Sermons on patience og god: showing 646-660 of 215,499

This Obstacle Could Be An Opportunity.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 21, 2016

You understand what sandpaper could be to wood? Well, problems and obstacles could be a tool that brings us closer to God? It is up to you.

THIS OBSTACLE COULD BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have heard discussed WHAT IS THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH? Well, the logical answer is DOUBT.... Might we add several other elements. FEAR --- WORRY... APATHY --- DO NOTHING... ERROR BECAUSE OF NOT KNOWING THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Marriage To A Carriage Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 2, 2016

This sermon looks at the lesson of prayer and patience.

If we took the time this morning to ask how each of us met our spouse I bet there would be some interesting stories. Some may have met at school or the work place. Some may have met through friends. Debbie and I met at Hardees where she was the store manager and I was her bread delivery guy. I ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Lord, How Long?

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 28, 2001

The need for patience in a restless and rude world.

INTRODUCTION: TRAGEDY AFTER TRAGEDY SEEMS TO PLAGUE OUR WORLD. VIOLENCE AND CHAOS ARE THE ORDER OF THE DAY. SOCIAL INJUSTICE, RACISM, AND LAWLESSNESS CONTINUES TO SPREAD LIKE WILDFIRE. SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES IS AFFECTING THOSE OF US WHO ARE ON THE LOW END OF THE TOTEM POLE. THE RICH ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Points

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Patience is needed to accomplish great things.

Turning Points Phil 3:5-6 In his 84 years, Thomas Edison patented over a thousand inventions. He is most famous for inventing the light bulb, but made more money off the alkaline battery. Edison was a bulldog, unwilling to accept failure as a final outcome to his efforts. Before he successfully ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Conversion Of Saul

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 26, 2003

The Lord is one of long suffering patience

Acts 9:1 PROPOSITION: The Lord is one of long suffering patience. OBJECTIVE: To experience the patience of God. The story of the conversion of Saul has been told through the centuries of the Christian church. Luke found this so important, he gives an entire chapter to it. This conversion makes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1

Denomination: Baptist

Peter: "I'm Such A Hot Head" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 12, 2017

Anger, Hurting Others, Love, Patience

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Peter: “I’m Such a Hot Head” John 18:10-11 (p. 754) September 17, 2017 Introduction: Almost every single time I go see my doctor she breaks out this little rubber hammer…I remember when I was little and got my allergy shots from Dr. Wheeler ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Patience, Kindness and Goodness

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Patience, Kindness and Goodness Galatians 5:22-23 In Galatians 5, Paul lists nine fruits of the spirit that are a result of allowing ourselves to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Last week, we discussed the first three fruit: love, joy and peace. Today we come to the second ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Attitude Adjustment

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 18, 2023

How do you react when God seems to be unfair? Do you react with anger and impatience? Or do you persevere, with humility and trust?

“Master, help me!” she cried, bursting past the astonished householder and throwing herself before the weary traveler. “I couldn’t stop her, Rabbi,” said his host, “shall I throw her out?” Jesus motioned him to be silent. The woman knelt before him in an attitude of utter desperation. “What do you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Drawn To God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2024

If you see a bunch of rednecks laughing at the Mona Lisa, where you hear them say, “I’d rather see a painting of dogs playing poker,” you understand what’s going on. Jesus says to these Jews, “The Mona Lisa is in front of you, and you grumble because you want dogs playing poker.”

We continue our series of hearing from our Captain, the Lord Jesus Christ. We continue our series in the gospel of John. I invite you to find your Bibles and find John 6 with me. If you were to pause to consider some of the most important speeches in American history, you might think about Patrick ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-54, John 6:59, 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Waiting Bride

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 9, 2011

God’s word is the water that we must bathe in daily. We wash away everything that does not conform to the image of Christ. As God’s ’wife’ it must be our earnest desire for him to see us as beautiful and pleasing. O that we could be his delight.

Opening illustration: Watch the video clip ‘God’s Valentine.’ Let us turn to Revelation 19 and catch up with John’s vision of the ‘Bride of Christ’ and how she gets herself ready for her Bridegroom. Introduction: The imagery and symbolism of marriage is applied to Christ and the body of believers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting On God: Patience And Perseverance In The Christian Life - Psalm 37:7-8 & Romans 12:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 19, 2024

Patience and perseverance, are essential virtues in our walk with God. Psalm 37:7-8 and Romans 12:12, highlight the importance of trusting in God’s timing and being persistent in prayer and hope.

Waiting on God: Patience and Perseverance in the Christian Life - Psalm 37:7-8 & Romans 12:12 Introduction: Today, we will delve into the powerful themes of patience and perseverance, essential virtues in our walk with God. Our main texts will be Psalm 37:7-8 and Romans 12:12, which highlight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7-8, Romans 12:12, Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 4:6, James 5:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day 2023: Father Figures Of God On Earth

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 15, 2023

This Father's Day message discusses 5 traits that fathers (and all Christians) should display to the world as God's representatives here on earth.

Father’s Day 2023 Father Figures Of God On Earth Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14; 4:22-23; Second Samuel 7:13-14 On Father’s Day of 2022, I stood before you and delivered a message about men who I have had in my life as role-models. In that message, I focused on my uncle, Robert Wisener, my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14, 2 Samuel 7:13-14, Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

18 Be Patient, Your Payday Is Coming Series

Contributed by James May on Jan 2, 2008

We must have patience while await the coming of the Lord. Patience with perseverance in the face of oppression and opposition will make us victorious.

Be Patient, Your Payday is Coming #18 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 5:4-6,"Behold, the hire of the laborers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On Coping With Worry

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009

"When we put our full confidence in the Lord, He will help us cope with worry in our lives and give us peace since He is “the God of peace.”

ON COPING WITH WORRY--Philippians 4:4-9 Proposition: "When we put our full confidence in the Lord, He will help us cope with worry in our lives and give us peace since He is “the God of peace.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to fully trust Him in every experience of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Respond To God's Long-Suffering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever thought about what our proper response should be to the long-suffering of God? There are grave consequences for failing to properly understand and respond to God’s great patience.

1. Have you ever thought about what our proper response should be to the long-suffering of God? There are grave consequences for failing to properly understand and respond to God’s great patience. There is a limit to God’s patience. Many consciously or unconsciously abuse, neglect or fail to try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4-6, Romans 8:17-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed