Sermons on god's expectations: showing 871-885 of 215,758

Purity

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 25, 2011

God says we’re to keep ourselves pure. To be pure means to be unmixed with any other matter, to be free anything that taints. God expects us to be holy – separated from anything that defiles. We’re to be like Him. We need pure minds, hands, and hearts.

Purity 1 Timothy 5:22 God says we are to keep ourselves pure. To be pure means to be unmixed with any other matter, to be free anything that would taint. God expects us to be holy – separated from anything that would defile us. We are to be like Him. We are to have pure minds, pure hands, and pure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2017

1. Expect Christ's enemies to be energized (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect more souls to be saved (vs. 4). 3. Expect more help from Heaven (vs. 5-10). 4. Tell the truth about Jesus (vs. 7-12).

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Acts 4:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 14, 2013 *We still live in somewhat of a bubble here in the Bible Belt. Yes, over the years, much has gone downhill spiritually, but it’s still different here. One of the main reasons goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God As Your Warrior Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2012

No matter how deep of a hole you find yourself in, if you have a relationship with God He will hear, He will find, and He will rescue you, though the victory may not be what you expect, it is accomplishing God's will

Psalm 18 is the longest Psalm we have dealt with so far at fifty verses. It appears to have been written by David (though some argue against this) at a time after his lengthy battles with enemies that surrounded Israel and Saul’s battle against him for the kingship. It really speaks to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The God Of Deliverance , Freedom And Liberty

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 4, 2008

1. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 2. GUIDANCE OF GOD 3. GLORIOUS PROMISE 4. GENERATIONAL BLESSING 5. GATEWAY OF REVELATION 6. GUARDING DELIVERANCE 7. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

THE GOD OF DELIVERANCE , FREEDOM AND LIBERTY *************************************************** OUTLINE 1. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 2. GUIDANCE OF GOD 3. GLORIOUS PROMISE 4. GENERATIONAL BLESSING 5. GATEWAY OF REVELATION 6. GUARDING DELIVERANCE 7. GENERAL PRINCIPLES THE MESSAGE THE GOD OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wait Only Upon God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 14, 2014

See what it means to wait upon God. We define in Scripture, see how David waited upon God, and how correct waiting creates positive expectations.

WAIT ONLY UPON GOD Psalm 62:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE ARREST 1. Even if you’re a person in authority, it always pays to listen to what people have to say. 2. A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. 3. "But officer." the man began, "I can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007

These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Jonah's Second Chance Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 25, 2007

God is always willing to give another chance, never sends judgement before warning, and expects us to heed His warnings.

Jonah’s Second Chance Jonah 3:1-5 INTRO.: Jonah was called to his task twice. The first time he ran away. The second time, he obeyed and went. Though we say "opportunity only knocks once" obligation may hammer again and again at our conscience. Tell story of Jonah’s preaching. Jonah 3. I. God is ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Ready For A Wild Ride

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

A New Year’s sermon on what to expect in the coming year. One thing we can certain of: God is in control.

GET READY FOR A WILD RIDE!!! The man woke up with a jolt. Turbulence had jostled the man from his slumber and painfully he recalled falling asleep on the arm of his seat. Flying for hours in the massive 747, the man in his delirium had forgotten where he was going. “Do you have any idea where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

How To View Your Problems

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 25, 2003

What do we expect from life? Comfort or hardship? God’s grace and comfort are available to us - not to store, but to share.

INTRODUCTION Every now and again, one of our politicians expresses a view that cuts to the heart of Australia’s social conscience. Sometimes these phrases come back to haunt them during the next election campaign. Occasionally their words will be immortalised as famous words of a great leader. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real People Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 3b, Barriers To Hearing Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 12, 2017

Part 3b of our Real People- Real Problems series

Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 3b “Samuel” hearing God “Barriers to hearing” Today we will continue in our study of 1 Samuel In our Real People – Real problems series With part 3b Or part 2 of hearing God I told you last week about the mules and horses at Bishop Mule ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Possessor Of Life Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 18, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt3- Possessor of Life Last weeks Challenge -continue- read Acts- turn a verse into a prayer for yourself/church- share verse prayed. Review/Recap Looked at- miracle of Pentecost/birth of- early church. The church had a strong sense of fellowship/unity. The HS unifies people around the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Live Life Like You Were Living!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020

We have a heritage, we have a future, we also have a destiny! It’s time we stood up collectively together and reclaimed what has been stolen from under our very nose and is rightfully ours!

Live life like you were living! There are a lot of things that excite people in life. There’s music, sports, money excites a lot of people! What gets you going? Why does society become so excited over man made achievements and events in life? Wining an Oscar, or a Super Bowl ring everyone would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6, Psalm 23:1-3, Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Land Of Uz

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 16, 2015

A message of what to expect living a godly life in an ungodly culture.

Living in the land of Uz Introduction: Spurgeon once said “that church which the world loves best is sure to be that which God abhors.” One must decide 'Do I wish to please God or please man?' Even outside of church we must make daily decisions where we ask ourselves 'Do I wish to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Holy Stubborness

Contributed by Dr. Ade Oyeyemi on Feb 19, 2013

Prayer is an arduous task, persistent prayer brings result. The fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. Engaging in prayer means standing in the face of defeat while others are falling, prayer requires a determination to continue waiting on the Lor

Among the vices mentioned in Galatians 5:19 are anger and stubbornness but these can be used in a holy way. Hatred of evil is considered a holy hatred, so is holy stubbornness that serves the purpose of carrying out an effort in a determined, persistent way until one prevails. Holy stubbornness is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful In Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013

A sermon on the phrase "continuing instant in prayer" KJV (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1480.htm)

HoHum: Dear Lord, So far today, God, I've done all right.  I haven't gossiped, haven't lost my temper, haven't been nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that.  But in a few minutes Lord, I'm going to get out of bed  And from then on,  I'm going to need all the help I can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ