Sermons on Waiting Patiently:

Patient In Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful To The Truth

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 14, 2025

From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering

Patient in Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful to the Truth From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering. Jesus never made grandiose promises to His followers. He did not give sweet hopes to His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sarah: When God Is Silent Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 20, 2002

The most difficult times in life are when God is silent. We must learn to be patient and wait on God. Sarah was a woman in the Bible who learned that it is hard to deal with God especially when he is silent. Contains some valuable lessons to be learn f

Sarah: When God Seems Silent Genesis 16 I’ve told you before the story of John Claypool who in his book The Light Within You tells of his young daughter who was diagnosed with Leukemia and was in a tremendous amount of pain. One night in the hospital she asked him, “Daddy, when will my pain go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is God Waiting On?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017

One of the hardest things to do is wait on God. But what if God is waiting on you? This message pivots off of Isaiah 30:18 and explores that possibilities and its implications for us.

Isaiah 30 12/7/14 During the last few months I have been waiting on the Lord for some things. And to be honest with you, I have felt frustrated that answers were not coming more quickly. I know God is omnipotent—so if the answer is not coming, it’s not because He’s unable to do it. The problem is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-33, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 15:20, Isaiah 58:3, Jeremiah 29:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Flood Insurance

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000

The story of the flood tells us that God holds the world accountable for its behavior. He is in control, but he is patient, and he rewards the righteous.

On January 1st I told my wife that I hoped I would never hear the phrase Y2K again. I was so tired of hearing it all through 1999, only to have it go by without a glitch. But then we had to wait until the first business day before we really knew if we got by Y2K A.O.K. Still, not the slightest ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Garden Tomb – The Sagacity Of Patience (9/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Oct 12, 2020

“Game over. Jesus was dead. We lost.” The Disciples stopped believing and gave up waiting. Sagacity is the quality of being discerning, patient, farsighted and wise. Don't lose faith in troubled times. Immediate/Instant are not always part of God’s vocabulary.

Message by Eddie Fernandes Introduction (Click intro title) We are in a 12-part series titled: REFLECTIONS ON THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. It will end on SUNDAY JULY 26. I am about to preach the 9th message in that series. I will start my sermon in a rather unusual way today. Firstly HOWEVER, I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41, Mark 16:1-2, Luke 24:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cultivating The Discipline Of Patience

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

Patience is one of the most vital yet most difficult disciplines for believers to cultivate. In a world driven by instant results and rapid gratification, waiting has become almost foreign.

CULTIVATING THE DISCIPLINE OF PATIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:7-8 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:25, Galatians 5:22, Psalm 40:1, Ecclesiastes 7:8, Hebrews 10:36 INTRODUCTION: Patience is one of the most vital yet most difficult disciplines for believers to cultivate. In a world ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Ready Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012

This message gives come ’bullet-like’ points to be ready for His coming as well as to how to live life.

GET READY James 1:7-12 * In 1998 the four-time Governor of Alabama George Wallace died, but before his death he openly admitted that when he stood at the door of the University of Alabama and denied entrance to blacks, he was wrong. He apologized for that action and became something of a hero for ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World

Contributed by Russell Lee on Feb 20, 2011

The thing in life that causes you the most pain can be your greatest gift from God!

2 Corinthians 12: 7Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

David Spares Saul's Life Again Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019

First Samuel 26:1-25 shows us the faithfulness of God's servant.

Scripture When you hear today’s Scripture reading in this sermon series on “The Life of David,” you may think that we have already covered this incident. And, indeed, it is very similar to the incident that occurred in 1 Samuel 24 where we learned how David spared Saul’s life. Some liberal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soar Like An Eagle

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 29, 2008

It is the Lord’s intention that believers soar like eagles rather than live their lives defeated and like turkeys

SOARING LIKE AN EAGLE ISAIAH 40:27-31 THIS SERMON WAS GATHERED FROM THE NIV BIBLE AND INFORMATION WAS TAKEN FROM THE BOOK “THE EAGLE STORY” BY INSTITUTE OF YOUTH CONFLICTS 1985 ISAIAH 40:27-31 THE 40TH ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Victory Over Death

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Sep 27, 2009

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

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

What’s The Delay?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 12: 1 – 17

Jeremiah 12: 1 – 17 What’s the delay? 1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead with You; Yet let me talk with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously? 2 You have planted them, yes, they have taken root; They grow, yes, they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Do I Have To Wait?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 4, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 2: 1 – 26

Exodus 2: 1 – 26 Why do I have to wait? 2 And a man of the house of Levi went and took as wife a daughter of Levi. 2 So the woman conceived and bore a son. And when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him three months. 3 But when she could no longer hide him, she took an ark of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Do You Do When You Don't Know What To Do

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2020

There are several things to do when you don't know what to do but running off in all directions is not one of them.

What Do You Do When You Don’t Know What to Do? Sometimes when we don’t know what to do we want to fly off in all directions and do something but it may be the time to do nothing. Different verses in scripture tell us to stand still and don’t move just yet. “Stand still and see the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13, 1 Samuel 3:7, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Methodist

The Church @ Ephesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, Church! Today we're diving into a rich passage from Acts 19:1-41. It's a story filled with God's power, miracles, and faithfulness. It's a story about the early believers in Ephesus, showing us how the Holy Spirit worked in their lives and in their church, how they witnessed God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Topics: Waiting, God