Sermons on Shattered Expectations:

The Law Keeper Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon explores the relevancy of God’s Law and the only who ever truly fulfilled it. Jesus expected his disciples to experience that fulfillment in him.

The Law Keeper Matt. 5:17-20 4/29/07 PSCOC Introduction: Holier Than Thou When I was a freshman in High School, I was referred to in this way. It wasn’t intended as a compliment. I made some of my peers uncomfortable. I didn’t cuss, drink, smoke, or any of that bad boy stuff. I would later go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 3, 2007

Answer’s to our prayers are not always what we expect. What do we do when God speaks, but His answer is "Not Yet."

Introduction: I. We have been looking these past weeks at listening to the voice of God. A. The first week, we looked at what it takes to be prepared to hear from God. B. In the second week, we looked at a few ways that God speaks to us. 1. The Bible, 2. Teachers, 3. Impressions, call ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

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

Your Set Time

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 25, 2007

Just as there is a due date for a pregnant woman to give birth, there is a set time for your promise, but don’t expect to give birth without any pain.

Our text tells us of a famine condition that existed, and in the midst of a famine condition the man of God speaks a word of promise that has attached to it a (set time). (Tomorrow about this time) I want to start this message by saying to you, that for every promise, for every prophecy, and for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-18, 2 Kings 7:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing Good To All Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

What is expected of us when it comes to carrying burdens? What do we have to carry for ourselves and what should we help others with?

DOING GOOD TO ALL TEXT: Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION I. CARRY OTHER’S CARGO 1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

The Case For Holiness Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Jun 5, 2003

#2 in Holiness Series. Every major denomination believes in Holiness. Everything in the Bible points to the fact the God expects His people to live a Holy life.

#2 in Holiness Series May 11, 2003 The Case For Holiness 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 There is not a major main line Christian denomination in existence that does not believe in holiness. Everyone who believes in God believes in the ultimate holiness of God. Almost every denomination and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

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

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

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

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

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

“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

How Buff Is Your Wallet?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016

Updated 04-08-24 A proper attitude about finances and giving of tithes and offerings is expected of us by Scripture, deepens our faith, and is part of worship.

HOW BUFF IS YOUR WALLET? 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 | #buffwallet THREAD: HOW BUFF IS YOUR WALLET? As we begin today, I would like us to read together the Scriptures that we will focus on. We are looking at just two verses in the book of 1 Corinthians. 1 Corinthians was written by a man named Paul. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Praying...not Preying! [part One]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 28, 2016

“Prayer without expectancy is unbelief in disguise” “Our Daily Bread” October 1, 2008 – Matthew 7:11

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 1, 2011 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “Praying … Not Preying!” [Part One] John 16:23-33 A father took his young son to town one day to run some errands. When lunchtime came around ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God And The Workplace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018

So what does God say about work and what does He expect from us concerning those we come in contact with at work?

God and the Workplace Prayer- I want to look at the act of working this morning. Work is a necessity for survival but for some it is their life. (Workaholics) To some they dread going to work. (Not doing what they would like to do) For a select few working is their happy place. So what does ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene