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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
We are waiting with, in and through Material adapted from John Mark Hick's book called: Yet Will I Trust Him: Understanding God in a Suffering World
HoHum: There is a woman who is buried under a 175 year old oak tree in a cemetery of a church in rural Louisiana. According to this woman’s instructions, only one word is carved on the tombstone, “Waiting.” John Mark Hicks is a Church of Christ guy and he has been through loss- his first wife died ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Psalm 44:9-26
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The thing we have the least patience with is waiting. When we are facing a difficulty we want instant results. When God doesn't operate on our table we get frustrated. David got frustrated too but how he handles it can help us have patience too.
Psalm 13 teaches that waiting is really hard. There is nothing worse than being in a tough space and pleading with God and nothing happens! We saw this in Psalm 10 as well when David cried: “Why do you stand so far away?” 1 David feels like God must have forgotten him in his trial. ...read more
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Trust in God's perfect timing, His unbreakable promises, and His unfailing faithfulness, as illustrated in Habakkuk 2:2-3.
Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into the rich well of wisdom found in the book of Habakkah, specifically chapter 2, verses 2-3. Here's what it says, "The LORD answered me: Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it. For the vision is yet for the ...read more
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3
Topics: God's Delays, Not Denials
So many times we get tired of waiting on God to fulfull his promise to us. Whether it’s waiting on His return, or waiting for an answer, Peter gives us four key principles to help us while waiting on God.
Good opener video from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uor_gZnckLA (available upon request) ---------------------------------- Story Illustration Opener A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Emphasize the importance of waiting on God's Word, trusting in His timing, and the blessings that come with patience.
Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into the book of Acts and we'll be talking about three crucial themes: the power of waiting on God's word, the promise of God's timing, and the blessing of patience. In his wisdom, God sometimes asks us to wait. It might not be easy, but it's always ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Topics: Waiting
This sermon encourages believers to emulate Simeon's patient trust in God's promises, emphasizing that God's Word remains relevant and transformative in our lives today.
Hello, dear friends. I am delighted to be here with you today, sharing in the joy of fellowship and the nourishment of God's Word. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because God has something to say to us, something to teach us, something to remind us of. We ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:25-35
Topics: Waiting, Trusting, God's Promises
The sermon shares sometimes it is important to wait in a place, wait to be immersed, wait to be ready, and wait so they could witnesses.
Acts 1:1-11 “Wait” Today’s text asks us to wait Several years ago I preached a sermon entitled on this same passage the Significant Pause For the early disciples it was an era of uncertainty so they waited and were told to wait. 1. To wait is ...read more
Denomination: Methodist
A sermon preached at a city-wide community service about trusting God and waiting on HIS plans for you.
Wait Beef And Dairy Days Service August 17th, 2025 Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV) Introduction Good morning, everyone! It’s great to see everyone at our Beef and Dairy Day’s service. I’m going to date myself a little. Back in 1989 there was a song that sat on top of the Billboard top 100 chart by a ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31
Denomination: Assembly Of God
The flood is sent to destroy us, whether a flood of hurtful words or events that overwhelm us. But God will rescue those who wait on Him.
Revelation 12 v. 13 and I saw the dragon which had been thrown to the earth, he persecuted the woman who had given birth to the male v. 14 and the woman was given two wings of a great eagle in order that she might fly into the desert, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 12:13-17
Denomination: *other
God’s strength never fails; when we are weary, He renews us, teaching us to hope, trust, and find fresh power in His presence.
Some of us walked in today with a brave face and a tired heart. Bills and busyness have been barking at your heels. Sleep has been thin. Relationships feel fragile. The headlines howl. And somewhere deep inside, a whisper rises: “I’m worn down.” If that’s you, friend, you are in good company. The ...read more
Topics: Waiting, Patience
God renews our strength when we are weary; waiting on Him in prayer brings hope, endurance, and the power to rise above life’s burdens.
If your soul has been sighing lately, you’re in good company. The headlines rumble, the calendar’s crowded, the phone keeps pinging, and somewhere between Monday morning and midnight worries, strength leaks and hope limps. You’ve prayed for healing and still hurt. You’ve asked for clarity and still ...read more
Topics: Waiting, Trust
How to wait on God
Sermon: WAIT! Luke 2:21-40 December 29, 2002 I. Introduction A. I think the second most hated word in my household, after no, is wait! Wait you can open your present tomorrow. Wait a minute, you have to have dinner before you eat your candy. Wait, you have to play with that outside. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 2:21-40
Denomination: United Methodist
Waiting on the Lord entails patient faith and is rewarded by His strength.
"They That Wait" Is. 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31
Denomination: Pentecostal
Waiting is one of the most difficult things that we Christians are called to do.
Isaiah 40:28-31 (NIV) 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths ...read more
1) Hurry! 2) Halt! 3) Help! Isaiah models how we can patiently wait for the coming of the Messiah.
Waiting. No one likes to do it. Coffee addicts don’t like having to wait for their morning cup to brew. Kids don’t like having to wait for their birthday to come. And no one likes waiting at the hospital emergency room. That’s the worst isn’t it? The fact that you’re ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9
Denomination: Lutheran
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