Sermons on Living With Expectancy:

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

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

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

"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

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

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

Dream A New Dream---Expect Greater

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

What are we expecting in our families and our churches? Consider the importance of a dream. What crushes our dreaming ability. Blessed is he who expects nothing, he shall receive exactly what he expected.

DREAM A NEW DREAM... EXPECT GREATER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com EXPECTATIONS: 1. wait, stay 2: to look forward 3: to be pregnant : await the birth of one's : NEW LIFE, 2: to anticipate or look forward to the coming or occurrence of : suppose, think 4 to consider probable or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In Canaan Land

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2013

God instructed Israel how they were to conduct themselves as His chosen people while living in Canaan land. There are a number of parallels between what God expected of Israel and what God wants for the body of Christ.

Living in Canaan Land Deuteronomy 12:1-4 When Israel was in bondage in the land of Egypt, God carried them out with His mighty hand and brought them to the shores of Canaan land. As they prepared to go into possess the land, . I. Tear down the altars that compete for your worship. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Demand And Supply - Hunger Games - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 24, 2012

Hunger . . . we avoid it. We refuse to indure it. We have allowed this fight to stomp out hunger to seep into our spiritual lives!

The Hunger Games – Pt. 1 Demand and Supply Text: Mark 8:1-8 At about this same time he again found himself with a hungry crowd on his hands. He called his disciples together and said, "This crowd is breaking my heart. They have stuck with me for three days, and now they have nothing to eat. If I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Miracle Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 22, 2021

want to establish that Jesus is Miracle. He does miracles. He is the God of the Miracles. He is the Word of Prophecy, he is the Word incarnated, and He is the miracle in our lives.

Theme: Jesus is Miracle Text: Luke 1:26-38 Greetings: To a Little kid in Sunday school, the teacher asked "Why is it important for us to be quiet when we're listening to the sermon." The kid replied, "because the old people are sleeping." Introduction: Today, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Consequences Of Disobedience

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Aug 20, 2002

Based on Saul’s partial obedience in destroying the Amalekites we look at the causes and consequences of disobedience in our own lives. God expects total obedience. Partial obedience is equivalent to disobedience.

Introduction: The first King of Israel faced disastrous consequences because he failed to obey God. The hardening of his heart and his casual attitude to the sin of partial obedience caused him to be rejected as King. He lost his kingdom and eventually lost his life. As we analyze the reasons ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Living A Sanctified Life

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jan 17, 2011

Many of us, after we have accepted Jesus Christ into our lives expect to live without sin and are disappointed in the result. This sermon helps to explain the addition of the Holy Spirit into our life and show us the power that is brought by the

The Bible is a book offering the good news of salvation from sin. It is also a book that presents the bad news of condemnation for sin. No single book or collection of writings on earth proclaims so completely and vividly the totally desperate situation of people who are apart from God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Laws For Living

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 10, 2006

The 10 commandments and their relevance to today.

Laws for Living Exodus 20:1-17 March 19, 2006 One of the worksheets the Pastor gave Deb and I to do as we sat in his office for pre-marital counseling was to make a list of expectations that we had for each other and our upcoming life long marriage. We were to fill out a sheet of paper listing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'tis The Season To Be Expectant And Jubilant Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 2, 2016

Our expectations can bring limitations on people or on God. Jesus works in the realm of faith. He freely limits Himself based on our expectations of Him. It is our expectations of His faithfulness that create and sustain Joy in us.

Intro: Harvard social psychologist Robert Rosenthal’s classic did a study of children to see how they responded to expectations. All the children in one San Francisco grade school were given a standard I.Q. test at the beginning of the school year. The teachers were told the test could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist