:4, Isaiah 58:14, Mark 9:35

Denomination: Methodist

Any Day Now Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2022

Both Peter and Paul raise the same question: what should we be doing when … not ‘if’ but ‘when’ … the Lord appears? How do you want Him to find you? Vigilant? Full of hope and expectation? Prepared? Ready to greet Him? Or scoffing? Asleep?

[Hold up cell phone.] Yep … we talked a little bit about this handy device last week. More accurately, we talked about one of the apps … the GPS. But there is another little handy app that I use all the time to help me plan my day … The Weather Channel’s Ten Day Weather app which, as the name ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 16:1-3, Matthew 24:29-31, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 2 Peter 3:8-12, Psalm 139:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Life's Short Stay Awake (The Parable Of The Serving Master)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 4, 2016

The translation we heard states that the servants are waiting for the master a better translation describes servants who are expecting the master.Waiting is passive, much like waiting for a bus or a cab. Expecting denotes excitement, energy, enthusiasm.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 1:10-20; Psalm 50:1-8,23-24; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 and Luke 12:32-40 Bethlehem and Jerusalem are only 7 miles apart. Bethlehem ... the place of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:6-8, Luke 11:5-6, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican

Prayer - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 18, 2024

This is the first of a three-part Bible study on prayer. In this first study, we look at the types of prayers and the foundations on which our prayers must rest.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Psalm 76:4, Psalm 63:1, Psalm 18:46, Psalm 89:1, Psalm 51:2-4, Psalm 28:2, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, Colossians 1:9, Matthew 15:28, 1 Corinthians 14:14, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 6:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mindset Of Goodness Series

Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Jan 12, 2006

We often limit our expectation of God by the excuses we give Him to bless us. But God wants us to expect more from Him than what we can perform or deserve.

RAISING THE BANNER OF EXPECTATION MINDSET OF GOODNESS Psalms 23:6 Doctrinal syllogism If the word spoken created all things and now keeps all things in existence. (Gen 1, Col 1) And if, for the word to work in me I must be transformed by the renewing of my mind. (Rom 12:2) It is therefore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mindset Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Jan 19, 2006

We often limit our expectation of God by the excuses we give Him to bless us. But God wants us to expect more from Him than what we can perform or deserve.

RAISING THE BANNER OF EXPECTATION MINDSET OF MERCY Psalms 23:6 Faith comes by hearing God’s word- Romans 10:17 · To understand · Matthew 13:29 Faith alive is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen – Hebrews 11:1 · This doesn’t mean that to prove we have faith, things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Until He Comes, Go!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2024

As a Christian, you are not only expected to tell lost people of Christ's free gift of salvation, but you are expected to pray, asking him to send forth labourers to work in the fields of lost humanity.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Unveiling The Scriptures: Navigating Ancient Interpretations In A Modern World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 8, 2024

With our modern expectations, sometimes we find it difficult to understand the Bible. By adjusting our expectations we can correctly understand God's Word and apply His truth to our lives.

Unveiling the Scriptures: Navigating Ancient Interpretations in a Modern World Today, we’ll explore a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of Scripture: how the authors of the Bible interpret earlier portions of the Bible, and how we, with our modern expectations, sometimes find these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 2:15, Hosea 11:1, Revelation 13:1-2, Jeremiah 29:11, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

What Is Marriage- It's Work

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2001

This sermon deals with the realistic expectation of the amount of work it takes to make a marriage successful.

What Is Marriage, It’s Work 11/19/95 Eccl. 3:1-12 Ephesians 4:20-5:2 Topical One day on the job, the supervisor called John, Dave, and Sam into his office. John had been on the job for 11 years, Dave for 4 and Sam for one year. All three men liked their job and were doing okay at ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed