Sermons on Lack Of Expectations:

Not What I Expected

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2023

Are we demanding signs? Do we allow fleshly, carnal desires to define our expectations. Do I focus on external materialism to define what I am expecting? Do we desire spiritual healthy expectations?

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) EXPECT: eager anticipation, probable to occur, to wait on something, think or believe that something is going to happen, anticipate, look forward, to hope, requires faith. WANT: to desire, wish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22, Mark 8:11-12, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expectations & Evidence

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023

Yeshua was saying, “Don’t be upset because I’m not what you expected. You’ve got my credentials. Now trust me for the rest of it.”

Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Expect The Unexpected This Christmas”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 2, 2023

As some of said, “If we expect to hear the Christmas gospel without the Advent call to repentance, we will find ourselves surprised by John and unprepared for Jesus.” So, we ask the Holy Spirit to open our hearts to the message and ministry of both John and Jesus.

“It wasn’t what I expected.” Whether you are young or old, a man or woman, a girl or a boy, you have probably experienced something that caused you to have that reaction. Perhaps it was connected to some food that you tried. You were feeling a little adventurous and you ordered something at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Harnessing The Power Of Expectation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

To invite God's intervention in our lives, we must harbor expectation. Elevate your expectations this year.

In order for God to intervene in our situations, we must have a sense of expectation. This year, let us raise our level of expectation and anticipate God's intervention in our lives. There was a woman who had been suffering from a flow of blood for twelve years. She had sought help from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-29

Topics: Expectation, Divine Intervention

They Limited God (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

What is the Psalmist talking about when he said that Israel limited the, “Holy One of Israel

He is saying that God wanted to do so much more for Israel, but the choices in life they made limited the Lord from doing more for them. Illus: A wealthy father, who had one son, loved that son very much. The father had influence and wealth and he could help his son in many ways. But one day he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Don’t Perish For Lack Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2025

Hosea’s warning is a chilling one. God’s people perish—not because of lack of resources, not because of lack of opportunity, but because of lack of knowledge.

Go! And Don’t Perish for Lack of Knowledge Introduction: Gripped by the Danger of Ignorance Church, if I told you that a person could starve while sitting at a feast, you would probably look at me in disbelief. And yet spiritually, that’s exactly what happens to millions. They sit in churches, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 8:26, James 1:6-8, Ephesians 3:20, John 1:14, Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Of Life: Hill Blocks View Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Sep 1, 2016

There are road signs everywhere we go. This sermon ties in a spiritual meaning with a subdivision road sign. Sometimes an obstacle, or hill, blocks a clear view of God's work in our lives.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 28, 2016 David Simpson Sermon Series: Signs of Life Sign: HILL BLOCKS VIEW 2 Corinthians 4:4; Psalm 40:12; 2 KINGS 6:17 I noticed a yield sign this past week and thought of a classic hymn: “Yield Not to Temptation.” So, I decided, for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Deep Cave Of Darkness: Boredom

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2017

ZWW ( Zeal without wisdom) and WWZ (Wisdom without zeal) Can be deadly within the church. Boredom is a great enemy many face today. We need to get excited about God's plan.

THE DEEP CAVE OF DARKNESS…(Boredom) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingegrs@aol.com DARKNESS MAY OFTEN BECOME A TANGLED WEB OF CHOICES. I have some really good news you can use if you chose. LIFE IS ALL ABOUT YOUR DAILY CHOICES. I also bear some bad news, hear me? LIFE IS ABOUT IS ALL ABOUT YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens When A Christian Gets Discouraged

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Discouragement is one of Satan's big weapons. Some of the greatest men of the Bible were defeated because of it.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN GETS DISCOURAGED NUMBERS 21:4 GALATIANS. 6:9 INTRODUCTION: Discouragement is one of Satan's big weapons. Some of the greatest men of the Bible were defeated because of it. Some time ago I heard a story about Satan's garage sale. On display were many large, shiny, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Lovesick Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

The one verse before us speaks volumes of what the church at Corinth was like. These problems spring from one common cause – a lack of love!

THE LOVESICK CHURCH II CORINTHIANS 12:20 INTRODUCTION: Reihold Niebuhr once compared the church to Noah’s Ark. He said, “If it wasn’t for the storm on the outside one could not stand the stink on the inside.” The one verse before us speaks volumes of what the church at Corinth was like. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:20

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Hero Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

We are in dire need of integrity in our society, and it begins and ends with Jesus Christ and the foundation of Scripture.

Paul the Ringleader Text: Acts 24:1-9 Introduction 1. “Integrity, the choice between what is convenient and what is right” (Tony Dungy). 2. “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching” (C.S. Lewis). 3. “People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

You've Been Here Too Long PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to break free from stagnation and move forward in faith and obedience to God's Word, despite life's uncertainties and challenges.

Greetings, beloved in Christ. I sense a familiar warmth in this gathering today, a warmth that radiates from hearts united in faith, eager to embrace the word of God. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to share in the goodness of the Lord and to feast upon His Word. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-7

Topics: Stagnation, Lack Of Change

Sopater Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2021

Inborn intelligence and diplomacy bring ambition to fruition. Versatility brings honors, do not become careless. Use, develop, and apply imagination and succeed, but avoid irrationality.

Sopater In Biblical Names, the meaning of Sopater is: Who defends the father. Today, we will attempt to discover all there is to know about the person named Sopater. To do this, we will use an acrostic and the name Sopater. First, notice that the name of this ancient man has seven letters, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:17

Denomination: Baptist

6 Extend Your Vision - Include The Whole World!

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

Is your understanding of God's plans too limited?

Maximum Impact # 6 “Live for maximum impact! Make a difference!” is what the Lord has been saying to me this month! In this series of messages, we have considered the new identity that God offers to each of us in Christ, about the reality of God’s Presence all around in daily life. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

They Limited God 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

What is the Psalmist talking about when he said that Israel limited the, “Holy One of Israel”?

He is saying that God wanted to do many great things for Israel, but the choices that they made in their lives limited the Lord from doing those things. Illus: Remember how as a child, before Christmas came our parents started telling us to do certain things and if we didn’t, SANTA CLAUS WAS NOT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Baptist