Sermons on Lifestyle Expectations:

Call Out To God In Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 14, 2018

Often when we pray, we expect God to answer even before we say Amen. God knows the end from the beginning and everything in-between He knows the perfect time for everything that happens in our lives.

We continue in our series Hope found Here and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday what I want to do is encourage you to Call out to God in prayer. Psalm 34:17-20, The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-20, Acts 3:19, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 103:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Producing Fruits Of The Kingdom

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 7, 2017

“What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?” Is. 5:4

Introduction: The focus of many people today is to acquire wealth and property and enjoy worldly pleasures. This is not surprising as the wealthy are accorded the best places at functions and attract the most respect no matter the source of their wealth. The first words of Scripture, however ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 3:2-11, Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Well Done!

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 14, 2017

What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally?

Prelude What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Purpose: Let’s see what God expects us to do with our gifts. Plan: Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Go In To Possess

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 12, 2013

Sometimes we expect God to spoon-feed us! We want the ‘blessings’ wrapped with colorful, glossy paper and given to us; it does not happen that way, there are times we got to just move forward and possess it.

Go in to possess! Nehemiah 9:15”You gave them bread from heaven for their hunger, And brought them water out of the rock for their thirst, And told them to go in to possess the land Which You had sworn to give them.” Observe the title once more, it is not 'go in and possess' but it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dumb Dogs Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 14, 2013

Jesus is not impressed with the outward trappings of self-righteousness. He is impressed with a heart full of simple faith, which we find most often in the hearts of those we least expect. So like Jesus feed the "dogs" and touch the "dumb."

Dumb Dogs (Mark 7:24-37) I like this thought posted by Mike Atkinson in his daily email humor list some time ago. "If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get going without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining and boring ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Surprised By Prayer Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 19, 2012

Even as I’m concerned about people who misunderstand the purpose of prayer, I’m also concerned about those who do understand, but who seem to pray with no expectation of God honoring prayers or acting on our behalf.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (In preparing this message as part of a sermon series on “Prayer” I have borrowed heavily, and adapted, from an outstanding sermon of the same title by Mike Hays of the Britton Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Producing Fruits Of The Kingdom

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 24, 2011

“What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?” Is. 5:4

Theme: Producing Fruits of the Kingdom Text: Is. 5:1-7; Phil. 3:4b-14; Matt. 21:33-46 In recent years it has become evident that the focus of many people in the world is no longer on Christ. Even in so called Christian nations Christ is being denied again and again in spite of constant reminders ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Needs The Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city ju

Opening - Video Clip: The church matters (bluefishtv) Remind the church of the $12 commitment: A spiritual mile marker moment How are you doing with the $12? Have you doubled it? Done nothing with it? Buried it in the ground? Or found a way to multiply it for the Kingdom of Heaven? New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 17, 2007

Newton published a hymn in 1772 called Faith’s Review and Expectation The Hymn Amazing Grace first appeared in this hymnbook The Olney Hymns, published in 1779. The collection draws its name from the Buckinghamshire village of Olney, in England where

Amazing Grace Newton published a hymn in 1772 called Faith’s Review and Expectation The Hymn Amazing Grace first appeared in this hymnbook The Olney Hymns, published in 1779. The collection draws its name from the Buckinghamshire village of Olney, in England where Newton was curate. There are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In A Fallen, Broken World

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 4, 2009

We live in a fallen and broken world. We should expect disappointments in all facets of life. We know also that Painted on the canvas of our lives is the tender touch of a Creator who has a special place for the bruised and weary of the world

Living in a fallen, broken world Luke 4:16-19 KJV Is there anything more frail than a bruised reed? We have all seen one at the water’s edge. A once slender and tall stalk of sturdy river grass, it is now bowed and bent. It’s bruised and broken. That’s a pretty accurate picture of what can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Be Surprised By God

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009

: Becoming His Church: Don’t be surprised when God acts instead be committed to becoming His, expect Him to do great things, tell others what he has done and give him all the glory and praise.

I was raised Southern Baptist but in truth my mother raised me as a Methodist. I truly believe in the process of sanctification and perfection. As a preacher that means Sunday morning worship isn’t a one time event. I believe there is a connection and process to our worship time together. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Strike The Rock - Speak To It!

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Oct 16, 2013

As a child of God, there is no longer any reason to wonder if God wants to bless you. The waters are flowing from the Rock (Jesus Christ). Because of this eternal truth, we can expect to be blessed, redeemed and healed in every area of our lives.

As a child of God, there is no longer any reason to wonder if God wants to bless you. It was forever settled that issue at the cross. The waters are flowing from the Rock (Jesus Christ). Because of this eternal truth, we can expect to be blessed, redeemed and healed in every area of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Jealous God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2015

God is “jealous” in the sense that He expects complete, exclusive devotion; not merely a partial, lukewarm, half-hearted religious observance. Worship belongs to God. He is worthy of worship and has a right to be “jealous” of it.

The Bible clearly teaches that God is a jealous God. That doesn’t sit well with us; the very notion of the jealousy of God sounds offensive. We think of jealousy as an entirely negative quality--a sin. Yet God declares that He is jealous. God restricts allegiance to Himself alone: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

If It's Going To Be, It's Up To Me.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2018

My life took a giant leap forward when I got the revelation of personal responsibility. Noah didn't expect God to build his ark. God is the master planner, but he has left the building up to us.

Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil to you to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Around the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Tests Our Faith

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Nov 22, 2017

The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established.

HOW GOD TESTS OUR FAITH I want to ask you a question this morning, “How does God test our faith?” The Bible says in Matthew 9:29, "According to your faith it will be done unto you." That’s one of my favorite verses in the Bible. What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ