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Real People - Real Prpblems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 11" Waiting On God" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 24, 2017

Part 11 of our 1 Samuel series

Real People- Real Problems Part 12 “Waiting on God” 1 Samuel 13: 8-14 As we continue our sermon series on the great book of 1 Samuel And our look at Real People with real problems We come to a problem that is so common to almost every person in the world Waiting Or better yet Not waiting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Godot

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2001

How do we wait for God? 1. We wait patiently. 2. We wait expectantly. 3. We wait faithfully.

Samuel Beckett’s play, entitled Waiting for Godot, is a satire on the human condition. As Beckett sees it, humanity is waiting for Godot, or God, to come and save them, but he never shows up. Their waiting is in vain, for although they have been repeatedly told that God is coming, he never has, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40, Luke 12:32-40, Luke 12:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting Room: Is This Really Waiting? Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010

Part Four from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

The Waiting Room “Is This Really Waiting?” We began a series titled the Waiting Room with the purpose of discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting. Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26-28

Denomination: Foursquare

A Time To Wait, A Time Not To Wait Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022

The believers were instructed to wait in Jerusalem. They were not ready, but why not? They were absolutely convinced of the resurrection, but still not ready to launch out and take the Gospel to a lost and dying world. Wait for the power of the Holy Spirit.

We gain a lot by studying the book of Acts. We learn about how the church grew in its infancy stage. Now over twenty percent of the world’s population claim to be true disciples of Jesus. But we are starting here with one hundred and twenty loyal believers huddled together in one room. It helps us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 8 (23rd Psalm): Thou Preparest A Table*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

When you emerge from the valleys of life, a table of food will be waiting for you that demonstrates to your enemies the provision of God.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 8: Thou Preparest A Table A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN THE TABLE IS SPREAD. 1. You have just come back from straying. 2. You have just come from a dark valley. 3. You have just escaped death shadows. 4. You get the opposite of punishment grace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God To Bring The Right Person Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding...

The Bible teaches us several key principles about waiting on God to bring the right person. 1. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6) This verse reminds us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:4

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2013

We don't like to wait. But God's people are often called to wait? What does it mean to wait?

“Guidelines for Christmas: Hurry Up and Wait” Is. 40:27-31; Micah 5:2-5; Luke 1:1-10 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-10, Luke 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For The Moving Of The Water

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 30, 2018

This is a message for the church to awaken to the needs of the people God places in their path, and a message of hope for those waiting for the moving of the water.

Waiting for the moving of the Water PPT 1 Message Title This is a message for the church to awaken to the needs of the people God places in their path, and a message of hope for those waiting for the moving of the water. PPT 2-5 text John 5:1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

3. Ready And Waiting? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

All people should live in readiness for the end (2nd coming or death) by doing what God commands now.

INTRO Procrastination. It’s a universal part of the human experience isn’t it? We put off doing the things we’re supposed to be doing because we figure we have time to get to it later. Some people seem like professional procrastinators. Students get assignments at the beginning of the term and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Wait

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 16, 2024

All that is required for me to have victory is faith in His Person, His Plans, His Purposes and His Power. Whether we know it or not, whether we live it or not, whether we accept it or not, God's people are a victorious people! And, we do not have to live defeated and discouraged lives!

Isaiah 25:9 WHY WE WAIT June 16, 2024 President Eisenhower said, "There are no victories at discount prices!" Our military knows that truth on every field of battle. Victory always demands a very high price! The victory that you and I have in Jesus this morning is ours because God paid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Waiting On God

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2016

This is a fascinating study on what “waiting on God” is, people who waited on God, how to wait on God and its mighty ramifications.

THE PRIORITY OF WAITING ON GOD INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FUNDRAISER PRIZE 1. A Pastor was having a fundraiser at his church. On Sunday morning he got in the pulpit and boldly announced, “The first person who gives $1000 this morning can pick out 3 hymns.” 2. The sanctuary was quiet for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting For A Hot Ride Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2012

How many times did God’s people cross water that had parted for them? And what does this simple trivia question tell us about God’s main message in Scripture?

OPEN: I love trivia. I enjoy all kinds of trivia games. AND being a preacher, I especially love Bible trivia. In fact, I’ve even came up with my own Bible trivia question that I use sometimes to stump other preachers once in awhile. The Question: “How many times in Scripture did people cross ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing People Growing In Their Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2009

Can we sit around and wait on God to change us or do we have a role in that spiritual growth?

Our Spiritual Growth Plan: “I’ll sit here and God will change me.” - “If I need to change, then God will do it.” - “Alright, God, here I am – change me!” Paul’s Idea: We’ve got to train if we want to achieve the goal of godliness. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8. a. “train.” - v. 7. - a.k.a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Time Like The Present

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 13, 2009

When offered the free gift of salvation, Felix and his wife Drusilla decided to wait for a "better time."

THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT Text: Acts 24:24, 25 Introduction: o In this short scripture, we have a request, a response, and a result I. The Request (v. 24) • Paul had finished his third missionary journey and was led to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit • Stays with Philip the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Full Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2010

Delivered 1989, on the 25th anniversary of the reception of the church's first black member. We wait for full joy and unity, which come from embracing all people and from being the agents of redemption for all needs.

Exactly twenty-five years ago, two things happened which were destined to have a profound effect on my life, and I want to share them with you this morning. These two unrelated happenings took place without the people involved in either one being aware of the other one, but, as I have said, both ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-18

Denomination: Baptist