Sermons on Lack Of Expectations:

Samson Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the extraordinary but sad life of Samson. A man who had the potential to be a great spiritual leader, but his disobedience and lack of self-control prevented him from becoming the person God had intended him to be.

If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to try to follow along, we are actually going to be looking at a number of chapters starting with Judges 13:1. As many of you know, we have been going through a series called Extraordinary People of the Bible. The lesser known people of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25, Judges 14:1-20, Judges 15:1-20, Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Recognise You Need God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 31, 2024

If God has placed you in such a complex situation, do not blame your situations, people, surroundings, or yourself, but rather recognise you lack God's wisdom in that area and acknowledge the need for God's wisdom.

And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore. 1 Kings 4:29 When we face difficult and complex situations where we need to manage a large number of people, perform complicated duties, and work under a lot of pressure, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29

Sermon # 26 - Be Grateful - Don't Grumble Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 15, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience and rebellion stemmed from an ungrateful heart. The Israelites too had to wander in the wilderness because of their constant grumbling and lack of thankfulness. Let’s learn to set aside all grumbling and replace it with a thankful heart.

We read in Jonah 3:1-3, “Then the LORD spoke his word to Jonah a second time. He said, "Leave at once for the important city, Nineveh. Announce to the people the message I have given you." Jonah immediately went to Nineveh as the LORD told him. Nineveh was a very large city. It took three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-3, Numbers 11:1, Psalm 103:1-2, Numbers 11:5-6, Exodus 2:23, Numbers 32:13, 1 Corinthians 10:6, Jonah 3:3, John 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Faithfulness - Resolved Or Reluctant?

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

In a day when so many were reluctant to be faithful to their Lord, Daniel resolved that not matter what, he would be faithful. Why is it that so many who claim to be Christians lack the resolve that Daniel possessed? Why must we be resolved to never compr

TEXT: DANIEL 1:1-8 TITLE: FAITHFULNESS – RESOLVED or RELUCTANT? AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD Daniel Resolved To Be Faithful, Even Though He Knew He Would Be Thrown To The Lions For Doing So. INTRODUCTION: All of us are familiar with the story of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 40 - Beware Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 22, 2023

Is it permissible for a believer to lead a dichotomous life? Here’s what the word of God teaches about hypocrisy, and the kind of life that God expects us to lead as His disciples.

Jesus’ words to his disciples in Luke 12:1, “Meanwhile the people had come streaming towards Him by tens of thousands, so that they were trampling one another under foot. And now He proceeded to say to His disciples first, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is to say, beware of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1, Matthew 23:3, Matthew 23:5-6, Proverbs 29:25, Colossians 3:23-24, Matthew 23:24, Luke 18:10-12, Luke 18:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon 3: Encountering Jesus Along Life's Road Series

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 22, 2008

Fantastic! Outstanding! Incredible! Thanks to blockbuster movies, thrill rides, and Madison Avenue ad campaigns, we have come to expect that if life isn’t “sensational,” something must be wrong.

Encountering Jesus along Life’s Road Luke 24:13–35 Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction Fantastic! Outstanding! Incredible! Thanks to blockbuster movies, thrill rides, and Madison Avenue ad campaigns, we have come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Song

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 7, 2023

God is interested in giving you a new song. If you continue waiting on Him, you will soon sing and dance. The thought of God toward you is of peace ... to bring you to an expected end.

New: “not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time.” (Google.com) Song: “a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.” (Google.com) New Song: A set of words, set to music, that God puts in our mouths – that were not in existence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:12-20, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Guide You Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

God will guide you but he'll use your rational mind as much as special intervention but he expects us to make decisions according to his revealed will.

I recently bought one of these new smart phones. It's great. It does everything, except make the coffee. One of the best “apps” on it is the navwoman. You type in your destination and a very clever woman tells you exactly how to get there. “Turn right in 300 metres.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Supreme Virtue Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Paul made it clear in I Cor. 13 that he could have all gifts and powers that anyone could ever hope to have, but if he lacked love he would be nothing. Peter agrees with Paul, and that is why he puts love at the top.

Pitiram Sorokin in his book The Ways And Power Of Love tells of how in 1918 he was hunted down by the Communist Government of Russia. He was imprisoned and condemned to death. Everyday he expected to be shot as he witnessed the shootings of his friends and fellow prisoners. For 4 years he ...read more

Dare To Believe In The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 6, 2024

Numbers 13 is about a report brought back by the Israelite spies about the land of Canaan, where they compared themselves to the giants in the land and felt like grasshoppers in their sight, showcasing the crippling effect of fear and lack of faith in pursuing God's promises

Subject: Dare to Believe in the Faithfulness of God Scripture Lesson: Numbers 13:26-33 “to Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel at Kadesh in the wilderness of Paran. They reported to the whole community what they had seen and showed them the fruit they had taken from the land. This was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, Isaiah 53:1, 1 Samuel 17:15

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer (1) Gideon’s Prayer Regarding A Fleece

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 7, 2020

Most commentators criticise Gideon, feeling that his prayer demonstrates a lack of faith. But given how positively the New Testament views Gideon, we should be inclined to take a positive view of his prayer. It's a very sensible prayer, and a great example to us.

Today we’re starting a short series on prayer, and looking at a prayer which Gideon prayed. It’s in Judges 6:36-40. Introduction First, let’s look at the situation Gideon was in before we look at his prayer. We may think, ‘We pray, God answers. Simple.’ But when we look at what was going on at ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002

When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Clock Is Ticking--Stewardship Of Tiime

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This Sermon Deals With The Fact We Only Have So Many Hours To Live And God Expects A Stewardship Of Our Time As Well As Of Our Money.

The Clock Is Ticking 10/4/98 Psalm 90 Luke 6 46:-49 Stewardship Of Time When we hear 10, 9, 8,7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, when we get to zero, we all expect something to happen. It might be an explosion of a bomb going off, or it might be the final seconds of a game before we burst out in joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiving And Living

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return.

Unit 11 – Hard Times Lesson 32 – Joseph’s Dreams Come True – Genesis 42 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return. 2. Explanation of the Aim: God fulfills ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time Management: The Clock Is Ticking Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 3, 2001

This Sermon Deals With The Fact We Only Have So Many Hours To Live And God Expects A Stewardship Of Our Time As Well As Of Our Money.

The Clock Is Ticking 10/4/98 Psalm 90 Luke 6 46:-49 Stewardship Of Time When we hear 10, 9, 8,7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, when we get to zero, we all expect something to happen. It might be an explosion of a bomb going off, or it might be the final seconds of a game before we burst out in joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed