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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Waiting For Jesus: Joseph Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
     | 4,245 views

    When God asks you to step into the unknown, you may ask him for assurance.

    Joseph couldn’t sleep. He had thought he would drop off immediately, after nearly twelve hours of travel through the rocky desert country south of Bethlehem. They had tried to get as much distance possible between them and Herod’s soldiers. But after he had made sure that Mary and the baby were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,702 views

    A Christmas Message.

    WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS Luke 2:22-35 INTRO: Only children Mark the days from the calendar until Christmas. For most of us, the days before Christmas pass in a flurry of activity and leave us just short of getting everything done. Some preparation is creative, some is not. The old prophet Simeon is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Waiting For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2020
     | 4,793 views

    A final look at the Characters in the first Christmas story. Today we look at Simeon!

    Simeon - Waiting for Jesus Luke 2:21-35 December 27, 2020 Have you ever heard about a famous person who was coming to town and you wanted to get their autograph. Maybe if it was an athlete, you put on their jersey and you hoped to see them in real life. Then you have to wait and wait in line to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting Well Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,776 views

    This sermon looks at the process of character development and how it is importnat for us to "wait well."

    Waiting Well Ruth 3 © 2007 Eric Bain Note: This message is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com Four weeks ago we began a new series in the book of Ruth. We’re going to continue that today. So, grab a Bible – if you don’t have one – and open it to Ruth, Chapter 3. In case ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Did God Let This Happen?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 16,491 views

    In the midst of a nation where people are beginning to ask questions about where God was when New York & Washington were hit, this is a humble effort to deal with that question.

    OPEN: A little girl came home from a neighbor’s house where her little friend had died. "Why did you go?" questioned her father. "To comfort her mother," said the child. "What could you do to comfort her?" "I climbed into her lap and cried with her." APPLICATION: In this mother’s time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Dec 23, 2024
     | 282 views

    Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be a very difficult time as we face the challenges of life. But we must focus on the true meaning of Christmas is not the gift under the tree, the lights, the parties but rather it is the gift of a savior!!

    In the Christmas Season we often focus on the Birth of Christ We celebrate His birth and his coming to bring salvation What a wonderful gift!! And on top of that He has promised to come and take us home to be where He is!!! Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Waiting Father Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 18, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,196 views

    We may relate to each of the characters in the story of the prodigal, but we are called to become the father.

    Luke 15:11-32 May 14, 2004 The Waiting Father – Becoming the Father How many people have read the book “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen? This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read them yet, this summer, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Waiting Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    A faith lived in the hope of the imminent return of Christ.

    Foolproof – A Study of James WAITING Faith – James 5:7-20 Sunday AM Insert: It is exciting to know that Jesus is coming back soon. We must be prepared. There’s a phrase – Practice makes perfect. We need a little Rapture practice. Recap: For 12 weeks we’ve been studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Waiting For The Messiah

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,846 views

    Waiting is one of the hardest things we are called to do. And sometimes our expectations get skewed in the meantime.

    Passage: Matthew 11:1-6 Intro: There are few things in the human experience as intense as waiting for something. 1. It seems like we spend our whole lives waiting to grow up, for our birthdays, our graduation, our marriage, our kids and our grandkids. 2. and of course, we wait in incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "Waiting For Christmas”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 275 views

    We’ll be looking at Simeon and Anna from the Christmas story and how they each waited for different aspects of Jesus’s coming, and what we learn from their waiting.

    Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:25-38 None of us are very good at waiting. We don’t like to wait. I remember when it took several minutes to turn on and load the very first IBM personal computer, and we thought that was fast. We marveled at the speed. Now, if it takes more than 10 seconds, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Wait A Minute

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,147 views

    Salvation is easy but only the beginning. Living faith is much harder.

    Wait a Minute, Who Said Anything About Suffering! Christian faith is different from any other religion in the world. It is different because of the very nature of grace. Grace does not require great works. It is a gift from God. We do not and could not have a chance of ever earning it. We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Hope Waits Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,250 views

    Our hope in heaven gives us the ability to endure the struggles of life.

    Hope Waits Revelation 21: 1 - 4, 15 - 27 Three weeks ago we began a series of messages on hope. In the first we talked about the power of memory. Our hope for the future depends upon our memory of the past. When we recall God’s faithfulness through the ages we can face the future with hope. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wait Training

    Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    Learn Patience.

    James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Today, we are in the midst of a time where everybody is trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Waiting For Blessings Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,642 views

    Blessings come after obedience. We are blessed when we obey but we don't always see it right away.

    Waiting for Blessings Haggai 2:15-19 Rev. Brian Bill 2/19/12 We all have important dates in our life. I know my birthday is coming up but I’m not telling you when because I just want to slide by this one. The date of our wedding was July 13, 1985. Beth’s birthday is marked in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Waiting For Superman

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,968 views

    The world is waiting for Superman – a hero to come and meet the deep needs of their hearts. Jesus is that ultimate superhero who came into the world 2,000 years ago.

    WAITING FOR SUPERMAN: THE ARRIVAL OF JESUS INTRO TO TOPIC: I love Christmas, how about you? • Can you remember what the days were like counting down to Christmas as a kid? • The last few days before Christmas always seemed like the longest days. • The dynamic of waiting is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other