Sermons on Long Term:

So Long Status Quo Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2006

First in a series on the life of David. This message looks at how God uses ordinary people in ordinary poistions to serve His purposes.

For the next ten weeks or so, we’re going to embark on a journey through the life of David. The story of David’s life is so fascinating. We probably know more about David that any other person in the Bible, except for Jesus. And the thing I like about David is that he’s so much like us. God calls ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Endurance For The Long Haul

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 25, 2005

The theme is will power, endurance, and overcoming in spite of difficulty. Every one of us come to a point a times when we want to give up and quit. Just like the disciples who fell asleep while they waited for Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. When w

Finding Endurance for the Long Haul Mark 14:32-42 January 23, 2005 The scene for the gospel lesson this morning is set on Thursday evening of Holy Week. It had been an incredibly busy and eventful week for Jesus and the disciples. It had started with the triumphant ride down the Mount of Olives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Methodist

How Long Will You Waiver

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

In this message we see the prophet Elijah battling 450 false prophets on Mt Carmel. (1 Kings- pt 4)

"HOW LONG WILL YOU WAIVER?" TEXT: I KINGS 18:16-40 INTRODUCTION Several weeks ago when we talked about Elijah we said that he was an outdoorsman who came riding into town to tell King Ahab that because of the sin in the land, because the people had turned their backs on the one true God and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 20, 2003

This message is about how we need to be obedient to God in the present if we are going to have success in the future. It looks at why we obey and why this is often more difficult than we think.

A while back, my oldest girl Clarissa was in her play room and she had overturned a box of wooden blocks and it made to worse mess you could imagine. I walked in there and said, “Clarissa, I want you to pick up every last one of these blocks right now.” She fussed a little bit and then I walked ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28, 2 John 1:6

Denomination: Methodist

The Biblical Principle Of Long Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 5, 2004

God wants His children to have longevity of life that is why he makes provision in the bible for our bodies to be spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally balanced.

In the last few years, we have witnessed or heard about a lot of tragedy. People that were expected to be alive were dead. A lot of young people were dead and some of them were born again. Is it God’s will? No. We must also realize that the devil has some powers to kill but the only strongest power ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-2, Ecclesiastes 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

How Long O Lord

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A challenge to the church in stagnation and/or decline.

"How Long O Lord" August 25, 2002 Isaiah 6: 8-11 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." And he said, "Go, and say to this people: ‘Hear and hear, but do not understand; see and see, but do not perceive.’ Make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

Why So Long, Lord?

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 13, 2005

In the Advent message from 2 Peter 3, the Apostle Peter tells us why the Lord has tarried for so long in returning from heaven: in order that we may come to repentence and not perish.

Psalm 85, Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a,18, Mark 1:1-8 Why So Long, O Lord? In the Psalms appointed for the Sunday of Advent this year, there is theme that runs through them all, a note of sadness, mourning, and more than either of these, a plaintive note of anxiety concerning whether or not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Simeon's Long-Awaited Christmas

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 1, 2007

Looks at the gift that Jesus is to those who receive Him.

Simeon’s Long-Awaited Christmas Luke 2:25-35 Introduction Christmas time is the most wonderful time of the year to most people…it is for me You can see it all around as all of the decorations go up, the stores are packed, all the great Christmas TV shows come on I know children look forward to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Long Walk Part Of The Gift

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Nov 8, 2007

Christ’s long walk to redeem people

An African boy listened carefully as his teacher explained why Christians were such giving people. The teacher said, “Jesus taught us that giving gifts is an expression of our love and friendship for Him and each other.” Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive’" (Acts 20:35). A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Long Will You Wait?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 6, 2009

The signs point to the soon return of Jesus Christ. How long will you wait before you begin to warn unbelievers about their fate?

February 8, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 21:5-36 Subject: The Second Coming Title: How Long Will You Wait? I am going to continue this week in the same direction we were headed last week. If you remember, last week I challenged you to be a disciple maker. This week I want to start off with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Long Reach Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 7, 2009

The Gospel Paul preached was not of human conception but it came to him directly from God. Now that’s an astounding claim to make, a claim which demanded some kind of proof. Paul provides this proof by pointing to himself.

GALATIANS 1:11-17 THE LONG REACH OF GOD’S GRACE Paul’s theme is that the Gospel he preached to man was not of human conception, nor was it a second-hand tale; no it came to him directly from God. Now that’s an astounding claim to make, a claim which demanded some kind of proof. Paul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper, A Long Story Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2016

The Lord's Supper was not born in isolation. It is the symbolic demonstration of God's redemptive plan through the ages. This lesson touches God's work through Abram, Moses, and Jesus.

1. Gilligan's Isolation There were very few of these episodes that you could consider emotionally touching. But I do remember one. Gilligan had gotten his feelings hurt and decided to move away to the other side of the Island to live alone in a cave. Immediately, this became a miserable existence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come, Long Expected Jesus

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 8, 2015

If we obey God’s will for our lives like Mary and Elizabeth did, we will be richly blessed like they were because we will be blessed by the light and life of Christ-a light that shines brightly in our dark, sinful world.

Anne couldn’t think of a good reason that God should give her a grandchild. And even though it was one of her deepest desires, she had almost given up on the idea. God had already blessed her with two wonderful children. Her son decided to remain single and had devoted his life to Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Anglican

Why So Long In Slavery? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2015

Why did God allow Israel to even be in slavery? And why did He allow it for so long? The answers to these questions tell us much about the chains God would free us from in our lives.

(Props – 10 foot length of ¼ inch chain; a cross on stage that can handle the weight of the chain) OPEN: I once read the story of a marketplace in northern India where people brought their wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail that he caught. He hoped to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ