Sermons on waiting father:

Worth The Wait

Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 13, 2007

Patience and waiting on God’s recognition of us

How many of us remember as kids, the family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Do you remember sitting at that card table with all your siblings and cousins? Now how many of you remember that dinner when you were finally old enough to sit with the grown ups? No longer were you one of the babies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

Most miracles are forfeited because we give up too soon.

A Course in Miracles: Waiting 301 05.20.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes A Course in Miracles. Our next series will be The Game of Life beginning in June. To check out old evotionals visit the evotional archive @ www.theaterchurch.com. Waiting Rooms I went to see the doctor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nation Is Waiting

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Sep 21, 2005

To let people know that they are a chosen people for the strengthen of the nation.

TOPIC: THE NATION IS WAITING! SCRIPTURE: JEREMIAH 1:5 INTRODUCTION: THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT THIS TEXT IS IT DEMONSTRATES FOR US THE POWER OF GOD AND HIS MAGNAMUS AUTHORITY. MANY LOOK AT THE TEXT OF JEREMIAH AND WE CONJECTURE THAT IT IS DEALING WITH JEREMIAH’S CALL, AND THEN EVENTUALLY ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Reward Of Waiting

Contributed by Garry Lewis on Mar 3, 2005

Obedience to the Word

The Reward of Waiting John 20: 19-22 Wait has several meanings. 1: to stay in place in expectation of: AWAIT intransitive senses 1 a: to remain stationary in readiness or expectation *wait for a train* b: to pause for another to catch up usually used with up 2 a: to look forward expectantly *just ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Sometimes God calls us to wait on Him to act on our behalf.

Waiting on God OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the front of the line, slammed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Waiting On Monday

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006

Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting - Pentecost

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jun 1, 2006

A sermon for the period between Ascension Day and Pentecost

In many ways the period between the Ascension Day and Pentecost is a period of waiting for the church. I liken it to being in the third trimester of the pregnancy out of which the church is birthed. The first trimester is the period between the birth of Jesus and his death. The period during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wait On The Lord Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is an introduction to the book of Acts and an encouragement that through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit we can be Great Commission Christians.

Wait on the Lord – Acts 1:1-8, The Holy Spirit gave them the power to: I. Share it personally (“it” being the gospel) (Acts 2:14 Peter’s sermon and then all that follow) II. Spread it widely a. Jerusalem (Acts 2:14) b. Judea and Samaria (Acts 8) c. The uttermost parts of the earth (Acts 9 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 11, 2005

In this very familar passage in Isaiah 40 are the answers to 4 questions that most people have when called to wait on the Lord.

"WAITING ON THE LORD" TEXT: ISAIAH 40:27-31 INTRODUCTION WHO HERE LIKES TO WAIT? NOT MANY OF US DO, BUT NEVERTHELESS WE FIND OURSELVES DOING IT AN AWFUL LOT OF THE TIME... FREQUENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND COUNTLESS TIMES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK WE FIND OURSELVES WAITING.. WE WAIT FOR TRAFFIC ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Psalm 27:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wait A Minute

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

This sermon deals with the fact that God is not bound by time and Christians should realize that this life is only a minute. Therefore we see our struggles as temporary.

Wait a Minute John 8:58, Psa 93:2, Jeremiah 10:10, Romans 1:23, 1 Timothy 6:16, Job 36:26, Psalm 102:27 Ecclesiasties 3:11, 2 Corinthians 11:23-25, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Isaiah 48:3, 2 Corinthians 4:17 November 24, 2004 I. How many of you have ever asked you kids, can’t you wait a minute? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Baptist

The Prize Is Waiting

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

The Prize of heaven is Waiting. Don’t look back. Keep moving forward.

One of the best part-time jobs I ever had in college was as an assistant high school basketball coach. No, the pay wasn’t great ($150 a season) but I did get to work with one of the most successful coaches in the state of Wisconsin. In his twenty years of coaching, Coach B. led his teams to at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Wait? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 21, 2008

Why should we wait until marriage to be intimate? Paul gives us four perfect reasons to do so.

1. Illus. of Terri • 15 years old girl came and said, “I want to get married.” When I pressed her, she said, “I have to get married.” • Should have been playing with baby dolls, now would shortly have a baby of her own. • Got into trouble by experimenting with the physical intimacy God has reserved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Watching Or Waiting?

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 22, 2008

A sermon on our preparedness for Jesus’ return from the story of the ten bridesmaids.

Waiting or Watching? Matthew 24:36-25:13 A black American Baptist preacher from Richmond was attending a Baptist convention in Mississippi. A Mississippi preacher, began to read the scripture lesson for the morning session. He read, “Now the Kingdom of Heaven is likened unto ten Virginians ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wait For Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 21, 2008

Many people are in a hurry in life, but we need to learn to wait for Jesus, especially when it comes to relationships - He is worth the wait!

Wait for Jesus! God is in the Storms Youth 021908 Have you ever been really scared, like you might die? When we are young, we may think we are invincible, but storms will come. Whenever we feel like life is a mess and nothing seems right, God is here with us in the middle of the storm. What ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting For A Miracle

Contributed by Tina Carter on Dec 17, 2006

An Epiphany Sermon about our call to step outside of our own light to follow the star.

It’s Epiphany today! And, in case you haven’t noticed, the wise men have been over on the mission table since the beginning of Advent. The holy family has been on the altar, and the wise men have been over there. Traveling to the Holy Family. Today is the year in the church calendar when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist