Sermons on our expectations of god: showing 631-645 of 216,171

"We Need To Remember That God Is In Control Of Our Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen.

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen. Title: “We need to remember that God is in control of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

What God Expects When We Mess Up

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 22, 2010

The believer and unbeliever alike have responsibilities when it comes to dealing with sin in their life.

WHAT GOD EXPECTS WHEN WE MESS UP? LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Young Johnny was reared in a fine Christian home. When he was only nine years old, his father took him into his office one day and explained the gospel message of Jesus Christ to him, and young Johnny accepted Christ as his Savior. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Our Chosenness Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014

We will persevere in tough times because we know that we are chosen by God (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs. 363-367)

HoHum: Children playing at school began to tease an adopted child. “You don’t have any real parents,” one boy stated. Another chimed in, “You don’t know who your parents are.” The adopted child simply stated, “Your parents are stuck with you, but my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Calling

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 25, 2010

Every Christian is privileged to have at least three calls of God on his life. How often we take for granted His calling. How often we turn a deaf ear to His voice. Are you heeding His call today?

Our Calling 2 Timothy 1:8-9 Introduction: Every Christian is privileged to have at least three calls of God on his life. How often we take for granted His calling. How often we turn a deaf ear to His voice. The story is told of years long past when turnpikes were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Prescription For The Soul Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 9, 2017

The first sermon in a new series on Spiritual First Aid. This sermon looks at the spiritual side of physical ailments. It then looks at the Lord as our Great Physician, God's word as His prescription, and the vitality that forgiveness brings.

Spiritual First Aid “God’s Prescription For The Soul” Introduction Physicians and psychologists along with the prescription drug industry would like us to think that all these diseases and problems, these maladies in which we are experiencing is the result of a some chemical imbalance, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:2-3, Psalm 3:7-8

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Word - Doing It!

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

This message encourages believers to live what the bible says by DOING IT.

Intro I want us to look at today – most important message I could give Learning the word – studying it; memorizing it; all fine But the real test is DOING IT! Message entitled “God’s Word – Doing it!” Read passage / Pray Trans: We see James tell us in the very first part… 1. DON’T JUST ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Our Shield And Our Reward

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 3, 2003

PENTECOST 12(C) - The Lord is our Shield and our Reward: our comforting Shield for our earthly living and our undeserved Reward in our eternal living.

THE LORD IS OUR SHIELD AND REWARD GENESIS 15:1—6 AUGUST 31, 2003 GENESIS 15:1-6 1After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." 2But Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The God In The Box, Or The God Of Our Salvation

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 13, 2004

In this message you will learn how to trust God for even the smallest matters in your everyday life.

*I Kings 19:9-13 „h Today¡¦s sermon has to do with how we view God. our perspective of who God is and what he can do determines how victorious we will be in our every day matters. Our view of God determines our response to certain situations; „h Elijah¡¦s view of God was a god that responded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Bigger

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 21, 2015

An introduction to reveal that God is bigger than the issues around us.

God Is Bigger Isaiah 41:10 “Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” I really hate to admit this but I am really one of those people who happen to be more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Conquer Anger

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Nov 12, 2020

While all biblical principles are true & relate to how we are to live, usually there are a handful we make as a foundation to our lives so that rarely a week or even a day goes by where 1 or more of them are not influencing how we live. They are the guiding principles of your life.

How to Conquer Anger by Yielding Rights Philippians 2:5-7 As you read the Bible & have had it taught to you over the years, you, like me, have encountered numerous Biblical principles to live by. I calculated this week that in the 30 years I’ve been here, I have preached over 2,100 sermons ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

3 Excuses, 3 Expectations, 3 Promises

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010

3 Excuses that we make-3 Expectations we should have and 3 promiese to be fulflled

3 Excuses, 3 Expectations, 3 Promises Matthew 25:14-25:30 Many Christians speak regularly of their desire to hear Jesus tell them, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” This is the passage that that phrase originates in and herein Jesus has a lot to say about how we make sure ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proclaim God's Name

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Dec 5, 2018

Why should we proclaim the Name of God?

“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

When God Messes Up Our Plans

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2021

When Jesus was born, nobody expected it, and nobody made plans for it. But what it did was mess up everyone’s plans. Our plans don’t always go the way we want. So, when God messes up our plans, what can we do not to allow these plans changes to wreak havoc in our lives?

When God Messes Up Our Plans Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42NAzO5fKLI When Jesus was born, nobody expected it, and nobody made plans for it. But what it did was mess up everyone’s plans. • It messed up King Herod’s plan of being king because here was a new King. The Wise Men announced, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 55:8-9, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Passionate Lord

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016

The contrast between lamb and lion in John 2. Do not try to domesticate Christ. Jesus can be angry. Jesus is passionate. Jesus is powerful.

OUR PASSIONATE LORD John 2:13-22, 24-25; 12:37 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Mark 3:5 Rev. 6:15-17 Ps 69 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is Book 3 of “The Chronicles of Narnia”. At the end of this wonderful story, C. S. Lewis describes an encounter between the two human heroes Edmund and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Quiet Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2015

Psalm 46 is a song of hope and assurance sung as a result of tragedy. No matter what happens in our lives, God is...

Henry David Thoreau once said every writer's duty was to give “first and last, a simple and sincere account of their own life.” Most songwriters take that philosophy to heart, too. That’s certainly true with Taylor Swift. Almost all her songs have to do with break-ups with former ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist