SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Delayed Gratification:

showing 391-405 of 12,643
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • David Dunn avatar

    Waiting On The Lord

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025
     | 40 views

    God’s delays are deliberate designs, revealing His glory, deepening our trust, and assuring that His perfect plan unfolds exactly when it should.

    1. The Strange Stillness of God Our journey, today, begins in Bethany: (John 11:1-6) > “Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha… So the sisters sent to Him, saying, ‘Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.’ But when Jesus heard it He said, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    When The Promise Takes Longer Than Expected

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025
     | 84 views

    The length of the wait does not diminish the certainty of the promise. God’s delays are not denials; they are divine preparations. Every moment of waiting is building you for the day of fulfilment.

    WHEN THE PROMISE TAKES LONGER THAN EXPECTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Habakkuk 2:3, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Surprise! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2023
     | 2,355 views

    If you’ve lost all hope, trust Jesus with your life, and don’t be surprised by His delays His devotion, and His deliverance when it finally does come.

    Surprise! (John 11:1-44) John Ortberg, pastor of the Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in California, talks about a friend of his, who used to work as a denominational official in Minnesota. One of his jobs was to travel to little rural communities where they didn't have churches to do funerals. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Everyone Gathering Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,526 views

    The church is God's plan A. There is no plan B.

    EVERYONE Gathering Hebrews 10:19-25 Rev. Brian Bill April 15-16, 2023 I get a kick out of church signs. Here are some of my favorites… • Be the kind of person your pet thinks you are. • You think it’s hot here? Revelation 20:15. • Honk if you love Jesus. Text while driving if you want to meet ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • allan kircher avatar

    Managing Your Money

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,180 views

    Maybe we should change the marital vows to pledge “Debt to us part.”

    “Managing your money!” January, 15th, 2012 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24, 21:5, 21:20, 6:6-8, 21:17, 3:9-10  Money isn't all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact it can bring more pain than pleasure!  no matter ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,129 views

    Everybody struggles with self-control. We all wish we had more of it.

    INTRODUCTION Love is the first flavor of the fruit of the Spirit and today we come to the last, self-control. I think these two virtues are placed first and last because love is the primary fruit and drives the rest, and self-control is the virtue that holds them all together. Our scripture says, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Abraham Shanklin avatar

    It's Time To Build The Lord's House

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 40,867 views

    The first message from Haggai to the ruling politician, the religious priest and the returned people addresses the unfinished house of God. For eighteen years God’s work was delayed.

    It’s Time To Build The Lord’s House Scripture Reference: Haggai 1:1-15 INTRODUCTION In 586 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar invaded and overthrew Jerusalem. The city was raised to the ground and the temple was completely destroyed. God’s people were taken into Babylon as captives and there they remained for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Why Does God Wait

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,169 views

    Sometimes it may seem that God doesn’t hear us but God does care for His children and His delay may be an opportunity to increase our faith

    Introduction: Many times, we have things in our lives and we do not know why things seem to be delayed. We have definite needs, and God seems to wait. Even in times that we do not understand, we must always remember that God=s clock always keeps perfect time. Why does God seemingly at times, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Jairus’ Trouble

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,756 views

    This message, Jairus' Trouble, highlights the importance of persevering and dealing with delays in prayer. We look at how to approach Jesus, God's condescending love, and how to beat discouragements.

    JAIRUS’ TROUBLE Mk. 5:21-24, 35-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Persistence is an important characteristic of the child of God. 2. A persistent salesman refused to leave when the secretary told him the boss was out. 3. An hour passed, then two. Finally, weary of being a prisoner in his own ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Acting On God's Plan - Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2013
     | 7,573 views

    Nehemiah did not delay in acting out the plan God had laid upon his heart and here we see God's plan being put into action...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 19, 2013 Date Preached: January 20, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Acting On God’s Plan - Pt 1 Sermon Text: Nehemiah 2:1-8 [ESV] Introduction: Over the past 2 weeks we have seen how ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • bala samson avatar

    Take Your Eyes Off The Clock Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 26, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    On the contrary, we have illness to endure, uncertainty, angst, fear and delay lurking in every corner of our life. How do you survive those occasions?

    Take your eyes off the clock Ruth 2:7”And she said, 'Please let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves.' So she came and has continued from morning until now, though she rested a little in the house." Imagine that the world suddenly became simpler, cleaner, corrupt free, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Running To Jesus

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 17, 2021
     | 6,365 views

    When a sinner realizes that they are lost and understand the meaning of salvation, they should RUN to Jesus and not delay. There are several examples of men in the New Testament who actually ran to Jesus.

    Running to Jesus Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. When a sinner realizes that they are lost and understand the meaning of Acts 4:12 Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Lord Our God Is Just Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,695 views

    “And will not God give justice to His elect, who cry to Him day and night? Will He delay long over them?” (Luke 18:7 ESV)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “the Lord our God is just”. Every person expects justice and in today’s world lawyers represent clients before judges and both are entrusted with the duty to ensure justice. In our courts the lawyers and judges still wear collars with what is known as ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Power Against Retrogression

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025
     | 271 views

    Retrogression is the condition of going backward instead of forward. It is when progress is hindered and one's life, family, or ministry starts experiencing delay, stagnation, or decline.

    POWER AGAINST RETROGRESSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:6 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19, Luke 5:5-6, Judges 6:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Retrogression is the condition of going backward instead of forward. It is when progress is hindered and one's life, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Time Management Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
     | 165 views

    Time management is the godly art of wisely utilising the limited hours of life in alignment with God’s purpose, so that destiny is fulfilled without waste, regret, or delay.

    TIME MANAGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Key Verse: “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5, Proverbs 6:6-11 INTRODUCTION Time is one of the most precious resources ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God