Sermons on great expectations: showing 376-390 of 161,285

Living In The Expectation Of His Return

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 3, 2006

If we, as Christians, believe that Christ can return at any minute then we should live our lives in such a fashion.

Living In the Expectation of His Return Revelation 22:7, 12-20 Jimmy Modha, who was raised in a devout Hindu home in Leicester, England, enraged his family by coming to Christ and converting to Christianity. He told them his sins had been forgiven because he had found God. “Which god?” shouted his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7-20

Denomination: Nazarene

God Expects Your Praise

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006

The Christian duty to praise God

GOD EXPECTS YOUR PRAISE LK. 17.17 Praise is an expression of approval or admiration, of gratitude and devotion for blessings received from God. When there is praise of God the vessels of praise is acknowledging God’s perfections, God’s works, and God’s benefits. Praise and thanksgiving are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Were You Expecting?

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

We Need to Expect God everywhere

Title: What were you expecting? Text: Luke 1.5-25 MP: We need to expect God everywhere. Intro: Sadly, I just couldn’t find this story on the Internet, but I remember one of those “human interest” news stories from a few years back. It seems that a tourist from somewhere in Eastern Europe had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Faithfulness) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Christ expects us to be faithful to Him, no matter the circumstances and no matter the consequences.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHAT IF? The second church Jesus addresses in Revelation is the church in Smyrna. This church was a persecuted church. Persecution of Christians still exists today. According to one recent estimate, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Truth) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Jesus expects us to uphold the truth and refuse to compromise, no matter the pressure.

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TRUTH OR COMPROMISE? “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write....” (v. 12a). Jesus describes the city of Pergamum as “Satan’s throne” (v. 13). It was a city consumed with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations When Following Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012

THE LIFE OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS FULL OF CONSTANTS. THERE IS THE CONSTANT OF AN ABUNDANT LIFE. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVES YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT WE ARE A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST JESUS.THERE IS THE CONST

EXPECTATIONS WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST ACTS 10:24-48 INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS FULL OF CONSTANTS. THERE IS THE CONSTANT OF AN ABUNDANT LIFE. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVES YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT WE ARE A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Living With Low Expectations

Contributed by Curtis Donald, Sr. on May 21, 2009

With faith in God, all things are possible.

The Tragedy of Living with Low Expectations Acts 3:1-9 Introduction I am constantly surprised and bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how persons who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Authenticity) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2011

Jesus expects us to be authentic Christians, not hypocrites.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] ARE YOU REALLY WHAT YOU CLAIM TO BE? Michael Guglielmucchi is a former Australian pastor. In October 2006, he announced that he had gone to the hospital for a series of tests and was diagnosed with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Membership Has It's Expectations Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 6, 2013

The body of Christ has many parts but it is still one body. All parts of the body must function in order to have a healthy church body. Sermon series based on the chapters of "I Am a Church Member" by Tom Rainer

Introduction: Have you ever considered how amazing the human body really is? Truthfully, how could anyone ever believe that it is the product of chance plus time? The stomach’s digestive acids are strong enough to dissolve zinc. Fortunately for us, the cells in the stomach lining renew so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Come With Expectations

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 29, 2008

If we are going to the Temple Gate it is important that we come with expectations.

We Must Come With Expectations Acts 3:1-8 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call You Did Not Expect Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 9, 2021

God calls those whom he can use and who are faithful even in areas where they feel weak.

INTRODUCTION • Life can be full of irony. • When things happen in life, sometimes all we can do is scratch our heads. • Life is ironic, and God loves irony. • Here are a few funny examples of irony: “The most shoplifted book in America is The Bible.” • “According to researchers, duct tape should ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25, Exodus 3:1-15, Exodus 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come, Long Expected Jesus

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 8, 2015

If we obey God’s will for our lives like Mary and Elizabeth did, we will be richly blessed like they were because we will be blessed by the light and life of Christ-a light that shines brightly in our dark, sinful world.

Anne couldn’t think of a good reason that God should give her a grandchild. And even though it was one of her deepest desires, she had almost given up on the idea. God had already blessed her with two wonderful children. Her son decided to remain single and had devoted his life to Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Anglican

Is Jesus What You Expected?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 20, 2019

Jesus' sermon in his hometown synagogue might not have gone as you would expect. But Jesus shows us that his Word is sometimes welcomed, other times rejected, but ALWAYS powerful.

Expectations. “Do you really think that we’re going to get all that snow that they say we’re supposed to get?” “Have you heard about the frigid temperatures that are predicted?” “Do you think that they’ll cancel school?” The expectations, the anticipation and the excitement was hard to escape. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Expectancy Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

God answers faith-filled prayers. “Ask and you will receive” (Matt. 7:7). “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John 14:13).

A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH MEANS EXPECT AN ANSWER 1. The word faith is used five ways in Scriptures: a. Doctrinal faith, “Denied the faith” (1 Tim. 5:8). b. Saving faith, a verb “by grace are you saved by faith” (Eph. 2:8). c. Justifying faith, “We have been made right in God’s sight by faith” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, John 14:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Hope & Expectations

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 19, 2023

Hope and expectations are considered beliefs and wishes concerning the future.

Joyce Meyer, an American writer and speaker once remarked: “Hope is favorable and confident expectation; it's an expectant attitude that something good is going to happen and things will work out, no matter what situation we're facing.” Hebrews 11:1 confirms: “Now faith is the assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 10:28, Proverbs 23:18, Psalm 62:5