Sermons on great expectations novel:

Less Than Great Expectations

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 8, 2003

We serve a God who is able to do more than we could even imagine so why don’t we ask in a big way?

February 9, 2003 Evening Service Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Subject: Hearing the Word of God Title: Less Than Great Expectations. Child psychologists in the recent past have shown us some remarkable things about child behavior. One thing that I have found very interesting is that children always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Expectations Part Two.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 3, 2006

Great expectations part two further conflict with the Pharisees. Whose right?

Mark 2:23-3:6. Great expectations part two. Regulations shape all our lives. Michael imagine a game of bridge without rules, Brain imagine a Cricket match without the wickets and the crease, Mark imagine a football match without a ball and the posts. Imagine these roads without highway code, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations For God's Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2007

Let’s look at the early church to find some great expectations for our church.

Great Expectations for God’s Church Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 20, 2007 “Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God.” You’ve probably heard that quote before. It’s one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for me years ago, and it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32-41, 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations For The New Year

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 15, 2009

So, we need to look back over our life (PAST) – then we need to sing and give thanks (PRESENT, appreciation) - then we need to trust GOD for the results, (FUTURE, expectation)

GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR PSALMS 30:1-5 Preached on 31 December 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Psalms 30:1-5 [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations Part 1

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 13, 2006

Looks at the challlange of legalism and grace.

"Great expectations." Introduction: A man once asked a friend why he never got married? "Looking for the perfect girl" was the reply. "Surely you’ve meet at least one girl that you wanted to marry?" "Yes once. She was the perfect girl in every way." "Well why didn’t you marry?" "Well she was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations For A New Beginning

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 2, 2011

"Great Expectations for a New Beginning" is an exposition of Psalm 126. It makes the point you can face life's turning points with confidence that the Lord who has intervened in the past is able to do it again. So look back and consider what God has alrea

GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR A NEW BEGINNING Psalm 126 The Mountain Valley Cathedral in a remote Swiss village was one of the most beautiful churches in the region. One of the features that attracted so many people to the cathedral was its beautiful pipe organ. People would come from miles away to hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus With Great Expectations

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Apr 8, 2020

Jesus said we can expect to do greater things than He.

Following Jesus with Great Expectations Scripture: John 14:12-14 (KJV) John 14:12-14 (KJV) 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations For God's Church Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 9, 2018

Great expectations for God's Church: 1. Expect new strength (vs. 32). 2. Expect new support (vs. 33-34). 3. Expect new service (vs. 35-36; 39-41). 4. Expect new starts (vs. 37-39). 5. Expect new struggles (vs. 37-40). 6. Expect new success (vs. 37-41).

Great Expectations for God's Church The Book of Acts - Part 51 Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." You've probably heard that quote before. It's one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Great Things From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2003

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

An Expectancy Of God

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on May 7, 2009

Consecrate yourselves, set yourself apart to God, and expect God to do great and mighty things in you and through you.

Introduction: There was once a jockey who had an unbelievable winning record. Just before the end of any race, the jockey would lean way over and seemingly speak to the horse and then almost instantly the horse would have a sudden burst of energy and win the race. A reporter asked the jockey ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mediocre Expectations

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 5, 2012

God has so much more to give than for what we ask. God expects great things from us, too.

Mediocre Expectations March 4, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has so much more to give than for what we ask. God expects great things from us, too. Focus Passage: Acts 3:1-10 Supplemental Passage: “Ask, and it will be given to you; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things To Expect

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010

NEW YEARS MESSAGE, RAPTURE, TROUBLE, HARVEST

THREE THINGS TO EXPECT IN 2010 NBCOG 01/03/2010 AM TEXT MATTHEW 16:1-3 INTRODUCTION *DISCERNING THE TIMES HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CRUCIAL PART OF CHRISTIANITY. *MANY HAVE WENT TO THE EXTREME AND IN ERROR HAVE SET DATES AND EVEN TIMES FOR THE RETURN OF CHRIST TO TAKE THE CHURCH HOME. *THAT EVENT IS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Great Escape Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

Ask God for whatever you need in prayer and believe that you will receive it, because God loves you.

The Great Escape – Part 2 Text: Acts 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I went on an Alaskan cruise. In the evenings, one of our favorite things to do was to go to the Punch Liners Comedy Club. Every evening comedians would come and do their standup comedy routines and most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Expectations Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

A look at our expectations as we continue moving through Lent. Bringing the dead young man in Nain.

Expectations Luke 7:11-17 March 23, 2014 We can’t get away from expectations! They follow us wherever we go! Whatever we do, we’re surrounded by them. We have expectations from our parents, our spouses, our children, siblings, from friends, teachers and employers . . . and even from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Expectation Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

This sermon looks at how our expectations are vital to the outcome of our lives. A five part series dealing with what it means to get ahead and what it takes to get there. Based on Isaiah 55.

Expectation Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series May 6th, 2007 Intro: Getting Ahead: Week One / Satisfaction, Here’s the bottom line issue: Without drawing your deepest level satisfaction from God, you will never be truly satisfied with anything in life. Week Two / Control Isaiah 55:8 "8 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal