Sermons on Tests Our Patience:

Preparing For The Storms

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002

I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not To Late

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008

Though Joel is a book of Judgment, it is also a book of Hope. In this book, God’s people are made to understand that even in the midst of divine judgment there is always hope if they will simply and humbly seek the Lord (2:12-13).

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Joel 2:12-13 “Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Patient Waiting (Psalm 40)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2026

What does waiting on the Lord teach us?

Do we confess our sins and wait patiently for God’s forgiveness and healing? Is there a sacrifice that would permanently pay the price for our sins? Let’s look at Psalm 40. Does God build faith as we wait patiently for Him to hear our prayers? I patiently waited, Lord, for you to hear my prayer. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persistent Prayer Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of prayer in the Christian faith, emphasizing the need for patience, precision, and persistence, as exemplified by the widow in Luke 18.

Welcome church! We’ve got an important message today about one of the fundamental aspects of the christian faith. And, as you can probably tell by the title graphics, we’re going to be talking about prayer. We all know that prayer is an important part of our faith. In fact, many of us will commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Persistent Prayer, Faith, Patience

The Parable Of The Fig Tree In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 26, 2019

Do bad things only happen to bad people?

The fig tree in the vineyard Do bad things only happen to bad people Like 13; 1-9 “ Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In God's Time

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

All good things come to those who wait.

IN GOD’S TIME By: C. Mason Davis A man was speaking to God, and he asked him, "God is it true that to you a thousand years is a minute?" "That's true," God replied. "And is it true that to you $1,000,000 is like a penny?" "That's true," God said. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

God Displayed His Goodness To The Rebellious

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 23, 2019

How did God confront the heinous sinner?

“When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live.

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live. Intro.: 1. We live in a world of dashed hopes, a place of shattered dreams. a. Peace --> WW 1 = "war to end all wars." b. Society --> FDR "New Deal"; LBJ "Great Society"; MLK "Dream." c. Personal --> Family, job, health. 2. For the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022

DECEMBER 14th, 2025.

Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Luke 1:46-55, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11. A). A HAPPY HOMECOMING. Isaiah 35:1-10. Isaiah foresees a time ahead of time, when Israel would again be released from captivity, and would undertake another journey through the wilderness. Unlike when they left ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Luke 1:46-55, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devotional For Seniors

Contributed by Michael Brown on May 30, 2022

This is a devotional I prepared for nursing home residents

There are many things that the very young & the very old have in common. One of those things may be how difficult it is to be patient when we are dependent on others to meet our needs or fulfill our desires. Things we want badly takes forever to happen. (Christmas & birthdays for kids) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, John 16:22, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Harmonious Hearts In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

The importance of living in harmony as followers of Christ. Harmony is the beautiful expression of love in action.

Harmonious Hearts in Christ Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: Romans 15:5-6 (NLT) - "May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Graceful Waiting Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011

If you’re waiting on the promise of God, don’t feel condemned thinking you missed it somewhere. There is, however, a time to examine your heart.

A. The Bible teaches that we are to be overcomers in every arena of life. That means that we are in a fight. The Bible’s says you’re going to have to fight the good fight in order to lay hold on eternal life. B. The term “eternal life” means more than the “timelessness of eternity” when we go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Launghter

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 2, 2014

The best kind of laughter comes as we learn to wait patiently on God’s promises!

Laugh with me… Genesis 21:6 Sarah said, "God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me."7 And she added, "Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age." Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Wait? Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Jesus' return is imminent but He is patiently awaiting the fullness of those whom will be saved.

CONTINUING THE THOUGHT. Last week we spent our time together considering the reality of Jesus’ Second Coming and Power to Judge sin and sinners especially in light of the false teachers who were denying such among the Church that Peter was writing to. The false teachers denied Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist