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  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    What Jesus Expects From Us

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 3, 2024
     | 1,226 views

    If we really know the Biblical Jesus and have faith in Him, what are some of the positive reactions He expects from us?

    "The Jews answered him, 'Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?' Jesus answered, 'I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. Truly, truly, I say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Expectation Shall Not Be Cut Short.

    Contributed by James Dina on Aug 28, 2022
     | 4,441 views

    Don’t give up! Don’t lose hope! There’s hope in Jesus. Because he can do anything, “For I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is there anything I cannot do?” (Jeremiah 32:27).

    "He does great things, unsearchable and marvelous things without number" (Job 5:9). Do you desire a miracle? You can have it through Jesus Christ. He knows your name and your present situation and will give you the perfect solution to your problems. Don’t give up! Don’t lose hope! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Expectations – General And Specific – Great And Small Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2022
     | 3,977 views

    Expectations keep us hoping if they are good, and fearful if they are bad. There are many examples in the bible of expectations but I have selected only a few, then we look at Christian expectations. Even cricket is touched on.

    EXPECTATIONS – GENERAL AND SPECIFIC – GREAT AND SMALL I wonder how many are familiar with the novel “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens. Pip the orphan boy relates his story that is based around what expectations wait for him, surprises, incorrect assumptions, tragedy and a lot more. Well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Can We Expect In The Future.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 26, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    What we have to look for down the road

    WHAT CAN WE EXPECT IN THE FUTURE. A number of things are very uncertain; there are a lot of things we can be sure of. (1) Sin will increase every where. 2nd Timothy 3: 1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting With Expectation: Living As Ready Servants

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 5, 2025
     | 448 views

    Jesus calls us to live with anticipation and readiness for His return. He reminds us that our Heavenly Father has prepared a wonderful inheritance for us—His kingdom—and that we should live in a state of vigilance and faithfulness.

    1. The Comfort of God's Pledge (Luke 12:32) Jesus begins with a word of reassurance: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” This is a comforting reminder that our Heavenly Father’s desire is to bless us with His kingdom. His love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Talents: God’s Gifts And Expectations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
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     | 35 views

    God entrusts each of us with unique gifts and opportunities, calling us to faithful, courageous stewardship that honors Him and blesses others.

    Some mornings it feels like heaven has hung a “Help Wanted” sign over your heart. You sense it when you tuck in a child, when you clock in at work, when you linger over the needs of a neighbor. The King of the cosmos has placed something in your hands—time, talents, and treasures—and whispered, “I ...read more

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    Who's The Greatest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 25, 2013
     | 8,769 views

    If you want to be truly great and make a difference for good in our world, then do what Jesus did: Be the least and serve the least among us.

    Some time ago, I came across this piece written by a child. He imagines what it would be like if he were in charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world, he writes, “I’d cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, allergy shots. If I were in charge of the world, there’d be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be The Church: Love Your Neighbor, Love Your King

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Dec 11, 2017
     | 11,045 views

    It's the Last Sunday of the Church Year/Christ the King Sunday. Jesus speaks of separating the sheep & goats on the last day. The question on people's minds: Am I a sheep or a goat? (From our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

    The Word of God that engages us today—on this Christ the King Sunday—is our Gospel read-ing, from Matthew 25. We’ve been looking at this chapter for a couple of weeks. And now we get to this section: the separation of the sheep and the goats. And it’s a difficult text. Not difficult to understand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Step Back Unbeliever

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,465 views

    When God goes to the trouble and tells you He's going to do something, “Receive that word, stand on that word, hold fast to that word and above all else, believe that Word!”

    STEP BACK UNBELIEVER! Illus. By sermon central staff The story goes, a lady said My husband, Michael, and I were at a restaurant with his boss, a rather stern older man. When Michael began a tale, which I was sure he had told before, I gave him a kick under the table. There was no response, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep Your Old Tire Jack!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 25, 2016
     | 5,151 views

    Pray shamelessly, pray persistently, pray expectantly (Outline taken from Sermon Central's David Taylor at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?SermonID=183315; Last point adapted from Michael Mack from Small Group Vital Signs, pg. 142)

    HoHum: It was a dark night. The traveler had a flat tire on a seldom used road. To complicate matters, he could not find his tire jack. The only solution lay in appealing to someone in the dark farm house down the road. As he approached the house, the traveler thought to himself, “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Your Pastor Expects From You Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 14,973 views

    "Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task."

    Paul used a very interesting phrase five times in his letters to pastors: "Here is a trustworthy saying". Keep in mind that all of God’s Word is trustworthy but Paul is using this phrase to highlight some especially significant teachings. He wants the pastors to emphasize these trusthworthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gathered Together

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,453 views

    Jesus want to gather us together as a hen gathers her chicks, but are we willing to accept his gracious advance?

    Have you ever gotten to the end of your rope? — I have done what I needed to: I’ve graduated from high school, finished college, got a masters degree; I have worked, become a licensed professional, developed into a good project manager; I have been ordained deacon and then priest. And after all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Missionary Hope Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2010
     | 4,925 views

    Hope is not wishful thinking. Our confidence is Jesus. He is our anchor that connects us to God. This sermon deals with how that confidence or joyous expectation changes us and charges us to love God and love people until His return. This is why Jesus

    Intro: The Assyrians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans had their many gods—gods of war, gods of industry, gods of agriculture, gods of cities, gods of towns, and various others. But in religions entire galaxy of gods, there never was one called “god of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Would You Like To Get Well?”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,355 views

    It might seem kind of crazy to ask someone who has been paralyzed for 38 years if he wants to get well but, of course, Jesus never asks a question without good reason. This is an invitation to participate in his miracle.

    Sermon “Would you like to get well?” John 5:1-14 “Afterward Jesus returned to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish holy days. 2 Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. 5 One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Leaders And Followers Are On The Same Team

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,617 views

    Leaders and followers must work together to be successful. There are many important things that they should be able to expect from each other.

    Introduction: A. Today’s sermon begins a two sermon focus on church leadership. 1. Today’s sermon will focus on the relationship between spiritual leaders and spiritual followers. 2. The second sermon will focus on elders and deacons, and their qualifications and selection. 3. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ