Sermons on Lifestyle Expectations:

The Cross-Friendly Life - Philippians 3:17-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Your lifestyle can improve ... or corrupt your beliefs.

Philippians 3:17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2024

When the Israelites stopped working on His House, God turned off the Blessings. It's time Christians got back to work on the Church of God. If we do, He promises He'll bless us!

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS Haggai 1:4-15; 2:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE FAILING TELEMARKETER 1. I heard that leading up to Christmas, telemarketing companies were giving away Christmas Hams and having good reactions from those they called, except one telemarketer, named Larry. 2. He was given a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gospel Shaped Living: ‘your Church A Light In Darkness!’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 6, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living - Week 1: ‘Your Church a Light in Darkness!’: Matthew chapter 16 verse 18. & Matthew chapter 5 verses 14-16.– sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Gospel Shaped Living - Week 1: ‘Your Church a Light in Darkness!’ Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verse 18. Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 14-16. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Church and Me. • (a). The universal Church. • (b). the local Church. (2). The Church and Jesus. • (a). The project is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Brethren

What God Expects Of Leaders

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 29, 2005

I believe that this passage also shows us what God expects of His leaders.

WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF LEADERS GALATIANS 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION Today is Ordination Sunday in our church when we install new leaders and reaffirm our trust in those that lead our congregation. It is an important day. I wanted us to look at a passage this morning that would encourage, inform, and help ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Expect

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 5, 2025

Expectation is the active ingredient of faith that is deposited into the heart when the word of God is heard and believed. There is no such thing as a living faith without expectation.

Numbers 13:1-3 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, [2] Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, every one a ruler among them. [3] And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:17-21, Proverbs 10:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expectations For Godly Living-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

1 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-I—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Use Your Elbows: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I live in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Will We Know And Recognize Our Loved Ones In Heaven?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 2, 2009

It really would be a sad situation if we didn’t know our friends and loved ones in Heaven, all of us have loved ones that have passed and gone on to be with the Lord, and those of us that are saved are looking forward to be

WILL WE KNOW AND RECOGNIZE OUR LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN? 4-4-09 MATT. 22:23-30 It really would be a sad situation if we didn’t know our friends and loved ones in Heaven, all of us have loved ones that have passed and gone on to be with the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

God' Expectation For His People.

Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 12, 2008

This is a sermon that shows that one day there will be judgment of the world and that the purpose of God’s people here is to be a light for the world to see.

God’ Expectation for His people. Isaiah 2:1-22 Central theme of the Message: God expects His children to walk in His light. As children of God we are to be like Him and live a life under the guidance and influence of His Holy Spirit.’ Introduction Mom and Dad how many have you told your children ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Or Two For Believers Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is intended to help us realize that a lot is expected of God’s children and we need to know and work on those expectations to please our Lord.

A WORD OR TWO FOR BELIEVERS 1 Timothy 4:12-16 INTRODUCTION: A. God’s timing is always so good. 1. Take for instance our current passage from the book of 1 Timothy. 2. 1 Tim. 4:12-16 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

"no One Expected"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2019

No one expected certain things surrounding the birth of Jesus.

“No One Expected” Matthew 1:18-25 • Well I never expected that to be the case • Well I never expected that to happen • I never expected this, these are common sayings for us 1. In the Gospel the folks never expected • They never expected the sign to come through a women they receive. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Believing The Great Promises Of God Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

An invitation to expect greater things from God.

- This passage can be taken in at least two ways. One is the proximate interpretation, which involves the return of Israel to their land. A second also concerns Israel’s return to their land, but in a longer timeframe. A third is that the promises here for Israel believing the great promises of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When We Don’t Understand

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 30, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019 Text: Luke 7:18-35 – Exchange with John the Baptist about clarifying what should have been expected Intro… It’s so good to gather with you this morning. I appreciate the distinct places we may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of Anticipation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember the excitement and anticipation the night before Christmas or your Birthday. This is the power of expectation.

Expectation is the key to experiencing miracles. Think back to when you were a child, eagerly awaiting Christmas or your birthday. You were filled with excitement and anticipation, unable to sleep because you knew something amazing was about to happen. That feeling of expectation is what we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-5

Topics: Expectation, Miracles

Expecting Something From God In This Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon encourages us to find solace in God, strengthen our faith, and sustain hope through understanding and applying the wisdom of Psalm 62.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of our faith, under the canopy of God's grace. We gather here, not as perfect beings, but as pilgrims on the path of spiritual growth, striving to understand God's word, His will, ...read more

Topics: Expectation, God

Como Vivir En Los Tiempos Finales Series

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 20, 2009

Pedro nos aconseja como vivir en los tiempos fianles dandonos 4 claves.

COMO VIVIR EN LOS TIEMPOS FINALES 1Pedro 4:7 ¶ Mas el fin de todas las cosas se acerca; sed, pues, sobrios, y velad en oración. 1Pedro 4:8 Y ante todo, tened entre vosotros ferviente amor; porque el amor cubrirá multitud de pecados. 1Pedro 4:9 Hospedaos los unos a los otros sin murmuraciones. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist