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Waiting--The Place Of Expectation

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 14, 2005

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Our perspective on what it means to "wait" is characterized by passivity. God wants us to wait expectantly.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Waiting--The Place of Expectation" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Nov 25, 2004

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The delay to recieving from the Lord is often because we are waiting for God to do something when we should be doing something.

What Are You Waiting For? TEXT – Isaiah 40:31 There is not one place in the bible that tells you to wait for the Lord. It says wait upon the Lord. The revelation of the difference between waiting for the Lord and waiting upon the Lord is the attitude with which we wait. There is waiting and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Charismatic

Waiting On God Takes Faith

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

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It’s never easy to WAIT...but why should we have to wait on God and what possible good could come from it?

Faith is explained in the first part of Hebrews 11 as “Being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible…” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For God Takes Guts

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

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Too much safety is a "bad" thing... We need guts to grow and growth is what’s demanded by our Lord

Too much comfort is dangerous. Literally. Apparently researchers at the UC Berkeley did an experiment some time ago that involved introducing an amoeba into a perfectly stress-free environment: ideal temperature, optimal concentration of moisture and constant food supply. The amoeba had an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Nov 24, 2003

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This sermon was used on Stewardship Sunday. The Gospel message is to motovate people to support God’s work in the church

What are you waiting for? Mark 13:32-37 11/23/2003 Last Sunday of the church year Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

I Can't Wait!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 28, 2004

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Basic elements of faith - Hope Hope in God is much more than a wish it is a promise.

I Can’t Wait! Romans 5:1-8 Well the stores are already starting to decorate with Christmas things. Since they have already started to celebrate the Christmas season there is no reason that we should not as well. So I went out and picked up this item to share with all of you in the church. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

How Long Will You Wait?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 6, 2009

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The signs point to the soon return of Jesus Christ. How long will you wait before you begin to warn unbelievers about their fate?

February 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 21:5-36 Subject: The Second Coming Title: How Long Will You Wait? I am going to continue this week in the same direction we were headed last week. If you remember, last week I challenged you to be a disciple maker. This week I want to start off with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting On The Lord Part 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

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Learning to wait on the Lord.

Waiting on the Lord Isaiah 31 Switch On" Say this with me, I Am what He says I am. I will be what He says I will be I can do what He says I can do You have been purified, sanctified, and renewed by His love for you and if you still want to live in the past, you will live in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Room: Crisis Of Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010

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

The Waiting Room “Crisis of Faith” How many people like waiting? (Show of Hands) When I say the words “Waiting Room”, what images come to mind? If we were to poll everybody today, I’m sure we would all have a “waiting room” story to tell… Mine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Foursquare

Waiting....a Centering Excercise

Contributed by Derek Noorman on Dec 8, 2012

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With three powerful words, "Let it be...," Mary goes from Nazerene poor girl to highly exalted mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. But Mary's words also give us a different perspective on our own waiting.

Prayer for Illumination: Lord we bring ourselves to your word this morning, And we ask that you would speak to us that we might hear your words. Unstop our ears to listen, Chase the thoughts of tasks unfinished and tasks yet to do from our minds, Open our hearts to be responsive to your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

As We Wait For Jesus Christ.... Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 22, 2013

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Be doers of the Word as we wait for the return of Christ to earth.

Last week we finished Chapter 21 of Luke. Several weeks ago, during Holy Week, we looked at Luke Chapters 22-23. And so today, we will actually finish our study of the Gospel of Luke. Open your Bibles to the end of the Gospel of Luke…. At this time, I am thinking next week that we would look into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting On A Word During Suffering Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 7, 2013

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It is no strange thing when the godly encounter persecution by those who refuse to yield to God & His Word. May the understanding that God has brought His servants before us through persecutions minister comfort & encouragement to us in our own tribulatio

PSALM 119: 81-88 [The Ministry of The Word Series] WAITING ON A WORD DURING SUFFERING [John 16:33] We have arrived at the eleventh section of the 22 letter alphabetic Psalm. Here the psalm reveals the dark and dreary midnight of a distraught soul. The psalmist is in anguish. His soul faints ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

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To instruct and encourage and help to understand patience and how it affects your stewardship.

PATIENCE Objective: To instruct and encourage and help to understand patience and how it affects your stewardship. Introduction: Questions that will guide our understanding process: 1. Do you understand what patience is? 2. Do you want to know the key to having patience? 3. Do you know the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent - Waiting, Wondering And Welcoming

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 1, 2007

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A short Advent sermon. God waits patiently for us and welcomes us back into relationship with him. Will you welcome him today?

‘Www dot Christmas’. It’s not the world-wide web; but it is a challenge to the whole wide world to get ‘caught up’ in waiting, wondering and welcoming. This is a challenge 23 days before Christmas Day for all of us – you and me - to get ‘caught up’ in waiting, wondering and welcoming. Today is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

Waiting For God's Ultimate Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2007

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John the Baptist understood the power of the miracles, but wanted judgment to accompany them. He was having trouble waiting for justice -- as we do.

Third Sunday in Advent -- Lectionary A: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-12 I was cleaning out some things this week and came across some papers, among which were some cartoons I had saved. I must have been having a bad day, for one of the cartoons was Ziggy sitting at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

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