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When God Confuses Us

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2025

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When God’s plans confuse us, as they did John the Baptist, Jesus reminds us that His kingdom begins with mercy before judgment—and blessed is the one who trusts Him even in the waiting.

Good MORNING. Advent, Christmas and the New Year invite us to look at expectations, not only expectations for our own lives, but also the expectations we can make about God. Our Gospel lesson from Matthew shows us how even the best of us, someone like John the Baptist, can make assumptions about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Anglican

No One Knows Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 30, 2023

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We don't know when Jesus will come back, so we need to stay alert and ready. We should live confidently and share the gospel with others while we wait for His return.

What's your favorite mystery movie or book? (Spend a few minutes going around the room and calling on students who have a movie or book and ask them why they like it so much. If you have time, talk about your favorite mystery movie and why you love it.) Let's talk about a real-life mystery. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Second Coming, Biblical Prophecy, Spiritual Readiness, Eternal Life

I Was Dead But Now I'm Alive Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 16, 2025

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Can you imagine Mary and Martha pacing the floor, waiting for Jesus? They were at the deathbed of their beloved brother. Can’t you see Lazarus struggling to breathe? The whole time, they’re looking out the window expecting to see Jesus arrive.

What if I told you that surveys suggest that nearly three-quarters of doctors in the United States believe in miracles? And what if I told you that over half of the physicians surveyed noted that they had witnessed what they considered to be miracles?1 Find John 11 with me, if you will. Ed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 20 – Teach Your Generation - And Wicked Men In Nations Lie In Wait For Evil Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 13, 2024

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Have the churches been faithful in relaying the gospel, or has Christianity become something infused into the culture without being a dynamic force? Wicked men flourish. In Judah the people were spiritually blind and deaf. We need to take note ourselves.

PERSONAL STUDY AND TEACHING IN JEREMIAH – PART 20 – TEACH YOUR GENERATION - AND WICKED MEN IN NATIONS LIE IN WAIT FOR EVIL PART 20 - Jeremiah 5:18-27 CHAPTER 5 [A]. THE MESSAGE TO BE PASSED FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION {{Jeremiah 5:18 “Yet even IN THOSE DAYS,” declares the LORD, “I will not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:18-19, Jeremiah 5:20-23, Psalm 115:4-8, Isaiah 43:8, Ezekiel 12:2, Isaiah 6:9-10, Matthew 13:14-16, Acts 28:25-27, Romans 11:7-8, Isaiah 35:4-6, Jeremiah 5:24-27, Psalm 111:10, Psalm 112:1, Romans 1:22-23, Amos 5:12, 2 Timothy 3:6, Psalm 124:7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting On God: Patience And Perseverance In The Christian Life - Psalm 37:7-8 & Romans 12:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 19, 2024

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Patience and perseverance, are essential virtues in our walk with God. Psalm 37:7-8 and Romans 12:12, highlight the importance of trusting in God’s timing and being persistent in prayer and hope.

Waiting on God: Patience and Perseverance in the Christian Life - Psalm 37:7-8 & Romans 12:12 Introduction: Today, we will delve into the powerful themes of patience and perseverance, essential virtues in our walk with God. Our main texts will be Psalm 37:7-8 and Romans 12:12, which highlight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7-8, Romans 12:12, Isaiah 40:31, Philippians 4:6, James 5:7-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Coming Trumpet

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002

based on 17 ratings

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Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for something to do. They

The Coming Trumpet – Being Preparedd April 22, 2001 Ill: Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Steadfast Hope" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

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A. The depths of despair (vss 1-2); B. God’s forgiveness (vss 3-4); C. The process of waiting and hoping (vss 5-6); D. Motivation to tell others (vss 7-8).

Psalm Steps> “Steadfast Hope” -Psalm 130 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction and Outline Psalm 130 is a literal Song of Ascents—it climbs from the abyss of depression to the high ground of steadfast hope. In this brief penitential psalm we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Tuning In To The Spiritual Weather Channel Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

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Are you paying attention to the spiritual climate? If you aren’t right with God, don’t wait. God’s storm warning has been issued and you’d better prepare and get right with God.

Tuning in to the Spiritual Weather Channel Luke 12:51-59 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I don’t watch much television as a rule–I read. I might catch an episode of “Star Trek: the Next Generation”, or watch Fox News. However, I do tune in the Weather Channel quite often. I’ve always been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:51-59

Denomination: Baptist

Into Thy Hands

Contributed by David Swensen on May 3, 2002

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It is interesting how people leave this life. Some scream, plead and curse. Others go confessing, some go stoically waiting for the inescapable. Most go with fear and hopelessness. Certainly not the case with our Lord and it need not be with us.

Dr. Edward Wilson was the famous British doctor who went with Captain Scott’s expedition to the Antarctic. In 1891 as an undergraduate at Cambridge University he was nicknamed “Bill the Cynic.” He was argumentative, disagreeable and he had a sharp, bitter, nasty tongue. Writing to a friend he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2006

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Why didn’t the father go after his Prodigal Son? Why did he just sit and wait when he could have done so much more to bring his son home?

OPENING STATEMENT: Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at how we can create a G-rated (a G-od centered) home in the midst of an R-rated world. This week, we’re going to look at a crucial element of that effort – fathers. ILLUS: Dr. James Dobson told the story of when he was about 3 three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

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Knowing that life is filled with choices , we must as Jacob of old, wait upon the Lord (Gen. 49:18). Jacob’s descendants likewise had to make choices, but they chose to go against God and His love:

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Eamon De Valera was an Irish statesman who served three times as prime minister of Ireland and subsequently as her president. After the Easter rebellion of 1916, De Valera was sentenced to penal servitude. While traveling to prison, he took out his pipe and was about to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Terminating The Regime Of Pharaoh Series

Contributed by David King on Apr 17, 2008

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For every "Israelite" with a promise there is a Pharaoh, a stubborn pursuer who relentlessly assails and doggedly trails. But no matter the strength and the size of the enemy’s hosts, there is also a Red Sea waiting to swallow them up. "Israel" of God mu

“And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation. And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them. Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. And he said unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Long-Awaited Gift

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 30, 2008

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Make sure you try and wait and when the time has come, hopefully the Holy Spirit calls you to be like a prophet to someone and give him or her a new direction and bring him or her to the God of Israel.

Glory for the people Israel - On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to me A Partridge in a Pear Tree - On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me Eleven Pipers Piping - 12 Days of Christmas Song - 11th Day: 11 Pipers piping, the 11 faithful Apostles - Total of 12 Apostles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Congregational

Reflect On The Past But Get A Vision Of The Future

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2012

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Dwelling on the past will put our journey into the future into jeopardy. Focusing on the future, where God is already waiting, will produce victory in life. We need a clearer vision of what lies ahead in order to be truly victorious in Christ.

Reflect on the Past but Get a Vision of the Future Sunday. December 30, 2012 By Rev. James May As I began to put together the Powerpoint presentation for this message, the first picture that I found to use was so very appropriate. It is a picture of the windshield of a car as it is traveling ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21, Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They Believed In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 28, 2013

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The disciples and the first church believed in the Holy Spirit. They may not have understood completely at this point the great importance of the Holy Spirit and just why they needed to wait for Him as the Father had promised but they knew Jesus had prom

They Believed in the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 John 14:15-26; John 16:5-14; Acts 1:4-8 Acts 2:1-4; And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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