Sermons on End Of Waiting:

Effective Prayer - Don't Give Up Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 15, 2008

We don’t bring an issue before Jesus once, and that is the end of it, there is a purpose to our repeatedly bringing up an issue before God, and that purpose is the building of our faith. This is what Jesus does with Bart.

Bartimaeus. Physically blind, financially strapped. Stuck in a job that is going nowhere. He is a nuisance. He is in the way. He is a passing thought. He is in fact, a painful reminder to everyone walking by, that disaster is very possible in their own lives. This man is nothing….and yet, and yet, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Goats And Sheep Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 14, 2009

The last of three parables in Matthew following Jesus’ teaching on end times. Perhaps what is most important is to realize that what we don’t do could be more important than what we do as followers of Jesus.

The Parables of Jesus Goats and Sheep Matthew 25:31-46 September 13, 2009 This week we are going to look at the last parable of three that deals with the end times or judgment when Jesus comes again. The first two are the parables of the ten virgins and the talents. This week is the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Look At What’s On God’s Christmas To-Do List

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

There are only five more sleeps until Christmas! Children, I bet you can’t wait. Adults, I bet you wish there was more time so that you can finish everything on your Christmas to-do list. “Ugh. Don’t remind me, Pastor.

There are only five more sleeps until Christmas! Children, I bet you can’t wait. Adults, I bet you wish there was more time so that you can finish everything on your Christmas to-do list. “Ugh. Don’t remind me, Pastor. I’m so far behind! There’s the baking to do yet, the cards to send, presents to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanks Giving Every Day (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Psalm 9 is David’s psalm of thanksgiving; in it, David not only says, “Thank you, Lord,” but he hints at three ways in which we can live a life of thanksgiving every day: by witnessing, worshiping, and waiting on the Lord! This sermon is expository, allit

Thanksgiving Every Day (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/27/2011 Last Sunday, I talked about the importance of Thanksgiving—how Thanksgiving is more than just annual celebration; rather, it’s an attitude of the heart. God wants us to live as if it were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

God Gives His Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Cheng on Jul 2, 2021

When God gave his Spirit to the believers, we see the church begins to expand and grow. God keeps adding new members to the church day by day until Jesus the promised saviour returns. Jesus is the beginning and the end.

Power: God Gives His Spirit After Jesus had gone back to heaven, his disciples stayed in Jerusalem waiting for God’s spirit. At this time, there was another religious holiday and Jewish people from all over the world had come to Jerusalem to celebrate. One day the disciples were gathered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24, Revelation 1:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just One More Soul Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005

At the crucifixion of Jesus, we find three crosses waiting to crucify 3 people. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. Of the three men, we find one dying for sin, one dying in sin, and one dying to sin! Two of the men were paying their debts to

1. The compassion of Jesus (39) A. To those who mocked Him. (Matthew 27:44) 1. Both men had joined with the crowd 2. One thief was especially bitter. (39) B. To those who crucified Him 1. “Father, forgive them..” 2. He died just as He lived! C. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Feb 20, 2013

How did God prepare Moses to be His man to lead the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage? He prepared him not in a day, but over time, not through en event, but with a process. Of course, others before Moses waited years for god to fulfill His leadership dev

How did God prepare Moses to be His man to lead the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage? He prepared him not in a day, but over time, not through en event, but with a process. Of course, others before Moses waited years for god to fulfill His leadership development process: Noah – waited 120 ...read more

Denomination: *other

I Am Going Home To Be With The Lord – With Him Forever Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2022

I am going home to be with the Lord. Heaven is all about the Lord Jesus and to be absent from the body will be then in His presence. Are you looking forward to meeting your Saviour or do you love the earth better? Jesus waits to welcome you. Those ideas are developed.

I AM GOING HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD – WITH HIM FOREVER Currently this is just a devotion I presented to a group site. It will be developed into a full sermon in the future. Written mainly on Sunday morning at 3 AM when I woke with the ideas (given by God of course). 12 June 2022. EYES THAT ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8, Acts 7:56, Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 10:12-13, Hebrews 12:2, Mark 16:19, Philippians 1:23-24, Revelation 1:18, John 10:9, Psalm 31:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bitterness

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 20, 2020

"Bitterness is like drinking rat poison and waiting for the rat to die."(John Ortberg Jr.).It contributes to physical sickness and doesn't allow us to experience the peace God wants for us. Live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18).

BITTERNESS "Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you”. (Ephesians 4:31-32) Bitterness is defined as anger and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Could He? [peter's Denial Of Christ] Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 24, 2011

So often we judge Peter harshly for his denials of Christ, but how often do WE find ourselves walking in his shoes! We need to remember that this story does have a great ending!

Luke 22:54-62 [ESV] 54Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance. 55And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56Then a servant girl, seeing him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

Whoever Has Ears To Hear... Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Jesus has validated John’s life and his ministry and told His audience, “This is what you have been waiting for. Now, pay very close attention to what I am saying to you. Mark my words: it is absolutely critical that you get this!”

The Messiah And The Prophet – Part 3 Whoever Has Ears To Hear… Matthew 11:15 Several centuries ago, a learned German philosopher began investigating a new philosophy coming out of Japan. This philosophy was called, “Zen.” The philosopher poured through every piece of written material he cold find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not By Your Strength But By My Spirit

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Sometimes I ask myself, in the darkness, waiting to fall asleep.. "Am I really going to be able to do this?" You wonder if you have the strength required for the journey ahead. So much has been lost, yet so much has been gained.

Psalm 16:1-2 1 Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” Sometimes I ask myself, in the darkness, waiting to fall asleep.. "Am I really going to be able to do this?" You wonder if you have the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Psalm 16:1-2, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Isaiah’s Little Apocalypse Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2022

God has a plan for us; but He also has an even more complex plan for history. History is heading to a conclusion and toward a purpose, His glory.

Isaiah’s Little Apocalypse (Isaiah 24:17-23, 25:6-8, 26:19-21, 27:12-13) 1. A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:17-23, Isaiah 25:6-8, Isaiah 26:19-21, Isaiah 27:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Your Number One Fan

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 19, 2021

Passion week is like watching a sports team have a good start to the season, then it goes sour, but in the end, they win the championship games. Jesus is your #1 fan who will never leave you no matter what you do.

Jesus is your number one Fan Mark 11:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, 2 and said to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find a colt tied ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Eleventh Hour Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2001

Peace seems so elusive; the armistice signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month was not permanent, and now we are dealing with the 11th of September. But we are never more near deliverance than when our troubles deepen, and we can wait ac

Peace! What an elusive thing peace is! Most of the time, we don’t have peace. And when we get it, we cannot keep it. Peace is hard to come by and even harder to keep. In a railway carriage in the forest of Compiegne, in France, gathered representatives of imperial Germany and of the allied ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist