Sermons on wait for gods time:

In Times Like These We Need Praise

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2008

I. But I Can’t Praise II. The Reason For Praise III. How To Praise God

We Sing: - In Times Like These We Need a Savior - In Times Like These We Need an Anchor - In Times Like These We Need The Bible Some more words: - In Times Like These We Need Prayer - In Times Like These We Need Praise I. But I Can’t Praise This Week: - Joe Biden "It’s patriotic to pay more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Take God At His Word

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2006

Abraham received God’s promise but saw its fulfilment 25 years later. The long journey and wait saw his faith growing stronger and his understanding of God deepened.

In Gen 12, God made a promise to Abraham, that • He will give Abraham a land – “the land I will show you” (12:1) • He will make him into a great nation; He will make his name great • He will be blessing, and become a blessing to others. The world will be blessed through him. Here we see the heart ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5, Acts 7:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Time Under The Tree

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2021

Reflecting on the mustard seed, we look at Paul's encouragement for the Colossians in their growth in grace.

6.13.21 Colossians 1:6 The gospel is bearing fruit and growing in the entire world, just as it also has been doing among you from the day you heard it and came to know the grace of God in truth. Throughout the Old Testament God warned the Israelites to withhold from worshiping the gods of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith And Thankfulness In Hard Times

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 16, 2019

What we are going to find today is encouragement to be thankful in the midst of hard times. And in the midst of digging into Habakkuk 3, we will also get some insight from Hannah Hurnard’s allegorical book “Hinds’ Feet on High Places.”

Faith and Thankfulness in Hard Times Habakkuk 3:16-19 #Thanksgiving2019 INTRODUCTION… http://www.supersummary.com/hinds-feet-on-high-places/summary/ (adapted) “Hinds’ Feet on High Places” is an allegorical novel by Hannah Hurnard that illustrates the Christian journey from an immature believer to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time For A Revolution (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Apr 12, 2005

Paul called the Roman church to become “formed after the up newing of the mind” of God. In other words, he called the church and us to a revolution. We are no longer called to follow the world and become like it, but we are to demonstrate a very differe

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2) Whenever the word revolution is mentioned, ideas of wars, conflicts and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promises Of Our God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 30, 2011

God never fails us at any time.

THE PROMISES OF OUR GOD Gal.2: 16Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Risking All On God

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 15, 2016

Where Do We Turn in Times of Danger?

Introduction A. Ezra and His People Were in Danger (1) They experienced anxiety at the river Ahava (2) They had reasons to fear their lives. B. We All Pass Through Worrisome Periods of Danger (1) We experience anxiety over our adversaries: demons, disease,depression (2) Anxiety robs us ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Negotiating With God

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

We live in perilous & prosperous times. We have every modern convenience and an abundance of leisure time. We live amongst cities like Sodom and Gomorrah. We profit by living in the shadow of their wickedness. Are we just Negotiating with God?

Negotiating with God The title for this mornings message is Negotiating with God. I must admit straight out that I am not a great negotiator. My wife would give me very strict instructions to keep my mouth shut when we went looking for a new car or any other major purchase. Having grown up in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honey Out Of The Rock

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2020

Even now, God is waiting to forgive.

HONEY OUT OF THE ROCK. Psalm 81:8-16. If we allow that the summons to praise (Psalm 81:1) is a call to celebrate the kingship of the LORD, it is because He, and He alone, is God (Psalm 81:9-10; cf. Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Psalm 81:8. “Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto you: O Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Against Open Theism #2

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2013

A sermon on God's foreknowledge (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, Pages 95 to 101)

HoHum: Just recently observed Groundhog Day. In the movie, Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an arrogant and egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do In Times Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Jamie Lee on May 31, 2011

During times of uncertainty, we often seek for direction in our life as did Esther did in her life of uncertainty.

What To Do In Times Of Uncertainty Esther 5 Several weeks ago, I asked the questions… Have you ever wondered… * Why did God put me in this position? * How did or is God going to do this? * How is this going to work out in the end? * Where is God? The whole idea is sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007

Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Communion With God - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

How to draw near to God in times of trouble - and in times of joy.

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Charles Vaughan once said: “If I wished to humble anyone I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self confessions.” ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Renewing Our Consecration To God’s Purposes Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 19, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 8:9-13 focuses on the importance of Christians being on task and fulfilling their God-given calling in life. This remnant of Jews suffered unnecessary troubles when neglecting their God-given assignment but blessing as they obeyed.

Intro Our text today begins in Zechariah 8:9 with the words: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Let your hands be strong.’”i The word translated strong is chazaq. It means “to be strong, be courageous, be firm, be resolute.”ii God used this word three times when commissioning Joshua for the task of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23, John 6:38, Philippians 3:1-14, Ezra 5:1, 1 Kings 11:14, Jeremiah 24:9, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Thank You God

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Dec 2, 2010

This sermon is about thanking God all the time and not just at Thanksgiving.

THANK YOU GOD (This sermon is preceded by the Thanksgiving video by the Skit Guys.) Well, it’s that time again. Time for the celebration of Thanksgiving. As I was working on this week’s sermon I was busy thinking about all the things that will happen this Thursday. You see, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other