Sermons on Lack Of Expectation:

When The Mountain Won't Move...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2016

The problem is, when we hear the word mountain, we immediately relate it to our own capabilities. And we begin to think literally about how much dynamite and explosives it would take to move "our heaven and earth" size of dilemma, or mountain!

When the mountain won't move... Illus. By James Davis Some time ago a man was staying in a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Early one morning he heard what sounded like an earthquake. Hurriedly he got out of bed and ran to the front desk and asked if there was something wrong, if the mountains were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glass Houses: Inside And Outside Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019

We judge sin from our own sinful presuppositions

We will be looking at two pieces of scriptures. They come from the gospel of John in the 3rd and 4th chapters and tell the story of two individuals from the different sides of the economic and cultural divide. Often these stories are preached separately but when compared and contrasted they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 8:1, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 28, 2021

When we find ourselves in the depths of despair, we have the gift of Jesus … the very embodiment of God’s “hesed” … God’s steadfast love … and we have the cross to remind us of the greatest Christmas gift of all, amen?

Advent is a time of tension. There is the joy and anticipation of the season and the stress and strain of trying to prepare for it, amen? But the season itself represents an historical and theological tension as well and I am going to use songs from the Jewish song book and songs from our own ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8, Romans 7:18-19, Romans 7:24, John 1:5, John 1:14-15, Matthew 16:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

4 The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020

What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are Our Priorities?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 17, 2019

If we are offered grace, it is a sin to not offer it to others

Luke 16:1-13 As you might have noticed, we have been hearing a lot of parables from Luke in the last few months; this is Year C in the revised common lectionary. . . the year of Luke. And Luke seemed to concentrate on Jesus and his parables as teaching tools for his disciples and anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 19:24, Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Episcopal

Hope

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Life often brings seasons of pain, delay, and uncertainty, but as believers, we are never without hope. Hope is our anchor in the storms of life.

HOPE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 42:11, Lamentations 3:21-23, Hebrews 6:19, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Wait With Purpose: Bridging Ascension And Pentecost - Acts 1:4-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2025

How do we bridge the gap from Ascension to Pentecost? The answer is: we wait. We wait with purpose—waiting in prayer and expectation, just as the early disciples did.

Go! And Wait with Purpose: Bridging Ascension and Pentecost – Waiting in Prayer and Expectation Introduction Today, we stand in the gap between two monumental events in the life of Jesus and His Church. The Ascension of our Lord, the moment when Jesus physically ascended into heaven, leaving His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7, Matthew 28:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 8:26, Luke 24:49, John 14:16-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting On God’s Timing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Waiting on God’s timing is not easy, but it is essential. Saul's story teaches us that a moment of impatience can undo a lifetime of calling.

WAITING ON GOD’S TIMING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Habakkuk 2:3, Lamentations 3:25-26 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest tests of spiritual maturity is the ability to wait on God’s timing. In a world driven by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Waiting On God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

Waiting on God is a spiritual discipline that reveals our trust and dependence on Him. It teaches us patience, builds our faith, and deepens our relationship with God.

THE POWER OF WAITING ON GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:14; Lamentations 3:25-26; Habakkuk 2:3; James 5:7-8; Romans 8:25 INTRODUCTION: In a world that thrives on speed and instant gratification, waiting seems inconvenient and unproductive. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remember The Lord! Fear Him!

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Aug 21, 2025

God's expectation of HIS people as they inherit the Promised Land

Crossing of the river Jordan was a remarkable and amazing miracle which ONLY God the Creator can perform. After the people of God crossed the river, God’s commanded Joshua to collect 12 stones from the river where the feet of the priest rested when they stood in the river which God dried up so that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Exodus 2:23-24, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Why Aren't There More Soul Winners?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

The real reason we don’t see more soul winners is a lack of concern for broken people.

The world is still mostly unreached & unsaved after more than 2000 years of Christianity. 1.) World population in nearing five billion, most have never heard the gospel. [Amazing – USA] [Six billion 2001] 2.) Another amazing fact: Most believers will never win a soul! (approx. 95% ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Vision Impairment

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 28, 2008

In the scriptural context this verse refers to the consequences of a spiritual lack of vision regarding God’s redemptive revelation.

SPIRITUAL VISION IMPAIRMENT "Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]—blessed(happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he." Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Planned Parenthood Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008

Talks about the lack of respect for parents so prevalent in our society today and steps for regaining their respect.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:12 “Planned Parenthood” We’ve been looking at the Ten Commandments in a series called "What If They’re Wrong." So far we’ve looked at the first four Commandments. These first four Commandments deal with our relationship with God. Once Jesus was asked ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Rid Of The Evidence

Contributed by John Perry on Feb 9, 2010

The strongest evidence of salvation is a life where there is lack of any evidence of the old ways, habits, lifestyle & thinking!

Perth 26/09/07 “Getting rid of the evidence” Intro: *** One day a ranger catches a man in the very act of poaching crabs out of a river where there were fishing restrictions. The ranger springs from behind the bushes & says to the man “You’re under arrest for illegal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004

It is essential for believer’s to pray. The reason many Christians quit and give up is because of the lack of prayer.

Prayer Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC *December 01, 2004 1. Purpose of Prayer … one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ -Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational