Sermons on misplaced expectation: showing 976-990 of 65,363

Baby, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

Contributed by Duran Johnson on Feb 6, 2003

"Watch Night" Service, December 31, 2002. To encourage believers to expect the best in the future.

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him, but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (1 Corinthians 2:9-10) Introduction 2002 has been an incredible year. That’s why it makes good sense for us to pause and reflect on the things we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Frozen People! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 16, 2002

This morning we are going to look at what we can expect in our service for the Lord.

GOD’S FROZEN PEOPLE! Acts 5:17-39 INTRODUCTION ’In spite of being blessed with tons of resources for witness and service, God’s chosen people are often God’s ‘frozen people.’ Now I am not sure what the spirit of that comment is – but I want to look at being God’s ‘frozen’ people because we simply ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Christian Suffering Is--And Isn't

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on May 9, 2002

Christians can expect to suffer, but in Christ suffering is a time for joy, praise, humility, and faith.

WHAT CHRISTIAN SUFFERING IS—AND ISN’T 7th Sunday of Easter (1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11) Introduction: “OK, Doc, give it to me straight.” When you go to the doctor, do you want him to only hint that something might be wrong, or do you want him to honestly and clearly discuss the details of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Prepared!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 22, 2002

We need faith in our Savior for ourselves if we expect to be ready for his return.

Just about every house in America goes through a familiar ritual. This ritual takes place every day of the week. Some of you may be very familiar with it. I call it the "Are you ready yet?" ritual. As the time to leave the house draws near parents begin asking the question, "Are you ready yet?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

5 Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2003

There is no such thing as "unanswered" prayer, but God sometimes responds in ways we don’t expect.

“5 Answers to Prayer” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Note: The outline for this message came from an article in the Christian Reader Jan/Feb 02 issue) We pray, and God answers. Every time. But sometimes we wonder if God is really listening. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, James 5:16

Denomination: Congregational

Being Submissive In Days Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 21, 2001

God expects submission to government, submission to employers, submission in marriage, and submission to other Christians.

The word “submit” is the key to this section. This word is very closely related to the word “humility.” To submit requires humility. Today we are living in days of pride and rebellion. My wife and I were given a book on parenting written by Dr. James Dobson, and he states that there are twice ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 23, 2001

Our God is Holy and He expects those who love Him to be holy also!

INTRODUCTION  Today we are going to look an attribute of God that is one that is central to God and who He is.  The attribute that I want us to consider today is one that when we understand it, it will change our whole outlook on our relationship with God. Once we understand this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ample Supply

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jun 1, 2001

When you go to a Pentecostal Church you should expect to receive a Pentecostal experience.

Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 1. Taco Bell had no hard taco shells to make their promotional Cheesy Gordita Crunch for two Sundays in a row. That really upset me as I was craving a taco. 2. If you go into a Taco Bell, you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Philippians 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fellowship And Citizenship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002

God expectes different responses to offence depending on whether we act as an individual or as a government.

Rom 12:14-13:14 I know some of you are visitors to St Theos today, so let me just fill you in on what we’ve been looking at in our preaching for much of this year. We’ve spent most of the year working our way through the letter to the Romans. It’s a fairly complex letter so we’ve taken some time to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Holy Spirit's Ministry To The World

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Jun 5, 2007

What can we expect from the Holy Spirit as he ministers to the world of unbeleivers?

The Holy Spirit’s Ministry to the World John 16:7-11 To begin this discussion of the role of the Holy Spirit to the world at large, I want to begin with the most basic of all truths. It comes to us from the dialog of Jesus with Nicodemus in John 3, and it is verses 16 and 17. John 3:16-17 16 For ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

What A Way To Learn Your Lesson

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008

You cannot do the wrong thing the wrong way and expect it to turn out right!

Intro. In chapter one of the book of Jonah, God gave Jonah an ORDER. Go to Nineveh, a city founded by Nimrod, and a very wicked place. It was the Metropolis of the Assyrian Empire. It compassed 60 miles and had a wall a hundred feet high, so broad that three chariots could go abreast on it. It ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Be Thankful Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 24, 2008

God not only expects His people to be thankful, He enables them to do so.

A. This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving. So in advance, let me say, “Happy Thanksgiving everyone.” 1. It is certainly one of my favorite days of the year, and arguably is the most important holiday of the year. 2. I’m thankful that we are a nation that still pauses one day a year to give thanks to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things That Accompany Salvation Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 8, 2006

What evidences of genuine salvation should we expect to see in the lives of true Christians?

Things that accompany salvation 6:9 9 beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation The writer of this book saw evidences of genuine salvation in the lives of those to whom he wrote. I wonder what evidence we might look for? We would probably begin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Condemming Sin In The Flesh,the Other Side Of Jesus.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 25, 2004

Will there be faith on Earth when Jesus returnes? Can we live up to Gods expectations?

Condemning Sin in the Flesh ,The other side of Jesus. There has been a lot of controversy over what a Christian is supposed to do to convey the teachings of Jesus to the lost and unruelly in the world. We have been told here lately that we must be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believer's New Prayer Helper Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004

We will learn of the Holy Spirit role in helping us to pray as we are expected to.

Believer’s New Prayer Helper His Identity and Indispensability His Intensity NCBC, 5/23/04, Romans 8:26-27 Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist