Sermons on Divine Delays:

When God Delays Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2011

One of the hardest things for Christians to do is to wait on God. The story of the resuscitation of Lazarus tells us many important things as we wait on God in what we think is a hopeless situation.

John 11:1-45 “When God Delays” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult situations in the Christian life is when God remains silent to our prayers. Faye and I have good friends who have two teenagers. Their son has been diagnosed with ADD, and he has been treated for this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

#1 - In Delays And Detours Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

Following God is not always easy, sometimes we have to wait awhile before we see prayers answered.

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Scripture: Acts 15:24-41

Denomination: Holiness

Delayed Obedience Is Disobedience

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

Delayed Obedience is Disobedience

Delayed Obedience is Disobedience Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee, a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Delays Have Reasons

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 23, 2017

Delays and then deliverance helps us to get a glimpse of God’s power!

2 Chronicles 32:23”And many were bringing gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and choice presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter.” Do you think God will forget all that you have been doing for Him? Tell me. No way. Every act of yours is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Delay Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 12, 2016

There is evidence that Abram delayed God's plan, resulting in disobedience. However, God prompted him to get moving toward the ultimate goal for his life.

A couple from north Oklahoma decided to go to Florida for a long weekend to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. Because they both had jobs, they had difficulty coordinating their travel schedules. It was decided that the husband would fly to Florida on Thursday, and his wife would follow ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

What’s The Delay?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 12: 1 – 17

Jeremiah 12: 1 – 17 What’s the delay? 1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead with You; Yet let me talk with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously? 2 You have planted them, yes, they have taken root; They grow, yes, they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Your Helper Is Delayed, What Do You Do? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

Delays are not denials. When your destiny helper is delayed, trust in God’s timing and remain steadfast in prayer.

WHEN YOUR HELPER IS DELAYED, WHAT DO YOU DO? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 "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." Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Daniel 10:12-14, 1 Samuel 30:6-8, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#23: When All Hope Is Gone Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 19, 2020

What do you do when all hope is gone? The best thing is to turn to Jesus as a woman did who had struggled with a blood hemorrhage for 12 years.

#23: When All Hope Is Gone Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 19, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Divine Project

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

As a divine project in God's hands, you are on a journey of transformation, growth, and fulfilment. The challenges, trials, and delays you face are not signs of abandonment but proof that God is still at work in your life.

I AM A DIVINE PROJECT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 1:6 – “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 64:8, Romans 8:28, Psalm 138:8, Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 64:8, Romans 8:28, Psalm 138:8, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Sound Of Breakthrough Is In Your Hands."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 30, 2024

Achieving a breakthrough in your life may seem daunting, but the truth is, it's closer than you think; it's in your hands. As a child of God, you can take control of your future, and transform your life. Remember that some are getting their breakthrough watching how you go through.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Exodus 15:6) "Thy right hand, 0 Lord, is become glorious in power:" (1 Kings 17:1) “And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1, James 5:7, Exodus 15:6, 1 Kings 18:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Protocols By Divine Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025

God is not subject to man-made systems—He controls all things and can override them to fulfil His will in your life. When divine power steps in, delay is cancelled, closed doors open, and disqualification is nullified.

BREAKING PROTOCOLS BY DIVINE POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 5:1-3 Supporting Texts: Daniel 6:10-23, Genesis 41:14, Acts 12:6-10, Matthew 8:2-3, Isaiah 45:2 INTRODUCTION: There are times when divine intervention suspends earthly systems and bypasses natural limitations. Protocols ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Of Biblical "nobel Prizes"!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 26, 2019

This being the season of announcing the names of Nobel Prize winners, Yours Truly was inspired to trace the "dubious" history behind the Nobel Prize besides linking the same to its Biblical equivalent "The Parable of Talents".

Of Biblical "Nobel Prizes"- Patent, Latent and Talent!!! Hey, it was announced that an Indian American Economist namely Abhijit Banerjee would be conferred the Nobel Prize in the traditional function of awarding the Nobel Prizes on Dec 10th, 2019 (every year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Is The Lord Delayed In His Coming?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 6, 2018

There is a wrong way and a right way to look at the Lord’s apparent delay in coming again.

Introduction Peter most likely wrote this, his second letter (2 Pet. 3:1 ) to the churches of Asia Minor (1 Pet. 1:1 ), from a Roman jail a short time before his martyrdom (some time during the period AD 64-67). If 1 Peter has as its main focus a defense against threats from outside the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Expect Delays: Developing Patience" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

Begin to realize that delays and problems are opportunities to develop patience.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2003 “Expect Delays: Developing Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Seperate Yourself From Delays

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007

Spiritual Maturity

The Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, from your family, and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you.” God told Abram to do three things: (1) leave his country, (2) separate himself from his family, (3) and go to a land that God promised to show him. Abram followed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Denomination: Baptist