Sermons on Great Expectations Novel:

Excuse Me, It's My Praise Time Series

Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Aug 4, 2011

God not only deserve our praise He expects our praise before, during and after He blesses us.

Introduction: I have discovered that every noise is not a holy noise. Praise to God should not be forced by a worship leader or anyone else during worship. There is a difference between authentic praise and orchestrated praise. David describes in this text the difference between authentic and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 19, 2016

Every believer has been given three weapons that God expects us to use if we are going to win the warfare.

TRAIN TO WIN (PART 2) BE STRONG Key Scripture for series: 1 Cor 9:24-27 (1 Corinthians 9:24 ESV) Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. (1 Corinthians 9:25 ESV) Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Determining Your Worth

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Dec 6, 2014

Because Christmas is the time of year when churches expect the most visitors, this message is designed to be a Christmas message and an evangelistic sermon.

Your Gift To Jesus Part 1: Determining Your Worth What is it worth? That's the question before every purchase, every investment, or every effort we make. For Black Friday, people will line up outside of a store for hours, or sometimes days, before the sale begins. Why? To get their money's worth! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2020

The delay in the return of Christ Jesus represents the present period lived between the first coming of Jesus and his expected return.

Prepared Matthew 25:1 - 13 Intro: Almost every Sunday morning I begin my sermon with a cute or funny story. This morning I start with a sad story. Bob and Betty were 2 of my dearest friends in Indiana. A strong, loving example of what a married couple should be. However, this couple was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 13:35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Micah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 22, 2021

God's expectations are actually pretty simple: act in just manner, extend mercy, walk humbly with God.

August 21, 2021 Israel was called out of a life of slavery and into a life of holiness. Through fidelity and faithfulness Israel would be a living example and their witness would bring a knowledge of the One True God to the entire world. Hundreds of years later we come to the book of Micah. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Isaiah 1:11-17, Ezekiel 33:30-32, Matthew 15:7-9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Revelation 3:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Be What You Are Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 14, 2025

Believers are called to an live "the imperative" life as we seek to be the disciples God expects us to be.

You can listen to this, and other sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 13th July 2025 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 “Be What You Are” In the past weeks we have seen, and we will continue to see, that the letters of Peter are built on the foundation of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"When The Waves Rise-Recognizing The Overwhelming” Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 20, 2025

In every season of life, there comes a moment when the weight of responsibility, expectation, and uncertainty feels far too heavy to bear.

Title: # 1 “When the Waves Rise-Recognizing the Overwhelming” Text: 2 Cor. 12:9 “But he said to me; My grace sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Angels Protect Baby Jesus Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

Don’t ask God to do miraculously, what He expects us to do with our intellect, strength and planning.

1. There were many attempts to kill Jesus before He went to the cross; and Herod killing the babies in Nazareth was one of them. (Killed maybe 20 babies). 2. This lesson shows the work of guardian angels. “These little ones . . . their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

Stages Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Trust in God's unchanging nature and control over all life's seasons, even when our expectations need to be recalibrated.

Good morning, church family. We're going to dive into some deep waters today, but don't worry, we're not going it alone. We're exploring the wisdom of Ecclesiastes and the promise of God's unchanging nature and his control over all life's seasons. We're talking about the transitions we face in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Topics: Divine Control, Meaning Of Life

Get Christ Out Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

Explores how to foster everyday faith, find empowerment in Advent, and fulfill expectations beyond Christmas through the teachings of the Gospel.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in faith. We are here today to delve into the profound depths of the Gospel, to find solace in its wisdom, and to draw strength from its teachings. As we stand here together on this blessed day, let us open our hearts and minds to ...read more

Topics: Advent, Faith

"fights" From Other Believers? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 17, 2020

We can expect "fights" from outside and within the church and we must know how to handle them.

Please open your bibles to Judges 12…… Last week we learned about Jephthah who led Israel to victory over God’s enemies the Ammonites. Read along with me now Judges 12…… Let us summarize what happened… First of all, who is the Tribe of Ephraim?? Let us note…………… Ephraim is one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Wrestling Team

Contributed by James Tidwell on Apr 4, 2007

This is great mid week sermon/teaching using the sport of wrestling as the back drop. Great for a youth group but can be used for all ages.

God’s Wrestling Team Ready For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places - EPHESIANS 6:12. Set Wrestling is an individual contact sport. Unlike football, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Momentum Going

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 12, 2001

I believe all of us have a call to greatness from God. i also know very few people will obtain that greatness.

I believe all of us have a call for greatness which comes from God, and I am also aware very few people will ever attain that greatness. It becomes an issue of keeping the momentum going. God has called ordinary people like you and I to such an extraordinary vision to life. There is however ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Royal Message

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 22, 2009

❶. Need 29: 6-9 ❷. Great Provision ❷. Great Provision ❹. Invitation ❺ Actions ❻. Results

Observe the— ❶. Need 29: 6-9 - Independent of he Lord - Turned away from the Lord - Temple closed - Light has gone out - Worship neglected - Experiencing God’s anger - Destruction of lives ❷. Great Provision - Brought back the priority - TEMPLE - 29:15-19 - 29:20-24 - Sin-offering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Job Description For The Christian

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007

What is the Christian supposed to be doing with his life in order to please God? This sermon looks at the Great Commission that too often the "Great Ommission."

I thought this week, what if preaching doesn’t work out and I need a second career. So I got on the internet and researched some careers and their job descriptions. Actor: Portrays role in dramatic production to interpret character or present characterization to audience: Rehearses part to learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ