Sermons on Waiting:

Waiting On God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

An examination of the importance of and manner in which we are to wait on God in our lives.

The saying goes: “Timing is everything.” That is so true. You see this to be obvious in the trauma operating room. The surgeon knows that to operate too quickly - before the patient’s vital signs are stabilized - will probably kill them on the table. But, he knows that to wait too long will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Waiting For The Lord"

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 7, 2004

Waiting for the Lord constitutes an act of faith. This is not an easy proverb to follow since we are such activists. Like Job, we, too, need to learn that it is more important to trust God than to have answers to all our questions.

"Waiting for the Lord" Psalms 37:34-40 Sept. 26, 2004 PM Icebreaker: When are you the most anxious? 34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it. 35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a green ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Ready And Waiting Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An exposition of Matthew 24 and Jesus’ teaching regarding the end of history.

Ready and Waiting Matthew 24:1-4, 36-51 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A lot of folk thought that I had lost my mind. It probably wasn’t the first time. It probably won’t be the last. People were sure of it when I announced that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting - Pentecost

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jun 1, 2006

A sermon for the period between Ascension Day and Pentecost

In many ways the period between the Ascension Day and Pentecost is a period of waiting for the church. I liken it to being in the third trimester of the pregnancy out of which the church is birthed. The first trimester is the period between the birth of Jesus and his death. The period during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Waiting On Monday

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006

Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On God

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Sometimes God calls us to wait on Him to act on our behalf.

Waiting on God OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the front of the line, slammed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Watching And Waiting Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006

Jesus told us to be ready no matter when His return will occur.

Watching and Waiting Text: Mk. 13:28-37 Introduction 1. Read Mk. 13:28-37 2. Illustration: After 14 years of studying the Bible, William Miller became convinced that Christ would return in 1843. When Miller announced April 3 as the day, some disciples went to mountaintops, hoping for a head ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Prize Is Waiting

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

The Prize of heaven is Waiting. Don’t look back. Keep moving forward.

One of the best part-time jobs I ever had in college was as an assistant high school basketball coach. No, the pay wasn’t great ($150 a season) but I did get to work with one of the most successful coaches in the state of Wisconsin. In his twenty years of coaching, Coach B. led his teams to at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Opportunity Is Waiting

Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on Jan 21, 2006

There is no lack in God.In order to have great opportunities you must sow seed. A seed is a tiny beginning with a huge future.

Opportunity is Waiting Philippians 3:13 Brethren do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind & reaching forward to those things which are ahead, Today everybody has a fresh new start in every area of your life. God offers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Period Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 3, 2006

What we do when God has us in a waiting period is very important to our outcome. Nehemiah teaches those steps we need to take through his own actions.

Nehemiah 2 The bible tells us that Nehemiah began praying in the month of Chislev (5th month of the Persian royal calendar.) Chapter 2 begins in the 9th month, which is called Nisan. Distressed by the report of Jerusalem’s broken and miserable condition, Nehemiah approached God on behalf of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Wait On God

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 16, 2002

The most neccessary thing we can learn as Christians is how to wait on God, We want what we want when we want it, how we want it.

ps. 62:5 My soul wait thou only upon God, for my expectation is from him. One of the most necessary and valuable lessons for the christian to learn is the Holy habit of waiting on God. (Necessary and yet difficult ) · Not as a desperate measure when forced into a corner, but as a pleasure and a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waiting On The Harvest

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

Sermon on Evangelism and growing a church from a farmers point of view.

“Waiting on the Harvest” Evangelism: How to Grow the Church 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Introduction: There is a story about two men from New York City who had never been out of the city. They decided they had enough of city life and so they would head out west and try to live off the land like their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time To Wait

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it.

Thesis: There is a time to wait and there is a right way to do it. Intro.: 1. What do the following people have in common? a. <examples>: 1) 15 year old teenager who longs for a driver's lic. 2) A young couple who have set date for their wedding. 3) A 4 or 5 yr. old who is looking forward to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Waiting For God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001

This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4, Genesis 17:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Wait For Now Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Waiting is much more bearable when we keep our eyes on the end result.

Wait For Now James 5:7-12 Be patient for the Lord is coming. It is easy to get distracted, because we are an impatient people. Think about it...fast food, atm machines, express lanes certainly not the indicators of a patient lifestyle. What about debt? We are a debt burdened society...instant ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational