Sermons on Lack Of Expectation:

The World Is Watching You

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015

LIVING LIFE FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

THE WORLD IS WATCHING YOU 1 THESS. 1:3 I. INTRODUCTION. THE EYES OF THE WORLD ARE ON US, THEREFORE, WE MUST ENSURE THAT WE NOT ONLY SAY THE RIGHT THINGS, BUT DO THE RIGHT THINGS. IN TIMES LIKES THESE IT IS PIVOTAL THAT WE WALK LIKE JESUS AND TALK LIKE JESUS. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THE EYES ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Driving Force Of Saving Grace-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 19, 2010

Part 2 of 4. Paul revealed that God’s Saving Grace was the impetus/driving force behind a life yielded to God. But What does it supply to the believer? The Driving Force(grace) behind a yielded life brings with it...

The DRIVING FORCE of SAVING GRACE-II--Titus 2:11--3:8 Paul revealed that God’s Saving Grace was the impetus/driving force behind a life yielded to God. God’s Saving Grace is the driving force behind a life yielded to God. Why/How is God’s saving grace the driving force behind a life yielded to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah And Elisha – The Work Develops

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2011

Elisha takes over from Elijah. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • A man was driving home from work one evening; • When he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday; • And he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. • So, the man rushed off to ‘Toys R Us’ asked the assistant, • "How much is that Barbie doll in the window?" • The assistant replied ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Why Do We So Seldom See God Do Great Things?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 17, 2013

A look at how and why we settle for less than God's best.

WHY DO WE SO SELCOME SEE GOD DO GREAT THINGS? Often in our spiritual lives, we become content with second-best plans. - Genesis 17:16, 18. - Abraham had so come to accept his Plan B (having Ishmael by Sarah’s maidservant) that when God speaks of the fulfillment of His original great promise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding Trust Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011

There is a gap between what we expect and what people do, what we put in the gap will determine how good the relationship is.

INTRODUCTION • Your relationships are only as strong as your trust. • Two things make trust hard, what you see and who you are. • Believers are taught to trust in spite of what we see or who we are. • Sounds dangerous, but all the material we have today validates trusting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Possessor Of Life Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 18, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt3- Possessor of Life Last weeks Challenge -continue- read Acts- turn a verse into a prayer for yourself/church- share verse prayed. Review/Recap Looked at- miracle of Pentecost/birth of- early church. The church had a strong sense of fellowship/unity. The HS unifies people around the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A Praise In Beginning A New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 14, 2013

This sermon encourages believers to look at the positive of a fresh start in a New Year.

Benjamin Franklin said, “In a new year declare war on you spiritual and personal vices (not on others), decide to live in peace with your neighbors, those close to you, and yourself (not in constant conflict), be forgiving and understanding toward others (and not harbor, hold grudges and ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Pictures Of My Exponential Church Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Pictures of my exponential church

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Don’t just look at differences in doctrine, culture, liturgy, class (upper, middle and lower) or age distinction (youth vs. elderly church). 2. “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). a. Not supervise outward arrangements. b. Not organize people, programs, facilities, time, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Unwritten Contracts Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

There is a potentially destructive tension when our expectations of our spouse do not match our reality. We reduce the tension when we create more realistic expectations and identify and agree

OPENING SENTENCE: There is a popular commercial series from that has a character named “Captain Obvious.” INTRODUCTION: One of the common themes of the commercials is that the internet pictures and information on the hotel you booked does not always match up to what you really get. I can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When We Don’t Have Enough Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 10, 2020

The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 (really, probably the 20,000) is a story about asking God to move in bigger ways that we have the resources to move ourselves.

MORE THAN A MEAL: Jesus was testing His disciples. - John 6:6. - John tells that Jesus is doing this to test the disciples. Obviously, throughout His three years of ministry He was pushing them to grow and learn the lessons of the Kingdom. - Now, He asks them to sort out this difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of A Godly Mother:

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019

Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies.

Proverbs 31:10-31 (The Message Bible) 10-31 A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Listen, Live, Look Forward To God's Eternal Promise Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 5, 2019

Live by faith: listen to God, do what God says, and focus on the eternal promise of God through Jesus Christ!

We have been learning from our Creator God from Hebrews 11. Many are commended for their faith as they took action on what God said with a focus on God’s Promises. again we should ask ourselves often: Will we be commended for our faith in Jesus Christ? Actually, the more important question to ask ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Palm Sunday…what Questions Would You Ask? Series

Contributed by Paul Collins on Jan 15, 2020

If you were watching the parade into Jerusalem with a King seated on a donkey, what thoughts would have been going through your head?

Palm Sunday Sermon 1.. Palm Sunday…what questions would you ask? Luke 18:28-48 14th April 2019 Paul Collins. I have a photo for you to look at and take in…once you have done that, I want to ask you some questions…have a look at this. What might be some of the questions you would now want to ask ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Brethren

Five Ways To Enhance Your Worship Experience Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

Corporate worship is strengthened when members are (1) consistent by practicing the presence of God through the week (2) expectant by embracing God’s promise to meet with them, etc.

2/12/17 Intro How do we go to higher ground in our worship? That has been our theme for the last couple of messages. We found first that worship must proceed from the heart—from our innermost being. Jesus put it this way in John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2017

A Christmas sermon looking at Simeon and Anna and how they waited for the promise of God with great anticipation and expectation.

Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:21-38 Last week we looked at four major players in the birth of Jesus. Today I’d like to look at two more who, while they were not present at Jesus’ birth, waited with great anticipation and expectation for the day to arrive. None of us are very good at waiting. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Foursquare