Sermons on Long Wait:

Get Up And Go

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 28, 2023

What do you want healed? If you stand up and walk, Jesus will guide you into the healing that is already planned and waiting for you.

People have been looking for quick fixes for what ails them since the beginning of time. Every time someone announces a new discovery, hundreds and thousands of people go chasing after the magic potion, the pot of gold, the secret formula that will make all their dreams come true. When Columbus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Right For God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon encourages steadfast faith, patience, and vigilance in waiting for the Lord's return, drawing inspiration from Mark 13:24-37. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we join our hearts and minds together in worship. We are here to draw near to God, to seek His face, and to listen intently to His Word. Today, we will be turning our attention to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Jesus' Return

The End Is Near Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2021

Trust Christ with your life and wait for His coming, watch for His coming, and work until He comes out of a genuine, living faith in Him.

Several years ago, a businessman had to drive to Fort Wayne, Indiana, for work. He rented a big, brand-new, Chrysler 300 and enjoyed the ride so much that he blew past the first tollbooth. He had an I-PASS in his own car, so he didn’t think anything about it. Then he realized that the rental car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51, John 14:2-3, 1 Peter 1:18-19, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Timothy 3:15, Ephesians 2:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Exodus 22:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3, Revelation 20:4, Revelation 19:14, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, Zechariah 14:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Ephesians 4:16, Matthew 23:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Just Believe I'll Take Mine Now

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 17, 2010

You can wait till you get to heaven to get blessed if you want to, but Jesus said I could have mine now.

Jos 18:2-3 (There were 7 tribes who had not taken possession of their inheritance) 3 And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you? Slack: fail, (be) faint, (wax) feeble, forsake, idle, leave, let ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Answer To Despair Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009

Let me introduce you to an old friend you’ve know for a long time. A friend is someone that makes you a better person. That friend is trouble...

Jesus Answer to Despair: Jesse Bennett Let me introduce you to an old friend you’ve know for a long time. A friend is someone that makes you a better person. Sometimes a friend loves you so much he will even hurt you to help you. Proverbs says the wounds of a friend can be trusted, but the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Word Of God! (4) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012

"God is at work for your OWN BENEFIT, as long as you remain FAITHFUL to our Lord Jesus Christ, even in times of UNWANTED SITUATIONS & UNDESIRABLE THINGS."

Hebrews 12:5 (NLT), “Have you entirely forgotten the ENCOURAGING God spoke to you, His CHILDREN? He said, "My child, don’t ignore it when the Lord DISCIPLINES you, and don’t be discouraged when He CORRECTS you.” "God is at work for your OWN BENEFIT, as long as you remain FAITHFUL to our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

How To Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 12, 2023

What has driven the Psalmist to seek the Lord? It has been a brokenness that has them crying day and night. Something has happened in the life that has caused intense weeping. Our hope is in God.

My friend in college had a spiritual roller coaster journey. We were friends before I came to Christ. He was backsliding and left our college when he was kicked out of our fraternity. He went to another college to play college baseball. During that time, he became close to the Lord and appealed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Mourn, A Time To Hope (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025

Though we mourn the loss of a loved one, we do so with the promise of hope in our hearts. God has already made a way for us to overcome the sting of death through the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

A TIME TO MOURN, A TIME TO HOPE (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (KJV) To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How God Works In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 7, 2020

1. He teaches us to wait on the Lord (vs. 33; 36-37). 2. He leads us to live the right way (vs. 34). 3. He helps us to witness for Him (vs. 34-35). 4. He works on our weaknesses (vs. 36-38).

How God Works in Our Lives The Gospel of John John 13:33-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 19, 2017 (Revised January 7, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 13. Most of you know that in this chapter God's Word has moved forward to the night before the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Reach Out And Touch Him"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 7, 2006

Jesus is waiting for us to just reach out and touch Him, like the woman with the issue of blood. Everybody has "issues" ... Jesus can meet them.

“Reach Out And Touch Him” INTRODUCTION: Read Mark 5:21-24 The story begins with a request by Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, for Jesus to heal his daughter. Then, on the way to his house, they are interrupted by a sick woman … 5:25-34. Then, after dealing with this sick woman, word came that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Dawn Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

The conscience was a faculty, which God had built into man from the beginning, but as long as men were in perfect fellowship with Him they had no awareness of it.

A ten-year-old boy came home from Sunday School and his mother asked him what he had learned. "Well," he began, "Our teacher told us about when God sent Moses behind the enemy lines to rescue the Israelites from the Egyptians. When they came to the Red Sea, Moses called for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7

Renewal Of Strength In The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

God renews the strength of those who trust in Him. Waiting on Him, relying on His grace, and worshipping Him empower us to rise above challenges.

RENEWAL OF STRENGTH IN THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:14, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No One Can Stand Against Us

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 16, 2025

God was with Joshua just as He was with Moses. God blessed Joshua and made him a great leader because of the qualities God saw and approved in him. If we live the way Joshua did and God is for us, no one can stand against us too all the days of our lives.

For our meditation today we will look at Joshua 1:5, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.” (ESV) These are the words of God to Joshua. The Lord told Joshua that no one would be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5, Exodus 24:13, Exodus 33:11, Exodus 17:9-10, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Luke 2:51, John 6:66-68, 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 3:11, 2 Kings 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Arise And Shine: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 4, 2022

When the darkness closes in on our lives or we are under the covering of darkness for a long time, Jesus comes in and shines His light and sets us free.

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, John 5:1-15

The Power Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 6, 2022

We must avoid a famine like is mentioned in Amos 8:11. He calls it a famine of God’s Word. Instead long for God’s Word like a newborn baby longs for milk. Why? Because God’s Word is powerful! God’s Word causes spiritual growth.

The Word of God is powerful. A detachment of soldiers came along with officials of the chief priest and Pharisees to arrest Jesus. He asked them, who do you want? “Jesus of Nazareth”, they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. At his word the armed soldiers drew back and fell on the ground (John 18:3-6). ...read more

Denomination: Baptist