Sermons on impatient: showing 181-195 of 3,708

Lesson 29r. The Practice Of Endurance (James 5:7-11) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

The Need for Patience. Given the oppressions mentioned in vv. 3-6, James encourages Christians to be patient until the coming of the Lord, and he cites the farmer, the prophets, and Job.

Text: James 5:7-11 (NIV) 7Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9Don’t grumble ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Primer

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2001

We talk about patience, but often do not understand what patience really is.

Patience Primer (topical) 1. The nurse told the doctor that a man with an unusual condition was in the waiting room. 2. “He keeps shrinking, even before my eyes. He’s an inch shorter than when he came in 15 minutes ago,” she explained. 3. “Well,” responded the doctor, “I’m busy. Tell him it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Growth Factor Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

A look at how God grows His church.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: The Growth Factor February 3, 2002 Mark 4:26-32 And he said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed upon the ground, and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he knows not how. The earth produces of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Holiness

Patience? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 1, 2017

Sometimes God want us to wait but calls us to pray and respond to the leading of Christ!

Our Scripture of the week is Psalm 46:10a - "Be still, and know that I am God!” Why is it a good thing to pause daily and think about God?? We get so busy with our lives, with our relationships, with our jobs, with our recreation, with our entertainment, and so on and so on, we forget the reality ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unstoppable Blessings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

One of the most potent tools the enemy uses against us is the tool of delay. But delay does not equate to denial. The enemy may slow down your answer, but he can't prevent it.

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like your message wasn't getting through to someone? You repeated yourself, but it seemed like they weren't listening. It can be frustrating and agitating. Similarly, in our lives, we often face delays in receiving answers to our prayers. But ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:12-14

Topics: Confidence, Faith

When The Warnings Have Been Ignored Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

We can make it through the storms if we’ll turn to God and pay attention to the new course He sets.

SAILING THROUGH THE STORMS Part 3 When the Warnings Have Been Ignored Acts 27 & 28 March 29, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Clip of “Bruce Almighty” Bruce is “looking for a sign” and asks for one from God. When a truck full of signs pulls out in front of him, he swerves to miss it. What causes us ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Patience Everyone!

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002

Patience is a virtue that helps bring about success in every area of life. Without it you are doomed to failure. Surprisingly, the area most are falling short in is in having patience with God. God’s timing requires our patience.

PATIENCE 2 Peter 1:3-8 now read Living Bible (not for accuracy but for clarity) Intro: Definition of patience: Hupomone in Greek = remaining under pressure that God ordains. Not surrendering to the circumstances that are pressuring you. Jesus calls us to get under the pressure of His yoke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on May 18, 2007

This is a Father’s Day message based upon the call of Abraham...

Gen. 17:15 The Marks of a Godly Father Intro: Today is a special day of the year, set aside to honor someone special in each of our lives.., our fathers…. Today, I want to talk to you about one of the great fathers in the Bible – Abraham. His name means "father of a multitude". He is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are We Told To Wait For God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 11, 2023

Waiting for something to happen is hard to do. But there is a purpose for waiting. Can Christians learn to wait without having a negative attitude?

Have you actually taken the time to notice how many fast-paced things are in our society now? You can stroll through any grocery store or convenient store and see all the ‘instant’ items that are for sale. There is instant coffee, instant tea, soup, grits, oatmeal, potatoes, milk, instant internet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do We Please God? Part 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004

We please God by following the Holy Spirit and allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out.

Have you ever tasted or smelled chlorine? It’s that wonderful smell we smell when we get near a swimming pool. It is designed to keep bacteria from growing in the pool and making us sick. Those with pools know how important it is to get the right balance in the water between too much chlorine and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Steadily Walking

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

Communion meditation for Sunday, August 3, 2008

(Slide 1) I begin this morning with gratitude because I am grateful for the Bible and how it has helps us find faith and life and the power to do what is right even in the face of overwhelming opposition. The truth and power of which it teaches is sometimes, though, expressed in some unusual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Patience - I Want It Now!!!

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

How on earth do we get patience????

Patience – 10th August 2008 pm How many times a day do you look at your watch? We live in a day and age where “Time is money!” and we get so impatient about everything. Patience is so difficult in our culture because we feel like we have so many things to do. We are always trying to figure out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Sometimes God calls us to wait on Him to act on our behalf.

Waiting on God OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the front of the line, slammed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Numbers: My Bronze Serpent Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

How Numbers reveals jesus will be lifted up to be my redeemer

NUMBERS: MY BRONZE SERPENT. NUMBERS 214-9 What do you think of snakes? What image do they conjure up in your mind? Some people keep them as pets. Some people eat them as a delicacy. Legend has it St. Patrick drove them out of Ireland. Maybe like me you have never really given them much ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Hair Trigger God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 10, 2013

Real love does not damage you or hurt you – real love makes you whole.

THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD**: THE HAIR-TRIGGER GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-4 Big Idea: Real love does not damage you or hurt you – real love makes you whole. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 86:15; Jeremiah 29:11, 31:3; Romans 2:4; 1 Timothy 1:16; 2 Peter 3:9; Jude 24-25 1 If I speak in the tongues of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene