Sermons on Wait Upon The Lord:

Once Upon A Christmas

Contributed by Risa Owens on Dec 17, 2022

Christmas Story

Once Upon a Christmas There lived a young maiden who was engaged to be married. She lived in a land far away from ours, and a culture very different from the way we live. This story takes place thousands of years ago when times were much simpler, and life was much slower than it is now. This young ...read more

5 Upon This Rock Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 25, 2020

As the church was closed, we had to go to printed meditations, so this is a much shorter version of what was originally planned.

Matthew 16:13-20 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Microwave Society: Now Or Wait

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2017

Today we seem to demand: free, cheap, easy and instant? Some times God uses DIVINE DELAYS as test and part of the growth process. Are we 4 days too late?

MICROWAVE SOCIETY: INSTANT, NOW --- VS --- WAIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We have all heard the phrase: HASTE MAKES WASTE. SELAH: the Hebrew word Selah true meaning is doubtful. Some say: silence, pause, others say: end, a louder strain Like for music to play? Selah is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-13, John 11:6-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

While Waiting For His Return Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 11, 2013

Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of lords will be coming back soon to earth. Commit to the 7 Ps of Christian daily living.

Jesus Christ is Our Creator God who became a human being on earth to teach people how to live and to share eternal truths. Let us continue to learn from our Lord as He taught the First 12 Disciples. Open your Bibles to Luke 19. Read along with me Luke 19:11-27….. Jesus tells His disciples a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And They Feared Not The Lord

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Feb 4, 2012

God could not deliver them into the hands of their enemies, or into the position of victory; whichever depended upon their disobedience or obedience.

And They Feared Not The Lord By Rev Stanley Baker 2 Kings 17: 20—25 In our text this morning I would like for you to see what happened to Israel and Judah as they turned from the Lord and turned to sin. In verse 29 we see that God rejects ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:20-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Glory Of The Lord Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 4, 2024

In dependence upon Christ, obey God and experience the glory of His presence and His guidance.

While listening to the song “Train Up a Child,” Ann’s daughter Emily asked her mom what “train up” means. Ann explained that it means to teach children about God and the difference between right and wrong. “Are you and Daddy training me up?” Emily asked. “We’re trying to,” Ann replied. Emily ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-38, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What To Do While We Wait

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2015

Proposition: While we wait for Jesus' Return we are challenged to: 1. Live our best day - Everyday 2. Treat Others as if this is our last day 3. Handle possessions as if this is our last day 4. Work for the Kingdom of Heaven as if the is our las

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13; Matthew 25:14-30 Theme: Jesus' Second Coming Proposition: While we wait for Jesus' Return we are challenged to: 1. Live our best day - Everyday 2. Treat Others as if this is our last day 3. Handle possessions as if this is our last day 4. Work for the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

On Eagle's Wings: The God-Directed Life

Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jun 10, 2003

For those who wait upon Him, God promises His strength and His direction for life

ON EAGLE’S WINGS: THE GOD-DIRECTED LIFE SCRIPTURE TEXT: Isaiah 40:29-31. This is one of those passages of Scripture that has become for many of us one of our "life" verses — a passage that stays with us throughout all of life’s experiences. It is one that we have often fallen back on in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Through Waiting Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 14, 2008

Waiting is probably not one of our favorite things to do. But in our times of waiting, Spiritual growth can take place! And when we wait on the Lord, we will experience His full blessing!

TEXT: Psalm 31, 62 TITLE: The Growing Church: GROWING PAIN #2: Growing through Waiting TOPIC: Spiritual Growth - Part One OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 13th, 2008 PROP.: Waiting is probably not one of our favorite things to do. But in our times of waiting, Spiritual growth ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace In The Waiting Room Of Life

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

PEACE IN THE WAITING ROOM OF LIFE

Psalm 37:1-10 PEACE IN THE WAITING ROOM OF LIFE Psalm 37 comes from David when he is an old man, v. 25. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. I. DAVID'S DISCOVERY V. 1-2 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 20, 2021

The three points of this sermon and a good bit of the content is borrowed from a sermon by Ray Pritchard (see the resources at the end of the sermon). The key to facing hard times is learning to wait on the Lord.

Introduction: A. Once there was a boy who asked a girl to go to the school formal dance. 1. She agreed, and he decided to rent a tuxedo, but the rental store had a long line, so he waited and waited, and finally he got his suit. 2. Then he decided to buy flowers, but the flower shop had a long ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#4 Five Levels Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2003

We consider five levels of waiting: soaring, running, walking, sitting, lie down.(This is part #4)

5 WAITING LEVELS   By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.    Kyfingers@aol.com   This is Part 4 in a series on waiting and patience. TEXT: Isa. 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Presented To The Lord

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 11, 2002

People had been waiting a long time for the Messiah to come. When he comes the voices that are heard are vital to understanding the event

I think one of the things people these days find hard is having to wait. Delayed gratification is one of those things that have been forgotten in our age of fast food, instant communication and short attention spans. I see you can even buy an air conditioner now, that you can telephone on your way ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-52

Denomination: Anglican

Judgement Upon Judah Part 3.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 7, 2016

The prevailing theme of Zephaniah’s prophetic message (610/15BC) is of coming judgement, the Day of the Lord. Which is two sided it brings punishment but it also brings praise and hope to a remnant of Gods people.

Zephaniah 3:1-8 Judgement upon Jerusalem and its officials (1) Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of Josiah (640-602 BC) who was 8 years old when he began his reign and reigned for 31 years, he was a pious king who brought much reforms to Judah around 620 onwards ( 2Kings; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Universalism Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 7, 2008

“Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.” Isaiah 1:1.

Matt. 2:1-12 Theme: The Universalism of the Lord Text: Is. 60:1-6; Eph. 3:1-12; Matt. 2:1-12 Today is the first Sunday of the year 2008. What we do at the beginning of the year often determines what happens during the year. There is a custom most of us observe. This custom is that the first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed