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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    The Wait Is Over Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,151 views

    The Holy Spirit has come, the wait is over, the church is begun.

    Last week we concluded Acts chapter one where Jesus gave His followers the instructions to wait for the Holy Spirit to come, and now, as we move into chapter two, the wait is over. The Holy Spirit has come and we are now ushering in the church era. In chapter one, the Savior ascends, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Wait Is Over! Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,823 views

    I want to take just a few moments to unwrap one more Christmas Story…The Story Of Simeon in a message I am calling ‘The Wait Is Over!’ You know, I think that, is a very appropriate title for Christmas Eve service, don’t you...

    The Wait Is Over! The Story Of Simeon Luke 2:25-35 Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free From our fears and sins release us Let us find our rest in Thee Israel's strength and consolation Hope of all the earth Thou art Dear desire of every nation Joy of every longing heart Born ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wait Is Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
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    This sermon explores faith, duty, and focus through the examples of Simeon and Anna, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite life's challenges.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ, and welcome to our time of worship and reflection. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere spectators, but as a family, united by a common faith and a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today we will be turning our attention to a ...read more

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  • Doyle Hayes avatar

    Victory Over Death

    Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Sep 27, 2009
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    Faith that waits is rewarded.

    Victory over death Mark 5:21-43 peerless Sept 27 2009 Introduction • This passage is a study in contrasts • Jairus was a rich man • The woman was broke • He was a synagogue official • She was an outcast • she was afraid to approach Jesus • Jairus went right up to Him • Jairus’ daughter was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,569 views

    We have been waiting and watching through November and December. Simeon and Anna, too, were waiting, and now, like these senior saints, our wait is over. Lord, now let Your servants depart in peace; according to Your Word.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Waiting. It seems that for the past couple of months that’s what we have been talking about. During the month of November we spoke of waiting and watching for the final coming of our Lord. We heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Waiting...waiting...waiting

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007
     | 11,912 views

    Pentecost 2007 Sermon and Communion Meditation

    (1) Last week I shared a quote from Rueben Job that began, ‘Most of us do not wait well.’ He went on to say, ‘Jesus asked the disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received the promised power to meet all that lay ahead of them as well as an advocate to teach them all that they needed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hand It Over

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013
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    Let us not wait until we are blitzed to turn to God, before the flood ravages us, can we hand over our lives to God please?

    Hand it over! Ruth 1:16”But Ruth said: " Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” ‘Ouch be careful’, ‘not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Waiting Is Over (A Palm Sunday Msg)

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,188 views

    In this message Jesus triumphal entry will teach us several important and timeless truths.

    The Waiting Is Over Palm Sunday 2020 MAN – I love that song (Take Courage) AND – one of the reasons is because it is absolutely true. Jesus – is always in the waiting. AND SO – this morning 4/5/2020 I want you tell yourself those truths we sang just a few moments ago… Take courage my heart Stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter's Over... Now What

    Contributed by Phillip Hefner on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,097 views

    After Easter is over, what are we to do now.... What are we to do with it. Jesus shows us that this is not the time to hurry on to the next event in our lives, but a time to stop... reflect... and let the true meaning of what we have just experienced ch

    Welcome to the Sunday after Easter…. I wanted to start by asking this question – “Now what?” What do we do now that Easter’s over. If you look at our “church year” you will see a cycle that begins with Advent… preparing for the birth of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Waiting On The Lord Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 20, 2022
     | 2,629 views

    Now is the time to look back over the past two years of the pandemic and see where God was clearly present and at work. It is also an important time for us to look at ourselves and how we reacted to this time of crisis and testing

    Series: If God is For You … Sermon: Waiting on the Lord Scripture: James 5:7-11 [Hold up cell phone.] I think it’s safe to say that most, if not all of you, have one of these and I can also probably say that if you have one of these it has some kind of GPS on it. In fact, it’s pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It's All Over But The Singing Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
     | 4,774 views

    Jesus finished the work of redemption. We are just waiting to sing the Song of the Lamb

    It's All Over But the Singing John 19:25-31 Introduction Last week Pilate handed over (betrayed) Jesus to the will of the Jewish people to have Him crucified. It made mention that Pilate took personal responsibility for writing the accusation on the placard which would have hung around Jesus neck ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Not Just Another Make Over!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,163 views

    You see God already had a new life waiting for them, not some old fixed up version of life, with a new paint job waiting to be applied, But a brand new life, in a brand new land,

    Not just another make over! As I was thinking about what I was going to speak on this week, I thought about a lot of things. But clarity for me from God, didn’t all finally come together until late Saturday afternoon. You see, I have been re-doing this little convertible, it’s a 66 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wait!

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,818 views

    How to wait on God

    Sermon: WAIT! Luke 2:21-40 December 29, 2002 I. Introduction A. I think the second most hated word in my household, after no, is wait! Wait you can open your present tomorrow. Wait a minute, you have to have dinner before you eat your candy. Wait, you have to play with that outside. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Waiting

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    Knowing when, how and how long to wait on God is often a difficult thing. Working for God makes the waiting go faster.

    Psalm 130 / Waiting Intro: A farmer once took a trucking company to court seeking reimbursement for damages suffered when his vehicle was hit by an 18-wheeler injuring himself and his mule, Bessie. Under cross-examination the lawyer for the defense said, “Did you or did you not tell the highway ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    In The Waiting

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
     | 103 views

    This sermon introduces the Advent season through Isaiah 9:2–7 and the prophetic promise of Jesus’ birth. It explores how Christ’s arrival—past and future—meets our deepest needs with wisdom, strength, eternal life, and peace.

    Presents The last few weeks we were in our “Cautionary Tale” series - about leadership and really highlighting the critical importance of obedience, trust, and humility before God. Really an incredible reminder and lesson that our actions and choices have profound spiritual implications. And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational