Sermons on least expect it:

Least Shall Be Great Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023

God cares for the least and uses his power to bless the least, make the least into great to the astonishment of many. Whoever humbles will be exalted.

Isaiah 60:22 “Little one became a great” Text: “A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time” Greetings: Greetings to you on this pleasant hour. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction to the theme: Prophet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:22

Denomination: Methodist

Expectations

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 9, 2016

Have you ever been in a situation where people did not live up to the hopes and expectations you had for them? If so, you can probably understand why John the Baptist was confused in the reading we heard from Matthew’s Gospel.

Have you ever been in a situation where people did not live up to the hopes and expectations you had for them? If so, you can probably understand why John the Baptist was confused in the reading we heard from Matthew’s Gospel. Why was he confused? There are two possible reasons. One is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Anglican

In Search Of The Least And The Lost

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 18, 2001

God cares about the least and the lost, and rejoices when they are found.

Last year a former homeless man was buried at the prestigious St. John’s Episcopal Church, across from the White House. St. John’s is called the “church of presidents” since nearly every U.S. leader since James Madison has worshiped there. In an unusual memorial, former members of Congress and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Expectations Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 6 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. Dave looks at the problems caused in relationships (with humans and with God) by the expectations we bring to them.

Expectations Part 6 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 14, 2009 We’re in part 6 tonight of our series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

"The Least Of These" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 5, 2003

When we use our gifts to meet the needs of the "least of these" we are doing it as unto the Lord.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 7, 2003 “The Least of These” Matthew 25:31-46 INTRODUCTION: In today’s parable the people are divided up at judgment day as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. The sheep were on the right and the goats on the left. He speaks to those on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Least, The Last, The Chosen

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 16, 2007

This sermon is about those who feel like they are the least, or the last, and to let them know that they are also The Chosen!

Now don’t raise your hand, because I don’t wnat to embarass anyone, but answer this in your own mind. Who here this morning has ever hated the moment when two captains were chosen to pick teams, and somehow you knew that when it came to the end of the picking order, you would likely be one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

From The Very Least

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 16, 2007

Done as first-person, in costume and character, summary of Paul’s teaching; built on acronym of the name PAUL -- prayer, avoidance (of immorality), understanding, love. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. As an apostle, charged to preach the Gospel, I am here today to say to you ... What?! You challenge me? You challenge my right to speak? Am I not an apostle?! Am I not, though born at the wrong time, nonetheless one whom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Least Of These…”

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

Discussion on just who Jesus is talking about when talking about "the least of these" and why it’s so important that we care for them.

“The Least of These…” Matthew 25:31-46 May 31, 2009 Me: I don’t know that compassion could be called one of my strong suits. I don’t think I’m necessarily a big meanie, at least not intentionally, but I’m not a person who can easily see someone’s suffering, unless someone tells me about it, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Least Is Sometimes The Most

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 14, 2006

Dr Wood shows the congregation that a person does not always need to be in the spotlight. God often uses those people who are behind the scenes. Dr. Wood uses Andrew the bother of Peter as his scriptural background.

A little Girl went on a errand for her mother. The little girl was late in returning. The mother asked for an explanation for why she was so late. The little girl explained that her little playmate had fell and broke her doll. The mother was wandering how she could help with a broken doll. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Least Travelled

Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 20, 2006

There are many around us who have broken dreams like this Samaritan woman and I believed that God wants us to be a restorer of youths with broken dreams.

Title: The road least traveled Text: John 4:3-10;27-30;39-42 Introduction A few weeks ago, the newspaper carried an article of prostitutes in Batam. Many were forced or sold into prostitution. They live miserable lives, losing all dignity and purposes in life. They are so ashamed of their lives. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is This Man? The Least Of These Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 26, 2013

In Week two of this series we look at how Jesus shaped our view of "The Least of These"

Who is this Man? The Least of Theses It was John Lennon who said, “Jesus was all right, but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It's them twisting it that ruins it for me.” And from what I hear when I talk to people and read what people have to say about Jesus that seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 25:31-40, Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

At Least I Am Not That

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024

This message is about self-righteousness and how Christians can easily fall into this attitude when we stand in judgment of others.

At Least I Am Not That! Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 10:3; Proverbs 26:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “At Least I Am Not That” and it is a message about being self-righteous. To ensure we are all on the same page, I want to give you the definition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 10:3, Proverbs 26:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unexpectedly Expecting Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 30, 2011

God steps into history to break 400 years of silence by announcng unexpected news to two unsuspecting individuals. What does it look like when God is silent, and how do we know when he is speaking to us?

Series: When God Breaks His Silence Title: Unexpectedly expecting Theme: Christmas Introduction : There is a game my parents used to play when we were on road long road trips in the car. The rules of the game went something like this. “The first one to talk loses.” We called it the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Not What You Expected

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2015

Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. There were some things that happened on that first Christmas that were quite unexpected.

NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. On the flip side have you ever expected a certain gift or visit from someone and ended up being disappointed? I was looking at this online ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Zera Young on Feb 16, 2006

Just as the prophet Samuel thought Eliab was the True one, it turns out to be one you would least expect. This sermon will help you see the real you as God sees you. He looks on the heart.

Truth And Consequences: 1st Samuel 16: 6-12 Intro: Now we begin here with Samuel who was the earliest of the Hebrew prophets after Moses, and the last of the Judges. And we have Saul, the first King of Israel, and Eliab, Jesse’s oldest son, David’s older brother. Now Samuel was a devout man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-12