Sermons on High Expectations:

'amend Your Way'

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Oct 13, 2020

Our walk with God is predicated on our being obedient to Him. No one lives in disobedience and expect the blessings from God no matter how religious he tries to be. We need to amend our way in conformity to the Word of God.

"This saith the LORD of hosts,the God of Israel,Amend your ways and your doings,and I will cause you to dwell in this place" (Jer 7:3) This message came to Judah through Jeremiah about 612 BC. There was a show of public worship without a corresponding transformation in the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Can Use Anyone As A Destiny Helper Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

Destiny helpers are people whom God strategically places in our lives to assist us in fulfilling His purpose. Sometimes, these helpers are not the people we expect—God can use anyone, regardless of status, background, or position, to be a channel of blessing.

GOD CAN USE ANYONE AS A DESTINY HELPER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:2-3 "And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife. And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding God In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019

Have you ever wanted to experience God fresh and new? God shows up up at times you don't expect so you have to be prepared and ready to be sensitive to identifying God doing a new thing

Finding God in the wilderness Exodus chapter 3 Introduction- Last week as I came to this pulpit, there was a medical emergency and Norma almost lost her life. She was one step from CPR and I believe is a miracle to be here this morning. The lesson of last week service was God still does miracles ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding God In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019

Have you ever wanted to experience God fresh and new? God shows up up at times you don't expect so you have to be prepared and ready to be sensitive to identifying God doing a new thing

Finding God in the wilderness Exodus chapter 3 Introduction- Last week as I came to this pulpit, there was a medical emergency and Norma almost lost her life. She was one step from CPR and I believe is a miracle to be here this morning. The lesson of last week service was God still does miracles ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Surprising The World Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the anxiety some people feel towards evangelism, questioning if faith-sharing should be anxiety-inducing, and referencing Michael Frost's book "Surprise the World" which suggests that not everyone should be expected to evangelize in the same way.

Why does the word ‘evangelism’ cause some people so much anxiety? Do you get images of door-knocking or approaching strangers in shopping malls? Does it make you feel like you’re being turned into a reluctant recruitment officer for the church? Should faith-sharing really be anxiety producing? In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 3:15-16

Topics: Evangelism, Faith-Sharing, Anxiety

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

What Are You Doing More Than Others? - Matthew 5:43-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 24, 2024

Matthew 5:47 …what are you doing more than others? That question speaks volumes about what the Lord expects from the Christian life. Jesus requires that citizens of His kingdom have a kind of love that is fundamentally different from the world’s kind of love.

Matthew 5:43-48 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

The Roar Of Revival Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 22, 2007

Fifth in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community. The focus of this message is upon what we can and should expect of God once we have done our part to prepare ourselves and invite revival. In the end, what we do

The Roar Of Revival Fifth in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church August 19, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO: Show video: “Go Start A Fire”. Whatever our choices in life, the reverberations they make will always and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Four Things A Loving God Wants Us To Know About Death And Dying

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

Death is a gate. All of us have to pass through it. It may be expected or unexpected. But if you trust Christ, that gate will be wide enough for two - you and your Savior. And the One who has led you all through life will not desert you then.

Ted Springer, a former professional baseball umpire once made the comment, "Life is a lot like a baseball game. It has its start and its excitement, its lively and its dull moments, and it has its finish. Sometimes a game is called off unexpectedly because of a sudden storm. Sometimes it lasts the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Honor Protocol Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 2, 2012

In God’s Kingdom there is a “Protocol of Honor”. If you expect God’s blessing you need to start by honoring God, respect his Word and behave accordingly. This includes respect by everything that is Holy, God himself, his Word, the Church and the men and w

Most things in life have to be learned. You can do things naturally but you’ve had to learn how to talk, behave, eat, dress, etc. Some people take all things for granted and have an attitude of knowing it all but in fact there are always new things that we have to learn in the area of our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

"We Need To Remember That God Is In Control Of Our Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen.

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen. Title: “We need to remember that God is in control of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Leading Like Jesus Part Two

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

Our true ability to make an impact on the world boils down to leadership

Leading Like Jesus Part 2 Selected Passages November Evening Service Introduction Leadership is the art to of influencing and directing people in such a way that will win their obedience, confidence, respect and loyal cooperation in achieving common objectives. U. S. Air Force If we are going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:11

Denomination: Church Of God

More… Compassion Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 27, 2020

We are going to continue to discuss things that we as human beings want more of…things like joy and freedom…but today we are going to talk about something that we not only want more of, but we seem to expect more of others when we are hurting or in trouble…compassion

When it comes to compassion, I can’t help but think of the following story… While pulling out of her driveway, Georgene noticed a mangled ball of fur laying in the street. She pulled the car back into the driveway and walked over to discover that her son’s cat had been run over by a car. Not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Want To Get Well?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 16, 2015

Jesus didn't always do things the way people expected Him to, including healing. Sometimes Jesus' healing was painful because it required people to face truth about themselves that people just don't like to face.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK As we look at our world today, we realize that many people carry incredible burdens. Hearts are broken from disappointments & betrayal. Stress, loneliness, & anxiety are rampant. Addiction to alcohol & drugs is at an all time ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Focused In Ordinary Days

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2019

What do you expect to accomplish in your ministry now? What will capture your attention as you begin this new year? How will you carry out what has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus in the face of discouragement?

Subject: "Keeping Focused in Ordinary Days" Text: John 21:1-23 Introduction: What do you expect to accomplish in your ministry now? What will capture your attention as you begin this new year? How will you carry out what has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Be Holy

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2016

As Christians we've all been called to be Holy, but what does that calling entail?

For those of you who have kids, do you remember when your children were little, and you envisioned all they could be? You never pictured them as being average, normal yes, average no. You had high expectations for what your child could be and would be. If they played hockey they’d be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan