Sermons on Lack Of Expectations:

Expecting The Best Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 8, 2008

Sermon looks at faith and challenges the church to expect God to be faithful because God is faithful. The church will memorize one verse each week and seek God in faith for changes in their lives. Acknowledgement: Series originally developed by Rick W

EXPECTING THE BEST 50 Days of Faith - Part 1 of 8 – Sept. 7th, 2008 We’re beginning a new series today called 50 Days of Faith. Have you ever thought ‘how do I get God’s approval?’ Is it by being more good than bad? No. By keeping the Ten Commandments? No. By being religious and going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Expecting Revival

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 15, 2008

Five steps to revival

EXPECTING REVIVAL 8/24/08 Acts 12 1. Revival is the Need of the hour a. Church is on the defense b. From sinner seeking to seeker sensitive 2. Pompous Personalities and Pleasing programs 3. No longer what He did for us but what’s in it for me 1. RECOGNIZE OUR PERIL A. Hatred of the Physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

High Expectations Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

There are some reasons God has and we should have "High Expectations" for life.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS Romans 8:16-25 * In 1999 the Broadman Holman Publishers released a book written by Dr. Thom Rainer entitled, “High Expectations.” The thesis of this book is that churches who expect much from their members get much. Conversely, it is true that if a church expects little, it will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Of Expectation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 28, 2009

Since God loves us so much, we can expect that He will answer our prayers.

A Messiah of Expectation Text: Matt. 7:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was a little boy, my Mom worked as a nurse at St. Thomas hospital in Akron. She was the head nurse in the nursery on second shift for 25 years. Of course because she worked second shift she wasn’t able to be there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Un:expected Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 19, 2008

Part 1 of "Christmas UN:wrapped" When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey.

THE POINT: When God calls us to the unexpected we can respond with fear and doubt or we can trust and obey. ME I don’t know about you, but I LOVE CHRISTMAS… I love the Christmas season, I love the sights, the sounds, the smells associated with Christmas… I hate winter and I hate snow…except ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Crushed Expectations

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 8, 2009

Here’s a word that will help the body deal with pain, sufferring, and disappointment. A big blessing to our church!

Crushed Expectations Text: Psalm 6:1-7 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled.3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Delegated Expectations

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2009

THERE IS NO HIGHER PRIORITY FOR A CHRISTIAN THAN TO HEED THE LAST COMMAND OF JESUS TO ‘GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS.’

JAMES KING, A FORMER MISSIONARY TO AFRICA, TOLD OF A TRUE STORY ABOUT ONE PARTICULAR WOMAN IN ONE OF THE AFRICAN CHURCHES UNDER HIS CARE. WHAT CAUGHT REV. KING’S ATTENTION WAS THAT THIS LADY WOULD NOT ONLY COME BY HERSELF TO EVERY SERVICE, BUT WOULD SOON BE MYSTERIOUSLY ACCOMPANIED BY A SCRUFFY, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Living With Expectancy

Contributed by Claude White on May 20, 2013

Sermon encourages us to live with the expectation of the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

“Living With Expectancy” 1 Peter 4:7-11 I recall growing up, when my parents would leave the house for a while and they would leave certain responsibilities for me and my siblings, to be done by the time they returned. How cognizant I was to make certain that everything they asked me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations Of Ambassadors Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 15, 2014

We are called to be ministers of reconciliation and ambassadors of Christ; what can we expect as ambassadors?

Expectations of Ambassadors 2 Cor. 6:1-13 The US presently has appointed around 225 ambassadors throughout the World to represent the interests of our country in those places. Throughout the history of the US, only 8 ambassadors have died while serving, the latest we are all very aware: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 3, 2013

So Satan and his armies will be in the lake of fire forever, and Christ is on the throne forever - what abhout the standing of the Redeemed?

“The Great Unveiling: Great Expectations” Revelation 21:1 – 22:5 Revelation is really the tale of two cities – one of the beast and his followers and one of the Lamb and his followers. Almost every week we’ve dealt with the evil city of the beast. Today we have the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Expecting A Victory

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Jan 31, 2015

Super Bowl Sunday Sermon, to reach the hearts and minds of the people of GOD! An encouraging word to help people feel like winners!

“Expecting Victory” Super Bowl Sunday We should be expecting a victory every day of our lives! We are called to be victorious! John 10:10 10 The thief cometh not but to steal and to kill and to destroy. I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Be Filled, Be Expectant

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Feb 6, 2015

What is our expectancy of God blessing us through prayer and the power of His Holy Spirit. By His grace and mercy God uses imperfect people for his mission.

Ephesians 3 v1 -21 Be Filled, be expectant Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked the newly qualified graduate what starting salary they were looking for. He replied “In the region of £80,000 a year, depending on the benefits package” The interviewer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

Beyond Expectation

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2015

We need to realize God's ability for our lives

Ephesians 3:20 (AV) 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, John D. Rockefeller (considered the richest man in the world) at the beginning of the 20th century was said to be making in the neighborhood of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Not What They Expected Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

How much do you remember about John the Baptist? Camel hair clothing, locust diet, or loaner lifestyle? While those are memorable, John is arguably one of the most significant people in Jesus’ life and ministry. See how the unexpected surrounded John's birth.

While at the children’s hospital this summer in California, my wife Nikky and I were sitting in the atrium to the main entrance one day when I noticed a man in a black suit and an ear piece walking around. He was looking all over the place and talking to people. As I watched him I leaned over to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Expectation

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 25, 2016

A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve devotional

Christmas Expectation A 10-15-minute Christmas Eve Devotional Chuck Sligh December 25, 2016 TEXT: Turn in your Bibles to Luke 2 Illus. – Do you remember the anticipation you had as a child when you went to bed on Christmas Eve? (ELABORATE) Clement Clarke Moore captured that sense of anticipation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist