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  • David Owens avatar

    Learning To Wait On God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2017
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     | 17,636 views

    In this section from the story of Abraham, we see that he and Sarah got ahead of God and tried to force God to bring an heir through Hagar. There are a lot of important lessons for us to learn from this episode.

    Introduction: A. One day there was a man who was taking it easy, lying on the grass, looking up at the clouds, and having a conversation with God 1. The man said, “God, how long is a million years to you?” a. God answered, “In my frame of reference, a million years is about a minute.” 2. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Williams avatar

    While We Wait

    Contributed by Brian Williams on May 23, 2023
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    For each of us, waiting on the Lord is a continual, daily decision. In our hearts I hope we would pray, “God, while I wait, I will trust you and I will follow you and be faithful to you, even when the circumstances of my life are not turning out the way I planned it.

    Acts 1:12-26 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upstairs room where they were staying, that is, Peter, John, James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Norman Bernad avatar

    Waiting On Your Faith

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,301 views

    Mamie Adams always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly.

    Illustration Mamie Adams always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly. She went there to buy stamps just before Christmas one year and the lines were particularly long. Someone pointed out that there was no need to wait in line because there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Doug Warren avatar

    "Wait On Me!" (God)

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Apr 16, 2002
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    WE HAVE BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF HOW TO WAIT ON GOD, IT REQUIRES ENERGY AND EFFORT TO DO SO, BUT THERE ARE ENCOURAGING RESULTS WHEN WE WAIT UPON HIM.

    Intro: One of the things I am NOT GOOD AT is waiting. I am the person who paces the floor waiting for the microwave popcorn which only takes three and one-half minutes! (Do I need therapy? Most likely!!:) We live in an "instant society" of fast food, instant information on demand, pay-at-the-pump ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Waiting On The World To Change

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007
     | 4,414 views

    Often we wait for the world to change, to get better, but God didn’t wait. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus he changed the world for us.

    (Play Song “Waiting on the World to Change” by John Mayer) Introduction: That song is currently quite popular, and while I like John Mayer’s music I must say that this is one of the worst songs I’ve ever heard in my life. Musically it’s great but the lyrics offer no hope, no promise, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Robert Laymance avatar

    What Are You Waiting On??

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    WAITING ON THE LORD

    ch12:1...we are compassed about....vs.3 we are to consider Him...vs.5-11 we are chastened to do right!!! 1. SOME ARE HOLDING ON. a. to former experiences....acts 12:12-24 (13) b. to fleshly endurances...st.john 8:32-39...phillip. 3:5-6 c. to fine examples...st.john 8:32-39...ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Greatness Waiting To Happen

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,894 views

    God sees us as greatness waiting to take its form.

    Greatness Waiting To Happen 1/22/ 94 Exodus 12:31-42 John 12:23-28 When you get up and look in the mirror each morning what do you see? Do you see a person who can’t wait to change his or her appearance in order to be more presentable to the world, or do you see what God sees. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray WILLIAMS avatar

    Waiting Here For You.

    Contributed by Ray Williams on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,417 views

    What should we do while we waite on God?

    Waiting Here For You. Isaiah 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 be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (NKJ) Our generation does not enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doyle Hayes avatar

    Victory Over Death

    Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Sep 27, 2009
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     | 3,361 views

    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

  • David Cramer avatar

    Waiting On The Lord Part 1

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    Learning to wait on the Lord.

    Waiting on the Lord Isaiah 31 Switch On" Say this with me, I Am what He says I am. I will be what He says I will be I can do what He says I can do You have been purified, sanctified, and renewed by His love for you and if you still want to live in the past, you will live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Waiting--The Place Of Expectation

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,343 views

    Our perspective on what it means to "wait" is characterized by passivity. God wants us to wait expectantly.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Waiting--The Place of Expectation" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Take Action Or Wait? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 14, 2016
     | 5,279 views

    When do we take action and when do we wait?

    Please open your Bible to Joshua 4…. For Communion last week, we looked at the end of this chapter as we related the memorial of stones from the Jordan River to the bread and drink to remember Jesus Christ. In the middle of Chapter 4, God tells us what the Israelites did once almost all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Dobbs avatar

    While We Wait

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 2, 2023
     | 3,048 views

    We are a waiting people - we live in the hopeful shadow of the coming of the Lord.

    Introduction We are a waiting people - we live in the hopeful shadow of the coming of the Lord. It is easy to get distracted by the daily challenges and forget this. It is an important and central factor in the way we live and the decisions we make. Paul Writes to Titus and expresses his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    Wait Only Upon God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 14, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,607 views

    See what it means to wait upon God. We define in Scripture, see how David waited upon God, and how correct waiting creates positive expectations.

    WAIT ONLY UPON GOD Psalm 62:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE ARREST 1. Even if you’re a person in authority, it always pays to listen to what people have to say. 2. A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. 3. "But officer." the man began, "I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    Turn, Serve And Wait

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    The apostle Paul compliments the believers at Thessalonica as model Christians and explains how it came about.

    TURN, SERVE AND WAIT If the Apostle Paul had made an award for the best church in Greece it could well have been to the church at Thessalonica. When the apostle Paul wrote his letters to the young churches he often began by sounding a note of thanksgiving for them. He knew his psychology. Even if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist