Sermons on Redeeming Patience:

Sermon: When God Puts You On Hold!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2025

Can anyone relate? Have you ever been excited about what is in your heart, but at the same time felt boxed in, trapped, on hold, or on a plateau in life? Welcome to the crowd! A plan of action for dealing with delays.

Sermon: When God Puts You on Hold! Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, “Once when he (Jesus) was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Psalm 46:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, James 1:2-3, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Keep Moving: Moving From Pain To Praise

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024

I want us to consider some steps to take as we move from Gloom to Glory – From Pain to Praise that might help us as we face uncertain and difficulties in life!

Sermon - Moving From Pain to Praise Habakkuk 3: 16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though the fig trees have ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19, Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:4, Psalm 103:2

Denomination: Methodist

Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 2, 2025

Psalm 27

WAIT ON THE LORD (PSALM 27) After a long sermon on forgiveness, the preacher asked how many were willing to forgive their enemies. About half held up their hands. Not satisfied he harangued for another twenty minutes and repeated his question. This time he received a response of about 80 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

12. Saul's Disobedience: The Cost Of Impatience Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

We’ve all felt the tension—when God’s timing seems too slow, and the pressure to act now feels overwhelming. In those moments, we face a critical choice: Will we wait in faith or rush in fear?

Saul’s Disobedience: The Cost of Impatience May 14, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 13 We’ve all felt the tension—when God’s timing seems too slow, and the pressure to act now feels overwhelming. In those moments, we face a critical choice: Will we wait in faith ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

God's Waiting Room

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Stand with me as we go to the Lord in prayer. God, give me patience, and give it to me right now. Amen

Today, I’m going to begin the message like a lawyer presenting his opening argument: If I haven’t already offended you today, there is a strong possibility that I will offend you or say something you strenuously object to. That is ok, if the result is that you crack open your bible, and prove me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14

Stay Busy While Waiting: The Rise Of David Pt.3 - 2 Samuel 2:1-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 27, 2025

God anoints, then His people affirm. Explore how David waited faithfully and stayed busy for God’s kingdom work.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction At the beginning of 2 Samuel Israel is in a state of ruin. The whole nation had lived most if not all their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1-10

Psalm 46

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2025

Psalm 46 was not written by a scholar in an ivory tower but forged from the heat of battle

The background to biblical stories often gives us insights into the Biblical passage itself. In 701 BC, Assyria was the superpower of its day in the region and Sennacherib went up against Jerusalem to destroy Judah. Jerusalem is a city built on a hill and looks difficult to capture but it had one ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Waiting In Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 9th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#9] WAITING IN FAITH Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction: In today’s busy world, patience and perseverance can seem like things we’ve lost, especially when things don’t happen quickly or when we face uncertain times; but the story in Genesis 18 reminds us that waiting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing The Savior At Twilight

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

Patience, The benefits of patiently waiting.

It looks to me like all the kids are going to burst if Christmas doesn’t hurry up. How many days is it until Christmas kids? They will probably scream out 2 days. Yeah, only two days left and Christmas is here. Do you guys think you can wait? Hopefully you will get a mixed expression of yes and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting In The Wings

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A message on patience in waiting on God.

WAITING IN THE WINGS 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: He is the second-string quarterback on his junior high football team. She is a housewife who substitutes for teachers at the elementary school down the street. The nurse has her beeper clipped to her blue jeans as she shops for groceries. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Talking To The App Builder Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 15, 2014

Patience, Prayer, Love, Healing

LIFE APP – Talking to the App Builder James 5:7-20 (p. 849) October 19, 2014 Introduction: I downloaded a hunting app for my iPhone last week...it was produced by Mossy Oak and it would tell you the weather, the wind direction, and other vital info. It could not guarantee that I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Endure Suffering Patiently Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 8, 2013

Suffering, patience, hope, endurance

ENDURE SUFFERING PATIENTLY Revelation 6-9 (pp864-866) July 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Last week we ended the message with Jesus, the Lamb which was slain, opening the 7 seals of a Scroll…In absolute selfless worship, the 4 living creatures, the 24 Elders around God’s throne, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Patient Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 15, 2010

The first quality of love is patience

Title: Love in patient Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4 Introduction A group of professional people posed the question “what is love.” to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds. "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Exhortation To Importunity In Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2016

An unjust judge, an importunate widow - and the patience of God.

AN EXHORTATION TO IMPORTUNITY IN PRAYER. Luke 18:1-8. The Pharisees demanded of Jesus when the kingdom of God should come. Jesus’ unexpected response was that it is here already (Luke 17:20-21)! Jesus then turned to His disciples to advise them concerning what He called ‘the days of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job’s Patience & Faithfullness To God ! 3rd On Job Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James in exhorting Christiance to follow the example of the patience of Job gives reasons for developing a 3rd lesson on Job and his great character of patience and faithfulness.

INTRODUCTION # 31 1. Open your bible to Job 1:20&ff. 2. In our two previous lessons from the book of Job we have learned about the great moral character of Job. 3. We have learned of Satan’s plan to try and get Job to curse God. Satan was responsible for Job losing all of his livestock and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ