Sermons on Wait On Tables:

Be Prepared

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 27, 2015

We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns.

It’s not hard to tell that we are getting closer to the end of the church year. In fact, three weeks from today we will be celebrating the First Sunday in Advent. The Gospel readings for these last few weeks of the Season of Pentecost talk about what God’s judgement will be like. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Show The Same Diligence Until The End

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2014

To show that we have to wait patiently for the LORD's return, while doing so, we have to enjoy doing righteousness here on earth.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you get bored in waiting for someone else? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have to wait patiently for the LORD's return, while doing so, we have to enjoy doing righteousness here on earth. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:11 (New International Version) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alienation To Atonement Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

He has proven His love. He longs to be one with us. He is waiting for us to come to Him and embrace Him wholeheartedly.

Atonement Much ink has been spilled through the centuries concerning the atonement-the At-One-ment accomplished through the blood of Jesus. The theology goes basically like this: God is HOLY. That means unholiness doesn’t fit in His presence, not even necessarily because He hates unholiness, but ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: *other

Timing Is Everything Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 9, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "God Is Here". We need to wait upon the Lord and also be faithful when God's says, "Act".

Series: God Is Here [#5] TIMING IS EVERYTHING Esther 5:1-14 Introduction: Two different times in the last month, I have almost been in a car accident. Each time, I was the passenger in a school vehicle. As I think back on both situations, if the driver of the school vehicle would have reacted ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Not Fear Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

This sermon will address the attitude with which we “wait” and “watch”. It is with faith, confidence, readiness. It is not with fear, trembling, anxiety!

Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: Faith, not Fear Scripture Text: Luke 21.25-36 INTRODUCTION Since 9-11, I have-flown only two-times. Before 9-11, my wife and I loved-to-fly. It was almost-like-a-high: to check-the-bags and board-the-plane, …to feel the thrust of the plane as it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 30, 2020

Why did Jesus tell the apostles to wait until the Holy Spirit fell upon them before carrying out the Great Commission

Tilney Vicarage 31-05-2020 Introduction The last sixty days before Pentecost must have been incredibly strange to the 12 apostles. In that period one of them Judas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Preparation For Eternity

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns.

We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns. It’s not hard to tell that we are getting closer to the end of the church year. Matthew 25:1-13, which is known as the Parable of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 19:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Messiah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 14, 2024

Jesus Christ is the messiah. No one is going to come after him. Why are you waiting. Look at him. He is the source of all blessings.

Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Theme: Jesus the Messiah   Greetings: I wish you all a Merry Christmas.   Joke: Two men were discussing after their Christmas gift to their wives: First Man: ‘My wife warned me that if I got her another senseless gift this Christmas, she would burn it.’ I brought a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Why Did Sarah Laugh ?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 19, 2024

Since God spoke to Abraham regularly, Abraham was strengthened and was able to sustain 25 long years waiting for the promised child. But this was not the case for Sarah.

And the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, saying, ‘Shall I surely bear a child, since I am old?’ Genesis 18:13 Sarah might have laughed because she had no more tears left to weep or cry for the fulfilment of the promise. Her tears might have been exhausted over the course of 25 long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:13

Living Right For God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon encourages steadfast faith, patience, and vigilance in waiting for the Lord's return, drawing inspiration from Mark 13:24-37. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we join our hearts and minds together in worship. We are here to draw near to God, to seek His face, and to listen intently to His Word. Today, we will be turning our attention to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Jesus' Return

Purifying Fire (Zephaniah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2025

If you want to be clean in the face of God’s purifying judgment, genuinely seek the Lord, patiently wait for the Lord, and joyfully sing to the Lord.

If you have a stainless-steel refrigerator, you know it’s very hard to keep clean. But what if you owned a stainless-steel car? That’s what worried Matt McClure even before he purchased his brand new $100,000 Tesla Cybertruck. He spent hours researching the internet for tips on keeping the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-18, Zephaniah 2:1-15, Zephaniah 3:1-20, 2 Peter 3:10, James 5:7-8, 1 John 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Evil Kings Gone (2 Kings 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 21, 2025

Will evil national leaders eventually lose out? Can we wait on the Lord? Let's look at 2 Kings 9.

Do we trust in human political leaders or God? Will God eventually put a permanent end to evil human governments? Let’s look at 2 Kings 9. How did Jehu become anointed as the tenth king of Israel? Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets, and said to him, “Put your belt on your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Preparation

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 14, 2025

We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns.

Ps: 150 1. Matthew 25:1-13 2. Revelation 19:5-9 We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns. It’s not hard to tell that we are getting closer to the end of the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 19:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communion Meditation No. 5_the Fourfold Look Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 23, 2005

When we come to the Lord’s table, we need to take a fourfold look. Look back to His crucifixion, look within ourselves, look around at our brothers & sisters, look ahead to the Lord’s coming again.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Charismatic

The Holy Spirit Knows The Best Ways To Work With Each Leadership Style

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Dwight D. Eisenhower used to demonstrate the art of leadership in a simple but forceful way. He would place a single piece of string on a table and say, "Pull it, and it follows wherever you want it to go. But push it, and it goes nowhere."

The Holy Spirit Knows the Best Ways to Work With Each Leadership Style "When He the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . , not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you. --1 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational