Sermons on Joyful Anticipation:

Go! And Obey - The Gospel Of Matthew Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025

In the Kingdom of God, obedience is not about oppression, but about freedom. It is the joyful response of a redeemed heart to the voice of the King.

Go! And Obey - The Gospel of Matthew Introduction: Church, let me ask you this: When you hear the word “obedience,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s rules, restrictions, or even burdens. Yet in the Kingdom of God, obedience is not about oppression, but about freedom. It is the joyful response of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:17, James 1:22, John 14:15, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Firm With Your Fellow Citizens

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 5, 2010

In our Christian warfare on earth, imitate the example of those like Paul who look only to the cross of Christ, anticipating heaven. Parts: A. Imitating those who, like Paul, are allies of the cross of Christ. B. Anticipating our true country.

Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Theme: Stand Firm With Your Fellow Citizens A. Imitating those who, like Paul, are allies of the cross of Christ B. Anticipating our true country Season: Lent 2c Date: February 28, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursuing His Presence!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 25, 2013

Wee need to seek and follow and pursue after God with a passion comparable to the way He seeks us out!

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

When we focus on Jesus Christ in our day-to-day lives, we discover purpose and meaning that outweighs the fear of suffering and death.

[Sermon preached on 16 September 2018, 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, the topic for our sermon gets really serious. No more and no less than a matter of life and death: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” The apostle Paul is dead serious—forgive me the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

New Years - Now Is The Hour!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000

When this year is over, will we be looking back with joy, or with regret? Will we be looking at the future with anticipation, or with dread?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, OK (Revised: 2010) I’m sure you’ve noticed that each year almost all the major news magazines put out an issue with special pictorial sections recalling people & events that made news during the previous year. Many magazines also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 13:11-14, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 10, 2007

This sermon deals with our faithfulness in living out our faith while anticipating the return of Christ Jesus.

Luke 12: 32 – 40 – Where Is Your Treasure Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to entertain him and make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Way Of Living For A New Year

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 25, 2014

This message, A NEW WAY OF LIVING FOR A NEW YEAR, is designed to be a causative factor for the saved and the unsaved to reflect and anticipate.

A NEW WAY OF LIVING FOR A NEW YEAR (1/5) Another year is dawning, Dear Father let it be, In working or in waiting, Another year with thee. Another year of progress, Another year of praise, Another year of proving Thy presence all the days. Another year of mercies, Of faithfulness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Know And Watch

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 30, 2018

As we get ready to celebrate the Birth of Christ, we shall also anticipate His Second Coming.

Weekend Message/Devotion December 1, 2018 Communion Sunday Luke 21:25-36 Know and Watch Have you somehow missed the message that we are entering the Christmas season? There is no source of public information that has failed to flood the airways, newsprint, telephone lines, store windows and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Philippians 4:7, Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Waiting Expectantly? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2021

Based on Titus 2:13 - This sermon encourages the listener to consider the excitement & anticipation of the Rapture of the Church.

“ARE YOU WAITING EXPECTANTLY?” Titus 2:13 FBCF – 1/17/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – I love books. Probably have too many of them, but I keep buying them anyway. Anybody else got that same kind of problem? Just bought set of books. Series called The Things Our Fathers Saw. Firsthand accounts of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Caught Up Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When Jesus returns, we will be caught up with Him, giving us hope and anticipation for that great day.

You know how we all love a good comeback story, right? Like when your favorite team is down by a lot, but they pull it together and win the game. Well, today we're talking about the ultimate comeback - Jesus' return. Imagine you're at a concert, and your favorite band has just finished their set. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Revelation 20:4-5

Topics: End Times, Biblical Prophecy, Divine Judgment, Eternal Life

Living In The Blessing

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 7, 2006

This is a New Years sermon, reminding People that not only does God want to bless his people, He wants us to be channels of His blessing to others

TITLE: Living In The Blessing Text: Number 6:24-27 Theme: New Years, blessing P.S. INTRODUCTION: I do not think that there is anyone who does not like receiving a Blessing from the Lord. Over and over we read how that God has blessed us, and longs to bless us with even more blessing. In fact did ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Come Again!

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 9, 2002

Here we’ll consider one of Christ’s ’great and precious promises’ - His return.

I WILL COME AGAIN! John 14:1-11 INTRODUCTION You know in our family, we have sort of a rule, and that is, that we never make promises. Because, you can have the very best intentions, but unforseen circumstances can cause you to unintentionally break that promise. If I say something like, ‘look I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Lord

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 11, 2002

Remember and recognize what the lord has done on Calvary

Remember the Lord ( 1 Cor. 11:23–34 ) TLC Nov. 3, 2002 The passage we are dealing with this morning concerns the Lord’s Supper. The last part of verse 24 says, “this do remembrance of me.” It appears here according to our text, that it is possible for Christians to forget Christ. In fact, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 1:23, 1 Chronicles 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Christ In You The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014

The Mystery of Christ in you is crucial to understanding the difference between just having a religion and truly being saved. Mystery #1 God manifest in the flesh makes it possible for us to experience this life changing mystery of Christ in us!

THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY (Col. 1:27; I Cor. 2:7-14; 4:1-2) In the N.T. a "mystery" is some glorious eternal spiritual truth that had not been revealed in the O.T. but is now revealed in the N.T. (Col. 1:26). Faithfully teaching these mysteries is key to establishing new ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Baptist

Praise And Worship As It Pertains To Leadership

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 14, 2020

A worship leader must be a person of proven character, whose personal life and integrity is above reproach. As a humble servant of God, his/her actions will always call attention to God and never seek to bring glory to themself.

Praise and Worship As It Pertains To Leadership We must follow God's ordained plan and pattern for spiritual leadership in the church if we expect God's anointing to come upon the praise and worship service. PASTOR AND OTHER MINISTERING ELDERS The pastor and the elders of the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:4

Denomination: Pentecostal