Sermons on Patience In Serving The Lord:

Sermon Outline - Waiting For God To Answer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

Waiting patiently on the Lord is an awesome witness. When He responds, others see the reality of God, His faithfulness, and the wisdom of our commitment.

"I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry." Psalm 40:1 Practicing patience is hard work! This is especially true when we are waiting upon the Lord, who keeps to His own timetable. But believers who trust God to deliver are richly rewarded with the desires of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Hospitality

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2005

The most important thing you can do in serving the Lord is not serving the Lord. Living for Jesus is more about “being” than “doing.”

Christian Hospitality Luke 10:38-42 James 2:1-4 The most important thing you can do in serving the Lord is not serving the Lord. Living for Jesus is more about “being” than “doing.” When I was a student at Central College I had a classmate who was an outstanding student. After he graduated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

Waiting Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 31, 2020

God has a timing to his plans and Esther seems to understand that she needs to be subtle and wise as she puts the plan into action to save her people.

For Such a Time as This: Esther Sets the Trap Esther 5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-30-2020 For Such a Time as This At the end of last week’s sermon, we were left on the edge of our seats. Mordecai had challenged Esther with these famous words: “Do not think that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Our Own. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

It’s about God’s love not our own.

**Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… and I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are thrilled that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Waiting For The Second Marshmallow

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 12, 2004

Temptation is inevitable, but sin is not. We can learn to resist temptation and delay gratification.

Waiting for the Second Marshmallow TCF Sermon June 27, 2004 Opening illustration with marshmallows: invite three or four from congregation who really like marshmallows - give each one a marshmallow. Ask them to hold it, wait until I’ve walked all the way around the auditorium. If they can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved To Sit — You Are Saved To Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2025

The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to be passive, or to simply admire what Christ has done. We are called to be His hands and feet in a broken world. We are called to move — to live out our salvation in acts of love, service, and obedience.

Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved to Sit — You Are Saved to Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Today, we continue our 'Go! And…' series with a vital message: "You are not saved to sit — you are saved to serve." The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 10:45, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:3-7, Luke 22:19, Luke 22:20, 2 Timothy 2:3, Luke 9:23, Ephesians 6:12, Titus 2:11-12, 2 Corinthians 9:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving The Household Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 9, 2024

In this lesson I want to talk about what it is to practically pursue love with your brothers and sisters in the Lord or the household of faith. This brotherly love is quite unique, for it has no cause other than the fact that someone is a brother.

PURSUING THE LOVE OF GOD Part 5 Part 5: LOVING THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH 1. Introduction John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. "By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Not So Ordinary---Extraordinary

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 24, 2012

Don't let your worship simply be that of the status quo. Be sensitive be willing to sacrificially worship the Lord. Seek to have a Servants' Heart.

When the Ordinary Translates into the EXTRAORDINARY (Sometimes even less than Ordinary) Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-3 1 ¶ Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. (KJV) 1 Entonces Jesús, seis días antes de la ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dedication To The Work Of The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

Dedication to the work of the Lord is not an option; it is a divine expectation. In a generation where many are lukewarm or distracted, God is raising committed vessels who will abound in His service with passion, endurance, and integrity.

DEDICATION TO THE WORK OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:11, Colossians 3:23-24, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 6:10, Revelation 3:15 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with distractions and declining spiritual fervour, the call for unwavering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Billy Sunday said, "If your have no joy in your religion, there is a leak in your Christianity.

Billy Sunday said, "If your have no joy in your religion, there is a leak in your Christianity. The missing thing in a lot of Churches today is real Christian joy. In a lot of Churches it is made up, its a put on. Some Churches look like the house of the dead rather than the house of the living or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

Today we will take a fresh look at what the Bible has to say about the Lord's Supper.

Today we will take a fresh look at what the Bible has to say about the Lord's Supper. Naturally our scripture text will be found in the eleventh chapter of First Corinthians. The church in Corinth was founded by the Apostle Paul on his first visit to the city, (Acts 18:1-17). During Paul's one and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD CAN WAIT ON THE LORD: FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY AND FOR PERSONAL GUIDANCE

BIG IDEA: THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD CAN WAIT ON THE LORD: FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY AND FOR PERSONAL GUIDANCE I. (:1-3) WAIT ON THE LORD FOR SPIRITUAL VICTORY SO THAT FAITH MIGHT BE VINDICATED "Let me not be ashamed" David’s historical context was more one of needing deliverance from physical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances.

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances. Intro.: Please turn to Psalm 107. I. LOOKING AT THE TEXT. < Pausing to make comments > A. After Verse 3. 1. This entire psalm is "compressed" in these first three verses; The rest of the psalm "unwraps" the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

The Chastening Of The Lord

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death." In light of what the Bible tells us, you can rest assured that God chastens His own. The meaning of "chasten" is found in the New Testament word "paideuo." It comes from the word "pais"–meaning child. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:18

The Lord Of Today

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

There is nothing in your past...or future...so heinous, that God cannot forgive a repentant heart.

“It’s not what’s happening today that drags a man down. It’s remorse over what happened yesterday, and dread of tomorrow.” - man to bartender on Perry Mason episode. Think about that statement for a moment. There is really a lot of truth in it, you know. Man is basically a fighter. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Orthodox