Sermons on Liers In Wait:

Forget Me Not

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Nov 16, 2000

Waiting on God when He seems to be a million miles away.

FORGET ME NOT I found an interesting article the other day… it read… “A plane carrying 55 passengers circled an airport in western Scotland for half an hour while an air traffic controller had lunch.” “The officials at the airport on the island of Benbecula in the Western Isles of Scotland ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long, Oh Lord

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 2, 2003

A look at the path toward patience as we wait upon the Lord.

Last Sunday my family took a trip to Frankfurt to attend an international church there. Throughout the ride up all we heard from the children was: "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice that those kinds of questions never come when the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If Jesus Doesn't Come Back Soon?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 1, 2006

Got Scoffers? Tired of waiting? Hang on, Jesus is coming!

What If Jesus Doesn’t Come Back Soon? I was saved April 6, 1975 and from that time until now I have heard that Jesus may be back at any day. At first, I was a bit depressed as I was hoping to be a U.S. Senator back then. I had other goals I wanted to accomplish as well so a soon departure was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Patiently Expecting Christ's Return

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 4, 2005

We are to patiently wait expecting Christ’s return soon

SBC Philippi 9/2/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Patiently Waiting Christ’s Return James 5:7-11 Primary Purpose: We are to patiently wait and endure through life’s trials knowing that Christ’s return is soon. One of the careers that calls for much waiting and trusting in God is the farmer. If you think ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Components Of The Call

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Dont wait to hear what you want to hear, go.

Components of the Call Luke 5 1So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3Then He got into one of the boats, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is Just Believing What God Said

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 6, 2001

While the crowd was waiting for signs and wonders the nobleman believed the word.

Faith is Just Believing What God Said John 4:46-54 It seems that down south, some recent excavations for a new highway had contributed to causing a flash flood. Volunteers risked their lives to rescue victims stranded in the deluge. One old man was up to his knees in the fast-rising waters when ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Wisemen Still Hope

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 18, 2006

A look at the JOURNEY of the Wise Men. The gifts wait till Epiphany

Bob Chooljain built a nativity scene for their yard more than 30 years ago. "I did it when my boys were younger," he said. "It’s something we kind of did together." Eight years ago one of the Wise Men were stolen and December 8th it was Jesus who was kidnapped. The strange thing is that in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Always Winter And Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 21, 2005

Sometimes the waiting in our lives is like a winter of unending anticipation.

In his book The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, C. S. Lewis tells how a young girl, Lucy, enters the wardrobe in the spare room of the Professor’s house and is unable to find the back of the cabinet. Instead she works her way through fur coats and steps into a forest with snow crunching under ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25

Denomination: Mennonite

"Salvation Has Come!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2008

God will reveal God’s self to YOU! Just wait.

Luke 2:22-40 “Salvation Has Come!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have a hard time waiting, how about you? The Rock Band Queen had a song in which Freddie Mercury belted out: “I Want It All and I Want It Now!” A good friend of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Daniel Chapter 10b Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2009

Daniel’s example to us on waiting on God for answered prayers

Daniel – Chapter 10b Chapter 10 Outline I. Fasting And Prayer (10:1-9) a. The Fast (10:1-4) 1. The Duration (10:1-3) 2. The Location (10:4) b. The Feast (9:5-12) 1. The Man’s Apparel (10:5) 2. The Man’s Appearance (10:6) 3. The Man’s Affect (10:7-9) II. Hindrances and Deliverances ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Deceived About The Future Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

What should we be doing in wait of Christ’s return?

If you think about it…every second that we live, is lived in the present. With each passing second, the past is only one second behind – and the future is one second ahead. Always. As humans, this constantly feeds our curiosity. We can see the past. We can study it, learn from it, even make ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Majesty Of God

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 17, 2011

Those that wait upon the Lord.... The Majesty of God, He is able!

The Majesty of God Introduction - (SLIDE 1) So What’s The Big Idea: Many today have the wrong idea of just who God is. Today, we need the power of God in our lives: for salvation, and sanctification (victorious Christian living). Tozer notes, “God is not a railway porter who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

In And Out Of Depression Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

Just as David went into a "funk" of depression while he waited for God, we too need to watch out for periods of depression as we wait for God to work in our lives.

What can make us fall into “the pits?” -Taking the wrong viewpoint “David said in his heart…” -Pessimism “I shall now perish…” -Defeatist thinking “There is nothing better for me…” What happened to Israel’s future king? +He lost his own identity and became displaced “Make this fellow ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unlocking Breakthroughs

Contributed by Dexter Bersonda on Feb 9, 2014

How to reach the breakthrough blessings in our lives.

Unlocking Breakthroughs Philippians 4:6-7 There are two types of blessings: 1. Manna Blessings o Story of how God gave the Israelites manna and water; Jesus healed and did signs and wonders o Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bride Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 8, 2012

The life of Jesus paralled the marriage arrangements of the Jews. Understanding these traditions help us to better understand what it means to be his "bride."

Let’s begin by reading Revelation 19:6-8 Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: “Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-8

Denomination: Foursquare