Sermons on Lifestyle Expectations:

I Am Salt And Light Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 21, 2011

Jesus says we are the salt of the earth and light of the world. We have an identity that cannot be ignored, and an influence that cannot be neglected. We need to be intentional about it. The Lord expects us to be salt and light for our generation.

Who do you think you are? • You are an ambassador of Christ, You are God’s masterpiece, and you are an overcomer, through Christ who loves you. • Today, we want to hear what Jesus says in Matt 5:13-16. Jesus says that you are the salt of the earth and you are the light of the world. • Not you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Resolutions Just Commitments

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 7, 2009

Jesus calls us to make cross-carrying commitments. These are not resolutions that can be broken and forgotten in a matter of days. When a person picks up a cross, it’s a one-way trip. No one expects to come back.

I HATE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS For nearly a decade, I said, “Next January, I will start eating right and exercising.” You can tell what happened with my resolutions. NOTHING. I did not start eating healthy foods. I did not start exercising, but that all changed last January 14th. I had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

"What Is Our Blessed Hope?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 11, 2007

New believers have many misconceptions about what they should expect now that they are saved. This message message deals with two great questions: What our blessed hope is not. And what is "The Blessed Hope" of the Christian!

Title: "What is Our Blessed Hope?" Introduction: What is the "Blessed hope" of the Christian? Many people entered into Christianity much in the same way that people enter into marriage. They have misconception. Marriage is not all honeymoon, fun, and bliss. Nor is Christianity! Using today’s ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Weightless Series

Contributed by Billy Hornsby on Nov 4, 2009

Some of us are a little bit lame in our life because our life has gotten off track. Our expectations of the things of this world let us down, and we need to refocus on the person of Jesus Christ.

I’m glad I got to speak about Acts chapter 3, because chapter 3 is kind of like one of those first huge miracles of the Church after the day of Pentecost, after the Holy Spirit was given. I want to pick up on the story because...now Peter has just received the Holy Spirit. He came on 120 people. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Minister's List

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2010

What are God's expectations for His man? What are we supposed to do and to be? And what's this?...oh yeah, all God's people are to be ministers like this! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Minister's List 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MinistersList.html Here's a list God gave for ministers -- what is expected of us, physically, mentally, and spiritually. How we should behave and what we should do and not do. Now, before you get too excited to watch me go ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Worship As An Act Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 17, 2009

This sermon looks at four facts of Worship. Worship is: 1. Focusing and Responding to GOD 2. Conducted In Spirit and In TRUTH 3. Expected Both Publicly and PRIVATELY 4. A Discipline to be Learned and PRACTICED (Sermon 6 in this series)

Worship As An Act Of Discipleship Today we are continuing our sermon series: Disciplines Of Discipleship. Our focal verse for this series is from First Timothy chapter four and verse seven. Please follow along with me as I read: “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.” 1st Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Live Confidently Part I

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010

God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with God-confidence. Christians should not be wimps because it takes real courage to follow Jesus Christ.

Purpose: To show the importance of following the Lord wholeheartedly. Aim: I want the listener to determine to follow Christ regardless of the cost. INTRODUCTION: God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Answers Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 22, 2009

Though the prophet was asking questions as complaining man so often does, & maybe not even expecting an answer, God responds. The Lord is not indifferent or insensitive. He is concerned about the affairs of earth & especially the conduct of His people.

Habakkuk 1:5-11 GOD’S PREPARED AN ANSWER Though the prophet was asking questions as complaining man so often does, and maybe not even expecting an answer, God responds. The Lord is not indifferent or insensitive. He is concerned about the affairs of earth and especially the conduct of His ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

They Preached The Resurrection

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Apr 10, 2012

The first disciples preached the resurrection of Jesus and Mark 16:20 says Jesus worked with them confirming their message with signs. What would happen if we testified to the resurrection with expectancy, giving Jesus opportunity to work with us?

THEY PREACHED THE RESURRECTION Pastor Dan Little - adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13901 04-08-12 Easter SCRIPTURE READING.... Mark 16:1-15, 19-20 When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: *other

A Disillusioned Prophet Questions Jesus:matthew 11: 2-11/ Isaiah 35

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Dec 16, 2013

This is a sermon in a narrative storytelling style looking at John the Baptist's question to Jesus "Are you the one or are we to look for another? Dealing with the issue of our disillusionment when the way God works shocks or disappoints our expectations.

A disillusioned prophet questions Jesus On Friday night Steve and I attended a performance of Handel's Messiah at the Costa Hall. It was obvious that this was a well and truly practiced and polished performance. Each of the participants had obviously spent hours both alone and together preparing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Anglican

Because Christ Is Risen…!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 2, 2014

The pivotal truth on which our faith, life and beliefs rest, is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! We can rest with assurance, live in hope and work in expectation because Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!

Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

When There's Opposition, Overcome It Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 11, 2014

Whenever we attempt to live for God and accomplish God's purposes, we should expect opposition from God's enemies. In this lesson, we see how Nehemiah and God's people were able to overcome the opposition they faced.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of a hunter who one day raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. 1. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than to shoot? What do you want? Let's negotiate the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2014

How many have come this morning expecting something from God… How many have come this morning and are willing to not let go and seek him until you receive what you came for?

I just feel like something good is about to happen! Illus. I heard a story about a scrawny kid from West Texas who attended a small high school. They didn't have a wrestling program, but he read a book on wrestling and asked one of the assistant football coaches if he would enter him in some of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Such A Time As This!

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Mar 10, 2015

God has a Time, Purpose and Direction in our Lives. He expects us to respond to His Call and submit. Denying this call of God is an Irreversible mistake. Learn more as Pastor Sumeet expounds this topic with deeper revelations.

SUCH A TIME AS THIS! Esther 4:10 Then Esther spoke to Hathach and ordered him to reply to Mordecai: 11 "All the king's servants and the people of the king's provinces know that for any man or woman who comes to the king to the inner court who is not summoned, he has but one law, that he be ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knock On Opportunity’s Door! Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017

Prayer must be foundational to action. When you have prayed, expect God to give you an answer. When He does, get to work on the things you can do and watch God work through you.

Ruth: Knock on Opportunity’s Door! Ruth 3:1-11 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 “Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 “Wash ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist