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Waiting On God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 14, 2010

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Waiting on God is one of the most difficult things to do. Apparently the whole life secret lies in it. What does waiting on the Lord include? Let me put it in three brief exhortations. Keep near Him; keep still; expect.

Illustration: Themistocles, who led the Greeks in the famous naval battle of Salamis, for some reason unknown to his troops, delayed the engagement. It was expected that he would avail himself of the early morning hours; and when what seemed the golden opportunity had gone in inactivity, there were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Waiting Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

| 6,409 views

An examination of the Rich Young Ruler.

I was playing flag football right and my body was saying- What are you doing? And I would try to run like you know go over there right now and I would like, my brain would say – go! And my legs would say - nah I think I’m gonna stay right here. I like it right here so my legs are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worth The Wait Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 26, 2007

based on 111 ratings

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Those who faithfully wait before the Lord will exchange their strength for His and be enabled to perform the tasks of life all the way to its end.

Isaiah 40: 27-31 "WORTH THE WAIT" [Isaiah 55:8-9] Universally it is complained that God is unjust, and usually the person making the complaint believes that God is unjust toward him personally. Is it an accurate statement that God is unjust? If so, why ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Ottawa Pullen, Jr. on Mar 13, 2001

based on 58 ratings

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When it seems as if God has forgotten you, He hasn’t.

WAITING ON THE LORD By Ottawa R. Pullen, Jr. Senior Pastor, Light Of The World Church 7800 Bissonnet, Suite 260 Houston, Tx. 77074 Have you ever felt as if God has forgotten all about you? Have you ever prayed and it seemed as if nothing GOOD was happening? Your situation is not hopeless, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Leviticus 15:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 1, 2023

| 1,789 views

Don’t wait for angels while waiting for Jesus to return. Be ready for Jesus by being someone’s angel.

A couple of decades ago there was a really popular television show called Touched by an Angel. How many of you used to watch it? It was pretty good, wasn’t it? It was optimistic and uplifting without being overly sugary or sentimental. So think back. Wouldn’t it be great if, just when you most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When A Long Time Seems Like A Long Time

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 21, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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This sermon looks at Psalm 13 and what we should try to learn in the difficult and discouraging moments of our lives.

When A Long Time Seems Like A Long Time NLF 2/9/03 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Hebrews 11:32-40 Text Psalms 13:1-6 The title of today’s message is “When a Long Time, Seems Like A Long Time.” There are times in our lives, when we can’t believe how quickly the time has flown by, yet there are other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Long Way Home

Contributed by Malcolm Coby on Feb 22, 2010

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This sermon is a directive to help you find where God wants you to be.

THE LONG WAY HOME Date: Sunday, July 20, 2008 Scripture Text: Exodus 23:20-31 Purpose: Home is where you belong. Where do you belong? Are you there yet? This sermon is a directive to help you find where God wants you to be. Sermonic Selection: Coming Home I. Introduction A. Home 1. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Long Road Back Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2018

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The disappointment which Naomi has at being a widow becomes the event God uses to bring His wondering child back home. For Ruth the road to redemption starts very unexpectedly.

Message Ruth 1:6-22 “The Long Road Back.” Disappointment. The word immediately brings to mind all sorts of situations … doesn’t it. We have organising a project and all sorts of people make a commitment to give help, or support, or be part of a project. Then, when it comes to the crunch, they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Long-Winded Preacher Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

| 862 views

The preaching of the Word is God is the center of our worship service, but we need to do what the message says and not just be hearers.

A Long-Winded Preacher Text: Acts 20:7-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “Preaching is effective as long as the preacher expects something to happen – not because of the sermon, or even because of the preacher, but because of God.” (John Hines). 2. Believe it or not, I’ve been accused of being a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007

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A faith lived in the hope of the imminent return of Christ.

Foolproof – A Study of James WAITING Faith – James 5:7-20 Sunday AM Insert: It is exciting to know that Jesus is coming back soon. We must be prepared. There’s a phrase – Practice makes perfect. We need a little Rapture practice. Recap: For 12 weeks we’ve been studying ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

| 1,647 views

We are to wait neither so eagerly that we lose our patience, not so patiently that we lose our expectation, but eagerly and patiently together.

Some of you know that Steve and Susan Forrester are expecting a baby. On the other hand, some of you might not even know who Steve and Susan Forrester are. Steve’s the pastor of the Methodist church up the street, and Susan is one of the counselors at their counseling center. Anyway they’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting On Monday

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For The Surprise

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 28, 2009

| 6,084 views

A Surprise God, A Surprise Blessing, A Surprise Interruption Surprise on the Run

Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent, a time of preparation, a time of the Messiah’s coming, going and coming, a time of great expectation and great anticipation. But exactly what is advent and what are we anticipating? What are we getting ready for? What do we expect to happen? Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Wait Training

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 14, 2012

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We might think we have patience but the proof will be in the testing of it. Just like our faith needs to be tested, as James pointed out in chapter two, so does our patience. The people in chapter five had been under unjust suffering and they were, up to

WAIT TRAINING James 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “Patience is a virtue; possess it if you can. Found seldom in a woman; never in a man.” Of course, the men are agreeing with this except the part about never in a man and the women are agreeing except for the part about seldom ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For The Whisper

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 3, 2012

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Even when we are most discouraged God calls us to get back to work, doing what He has called us to do.

Waiting For The Whisper July 15, 2012 1 Kings 19:4-15 Intro: What are you doing here? That is a great question. One we could ask each other as we gather as a church. What are you doing here? Why did you come? It is a great question we could ask corporately as this church – what are we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

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