Sermons about High Expectations

Expectations For Godly Living-Part 5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

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5 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living.All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-V—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: In order for God’s people to properly elevate & honor God thru Jesus Christ, there are ‘Expectations’ that will be met! Need: There is an ultimate ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ that CAN come to your life! BUT that ‘fulfillment & ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:8-10, Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Expects Us To Forgive Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 2, 2011

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In order to be forgiven we must be willing to forgive.

A Messiah Who Expects Us to Forgive Text: Matt. 18:21-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finished his message early one Sunday, (and that pastor was not me) and he wanted to check his congregation’s understanding. So he asked, "Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017

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Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Priest

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 21, 2015

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So how are we like priests? We are appointed by God. We sacrifice ourselves and our desires to God. We continually pray to God about the human condition.

Each and every one of us can be a priest! Does that statement make sense to you? After all, when we hear the word “priest” we often think of the ordained clergy who preside at weddings, funerals, baptisms or weekly worship services. The truth is, we are all priests. Let me explain by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-10

Denomination: Anglican

Like Unto His Brethren

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 15, 2016

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CHRIST WAS LIKE HIS BRETHREN YET WITHOUT SIN.

LIKE UNTO HIS BRETHREN OBSERVATION: THE FIRST CENTURY CHURCH EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ISSUES. MANY JEWISH BELIEVERS EXPERIENCED OPPOSITION AND DIFFICULTIES AND CONSIDERED REVERTING TO JUDAISM. THE AUTHOR DOES NOT IDENTIFY HIMSELF. SOME SUGGEST PAUL, SOME APOLLOS AND BARNABAS. THE THEME IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

So What Do You Expect

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001

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This Sermon deals with using our talents for God’s glory.

So What Do You Expect 12/10/95 Talent Day Numbers 32:48-52 James 4:13-17 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are in the second week of the season of Advent. Part of the theme of advent, deals with the expectation that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

23 Things I Expect In This Century

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

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My suggestions as to 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years.

23 THINGS I EXPECT IN THIS CENTURY By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today I am going to suggest to you 23 things that I think will happen in the next 100 years. Even though this seems like a “sensational” sermon topic, what I am predicting is not based on sensationalism or on a “Jeanne Dixon” type ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

Part Ii - The Magi – The Voice Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

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This is part two in a series looking at the some of the characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from them. In this message the Magi, these gentiles from the east speak to us of the expectancy we should have in our relationship with the

The Voices of Christmas Part II – The Magi – the Voice of Expectancy Sermon – Sunday, December 3rd 2006 The Magi are an interesting group. There is much we do not know about them, like how many of them came to worship Jesus. The Magi were a priestly class of astronomers from ancient Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Were You Expecting Something Different?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

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A look at what Jesus wants to change within us.

Introduction French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Life Fails To Meet Expectations

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007

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How to keep our faith strong when life disappoints us.

I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what He will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.—Habakkuk 2:1 WHEN LIFE FAILS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS Perhaps the hardest thing for a Christian to do is to stand on his faith in God when life is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve - From Expectation To Celebration

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006

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A sermon for Midnight Communion on Christmas Eve, acknowleding the end of Advent and the beginning og Christmas

When I look back to memories of Christmas past, particularly memories of Christmas of childhood, I always find that I remember Christmas Eve more than I remember Christmas Day. Perhaps it is the sense of build-up and expectation, the sense of excitement about what is almost here. That is certainly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Expect Great Things From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2003

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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

Faiths Review And Expectation -- Amazing Grace

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 31, 2002

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A sermon based on the verses of the hymn "Amazing Grace" as John Newton wrote it. The original title of the hymn was - "Faiths Review and Expectation"

Faiths Review And Expectation I Tim 1:12-17 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

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Acts Series: 18th Sermon--Expect Persecution, Proclamation, Protection, and Power!

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Acts 4:1-12 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I believe that all true Christians have a desire to share their faith w/ others. And that is only natural. If you were to cure cancer, you’d want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002

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A THEOLOGICAL VIEW OF THE TRIALS WE MUST SUBSTAIN AS PART OF OUR FAITH AND BELIEF.

WAITING ON GOD BEYOND EXPECTED TIME THIS TEXT IS ONE THAT TRULY DEFINES THE MANY MIRICLES JESUS HAD PERFORMED IN THE LATTER PART OF HIS MINISTRY, NEVERTHELESS; THE MIRICLE HE HAD PERFORMED IN THIS EVENT WAS TO BE AN IMPRESSION UPON THE DECIPLES. JOHN 11:4 NOTICE: WHEN JESUS HAD GOTTEN NOTICE OF ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4, John 11:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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