Sermons on Lack Of Expectations:

What He Said

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 23, 2025

We can’t just sit by and lift up hands in the church although prayer changes things, but we have to get out there leave the comfort zone of the nest of the church, we have to be seen in the streets, we have to stand together.

“What He Said” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - Growing up in the era I did and most of you did I am sure will remember we got whopping’s. My father being a preacher my brother’s and I always said my father would always preach a sermon when we got one. It didn’t kill us, but it made ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

"Pride: It'll Get You When You Least Expect It”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

Pride has caused the fall of many people, nations and churches. Sometimes it sneaks up on you before you see it coming.

Eccl 10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Intro: A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried. When she saw him, she said, "Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Hear ‘well Done': Three Excuses, Three Expectations, Three Promises

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2003

This message unpacks the text in which Jesus tells how a servant can hear his master say, "Well done."

?Many Christians speak regularly of their desire to hear Jesus tell them, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” This is the passage that that phrase originates in and herein Jesus has a lot to say about how we make sure those wonderful words are in our future. We’re going to look at three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Pattern For A Christian Worker (Part 1)

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017

God expectations

GOD'S PATTERN FOR A CHRISTIAN WORKER (Part 1) (2 Timothy 2.) INTRODUCTION. -- The text is a whole chapter -- the second chapter of 2 Timothy. In this chapter we have a marvelous picture, drawn by the hand of God, of the Christian worker. What he is. What he should be. What he should avoid. What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Pattern For A Christian Worker (Part 2)

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017

God expectations

GOD'S PATTERN FOR A CHRISTIAN WORKER (Part 2) What he Should Not Do. 1. He should not entangle himself with the affairs of this live. v.4. Some of the things that entangle: Marriage to an unconverted person, or even to a worldly professor. Business partnership with an unconverted man. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying Expectantly

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 15, 2004

How to pray, and expect an answer.

PRAYING EXPECTANTLY Rev. John W. Gerald INTRODUCTION One of the greatest hindrances to answered prayer is lack of faith, and since faith is difficult to fully understand, and its laws so complex, few people really know how to pray in faith. Ones own ethnic background may produce tremendous ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Methodist

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002

This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says No

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 26, 2019

What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive?

WHEN GOD SAYS NO Introduction: What is it that you expect from God when you pray? What answer do you expect to receive? Surely most of us phrase our prayers in such a way that all God has to do is say, "Yes, yes my child." Most of the testimonies that we hear are such that God says, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16, 2 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 21, 2018

Christianity is on the rise in many countries of central and South America, Africa, and Asia, but in America it's on the decline. Why is that? It's not the lack of organization, programs, money, personnel - it's the lack of passion!

HEARTS ON FIRE Rom. 12:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE RIGHT PASSWORD 1. "I’m getting worried about my memory," 75 year old Renee said to her best friend Judith. "Really? Why is that?" asked Judith. 2. "Because every time I go online, banking," replied Renee, "I just can’t remember my bank's ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Slumber Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 29, 2023

It is a state of spiritual lethargy where one feels uninspired and lacks motivation to pursue their spiritual journey. It is a state of spiritual neglect where one may feel lost, unfulfilled, and lacking purpose.

SPIRITUAL SLUMBER. Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 29, 2023 1 Peter 5:8–9 (ESV): 8 Be sober-minded and watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Mile

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007

Christians should be expected to do more than what’s expected of them.

Title: “Go the Second Mile” Text: Matthew 14:15-21 Introduction: Perhaps one of the most disturbing statements that Jesus ever made is this: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” (Matthew 5:41) The reason this statement was so disturbing was because in Jesus day Rome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sheep Is A Sheep. A Shepherd Is A Shepherd.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2004

A sermon that explains what to expect in the members of a congregation and what to expect from the Shepherd.

September 26, 2004 Luke 15:1-10 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Sore Joints In The Body

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2001

Poor Communication or complete lack of it, is one of the greatest problems in the church.

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: Ephesians 4:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Revelation To Laodicia - The Church That Makes God Sick Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

The Letter to Laodicia - about what makes God sick - a lack of commitment

The Revelation to Laodicea Have you ever been sea sick – you know, just continually wreaching – not for the skys, but yeh, I won’t go into it any more. At least you have to look on the bright side - you are the fish’s best friend. No it is not very fun at all being sick. Not fun at all. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience: The (Super) Natural Response To Faith

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

Our lack of complete obedience brings complications in our Christian walk.

Obedience: The (Super) Natural Response to Faith John 14:15-27 "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went." (Heb 11:8) "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27

Denomination: Baptist