Sermons about Misplaced Expectation

"Expect Delays: Developing Patience" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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Begin to realize that delays and problems are opportunities to develop patience.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2003 “Expect Delays: Developing Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Great Excuses And Greater Expectations

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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God expects our lives to be greattestaments to his love

Great Excuses and Greater Expectations, Luke 14:15-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 14, 2002 I came across this list that could prove to be very helpful if you ever fall asleep at work. The following is a list of excuses you can use when caught sleeping at your desk. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Expects Of You

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Dec 30, 2000

based on 74 ratings

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A stewardship sermon on what God expects of us.

Luke 19:11-27 WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF YOU INTRO: Little Cajun lady called the police with the complaint that a man next door was indecently exposing himself. Cops arrive. She brings them into her bathroom and said, "Would you look at that! A man indecently exposes himself." The officer looked out the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Desertion And What To Expect Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 27, 2001

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Message about the steps leading up to spiritual desertion and how God responds.

“Spiritual Desertion and What to Expect” Hosea 2:2-13 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 28, 2001 Bring charges against your mother, bring charges; for she is not my wife and I am not her Husband! Let her put away her harlotries from her sight and her adulteries from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25, Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

Less Than Great Expectations

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 8, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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We serve a God who is able to do more than we could even imagine so why don’t we ask in a big way?

February 9, 2003 Evening Service Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Subject: Hearing the Word of God Title: Less Than Great Expectations. Child psychologists in the recent past have shown us some remarkable things about child behavior. One thing that I have found very interesting is that children always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are Your Expectations Of The Messiah?

Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 10, 2003

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If John the Baptist had to make sure Jesus was the Messiah it may well have been because there were several examples upon which the expected messiah could be modelled. What are our expectations of the Messiah?

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-5

Denomination: Anglican

Living In Expectation Of Jesus' Return

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

based on 58 ratings

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Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God.

James 5:12-16 Oct. 3, 1999 Living in Expectation of the Return of Jesus Reacting to Life’s ups and downs Main Thought: Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God. INTRODUCTION The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001

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Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Expect A Miracle Of Giving

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 5, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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Throughout the bible the Stewardship of money is taught. Jesus had more to say about money than He had to say about heaven. From the Biblical perspective giving is not a duty it is a privilege.

“Let’s Expect A Miracle of Giving in 2004” Philippians 4:10-13, 19 A want-to-be truck driver completed an intensive, one-month course leading to being licensed to drive an 18-wheeler. At the end of the course, each candidate was quizzed by a panel of experienced drivers. The questions were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

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This sermon deals with things not turning out in life as we had expected them to do by looking at John The Baptist.

It’s Not What I Expected! 5/30/99 Psalm 77:1-12 Luke 1:47-80 Text Matthew 11:1-11 & Mark 6:14-29 Have you ever ordered something from a magazine or off TV and you thought, “boy it would be great to have one of those.” The price was right, so you sent off for it and when you opened the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11, Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Casting Aside Unrealistic Expectations Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 30, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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You will be able to cast aside unrealistic expectations when you: 1. Discover God’s will for your life. 2. Learn to be grateful for the way God has made you. 3. Be yourself.

Skip Hollandsworth, writing in the December 1998 issue of Texas Monthly talks about his interview with Troy Aikman, quarterback of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. In the article entitled “The Real Troy Aikman” he says: “Aikman is an elusive hero, difficult to understand, clearly driven by something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

The King Is Returning Home With Expectations

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2004

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Jesus focuses on our expectations prior to His coming and at His coming

November 7, 2004 Luke 19:11-27 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

What Did You Expect?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 1, 2003

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Who do you see, a Messiah or a carpenter?

What Did You Expect? For most of us, the most powerful negative feeling we will ever experience is the feeling of rejection. People are rejected by their parents, children, spouses, co-workers, friends, peers, and even fellow church members! In our scripture for today, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Expect Death At The Birth Of The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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how Jesus birth brought about the sword of Herod, and we can expect the same - a sermon for the minor festival of "the Holy Innocents: Martyrs"

Jesus once said, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) The pictures we see of Christmas seem to portray the exact opposite. With Mary and Joseph gently hovering over a little baby in a manger, it’s a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Darkest Hour Expect A Miracle

Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2005

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Our God is a Deliverer! When the devil thinks he has won and the world thinks your done - that’s when God will deliver! Expect a miracle!

IN THE DARKEST HOUR EXPECT A MIRACLE by Pastor Jim May What a wonderful God we serve. I can truly say that serving the Lord is a wonderful privilege. To be used by God, even in the very smallest of manner according to our opinion, is a great privilege indeed. Though most of the members of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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