Sermons about Misplaced Expectation

A Love We Don't Expect Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003

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God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Expected Of Members In God's Church?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002

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The outline for a series on what is expected of members in the church?

Mount Airy Church Membership Sermon Series 1. What is required to be a part of the Body of Christ? 1. Must be saved (Mark 16:16) and born again (John 3:3, 5) * Steps to be saved and born again a. Believe (John 3:18) b. Repent (2 Corinthians 7:10) c. Confess (Romans 10:9-10) d. Be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002

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This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

“Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

So What Do You Expect

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001

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This Sermon deals with using our talents for God’s glory.

So What Do You Expect 12/10/95 Talent Day Numbers 32:48-52 James 4:13-17 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are in the second week of the season of Advent. Part of the theme of advent, deals with the expectation that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do I Expect To Hear?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 13, 2008

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A Sermon for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time(A) "As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit" Matthew 13:23

let me ask a question of all you who are here today—What did you come expecting here to hear? In a fascinating story of his journey across the United States with his pet dog, John Steinbeck tells of a Church service he attended during his travels in the State of Vermont. Tongue in cheek, he says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

What Can A Praying Church Expect

Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 6, 2007

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A praying church

What can a praying church expect? Acts 4:23-33 Introduction: For the last several weeks we have been talking about the power of prayer, and I have been emphasizing the power of prayer in our individual lives. Through praying the word praying the blood of Jesus and praying with faith, and what is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Earnest Endeavors Encourage Exalted Expectations Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 26, 2007

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The writer to the Hebrews explains faith in a very unique manner by first going back to the first book of the Bible and then moving forward from there. Along the way, he gives good support to the fact that the, "Just shall live by faith."

HEBREWS 11:1-16 EARNEST ENDEAVORS ENCOURAGE EXALTED EXPECTATIONS I. FAITH EXPLAINED: Hebrews 11:1-6 A. Elucidated. B. Essential. C. Elementary. II. FAITH EXEMPLIFIED: Hebrews 11:7-14 A. Entrusted. B. Enacted. C. Exalted. III. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Part Ii - The Magi – The Voice Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

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This is part two in a series looking at the some of the characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from them. In this message the Magi, these gentiles from the east speak to us of the expectancy we should have in our relationship with the

The Voices of Christmas Part II – The Magi – the Voice of Expectancy Sermon – Sunday, December 3rd 2006 The Magi are an interesting group. There is much we do not know about them, like how many of them came to worship Jesus. The Magi were a priestly class of astronomers from ancient Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Expect When Jesus Returns Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 26, 2009

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Discusses what to expect when Jesus returns for the church according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

What to Expect when Jesus Returns? For those who have died in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a Bodily Resurrection and Glorification (v.14-16) For those who are alive in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a bodily Rapture and Glorification (v. 17) For Everyone in Christ, Jesus’ return brings us into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 11, 2008

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This defines the many miricles Jesus had performedin the latter part of his ministry,nevertheless; the miricle he had performed in this event was to be an impression upon the disciples.

Waiting on God Beyond Expected Time John 11:4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. When Jesus had gotten notice of Lazarus’s sickness he did not hasten to heal him nor come ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004

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John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When Life Fails To Meet Expectations

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007

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How to keep our faith strong when life disappoints us.

I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what He will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.—Habakkuk 2:1 WHEN LIFE FAILS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS Perhaps the hardest thing for a Christian to do is to stand on his faith in God when life is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Can't Really Expect ... Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007

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Part 4 of series Every Thought Captive. Dave looks at the lie that God can’t really expect us to live godly lives, and examines the idea of spiritual perfection.

“God Can’t Really Expect…” Every Thought Captive, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 11, 2007 Does God expect too much of us? Have you ever felt that way? That if God wants us to live better lives, he should just make us better people? Why is it that we are born into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Free Methodist

Expect Things To Change In Your Favor Series

Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008

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using the word of God, this sermon is meant to encourage, uplift and excite us into believing what God has said about us is true

Sunday January 9th, 2005 Sermon: Expect things to change in your favor Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 Just in case anyone thinks anything differently, God’s thoughts, plans and actions toward you are good, not evil. Have we forgotten that it is a spiritual war and we are in the war zone wherever we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“expect God To Work!” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 28, 2013

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When we are serious about daily deciding to Get In The Game for God, we can expect to see God work in our lives to bring about some wonderful exchanges.

Today we will conclude our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we “Get In The Game” for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve “Got Game” if we: Go for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

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