Sermons on Waiting Patiently:

Standing And Waiting For What?

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011

A message for believers that points out the near return of Jesus and the impact that truth should have on us.

Standing and waiting Or Where am I standing and what am I waiting for? Undoubtedly being a Christian in this decade brings challenges and dynamics that were never dreamt of 50 years ago. This is true in society and within the church. In reality there is no resting place where we can be shielded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: *other

While You Are Waiting

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009

Things we should do while we are waiting for the Lord’s Return.

While You Are Waiting… I Thessalonians 4:13-18 This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Ready And Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 6, 2011

This parable challenges us to make sure we are prepared at all times to meet God. Whether via the Second Coming or at our death, we need to be ready. Not a good idea to be unprepared for His coming.

Parable of the Ten Virgins Who here likes to paint? Who here plays an instrument? Most musicians or artists have stories of awkward moments when they were performing. Funny or awkward. The funniest I remember was when I was in a Christian rock band and we were starting a performance. The show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Upon The Lord!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 5, 2009

Waiting upon God can be one of the most trying of all trials. However, remember a ’trial’ is a test and the great4er the battle the greater the victory. In this outline are just listed a few of the blessings of waiting on God. They also serve who only s

Waiting upon the Lord! Isaiah 40:31 (AMP) But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Waiting On God's Anointing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009

Part of a message about God anointing David and what to do while you are wainting on God’s anointing.

This is not a full message but a thought about the process of preparing for God’s anointing. What to do while we are wainting for his call, purpose. Introduction When we first meet David we find that he is the last son of many brothers. People didn’t think much about David. He was this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Waiting For The Christmas Promises

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 23, 2008

Everyone waits for Christmas. Christmas is the promise of gifts. In Simeon and Anna we see that finally the Christmas promise has arrived. The silence is over in these latter days God has spoken to us in His Son.

Intro: It has been 400 years since the Word of the Lord came to the prophets of Israel. Finally the still small voice whispers grace to those that will hear. In the 400 years of Gods silence Rome has risen to power and controls the Promised Land. A remnant of the people of Israel are still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For ?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008

Many of us are waiting on God for something. What are you waiting on from God? What are you doing while we wait? Have we done all we can do? Are trusting God with what we cannot do?

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ? Luke 2:25 Many of us are waiting on God for something. What are you waiting on from God? What are you doing while we wait? Have we done all we can do? Are trusting God with what we cannot do? 1- Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Wait With Me?

Contributed by Jerry Wood on Apr 22, 2008

A first person account of the final week of Jesus from the entrance into Jerusalem through the crucifixion as told by a follower of Jesus.

(Simon comes out through door at back of sanctuary. Sort of stumbling about as though he has just awakened. Walks to the front and drinks some water then turns and is startled.) Oh My! I’m sorry I didn’t realize anyone had come in. A thousand pardons for my rudeness but I had fallen asleep in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Waiting Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on May 4, 2011

The absence of Jesus and the span of the Holy Spirit’s coming is for the disciples… a test of character.

Acts 1: 13 - 26 The Waiting of the Holy Spirit After the Ascension of Jesus, the angels told them that the same Jesus will come again in like manner. The absence of Jesus and the span of the Holy Spirit’s coming is for the disciples… a test of character. The span is 10 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-36

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Waits Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

In a relationship, we have a #1 Desire For One Another but we must #2 Resist Sexual Temptation and #3 Protect Our Virginity.

Intro • We live in a world today that has truly given itself to its lustful desires. • Think about it, one cannot go a day without being confronted with the sexual lusts of this world. • When you turn on the TV, good luck finding something to watch that doesn't have scantily ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior Worth Waiting For

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016

Joseph wasn’t so thrilled with the whole idea presented to him at first, but eventually accepted the present as God presented it to him. Joseph is really the forgotten figure of Christmas.

A Savior Worth Waiting For ~ Luke 2:8-20 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015

What to do when we are waiting on the Lord.

You may have heard the expression “Hurry up and wait,” if you served in the military you certainly have heard it and seen it. Thirteen years in the U.S. Navy I have seen it first hand. Wake you up at the crack of dawn just to sit and wait for an hour or more to get your orders for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Waiting Upon The Lord"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

"WAITING UPON THE LORD"

"WAITING UPON THE LORD" - Psalm 25 1. Waiting Upon The Lord Brings Personal Prevailing - 25:1-3 (a) The Acknowledgment of God's Faithfulness to Us - 25:1,2a Unto thee, O LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Advent Waiting On God.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 14, 2015

A sermon which begins with a number of scriptures on waiting - encourages listeners to learn HOW to wait on God.

Psalms 27:13-14 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! Psalms 37:34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Soul Waits Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 7, 2015

What is your soul waiting for?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We all face seasons of chaos and turmoil in life. There are times when we live life on the edge and we desperately seek rest and peace. • There are times when there is a stirring in the depths of our soul, yet the frustrating part is that we cannot put a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ