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  • Jeff Thiemann avatar

    Narnia: What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Thiemann on Nov 26, 2005
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    Advent is a time of watching, waiting and anticipating Jesus’ activity in our lives as Jesus has turned to each of us, to pull us into God’s great story of salvation for the world.

    What are you waiting for? This is an appropriate question to ask on this Sunday as we begin the new church year and as we begin the season of Advent, these four Sundays that lead up to Christmas. Advent is a time of preparation; our preparation often includes much time shopping, decorating, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,387 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

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    Peaceful Waiting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
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    To explore the faithful anticipation of John the Baptist for the coming of the Messiah, encouraging us to live with the same patience, peace, and devout expectation as we await the return of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a powerful passage from the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark, where we meet a remarkable figure in the Bible, John the Baptist, a voice of peace and a herald of the coming Messiah. As we delve into these verses, we'll be ...read more

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    Call Waiting Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022
     | 1,130 views

    If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

    When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Wait? Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Why should we wait until marriage to be intimate? Paul gives us four perfect reasons to do so.

    1. Illus. of Terri • 15 years old girl came and said, “I want to get married.” When I pressed her, she said, “I have to get married.” • Should have been playing with baby dolls, now would shortly have a baby of her own. • Got into trouble by experimenting with the physical intimacy God has reserved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting On God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Explore the strength, hope, and joy that come from waiting on God.

    Good morning, beautiful church family! Today we're going to be diving deep into one of my favorite passages in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk ...read more

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    Waiting For God

    Contributed by John Woodward on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
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    The disciples had to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit; what do we do when we are waiting for God to act in our lives?

     Sermon Waiting for God Gracious God: Grant that we might hear what you would have us hear, grant that we might see what you would have us see, and grant that we might do what you would have us do. Amen. I would like to focus this morning on those times when we must wait for God -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Wait And Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
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     | 711 views

    This sermon encourages believers to exhibit patience and perseverance in their faith journey, trusting in God's promises and finding peace in His presence.

    Good morning, dear church family. As we gather together in this sanctuary, in the warmth of God's love and the fellowship of His people, we set aside the cares of the world and turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God. We are here to listen, to learn, to lean into the wisdom that comes from ...read more

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    The Wait Is Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
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    This sermon explores faith, duty, and focus through the examples of Simeon and Anna, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite life's challenges.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ, and welcome to our time of worship and reflection. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere spectators, but as a family, united by a common faith and a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today we will be turning our attention to a ...read more

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    They That Wait Upon The Lord: The Rewards For Waiting

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
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    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

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Ready And Waiting

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,550 views

    Waiting for Jesus return can make people grow complacent about the fact that He IS indeed coming back, and it really will be soon.

    Ready and Waiting? by Steve Keeler Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus is telling a story about ten virgins who are like bridesmaids at a wedding. In order to make sense of Jesus' story, we need to understand a bit about Jewish wedding customs. Traditionally, the groom would leave from his house and travel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Wait On The Lord"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009
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    The best way to learn to pray is to pray.

    To Busy To Pray “Wait on the Lord” Matthew 6:5-8 Luke 11:1 How do you view prayer? Do you view prayer like a diet? It didn’t seem to work so you gave up. Do you view prayer like a lottery? When your number comes up you’ll find the answer. Do you see prayer as an “escape hatch” to get out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Waiting On God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
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    Explore the depiction of God in Isaiah 25:1-9 as a steadfast refuge, a source of hope, and the ultimate provider of salvation and joy, encouraging believers to find comfort and rejoice in these truths.

    Good morning, church family! As we gather together today, I feel led to delve into a beautiful passage from the Book of Isaiah, where the prophet paints a picture of our Heavenly Father as a steadfast refuge, a hope to wait upon, and the source of our ultimate salvation and joy. A.W. Tozer once ...read more

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    Daring To Wait Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 130 views

    Learning to WAIT means that we learn to Write, Act, Imitate and Trust in God

    DARING TO WAIT An American police officer was waiting on the side of the highway to catch speeding drivers. Just then a car came past puttering along at 22 MPH. He thinks to himself, “This driver is going dangerously slow.” So, he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Waiting On The Lord

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,298 views

    A review of Psalm 130- how repentance restores our hope in the Lord.

    Psalm 130 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 130 is one of seven Penitential Psalms consisting of confession of sin, repentance, and a desire to return to God. Five of the seven were written by David. This one is said to be written by Hezekiah Verses 1-2 The Psalmist declares where he is at in his life. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist