Sermons on Lack Of Expectation:

The Surprise Of Christmas

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

When you think about it, the thing that really makes Christmas for us is not what we expect but what we don’t expect. The most memorable Christmas’ are those when something unexpected happened. Christmas isn’t about what we expect; it’s about what we don’

The Surprise of Christmas Matthew 3:1-12 What are your expectations of Christmas this year? There is no season of the year so full of nostalgia and ripe with expectation than Christmas. It takes a Scrooge, with a heart of stone, not to become excited about the approach of this joyous occasion. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Our Shared Goals (Part Two) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 9, 2017

In this sermon, I cover the second six of twelve shared goals for all Christians.

Introduction: A. One day a woman was driving through a snowstorm just outside of Denver, Colorado. 1. She was completely lost and struggling under the hazardous weather conditions. 2. She was relieved when she happened upon a snowplow. 3. Since she was lost she decided to follow the snowplow as ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Sees Your Heart

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

God knows your heart

God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Good Morning everyone, glad you are here. Please turn to 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Did you ever think about the way God see us? God sees the heart and knows what is in our hearts. We cannot fool God when it comes to the heart. The world may be fooled but not God. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Showing John The Baptist The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2024

For the Third Sunday in Advent, we look at John the Baptist in Jail, stuck in depression and questioning God. His search for who the Messiah is supposed to be helps us to see clearly who God is, and how He works in our lives.

Showing John the Baptist the Gospel Good Morning. We live by expectations, and that’s not necessarily bad. When we go to bed at night, we expect the alarm to work. We expect others to stop at stop signs. In fact, we have a lot of expectations about how others should act. Our days are full of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Anglican

When Jesus Does Not Live Up To Our Expectations.

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

This message looks at our mindset if we think Jesus is not living up to our expectations

WHEN JESUS DOES NOT LIVE UP TO OUR EXPECTATIONS. MARK 11:1–10 1AS THEY APPROACHED JERUSALEM AND CAME TO BETHPHAGE AND BETHANY AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, JESUS SENT TWO OF HIS DISCIPLES, 2SAYING TO THEM, “GO TO THE VILLAGE AHEAD OF YOU, AND JUST AS YOU ENTER IT, YOU WILL FIND A COLT TIED THERE, WHICH ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have A Breeding Ground For Positive Expectation ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 25, 2025

Seems we live in a world of negativity. God desires us to expect good things by faith. May positive expectation grow in our hearts.

DO WE HAVE A BREEDING GROUND FOR EXPECTATION? MIRACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 62:5, Acts 3:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Expect Me To Believe That?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2025

The Preacher boldly declares: By this time tomorrow God is going to move. The king's servant says: There is no way... I don't believe that is possible.

DO YOU EXPECT ME TO BELIEVE THAT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Two part. Text: 2 Kings 7:1Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, To morrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-8, Romans 8:24-28, Jeremiah 30:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Doesn’t Answer Our Way Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2025

When we expect God to show up only in certain ways, we limit our ability to see how he is actually showing up.

Title: God Doesn’t Answer Our Way Intro: When we expect God to show up only in certain ways, we limit our ability to see how he is actually showing up. Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a woman I will never forget. She spent years serving the Lord with joy in her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Other

Dios No Responde A Nuestro Modo Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2025

Cuando esperamos que Dios se manifieste sólo de ciertas maneras, limitamos nuestra capacidad de ver cómo se manifiesta realmente.

Título: Dios no responde a nuestro modo Introducción: Cuando esperamos que Dios se manifieste sólo de ciertas maneras, limitamos nuestra capacidad de ver cómo se manifiesta realmente. Escritura: Mateo 11:2-11 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Hay una mujer que nunca ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Other

Hindi Sumasagot Ang Diyos Sa Ating Paraan Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2025

Kapag inaasahan nating magpapakita lamang ang Diyos sa ilang mga paraan, nililimitahan natin ang ating kakayahang makita kung paano siya aktwal na nagpapakita.

Pamagat: Hindi Sumasagot ang Diyos sa Ating Paraan Intro: Kapag inaasahan nating magpapakita lamang ang Diyos sa ilang mga paraan, nililimitahan natin ang ating kakayahang makita kung paano siya aktwal na nagpapakita. Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 11:2-11 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, May ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Other

Deliberate Touch PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores the power of faith and expectation in healing, using the story of the woman who touched Jesus' garment as an example.

Good morning, beloved. I want to welcome you all to this blessed gathering, this sacred assembly of hearts aflame with love for the Lord. I am reminded of the words of Kenneth M. Copeland, who once said, "Don't fool yourself by thinking you can talk ugly about somebody and then act lovingly toward ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:27-29

Topics: Intentional, Expectant, Faith

Since We Lack Nothing How Shall We Live? Series

Contributed by Patrick Malone on Mar 20, 2005

Since God has not withheld anything good from us, not even His own Son - we are not to withhold from Him or one another.

Mothers’ Day, 3rd March 05 ‘Since we lack nothing in Christ, how shall we live?’ Intro: I’m sure many of you will know the story of Victor Hugo’s epic tale LES MISERABLES. Well let me remind you this morning of the opening picture. Jean Valjean, our hero, is released on parole from 19 years of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003

It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 missionaries would never ha

The Lord is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing (Psa 23:1-6) It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doubt - Is Doubt Unbelief? Does It Mean I Lack Faith? Series

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 22, 2019

Doubt – What exactly is doubt? What does Jesus mean by telling us If ye have faith, and doubt not? James tells us that we ought to ask in faith, without doubting, For he that doubts is like a wave blowing with the wind. Is doubt unbelief? Do I not believe God because I have doubts?

Matt. 21:18-22 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. 20 And when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-9, Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciple’s Lack Of Understanding Rebuked: Blind Man Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2017

These verses in Matthew and Mark are some of Jesus’ teaching concerning false doctrine. He compared false doctrine to yeast. It appears small and insignificant, but it grows secretly and soon saturates everything.

-AD 29- Magdala (45) Disciple’s Lack of Understanding Rebuked: Blind Man Healed (Jerimiah 5:21) Matthew 16:5-12, Mark 8:14-26 These verses in Matthew and Mark are some of Jesus’ teaching concerning false doctrine. He compared false doctrine to yeast. It appears small and insignificant, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12, Mark 8:14-26

Denomination: Baptist