Sermons on Misplaced Expectation:

Finding Fulfilment In An Empty World Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2007

The Beatitudes are meant for all Christians. Jesus expects us to manifest all of them. They are not learnt traits, but the fruit brought forth by the grace of God in our lives.

[I’ve taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.] Read the Beatitudes, and there you have a description of what every Christian is meant to be. • It is not merely the description of some exceptional Christians. • Jesus does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Respect Authority Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008

We as we continue our study from Ephesians today we want to examine the great expectation God has given us to Respect Authority.

Respect Authority Ephesians 6:1-9 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan You can tell what we’re going through when you come over to our house and check out the bookshelf. We’ve got James Dobson’s entire library: “Dare to Discipline”, “The Strong Willed Child”; “Parenting isn’t for Cowards.” I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lazarus’ Living Lessons

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 15, 2010

Much more than raising Lazarus from the dead, He taught the living a lesson in the values of the Christian life and how God expects us to live.

Lazarus’ Living Lessons Prairie Baptist Church – 1/17/10 A.M. Service Text: John 11:1-44 Key verse: John 11:25 - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. Premise: Much more than raising Lazarus from the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Faces In The Crowd: The Man Healed Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 4, 2011

Responding to the example of the friends that brought their crippled friend to Jesus, we are challenged to invite others, to expect God to do amazing things, and to praise God in response.

“Faces in the Crowd” – Luke 5 This is the second message in our series entitled “Faces in the Crowd”. This series focuses on a number of characters found in the Gospels, whose names are briefly mentioned, typically appearing in one story and then we seldom read of their story again. In essence, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Wife's Side Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

This how the the husband should treat his wife and what she feels and expects. These points come from the book Love & Respect by Dr. E. Eggerichs.

Ever have trouble communicating with someone? You say something and they either don’t understand or don’t respond and when they speak to you, you have no idea what they just said. Wouldn’t it be nice to understand how to communicate with your spouse, especially on those days that it would really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 1, 2008

The Ascension is an important part of the ministry of Jesus. He came to save our sins and He will come again when we least expect it. Be ready!

The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:1-11 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 To them he presented himself alive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Hope

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

The Beatitudes show us that our hope is in conflict with the world's expectations. Trusting in Jesus, we are able to point our lives toward our godly heritage.

I have a hope; and I hope it. What is hope? For the benefit of all the women who didn’t attend the 2010 Diocesan Men’s Retreat, and the men who couldn’t make it either (and as a refresher to those who did attend), let’s talk about hope. During our preparation for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

“foxholes And Followers” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2013

Jesus displayed the cost of Discipleship in His own Life and Death and followers of Him can expect nothing less than total commitment to God's Kingdom.

“Foxholes and Followers” Matthew 8:18-23, Luke 14: 25-33 Although we are looking at Matthew 8 today, the context is actually from Isaiah 53: “Surely our griefs, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Whole Picture Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 8, 2011

This is the 10th sermon in the series, and deals with Baptism from a diferent passage then expected, and also deals with living within the fulness of the resurrestion instead of just in repentance.

Acts – Getting the whole picture: Baptism There was a radio show that I still remember today, which for those of you under 20, is like a pod cast before there were pod casts. The radio announcer would walk through an interesting story of someone, which would be fine, but right near the end ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Jerusalem: Its Citizens And Provisions Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 10, 2012

The Scripture shows us the citizens and the provisions of the great city of God. So this is yet another beautiful passage of assurance of what we can expect as Christians

Tonight’s lesson adds to the lesson from last time. The last few lessons have dealt with the fact that the new heaven and earth will have a capital city. This city is called the New Jerusalem. The city is being prepared in heaven and is beautiful beyond description. Last week we looked at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 26, 2018

God expects to answer His call, in spite of our want to's. Moses had to catch the vision of God, and understand that His call was direct and intentional.

Exodus, Part 4 Exodus 3:1-10 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God's faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man's ability to be faithful to God - This morning we see the call of Moses into the service of God -- Next week we'll see Moses's many replies to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practising Belonging Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 27, 2017

What is expected of new believers? The answer to this question is revealed through examining the life of the first congregation after the body was flooded with a multitude of believers following Pentecost.

“Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptized, and there were added [to the Faith] that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Regular Riot Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2020

Pagan society and the Gospel do not mix. If we stay true to the Word, we can expect opposition. This opposition highlights that we are in the midst of a spiritual battle.

A Regular Riot (Acts 19:21-40) 1. Sept. 1 2020 (UPI) -- An American Airlines pilot preparing to land in Los Angeles reported an unusual encounter at about 3,000 feet with a "guy in a jetpack." A recording of the conversation between the pilot and air traffic control Sunday evening at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"tomb Visitors On Resurrection Sunday"

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 4, 2021

This message deals with the accounts of those first visitors who came to the tomb of Jesus expecting to find the body of Jesus, but instead have an encounter with an angel of the Lord.

TOMB VISITORS ON RESURRECTION MORNING Matthew 28: 1-8, 9-10; John 20:1-9, 11-18 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/vJykUX0tKMI INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to go back in time over 2,000 years to the scene of a graveyard. 2.) This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, John 20:1-9, John 20:11-18, Matthew 27:50-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

I. Introduction It is Christmas. It is the time of year that most of us, even the most cynical and crusty, are filled with emotions, memories, and nostalgia. The older you get the more you long for the simpler days of Christmas morning excitement, gathering with family and friends, to sing familiar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal