Sermons on god's expectations: showing 601-615 of 215,688

Serving God 110%

Contributed by Michael Huddlestun on Jun 20, 2004

This sermon shows us what is expected of us as believers.

Serving God 110% Mark 10:17-31 Michael A. Huddlestun Introduction: In life, there are a lot of things that if they are only done part way, then your results will not be satisfying. Such as cooking a steak, doing homework in school, shaving your face, or watching a movie. These are only a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Guide You Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

God will guide you but he'll use your rational mind as much as special intervention but he expects us to make decisions according to his revealed will.

I recently bought one of these new smart phones. It's great. It does everything, except make the coffee. One of the best “apps” on it is the navwoman. You type in your destination and a very clever woman tells you exactly how to get there. “Turn right in 300 metres.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Watchman, What Of The Night? Give Hope!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2021

The world seems to be entering what is called THE SEASON OF TIME OF SORROWS. God's word says it is high time to redeem the time. We have nothing to fear. This will develop into a series on the second coming. We must establish Christian have no need to fear.

WATCHMAN WHAT OF THE NIGHT? GIVE HOPE IN THE DARK NIGHT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Beginning of a serious on “Expecting the Rapture.”) It would be very helpful if you would read and study: MATTHEW 24, MARK 13, LUKE 21, 2 TIMOTHY 3 before teaching this lesson. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make A Difference With Your Life

Contributed by John Woelfel on Aug 14, 2006

What does God expect from us in this life? What does He expect from us based on what we are able to do? This message tries to answer those questions by looking at a couple of teachings from Jesus.

What we want to know this morning is how God has uniquely made us so we don’t waste our lives. One of the main ideas from the series we went through is that if you do something meaningful with your life, you will be a minority. Most people just go through life trying to survive. They go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joyful Expectations Beyond Covid 19

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 27, 2021

Covid 19 has so many despondent and hopeless. The discovery of a vaccine has been a source of encouragement, but the journey has been long and hard. Yet, this psalm gives us a hope of a great turnaround.

Psalm 126 is called an ascension Psalm is psalms filled expectation and hope. It was one the song sang as the children of Israel went up to worship at Jerusalem. Some associate this psalm with the time after Israel was released from the Babylonian Captivity. Israel’s history is filled with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Earnest Endeavors Encourage Exalted Expectations Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 26, 2007

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

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect A Miracle" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2011

A sermon for Advent.

Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 7:14 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Expect a Miracle” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday) What do you suppose God looks like? Artists have given a shot at attempting to give us a physical picture of God in countless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Dream A New Dream---Expect Greater

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

What are we expecting in our families and our churches? Consider the importance of a dream. What crushes our dreaming ability. Blessed is he who expects nothing, he shall receive exactly what he expected.

DREAM A NEW DREAM... EXPECT GREATER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com EXPECTATIONS: 1. wait, stay 2: to look forward 3: to be pregnant : await the birth of one's : NEW LIFE, 2: to anticipate or look forward to the coming or occurrence of : suppose, think 4 to consider probable or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Life Fails To Meet Expectations

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007

How to keep our faith strong when life disappoints us.

I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what He will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.—Habakkuk 2:1 WHEN LIFE FAILS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS Perhaps the hardest thing for a Christian to do is to stand on his faith in God when life is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Expect To Hear?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 13, 2008

A Sermon for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time(A) "As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit" Matthew 13:23

let me ask a question of all you who are here today—What did you come expecting here to hear? In a fascinating story of his journey across the United States with his pet dog, John Steinbeck tells of a Church service he attended during his travels in the State of Vermont. Tongue in cheek, he says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 17, 2013

A sermon on the importance of the First Advent of Jesus Christ.

Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Introduction: • Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve - From Expectation To Celebration

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006

A sermon for Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve, acknowleding the end of Advent and the beginning og Christmas

When I look back to memories of Christmas past, particularly memories of Christmas of childhood, I always find that I remember Christmas Eve more than I remember Christmas Day. Perhaps it is the sense of build-up and expectation, the sense of excitement about what is almost here. That is certainly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 21, 2024

Jesus talks about the rewards one can expect for receiving prophets, righteous men, and giving cups of cold water to little ones in the name of a disciple. How can we be sure that we will receive the prophet’s reward?

Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward Scripture Lessons: Matthew 10:1, 16, 40-42 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease” 16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:16, Matthew 10:40-42, Galatians 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, 2 Kings 4:8-9, 2 Kings 8:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

This is the third and final sermon in the series and the most powerful. It was lengthy and had to be broken into two parts to get it properly preached, especially as it motivated me to follow several "rabit trails" and really impacted people's lives.

The Spirit of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb's Expectation The Spirit of Expectancy Caleb’s Expectation Part 3 of a Series (Note: parts of this sermon were adopted from Sermon Central Contributor David Dykes from his sermon "Caleb: How to Thrive at Age 85!") TEXT: Joshua 14:6-12 New ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

"Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002

This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

“Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist