Sermons about Waiting Upon God

Unwrapping Christmas - God's Timing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 8, 2013

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A message about God's perfect timing at Christmas.

Title: Unwrapping Christmas: God's Timing Theme: Text: Matthew 2:1-12, Galatians 4:1-7 Matthew 2:1-12 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, (2) saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

God's School Of Faith

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 10, 2014

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Characteristics of Elijah's ministry; 5 lessons from God's "School of Faith"

READ 1 KINGS 18:7-15 “Elijah the Tishbite of the inhabitants of Gilead;” this is literally all that we know about his parentage and locality. That’s remarkable considering we know about the genealogies of other prophets and leaders of Israel. Even the term “Tishbite” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Benefits Of Casting Your Bread Upon The Water

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 29, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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There are great benefits to being faithful to what God calls us to do. This sermon explores several of them.

The Benefits of Casting Your Bread Upon the Waters. Eccl. 11: 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 29 - He Rides Upon The Storm Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2019

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All the saints and people of God are princes and kings; and may be said to be mighty, especially those who are strong in faith; and these are those who give the most glory to God

July 7, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 29 (KJV) Title: He Rides upon the Storm A psalm of David. Psalm 29 (KJV) 1 Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. 2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Depend Upon God During Wartime?

Contributed by Doug Warren on Apr 1, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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When Leaders seek God’s leadership, God will intervene despite insurmountable odds during wartime.

Intro: This passage can offer us encouragement during our anxiety over the outcomes of war. God shows what He can and will do...Let us look at the experience of King Hezekiah as the Assyrians invaded their land. I. The THREAT (V.1) A. Senaccherib was invading Judah. His army was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Trying Times - "Wait" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 29, 2013

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A comparative of facing and coping with waiting to receive what we prayed for, considering modern times and the daily faith used against the wholeness of the faith of the fathers of old until Christ Jesus.

Trying Times - “WAIT” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013) “If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come” Job 14:14, KJV [Job waiteth for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-22

Denomination: Friends

Hey, Wait A Minute.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 10, 2021

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Are we to sell all that we have and give all of it to the Church to administrate for everyone one. Or does this passage mean something else?

Sermon Title: Hey, wait a minute. Scripture Text: Acts 4:32-35 ILLUSTRATION by joke. There's a story of a soapbox preacher in Hyde Park. He declared: "If you had two houses, you would give one to the poor wouldn't you?' 'Yes' said a man in the audience, 'indeed I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turn, Serve And Wait

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

based on 131 ratings

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The apostle Paul compliments the believers at Thessalonica as model Christians and explains how it came about.

TURN, SERVE AND WAIT If the Apostle Paul had made an award for the best church in Greece it could well have been to the church at Thessalonica. When the apostle Paul wrote his letters to the young churches he often began by sounding a note of thanksgiving for them. He knew his psychology. Even if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For The Second Marshmallow

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Temptation is inevitable, but sin is not. We can learn to resist temptation and delay gratification.

Waiting for the Second Marshmallow TCF Sermon June 27, 2004 Opening illustration with marshmallows: invite three or four from congregation who really like marshmallows - give each one a marshmallow. Ask them to hold it, wait until I’ve walked all the way around the auditorium. If they can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2habakkuk's Lesson On The Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

based on 151 ratings

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We study the lesson Habakkuk has to teach the church about waiting.

THE WAITING ROOM IS PART OF DAILY LIFE! THE LESSON OF HABAKKUK... Part #2 DEALING WITH HUMAN PROBLEMS TAKE TIME! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wait Under The Weight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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To emphasize the importance of waiting on the Lord with faith, trust, and patience, and to recognize the strength and blessings that come from trusting in His timing.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We’re going to talk about something that is challenging for most of us – waiting. Waiting on the Lord and trusting His timing. Our scripture today comes from Isaiah 40:31, "But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Wait, Weight

"Gods "On Time” Answers Are Worth The Wait!”

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jun 15, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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Have you ever thought that your "on time" expectations were better than God’s? If you have, then discover the joy that God’s "on time" answers are always worth the wait.

Title: “Gods “ON TIME” answers are worth the wait!” Date: June 16th, 2002 Year: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost When in life do things take place at the right time? Not too often, right? It is more often that when you need something it will not be ready for you at the right time. Have you ever said ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Does God Make Us Wait?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2012

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A look at some of the major reasons that God doesn't always answer our prayers when we want Him to.

A Nagging Question: Why does God make us wait? - Genesis 15:1-3. The questions linger in our minds. Even someone with as great a faith as Abraham struggled with these questions. I want to look at some of the main reasons that He makes us wait. I realize this is not as good as telling you that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

based on 1 rating

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The anticipation of Christmas is growing, but God’s gifts are always worth waiting for. While God’s timing may be inconvienent it is always perfect.

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Waiting For Luke 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The anticipation level is increasing around our house. There are only 20 days left until Christmas! (In addition to the countdown to Christmas we have other countdowns happening at our house; the countdown stands at zero ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is The Church Guilty Of Laziness While Waiting For God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 30, 2024

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What does the word “laziness” mean? Laziness is being unwilling to work or being idle.

Certain individuals in the Thessalonian church were dishonestly instructing that since Christ would return quickly, individuals ought to save their obligations, quit work, do no future preparation, and simply just stand by and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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