Sermons on Fruitless Expectation:

Blessings And Woes (November 2013)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

“Preaching comforts the uncomfortable and makes the comfortable uncomfortable”. There are always going to be people who will be shocked to learn that they received woe when they were expecting a blessing!

BLESSINGS AND WOES Text: Luke 6: 17 – 26 No man can be a Christian without being a controversialist. Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) (Draper’s Book Of Quotations For The Christian World). Jesus was often counter cultural in His day. He taught with authority that many considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Work Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

We are to wait neither so eagerly that we lose our patience, not so patiently that we lose our expectation, but eagerly and patiently together.

Some of you know that Steve and Susan Forrester are expecting a baby. On the other hand, some of you might not even know who Steve and Susan Forrester are. Steve’s the pastor of the Methodist church up the street, and Susan is one of the counselors at their counseling center. Anyway they’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Message For Father’s Day 2023 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 23, 2023

Every father will face expectations and enemies as he raises his children. With God's help, every father can overcome these challenges.

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on June 18, 2023; but this is not an exact transcription). Introduction: It’s good to see you this morning, and I hope each one of us remembers our fathers today. My own dad went to Heaven in 2018 but for the last several years of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Separating Yourself From God’s Work

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 14, 2025

No believer is called to operate in isolation. The body of Christ is interconnected, and God expects His children to labour together in unity, humility, and submission to His order.

THE DANGER OF SEPARATING YOURSELF FROM GOD’S WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 16:1-35 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:25, Romans 12:4-5, John 15:4-6, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Psalm 133:1-3 INTRODUCTION: One of the most grievous errors a believer can make is to separate themselves from ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Expert

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 3, 2025

Why did a lawyer question Jesus? Best part is the answer. Jesus disciples are expected to follow the laws in the Torah that apply to loving God and neighbor

The Expert Luke 10:25-28 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 10:25 And behold, a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” 27 And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Ephraim & Manasseh (Genesis 48)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 31, 2024

Are we flexible enough to allow God to do the exact opposite of what we had expected? Let's look at Genesis 48.

Do we have narrow ideas as to how God should handle things? Are we flexible enough to allow God to surprise us, even when He does the exact opposite of what we may have expected? Let’s look at Genesis 48. What did Israel say to Joseph? What had God told him? After these things, someone said to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For The End Time While Living In The Mean Time

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 10, 2024

We must look for the end times our blessed hope with earnest expectation waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God, but we must live in the meantime.

“Looking for the End Time while Living in the Meantime”. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - If we just look at what is going on in our world wars and rumors (threats) of war, nation against nation, false Christ, false prophets, and an apostate religious system where entertainment, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7, Titus 2:12-13

Denomination: Apostolic

As A Thief In The Night

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2023

When will the Lord return? We eagerly expect this to happen. This is our hope. We are not told when. We are only told that He shall return

As a Thief in the Night 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Last week, we looked at the well-known passage of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. This passage is in common use among students of prophecy, and many theories of “rapture” have emerged from this study. It is also commonly used at funeral to give comfort to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will You Loan Your Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 21, 2024

God expects us to share our faith with others. Your faith can help bring others closer to God's plan.

WILL YOU LOAN YOUR FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) COMFORT ZONE VS THE CALLING! Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. WHEN THE PAIN IS CRUSHING. WHEN THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RELIEF. WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Patience In Times Of Waiting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores Simeon's unwavering faith in God's promise, encouraging believers to hold onto God's promises with expectancy and live out their faith actively.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I trust you are all in good spirits and eager to partake in this nourishing feast of the Word of God. Today, we are going to focus our hearts and minds on a passage from the gospel of Luke, a passage that is both profound and enlightening. It is my hope and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Topics: Christmas

Am I..doing This Right?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 21, 2014

Moses also said..and we all should be saying this..over and over each day. Let me live in your favor - Once we know God’s ways and know God personally, than the favor of God can rest on our lives. And we should expect it to...God expects us to

How many of you this morning, remember the storm we had about a year ago that knocked out power with straight-line winds For some of us I was restored within hours, for others it was overnight and still for a few select others down on mitchell street, it was over a week later. As the days rolled ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:3-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophecy: Words To Us From God?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

Are there some ways other than the Bible through which God lets us know what He desires and what He expects from us?

RYAN: Pastor Dan, there is something I need to tell you right away. DAN: Are you sure it can’t wait until after the worship service is over? RYAN: No. No, this is important. DAN: OK, what is it? RYAN: Well, God told me that we need to change the color of the church carpet. DAN: Oh, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Closer Look At Christmas

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Dec 22, 2002

WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILTY TO TEACH THE WORLD ABOUT CHRIST AND CHRISTMAS, IF WE DONT DO IT DONT EXPECT ANYONE ELSE TO DO IT FOR US

A CLOSER LOOK AT CHRISTMAS LUKE 2: 1 – 14 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

In The Face Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002

Part 3 of a series; When Christ grows the church, we can expect opposition both inside and outside the church, illustrated in Acts 4 and 5.

Trinity Baptist Church October 27, 2002 How Christ builds His Church In the Face of Opposition Acts 4:32-5:42 I’ve used it with you before and I will again because it’s a zinger. It’s one of Chuck Swindoll’s: "Where there’s light, there are bugs." The point is, where truth, or light, or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Going A New Direction

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

God made a covenant or contract with the Israelites. He has made contract with us too. We’ve got to follow it if we expect the blessings of God.

January 7, 2001 Deuteronomy 29:1-29 “Going a new direction” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. Some would even say that it’s a new millennium because the millennium begins with year 01 rather than year 00. How many of you made new year’s resolutions? How many of you have already broken them? This ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:1-29

Denomination: Baptist