Sermons on Wait On Tables:

The Door Of Opportunity Can Be Missed

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 5, 2023

Many people fail to properly respond to great opportunities waiting a convenient season. Today is the day of salvation. Seize the moment!

Subject: "Opportunity Missed" Text: Acts 24:22-27 “At that point Felix, who was quite familiar with the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, “Wait until Lysias, the garrison commander, arrives. Then I will decide the case.” He ordered an officer[d] to keep Paul in custody but to give ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27, Isaiah 64:6-7, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16-19, Romans 6:12, Isaiah 55:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God In Our Darkest Moments Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2018

In our darkest moments, hear God's assurance and expect God's actions. Trust His Word and wait for His deliverance.

2 Kings 8:16-24 and 2 Chron 21 After nearly 8 chapters with the camera on the Northern Kingdom of Israel, we have now an account of the South. • The last time we looked at the Southern Kingdom (Judah) King Jehoshaphat was King. The timeline continues from there. • We will look at his son JEHORAM ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret Of Sustained Supernatural Strength

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 6, 2025

When we wait patiently upon the Lord in difficult situations, He renews our strength to overcome discouragement and defeat.

The Secret of Sustained Supernatural Strength Study Text: Isaiah 40:29-31 Introduction: - Every believer encounters moments of exhaustion — when prayers seem delayed, when strength feels drained, and when hope is faint. - But our God is not the God of the ground; He is the God of the great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Timothy 3 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 7, 2021

Overseers and Deacons

See www.biblemaster.com for more info. 1 Timothy is when Paul was free, II Timothy is when he went back to prison. Sometimes people don’t want to step up as a leader. There was initial reluctance in Moses, awed readiness in Isaiah, skeptical cynicism in Nathanial and eager sincerity in Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Eyes Opened To The Law Of God

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 28, 2003

The term ‘law’ is used in various senses in the Bible. Sometimes it means that which was written on the two tables of stone; sometimes the ceremonial law given to Israel by God through Moses; sometimes the five books of Moses in distinction from the books

THE EYES OPENED TO THE LAW OF GOD “Open Thou mine eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.” Psalm 119:18. In this discourse I shall show — I. IN WHAT SENSE THE TERM LAW IS USED IN THE TEXT. II. THE MEANING OF THE REQUEST — “OPEN THOU MINE EYES.” III. WHAT IS IMPLIED IN MAKING THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Authority Of Jesus Luke 20

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 11, 2013

Remember it was Passover week the temple and the streets were full and Jesus had just caused a great disturbance the day before by cleaning out the temple by turning over tables and calling the money changers and those who bought and sold inside the templ

Luke 20….The Authority Of Jesus We have seen the triumphant entry of our Lord in presenting Himself as the king of kings. The Jews were looking for a political leader to save them from the Roman Empire but, were getting the Saviour of world. ***************** We’ve seen Jesus as He cleaned the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

The people just couldn’t wait to hear what Jesus had to say. I think there are many times in our lives that we wait with great anticipation for our Lord’s direction. Let’s think of a time that was perhaps in the not too distant past and perhaps we can f

Sermon Title: Trust and Obey Sermon Text: Luke 5:1-11 Sunday Evening, August 6, 2000 Scripture Introduction: In this particular section of Scripture, we read about a particularly important aspect of Jesus’ journey to the cross. In this section of Scripture we read about the selection of some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Woman Thou Art Loosed

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 20, 2022

As we watch Jesus deliver this sick woman from the bondage of her sickness, we get a picture of what He can do for us, if we will wait on Him! This woman waited 18 years for her healing and the Bible records that it happened while she was in the House of Prayer on the day of Worship.

Luke 13:10-17 WOMAN THOU ART LOOSED March 20, 2022 Intro: This passage is all about how Jesus can set us free. In John 8:36 Jesus said, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” As we watch Him deliver this sick woman from the bondage of her sickness, we get a picture of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002

This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon – Maintaining A Mission-Minded Focus Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2023

Maintaining a mission-minded focus means resolving inner conflict quickly and openly by showing concern for all and valuing all, but also by delegating authority to others that leads to unity. A model for kingdom building!

Sermon – Maintaining a Mission-Minded Focus Scripture Lesson: Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Acts 4:34-35, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Methodist

What Do We Do When God's Answer To Our Prayer Is "No"? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 27, 2014

God will always answer our prayers in one of 3 ways: Sometimes, His answer is YES … Sometimes it’s WAIT … and sometimes it’s NO … We are happy when God says YES. We can get impatient when He says WAIT. But when God says NO what are we supposed to do?

“When God says “No” So my question for you this morning is: Does God ALWAYS answer our prayer? In my life and in your life, God will always answer our prayers in one of 3 ways: SOMETIMES, His answer is YES … Sometimes it’s WAIT … and sometimes it’s NO ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jehovah Jireh Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 6, 2020

When Abraham experienced Jehovah’s provision, he built an altar so that he would remember that day. The Lord’s Table is our Mount Moriah … where we come to remember that Jehovah is our “jireh” … our provider.

Breathe … That’s right … I’m asking you to take a deep breath right now. Breathe in … hold it … and let it out [exhale]. I want you to do that again … only much s-l-o-w-e-r this time. Concentrate. Feel the air as it goes past your nostrils and fills your lungs. Feel it. Be aware of it. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, John 6:30-35, Hebrews 11:17-19, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: United Methodist

Missed Opportunities

Contributed by James Capps on Dec 12, 2000

We miss out on the joy of the Lord when we don’t get out of Babylon because we think that’s all there is

Missed Opportunities Ezra 1:5-2:7 We all have opportunities come our way Choices are made on a daily basis Some of those choices are spiritual in nature In this story in Ezra we find the Jews facing a choice in regard to going back to their homeland A. The opportunity they were offered A. The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Leader In You

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010

The first of four sermons on leadership. The leader in you is vital because you have to know without understanding that you are a leader one can't go any farther.

The Leader in You Pt.1 Text: Philippians 2:1-9 The Cowboy Boots   Did you hear about the Texas teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Will Do It Again!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 22, 2016

What is possible in each one of our futures? If we are willing to wait on God, it's more like what's not possible in each one of our futures!

He Will do it Again! Isa. 40:31 NKJ But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. But teach me Lord, teach me Lord to wait! When I read this verse, the way I take it is that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational