Sermons on Lack Of Expectations:

Get Christ Out Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores how to foster everyday faith, find empowerment in Advent, and fulfill expectations beyond Christmas through the teachings of the Gospel.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in faith. We are here today to delve into the profound depths of the Gospel, to find solace in its wisdom, and to draw strength from its teachings. As we stand here together on this blessed day, let us open our hearts and minds to ...read more

Topics: Advent, Faith

Because Jesus Loves You

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 28, 2024

Because of the love of Jesus, what do you expect He would like you to experience even during this time?

“Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Reassurances For The Needy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2024

"For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever" (PSALM 9:18).

REASSURANCES FOR THE NEEDY. Psalm 9:13-20. A personal petition seems to appear in the text with a startling suddenness: “Have mercy upon me, O LORD: consider my trouble” (PSALM 9:13a). Yet even in the midst of this anguish, the Psalmist remembers past deliverances, and addresses his petition to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2020

The delay in the return of Christ Jesus represents the present period lived between the first coming of Jesus and his expected return.

Prepared Matthew 25:1 - 13 Intro: Almost every Sunday morning I begin my sermon with a cute or funny story. This morning I start with a sad story. Bob and Betty were 2 of my dearest friends in Indiana. A strong, loving example of what a married couple should be. However, this couple was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 13:35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Micah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 22, 2021

God's expectations are actually pretty simple: act in just manner, extend mercy, walk humbly with God.

August 21, 2021 Israel was called out of a life of slavery and into a life of holiness. Through fidelity and faithfulness Israel would be a living example and their witness would bring a knowledge of the One True God to the entire world. Hundreds of years later we come to the book of Micah. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Isaiah 1:11-17, Ezekiel 33:30-32, Matthew 15:7-9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Revelation 3:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Self Encouragement In The Lord In The Midst Of Discouraging Circumstances

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 4, 2022

Everyone will have times of crisis which can bring discouragement, we are expected to turn them to God for His intervention.

Self Encouragement in the Lord in the Midst of Discouraging Circumstances Study Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-8 Introduction: - Persevering pursuit of God gives us encouragement in the midst of discouraging situations of our own lives. - The Philistine King, Achish, gave David the town of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be What You Are Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 14, 2025

Believers are called to an live "the imperative" life as we seek to be the disciples God expects us to be.

You can listen to this, and other sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 13th July 2025 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 “Be What You Are” In the past weeks we have seen, and we will continue to see, that the letters of Peter are built on the foundation of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Protect Baby Jesus Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

Don’t ask God to do miraculously, what He expects us to do with our intellect, strength and planning.

1. There were many attempts to kill Jesus before He went to the cross; and Herod killing the babies in Nazareth was one of them. (Killed maybe 20 babies). 2. This lesson shows the work of guardian angels. “These little ones . . . their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

Stages Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Trust in God's unchanging nature and control over all life's seasons, even when our expectations need to be recalibrated.

Good morning, church family. We're going to dive into some deep waters today, but don't worry, we're not going it alone. We're exploring the wisdom of Ecclesiastes and the promise of God's unchanging nature and his control over all life's seasons. We're talking about the transitions we face in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Topics: Divine Control, Meaning Of Life

Fruit Inspectors!

Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2001

Every Christian is expected to bear the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s easy to discern who is born again when we learn to become Fruit Inspectors.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming Men Of Integrity

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2019

This is a Men's Day sermon for an inner-city church facing issues of poverty and legalization of marijuana in their community. It looks at David and his meeting with Ahimelek. David's lack of integrity had painful consequences.

Becoming Men Of Integrity 1 Samuel 21:1-9 Luke 13:31-35 11/8/2019 When you hear the word integrity, what other words come into your mind. Some words I think of are honesty, faithfulness, keeping your word, trustworthy, consistent, dependable, caring, righteous, justice and steadfast. Men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Nov 29, 2010

Thankfulness should be the hallmark of a Christian. The lack of thankfulness shows a heart in need of mending, instruction, and direction. Paul puts is simply like this: it is God’s will for you to be thankful. So let us examine what it is to be thankful.

Introduction It is that time of year again. Now I don't believe in preaching to the season, but follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and this time the Spirit is leading me to preach on Thankfulness. Our concept of Thanksgiving comes from the thoughts of first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 6 - Discipleship God's Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 4, 2005

Part 6 of our Finding Purpose Series will look at what God expects from us as ddisciples and how Jesus put those following Him in their place.

FINDING PURPOSE SERIES Part 6 – Discipleship God’s Way Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD First Baptist Church East Tawas Michigan Watch this sermon online @ www.tawasbaptist.org Introduction - “Good morning and welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City. Today we will be looking at part 6 of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Bible Church

The Paradox Of Money Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Paul says the love of money is the root of all evil, and Mark Twain said, the lack of money is the root of all evil. The one does not eliminate the other, for Twain's remark compliments Paul's.

Someone said, life is an everlasting struggle to keep money coming in, and teeth, hair, and vital organs from coming out. Few have known this better than General Ulysses S. Grant. He led the armies of the North to victory in the Civil War, and was twice elected president of the United States. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Tempted And Double-Minded

Contributed by Byron Martin on Jan 12, 2010

James Chapter One tells us the results of being double-minded in that we should expect nothing of God unless we can make a clear choice.

Tempted & Double Minded Rev. Col. Byron E. Martin American Rescue Workers DC Corps rescued@aol.com READ James 1: 2-8 Illustration (from sermoncentral.com) What is double-minded? A mother noticed that a friend of her teenage daughter had a tattoo of a Japanese symbol on her back. "Please ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational