Sermons on Reasons For Delay:

Attendre Le Reveil Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on May 28, 2011

Full sermon speaking of the delay God is allowing. Things do not go as we alsways think, but our hope is on Him.

ATTENDRE LE RÉVEIL ? INTRODUCTION : Pour le situer dans son contexte, le Psaume 44 fait partie d'un recueil de 8 psaumes composés par les fils de Koré; les psaumes 42 à 49. Dans 1Ch.9 il nous est dit qu'ils étaient des lévites, et qu'ils étaient chargés du service du temple. Psaume 84 (des fils ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Eclipses

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 23, 2017

Comparing the solar eclipse to spiritual eclipses such as denial and delay and distractions. Also an emphasis on the return of the SON as compared to the eclipse of the sun.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 20, 2017 David Simpson Spiritual Eclipses Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 1 Thessalonians 5:2 – “…for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Revelation 22:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Prepared

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2020

The delay in the return of Christ Jesus represents the present period lived between the first coming of Jesus and his expected return.

Prepared Matthew 25:1 - 13 Intro: Almost every Sunday morning I begin my sermon with a cute or funny story. This morning I start with a sad story. Bob and Betty were 2 of my dearest friends in Indiana. A strong, loving example of what a married couple should be. However, this couple was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 13:35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unstoppable Favour Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025

Unstoppable favour means that no matter the opposition, delay, or background, God’s favour will still locate you and announce you.

UNSTOPPABLE FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 2:15-17 Supporting Texts: Psalm 5:12; Proverbs 3:3-4; Genesis 39:21; Luke 2:52; Isaiah 60:10 INTRODUCTION: Favour is a divine advantage that makes a person stand out in life. It is a supernatural endorsement that opens doors, secures ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Destiny Settlement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 27, 2025

Destiny settlement means coming into the fullness of God’s plan and purpose for your life without diversion, delay, or destruction.

DESTINY SETTLEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 Key Verse: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Isaiah 46:10, Ephesians 1:11, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Mercy: Elizabeth's Story

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

Elizabeth’s story is a testimony that God never forgets His own. His mercy may delay, but it will never be denied.

GREAT MERCY: ELIZABETH'S STORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:10-14, Psalm 136:1, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-5, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION The story of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, is a powerful testimony of God's great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Easiest Way To Miss Out On Heaven

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

This message addresses common reasons unbelievers give of why they will not trust Christ. It also explores the difference between a "good reason" and an "excuse," and we find that most of these "good reasons" non-believers give are just "excuses."

I am well aware that one of the problems people have with speakers like me is that they often wonder if they are actually real human beings. I once read of a little girl who was taken to church for the first time ever. The child was struck by the solemness of the occasion. And after several moments ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Lose Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the unwavering faith of Christians, focusing on the biblical story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.

Don't Give Up on God! Coming out of a Dead Situation! John 11:20-23 Today's sermon is about the faith of Christians and the story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. It's important to remember to not give up on God, even when faced with difficult circumstances. God has a purpose for everything we go ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-23

Topics: Christian Faith, Story Of Lazarus

"Created By God Built For A Purpose"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 20, 2017

VBS we are created by God and built for a purpose.

Created By God Built for a Purpose 1. First night of VBS we learned God Made You Think of all the amazing God has made Day 1 - Created light and dark. God said let there be and it was Day 2- Created land, water and atmosphere. Day 3 - Gathered water together into seas and created ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Methodist

Logic, History, Mathematics, And Science: Investigating Truth Claims Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

So today I'd like to build a case. Let's see how we can approach the truth claims of Christianity from an interdisciplinary approach.

So today I'd like to build a case. Let's see how we can approach the truth claims of Christianity from an interdisciplinary approach. I like to look at Christianity from several different angles. Those angles are logic (specifically logical fallacies), history (tests for historicity), ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25-27, 1 Timothy 1:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Seeing The Miraculous In The Mundane

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2019

Jesus' first sign was quiet, not at all spectacular as one might have supposed. Yet, what He did at that time anticipates God at work in the mundane. He performs the miraculous in the mundane facets of life on any given day.

“On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ And Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what does this have to do with me? ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Born For A Purpose

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

Every human being is created with a divine purpose. Your birth was not a mistake, an accident, or a random occurrence. Long before you were formed in your mother’s womb, God had a plan for your life.

YOU WERE BORN FOR A PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:28-30, Esther 4:14, Isaiah 49:1-5, Psalm 139:13-16 INTRODUCTION: Every human being is created with a divine purpose. Your birth was not a mistake, an accident, or a random ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What’s In Your Cup?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 29, 2025

This message looks at the believer and what he/she should be filled with.

Tun with me to 2 Corinthians 1. We are going to read the first part of verse 4. “[God] Who comforteth us in all our tribulation that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble.” In one of his messages last year, my brother read an illustration from “Barbara O’Neill Health Tricks” that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4, Matthew 12:3-35, Romans 2:13-14, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelising The Intellectuals At Athens Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 1, 2025

The gospel must be wisely communicated to every culture, reaching even the intellectual minds with divine truth.

EVANGELISING THE INTELLECTUALS AT ATHENS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 17:22-31 Key Verse: “Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.” (Acts 17:23) Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:20-23; Colossians 4:5-6; 1 Peter 3:15; Romans 1:16-17 INTRODUCTION: Athens was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called By God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2006

5 MAJOR REASONS WHY GOD CALLED US: I. The first reason is UNITY (1:10-12) II. The second reason is DIVERSITY (3:4,6) III. The third reason is OPPORTUNITY (3:5)

CALLED BY GOD 1 Cor. 1:9-12, 3:4-8 NASB The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational