TITLE:  Great Expectations
TEXT:  Luke 6:32-36
PROPOSITION:  We are often disappointed because our expectations were too high.
QUESTION:  Who?
KEY WORD:  Expectations
SCRIPTURE READING:  Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. Have you ever been disappointed?
2. People disappoint us because they do not do what we desire, expect
3. If you expect perfection – you are set up for disappointment
4. Today – a study of Luke 6 and 7

About Other People: Give them up – Luke 6:32-36

1. Do good – expect nothing in return
2. We often do – expecting to get in return
3. My father started a dinner program
   1. Invite a family for dinner
   2. Ask them NOT to invite you – but some other family
   3. Pass it on!

About Jesus: Lift them up – Luke 7:1-10

1. Roman soldier knew he was not worthy
2. He put all his expectations in Jesus
3. You will never go wrong looking unto Jesus – Hebrews 12:1-2
4. “S” words – Salvation, Shepherd, Sustainer, Strength, Song
5. We can do this with every letter
   1. A – Alpha, Author, Advocate, Amen, Apostle, Almighty
   2. B – Beloved, Brightness, Beloved, Bread of life, Branch
   3. C – Captain, Chosen, Comforter, Cornerstone, Counselor
6. You can never expect too much of the one who is our “all in all”

About the preacher: Lighten up – Luke 7:18-35

1. John the Baptist was a disappointment to many
2. What were you expecting from John?
   1. A weakling – mealy-mouthed
   2. A softie, wearing fine clothes
3. Throw away your expectations
   1. Romans 3:4 – God is true, man is a liar
   2. Don’t trust this preacher (or any other)
4. Same goes for elders, deacons, other workers – human, will fail

About yourself: Toughen up – Luke 7:36-50

1. Woman enters house – washes Jesus feet
2. She expected must from herself – demanded action
3. Challenge – stretch – out of “comfort zone”
4. Be tough on yourself – demand more from all you do