Sermons on Waiting Father:

Learning To Wait

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

We must learn to wait on the Lord and His timing

Learning to Wait Psalm 27:14, Lamentations 3:25-26 September 7, 2014 Evening Service If there is anything I hate, it has to be waiting. Waiting seems to be an exercise in futility and frustration. One thing I have learned through my surgery experience is that no one seems to be in a hurry to do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Why The Wait Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 8: 1 – 22

Genesis 8: 1 – 22 Why The Wait 8 Then God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided. 2 The fountains of the deep and the windows of heaven were also stopped, and the rain from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Waiting Wisely

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 10, 2019

A sermon to help us use our time wisely and prepare us for the coming of the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Life is about a series or sequence of waits. There are a number of things we will wait for in our journey of life. We keep moving from one season or chapter of waiting, to another season or chapter of waiting. For example, if you just took an exam, you are waiting for your results to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Painful Waiting

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2021

When waiting gets on your nerves........

Waiting Genesis 16:1”Now Sarai, Abram's wife had borne him no children, and she had an Egyptian maid whose name was Hagar.” When waiting gets on your nerves! As we read this chapter, it had been more than ten years since the promise was made regarding Abram’s descendants. Hey friend, waiting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 20, 2022

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

Scripture: James 5:7-11, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, James 5:17-20, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Hard Waiting

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 1, 2022

No matter where you are in your life, facing a challenge, depressed, discouraged, feeling like you’re without hope, sick, lacking, or alone, Jesus says today trust me wholeheartedly.

HARD WAITING! Small church but Big God! God works wonders for those who wait for him! . Isaiah 64:4 “For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him! " First of the Month, early morning service was being conducted in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

If God puts unexpected obstacles in your path to ministry, how should you handle it?

When I graduated from seminary, I had no idea when or where I would be called into ministry. Many of my classmates were luckier. They knew where they were going. They had received a call. I, on the other hand, would not even be eligible to receive a call for at least one year, perhaps two or more. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Work Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

We are to wait neither so eagerly that we lose our patience, not so patiently that we lose our expectation, but eagerly and patiently together.

Some of you know that Steve and Susan Forrester are expecting a baby. On the other hand, some of you might not even know who Steve and Susan Forrester are. Steve’s the pastor of the Methodist church up the street, and Susan is one of the counselors at their counseling center. Anyway they’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Dec 23, 2024

Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be a very difficult time as we face the challenges of life. But we must focus on the true meaning of Christmas is not the gift under the tree, the lights, the parties but rather it is the gift of a savior!!

In the Christmas Season we often focus on the Birth of Christ We celebrate His birth and his coming to bring salvation What a wonderful gift!! And on top of that He has promised to come and take us home to be where He is!!! Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32, Luke 2:36-38, Galatians 6:4, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Other

Waiting Room

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2019

It is difficult to wait, especially on God. Yet, faith enables us to wait for just the right moment to move.

1. When our daughter was very young, riding in the back seat in her car seat, my wife and I were discussing names. She commented, “You should always name your child something you like because you will say the name often.” A little voice from the back said, “Then you should have named me, ‘No’ or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting & Praying Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Waiting on God and praying in faith are powerful actions that require strength and trust in God. They can bring about change in our circumstances and amplify the impact of our faith.

Today, we're going to focus on the last book of James. James, who was Jesus' half-brother and a pastor, wrote this letter to give some real-life advice to his church that was going through some tough times. We're going to talk about why waiting on God and praying with faith is so important. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-18

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Timing, Faith, Persistence

The Weight Of Waiting Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 7, 2024

Waiting on God is not a passive state but an active preparation. During this time, we can find hope and strength in God's unfailing love and forgiveness.

You know when you're so frustrated, and you just want to scream into your pillow? Well, God's cool with that. He wants you to be real with Him, to tell Him exactly how you're feeling. It's like He's the ultimate best friend who's always there to listen, even when it's 3 am. Imagine your feelings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Topics: Divine Patience, Spiritual Endurance, Faithful Anticipation, Divine Timing

Waiting On God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Explore the strength, hope, and joy that come from waiting on God.

Good morning, beautiful church family! Today we're going to be diving deep into one of my favorite passages in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Perfect Time

Peaceful Waiting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To explore the faithful anticipation of John the Baptist for the coming of the Messiah, encouraging us to live with the same patience, peace, and devout expectation as we await the return of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a powerful passage from the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark, where we meet a remarkable figure in the Bible, John the Baptist, a voice of peace and a herald of the coming Messiah. As we delve into these verses, we'll be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Message, Mark

Waiting & Praying Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the power of prayer and waiting on God, as discussed in the book of James, and reflects on the lessons learned from previous weeks about testing, persevering, listening, and doing.

Well friends, we’ve made it to the final lap. It’s been an encouraging and inspiring series through the book of James. We’ve learned a lot from him, the half brother of Jesus and pastor of the church in Jerusalem. And there’s been a lot to learn; Each week we tackled 2 big ideas. Week 1 was testing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-18

Topics: Faith & Works, Power Of Prayer, Waiting On God

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works