Sermons on A Waiting People:

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

God Is Not Done Yet PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

God sees our weariness, meets us in our weakness, and renews our strength as we trust and wait on Him, never forgotten or alone.

Friend, if you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 2 a.m. and whispered, “Lord, did You see that? Do You know how tired I am?”—you are in good company today. If your heart feels heavy, your hands feel weak, and your hope feels thin, you are exactly where Isaiah 40 meets you. This passage is a warm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-40

Topics: Identity, People

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

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

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

They That Wait Upon The Lord: The Rewards For Waiting

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Waiting Is A Problem For Most Of Us. The world has a problem with waiting but the Christian should be different. In this very fast-paced world, things are set up for maximum speed and efficiency, but we must wait on God & His Timing. Why? Because God always has a due season...

THEY THAT WAIT UPON THE LORD: THE REWARDS FOR WAITING Isaiah 40:25-31: 25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Wait Upon The Lord

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 20, 2022

Life is full of highs and lows, from the mountain top to the valley; and God’s people were in a low spot. If Judah would learn to "wait on the Lord," then God would enable them to fly, run and walk across the finish line to victory!

Wait Upon the Lord Isaiah 40:27-31 I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Wait Upon the Lord,” but I could have easily justified calling it “Fly, Run and Walk,” and you’ll see why as we continue along. But since much of the message is focused on flying, I want to open with an illustration that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005

Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A World Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Sometimes we come across to others as people who seem very different from what we claim to be. This happens when we fail to practice what we preach. It also happens when others make assumption about us without having all the facts.

A world waiting for Jesus Isaiah 51:1-18 and Matthew 16:1-12 An honest man is being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For The Messiah

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 6, 2015

This season of Advent is also a season of busyness. There are so many gifts to buy, parties to attend and events to plan for. We must remember the real reason for the season. We must keep our eyes and minds focused on God.

We are deep in the Advent season-a season of expectation and preparation. Many of us are looking forward to Christmas-a time of celebrating with family and friends. It is a time when we remember the greatest miracle of all-the coming of Jesus. Before Jesus was born, there was a great sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Waiting Tables Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Isn’t it nice to be served? You know, when you go to a nice restaurant and you have a great waiter that really takes care of you? Makes you feel good to be served. I went to a restraint once with my family and they had the best wait staff you could imagine. [Napkin in the lap ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Waiting On The Wind" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

We must take a step of faith when conditions are unfavorable.

Iliff & Saltillo UM churches Memorial Day Weekend May 26, 2002 “Waiting On the Wind” Eccl. 11:1-6 INTRODUCTION: It was 1866 and the United States was recovering from the long and bloody Civil War between the North and the South. Surviving soldiers came home with many stories to tell. Henry ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist