Sermons on Waiting:

How Can I Wait So Long? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2011

It is hard to wait - so how can we wait for the coming of our Lord?

“Questions of Christmas: How Can I Wait So Long?” Is. 61:1-3; Luke 1:39-56 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that long!” A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hanging In There Through Patience Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

Psalm 62 is a passage that speaks about waiting on God. And patience is going to come as we learn to wait on God, only. Patience from any other source is not going to be the kind of patience you desire or need. We need the kind of patience that comes from

She had just passed her one hundredth birthday. She had a letter form the President of the U. S. congratulating her. Her pastor went to visit her in a nursing home. She was blind and could not see. She was lame and could not walk. In fact she could not leave her room except for emergencies. She ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Establishment

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Mar 15, 2009

The spiritual steps needed when going through a spiritual process.

There aren’t too many people who are fans of processes. A process infers that we have to go through a series of actions before we can see end results. A process infers that sometimes we have to wait a while before we reach a desired destination. • A process requires time in order to yield the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Kept Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2013

God keeps his word to give Abraham and Sarah a son. Abraham, though, is told to sacrifice his son, but God provides a lamb.

Genesis 21:1-3, 22:1-14 ”Promises Kept” INTRODUCTION It is not easy walking a life of faith. Each and every one of us has discovered that, while we have lived in a relationship with the Lord as God’s sons and daughters and as disciples of Jesus Christ. The story traditionally ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Patient With God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 6, 2016

Be patient with God. Don't take matters into your own hands. Give God time. Focus on the Person of God, and not the promises.

Let me ask you this: Do you know how long it takes to hatch an egg? 21 days. • Is there a way for us to shorten the days? Can we do something to speed it up? • I’m afraid not. Speed up the process and we would spoil what God is doing. Most of us have a problem waiting for God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowship With God Lesson 17 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

How to get forgiveness

1. Realize God wants fellowship with you and initiates it. “Then the LORD instructed Moses, “Come up here to me” (Ex. 24:1, NLT). 2. We must be willing to be alone. “Come up here to me” (24:1, NLT). “Only Moses is allowed to come near to the LORD” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Attendre Le Reveil Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Feb 11, 2011

Attendre le Réveil selon le Psaume 44

ATTENDRE LE REVEIL ? INTRODUCTION : Pour le situer dans son contexte, le Psaume 44 fait partie d'un recueil de 8 psaumes composés par les fils de Koré; les psaumes 42 à 49. Dans 1Ch.9 il nous est dit qu'ils étaient des lévites, et qu'ils étaient chargés du service du temple. Psaume 84 (des fils ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Cut Corners

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 25, 2018

How should we respond when we have been hurt? Well – Don’t Cut Corners. David did not seek revenge because he respected Saul’s authority over him

TITLE: DON’T CUT CORNERS SCRIPTURE: I SAMUEL 24:1-12 This is an interesting and exciting text this morning that visits a portion of the life of David that shows an important truth we can learn that will help us to maintain our integrity that will ultimately lead to a blessed and productive life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

This One

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 2, 2009

This is a hard lesson to learn. No one likes to wait. We want what we want from God when we want it. However, it is in our times of loneliness – loss- pain - sorrow - that we are driven to the very heart of God.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73109 RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, November 1, 2009 TITLE: THIS ONE SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 11:1-4 I imagine that some have already settled in this morning ready to hear another sermon on Lazarus. I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 16, 2017

The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (Vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied; “No, I am ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-17

Denomination: Brethren

Real People - Real Prpblems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 11" Waiting On God" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 24, 2017

Part 11 of our 1 Samuel series

Real People- Real Problems Part 12 “Waiting on God” 1 Samuel 13: 8-14 As we continue our sermon series on the great book of 1 Samuel And our look at Real People with real problems We come to a problem that is so common to almost every person in the world Waiting Or better yet Not waiting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon For The 3rd Sunday In Advent

Contributed by R Daniel Carlson on Dec 19, 2013

Be patient! The Lord is coming soon!

“Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. “Lord grant ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

This is a story about one of the two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, and Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regard to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their occupation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel 9: This May Take A While Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

When hopes are delayed, turn to the Bible, pray, and look to the future. The final fulfillment is in Christ, (Daniel 9:24) "...to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness..."

THIS MAY TAKE A WHILE—Daniel 9 The family is on a road trip, when one of the kids starts the incessant refrain, “Are we almost there?” The parent replies, “Not yet; we have a ways to go.” Ten minutes later, the question and answer are the same. “Are we almost there? Are we at least making ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27, Jeremiah 9:4-14, Matthew 24:15-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Have Staying Power?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022

This is a message on patience. James provides some valuable insight into why believers sometimes fail at being patient, and he explains how to stay the course even when difficult life circumstances seem to go by at a snail’s pace.

If we are willing to be patient until the grace of God is made manifest, whether it takes nine years or ninety, it will be worth the wait. - Rebecca Pippert(1) This morning’s message will addresses the need to develop our staying power. As you might have guessed, this is a sermon on patience. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist