Sermons on Shattered Expectations:

Reaching The Edge Of The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 26, 2019

The years of grief, training, apprenticeship, seeming futility, small victories and painful growth are finally about to bloom into something wonderful. Something that you have hoped for and simultaneously expected to never actually happen.

For more information and teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com If you take the lessons and introspections of the wilderness seriously you will eventually find yourself at the edge of the wilderness. That place where you can finally see what ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Romanticizing Marriage Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

It can be a real emotional letdown when you’re sitting in a counseling session with your spouse and realize that you or your spouse’s expectations are not being met. Have you romanticized marriage?

It can be a real emotional letdown when you’re sitting in a counseling session with your spouse and realize that you or your spouse’s expectations are not being met. This might be the first moment of the realization that your thoughts and expectations about your marriage were very different. Many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderfully Made Sermon Vi: Remade To Be A Light For Winning The Fight For The Right Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 13, 2020

To know that God is counting on me to be a light for winning the fight for righteousness in the world in which I reside is to take to heart my Lord's expectations of me and His Commission to His Church.

REMADE TO REPRESENT CHRIST IN THIS TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF OURS I Peter 2:11-17 Driving from my house at Lake Jodeco to The Palms ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Faith Soars! Fear Crawls.

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 15, 2022

Many Christians have settled for survival existence; they’re not expecting the abundance or the supernatural of God. They have been crippled by anxiety, disappointments, or fears. God commands us to wake up to faith.

FAITH SOARS! FEAR CRAWLS. 2 Tim 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of things in our lives that cause us to worry. Rick Majerus, men’s basketball coach at the University of Utah, recently captured a common concern: “Everyone’s worried about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Mother Who Seeks The Higest Place

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 14, 2020

How important is the kingdom God for our life? Are you a part of His kingdom? Are you actively involved in the work of the kingdom of God? and do you have a big expectation of entering the kingdom of God?

A Mother who seeks the highest place Matthew 20:20-23 Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of Mother’s Day. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a flower to each person who attended. Within the next few years, the idea of a day to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23, Matthew 11:12, Romans 8:26, James 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritually Paralyzed

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 9, 2018

Spiritual dryness, or spiritual paralysis can slip up on us when we least expect it. How does our spiritual life compare to the plight of the crippled man by the Pool of Bethesda?

For the past few Sundays we have been discussing spiritual growth. It started as we talked specifically about what blaspheming the Holy Spirit is. The next Sunday we talked about how the Holy Spirit indwells you. We have looked at how Jesus is the Living Water in our lives and that if we accept ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Alike Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 3, 2019

What is the expectation of God from his followers. He calls them as adopted children. Simply Paul Says to be confirmed to the ‘Son of God’ in our attitude, in our mind, in our emotions and actions.

Text: Romans 8:28-30 Theme “Be confirmed to the image of His Son”. Introduction: What is the expectation of God from his followers. He calls them as adopted children. Simply Paul Says to be confirmed to the ‘Son of God’ in our attitude, in our mind, in our emotions and actions. Attitude: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

How To Become Wise

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 16, 2015

Hebrew scholars in Jesus’ day clearly expected Bethlehem to be the birth place of the Messiah. These men were from Persia whose knowledge of the Hebrew Scriptures could be traced back to the time of Daniel.

How to Become Wise Matthew 2: 1-2, 10-11 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Servant King

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 11, 2025

This is good for Palm Sunday or any other Sunday. Jesus rides into town a humble King when people were expecting a conquering king... But Jesus conquered not through force but by being a humble servant..

INTRODUCTION (Walk slowly onto the platform with a thoughtful look. Pause.) If you knew your death was only days away, how would you spend your final week? Would you be hiding? Crying? Maybe you would be trying to bargain with God? Not Jesus… He rode into Jerusalem… And He didn’t ride in all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Hope: A Light In The Darkness - The Promise Of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024

We often see hope as something uncertain—a wish for better days ahead. But biblical hope is different. It’s not a wish; it’s a confident expectation rooted in the promises of God.

Advent Hope: A Light in the Darkness - The Promise of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings hope in the darkness. Key Verse: Isaiah 9:2 – “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:2, Luke 1:31-33, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Answer, But What Was The Question?

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 19, 2025

Jesus travels to the Jordan River to inaugurate His ministry by being Baptized in the Jordan River. This is not what John the Baptist expects, as John's Baptism is a baptism of Repentance. Why was Jesus Baptized?

Based on a Sermon by Kevin Judd There’s a story about a pastor giving a children’s sermon. He decides to use a story about forest animals as his starting point, so he gathers the kids around him and begins by asking them a question. “I’m going to describe someone to you, and I want you to tell me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Impartation For Incredible Increase

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025

Impartation is the divine transfer of grace, power, or spiritual ability from God or a vessel of God to a believer. Incredible increase is the supernatural enlargement of one’s capacity, resources, or influence beyond human expectations.

Title: IMPARTATION FOR INCREDIBLE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:12-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 115:14, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, John 10:10 INTRODUCTION: Impartation is the divine transfer of grace, power, or spiritual ability from God or a vessel of God to a believer. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-14, Psalm 115:14, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Proper Place Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Living a life free from fear and anxiety is possible when we learn to trust God completely, giving our fears and worries to Him and expecting His peace to fill our hearts.

So, you know how we all have that one drawer or closet in our room that's just full of random stuff? It's like a black hole, right? You throw in all the things you don't know what to do with, and they just disappear. But the thing is, they don't really go away. They're still there, cluttering up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Spiritual Trust, Divine Comfort, Faith Healing, Godly Courage

Our Greatest Hope Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that God's timing and ways may not align with our expectations, but He always fulfills our greatest hopes, urging us to trust and love as Jesus did.

The story of Lazarus is filled with emotions on the extremes: from extreme despair and sadness because of the death of a loved one, to extreme joy and wonder following a miracle which brought him back to life. It’s widely considered one of, if not the greatest miracle of all those that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Topics: Resurrection, Divine Timing, Hope In God

You Are Destined For Greater Heights

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

Being destined for greater heights means you are not permitted to settle in comfort zones or be defined by past achievements or failures. God has planted greatness in you and expects you to keep pressing forward.

YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GREATER HEIGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 4:18, Psalm 18:33 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with hills and valleys, but God’s desire is for His children to keep ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God