Sermons on What He Expects:

Sermon # 18 - Faithful With Our Finances Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 15, 2023

God expects us to be faithful in everything that He has entrusted to us, especially with our finances. Let’s learn how to give cheerfully, and in a way that is pleasing to God.

In Judges 6:12-13, we read, the Lord’s angel appeared to him there and said, “The LORD is with you, brave and mighty man!" Gideon said to him, "If I may ask, sir, why has all this happened to us if the LORD is with us? What happened to all the wonderful things that our fathers told us the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12-13, Judges 6:6, Judges 6:1, Judges 6:2, Judges 6:10-11, Luke 16:10-11, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Deuteronomy 16:17, Romans 13:7, James 5:4, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God Doesn't Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

In the body of Christ, God does not show favoritism and He expects you to do welcome those who would be welcomed by Him. Every person does matter to God.

God doesn’t play favorites James 2:1-13 Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the beginning of a communion service. When the time came, he walked down the aisle and knelt at the altar. A rustle of shock ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of His Presence Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 1, 2003

What should we expect from the Presence of the Lord? Here in Acts 16:25-34 we see what the Presence of the Lord does and what the Church needs to see again. Hunger for His Presence.5th in series

The Presence Driven Church The Power of His Presence What should we expect from the Presence of the Lord? Here in Acts 16:25-34 we see what the Presence of the Lord does and what the Church needs to see again. Hunger for His Presence. Acts 16:25-34 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Despised For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 1, 2018

Jesus revealed that those who were committed to Him should expect difficulty and persecution for their faith. We tend to think He referred to others, but it is applicable to believers everywhere.

Despised for the Gospel Mark 13: 9-13 As we continue to discuss the Olivet Discourse, we are reminded that Jesus had warned of calamities the world would face as the end drew near. There would be many false prophets seeking to deceive, much fighting and war among nations, earthquakes, famine, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Here I Am..."

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 17, 2005

A person is never what he ought to be until he is doing what he ought to be doing. Abraham knew that feeling well. His test revealed who and what he really was. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Have you ever been put in a position when you were called on to do -as you look back on it- the most IMPOSSIBLE task of your life? In other words, are you facing something or someone that might be the most difficult situation you’ve ever faced in your life! Are you being asked to do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Get When You Receive Christ?

Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 8, 2004

Satan has done his best to blind the eyes of every single person who does not know Christ. Why? Because he does not want to them know what they are missing by not serving Him.

Subject: What Do You Get When You Receive Christ? Scripture Reading: John 1:6-13 If the truth were known today, our community is filled with people who are fed up with life. For many life has become one vicious cycle. People have lost the meaning for living and are barely existing. Going ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-15

Denomination: Holiness

I Will Never, Never, Never, Never, Never.

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 26, 2016

The theologian Adam Clarke notes that in the Greek there are no less than 5 five negatives in this short discourse. I will Never ... Never ... Never ... Never ... Never... leave you or forsake you.

I recently read a story ... about a traveler who was having a conversation ... with a farmer ... from upstate New York. They both were discussing the weather, ... and the farmer assured the traveler ...that he could tell what the weather was going to be ... by watching the behavior ... of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

"tarnished Halos, Rock Throwers, And The Amazing Grace Of God" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 23, 2021

This is a message dealing with John 8:1-11, on the woman caught in adultery and the way Jesus handled it.

“Tarnished Halos, Rock Throwers, and The Amazing Grace of God John 8:1-11 Sermon #16 in Gospel of John 2021 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 23, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/mZ09me7jkfM INTRODUCTION: 1.) Most of us in this room today are Christians, or what God’s Word calls ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Deuteronomy 22:22, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is In Absolute Control. Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 16, 2017

An encouraging short sermon on how God is in absolute control of our life based on the life and death of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Scripture: Mark 14:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twelve Apostles Selected After A Night Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2017

The new people of God, like the old, are called or chosen. He does the choosing. Whether you like it or not, He chooses you; you do not choose Him.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Near Capernaum Title: Twelve Apostles Selected After a Night of Prayer Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16 Up to this point large crowds had followed Jesus, and among them was a group of men whom He called to discipleship. The disciples were at least seventy in number, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Secret… "Hate What God Hates And Love What God Loves”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 27, 2025

In this sermon I want to begin with this parable that I just read to you called the Grood Samaritan.

We need to look at some historical events before we get deeper into this parable. This parable is only included in the book of Luke. There is a reason for that. Why? Luke was a Gentile in the Jewish religion. Matthew and Mark, and John were Jews, and they did not include this parable? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher's Peril

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

When we preach the Word of God we can expect opposition. Jesus tells us what we must to be remain faithful during these times.

THE PREACHER’S PERIL John 15:26-16:4 CPT- Jesus has warned the disciples in advance about the persecution that will come upon them because of their preaching about Him so they will not stumble (stop faithfully preaching) when it happens. CPS- We are to proclaim faithfully God’s Word despite ...read more

The Move Of God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

Question: • What do I expect from the Lord today? • Are my personal needs more important that my willingness to praise and bless the name of the Lord?

THE MOVE OF GOD Text: II Kings 4:8 thru 17 (NIV) Review of this morning: 1. Elisha was a man of God who represents for us the Move of God, or the Presence of God that passes by in our daily lives. If you look closely, you can often see God coming from the distance. But you need to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Had One Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 11, 2025

God gave clear instructions to the Priests about what they were expected to do. This included not offering incense which did not meet God’s specifications.

TITLE: YOU HAD ONE JOB SCRIPTURE: LEVITICUS 10:1-3 You had one job is a phrase used to express one’s frustration that someone or something has failed at the main or sole task they were responsible for, especially when that task seems very easy or fundamental. You had one job is a popular ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Practising Belonging Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 27, 2017

What is expected of new believers? The answer to this question is revealed through examining the life of the first congregation after the body was flooded with a multitude of believers following Pentecost.

“Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptized, and there were added [to the Faith] that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist