Sermons on willing to wait:

Wait For It...

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 19, 2021

Patience perfects Christian character and teaches us how to trust in the Lord. Patience is the tool that God often uses to mature us in Him.

James 1:2-4 Introductory Story A man and his wife are awakened at 3 a.m. by a loud pounding on their door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger in the pouring rain is asking for a push. “Not a chance,” says the husband- “It’s three o’clock in the morning!” He slams the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Mark 11:22-24, Psalm 4:1, 1 Peter 4:12-13, 1 Peter 1:6-8, Matthew 7:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Waiting For The End Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 1st sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#1] WAITING FOR THE END Matthew 24:1-3 Introduction: We are going to begin studying Matthew 24-25, which is called the Olivet Discourse. This is Jesus’ teachings about the end times. This would lead many to start asking questions such as, “Are you a pre-tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Room

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2019

It is difficult to wait, especially on God. Yet, faith enables us to wait for just the right moment to move.

1. When our daughter was very young, riding in the back seat in her car seat, my wife and I were discussing names. She commented, “You should always name your child something you like because you will say the name often.” A little voice from the back said, “Then you should have named me, ‘No’ or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting Wisely

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 10, 2019

A sermon to help us use our time wisely and prepare us for the coming of the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Life is about a series or sequence of waits. There are a number of things we will wait for in our journey of life. We keep moving from one season or chapter of waiting, to another season or chapter of waiting. For example, if you just took an exam, you are waiting for your results to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why The Wait Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 8: 1 – 22

Genesis 8: 1 – 22 Why The Wait 8 Then God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided. 2 The fountains of the deep and the windows of heaven were also stopped, and the rain from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Waiting On God

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Sep 6, 2024

Waiting on God is worth it. Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.

Let us pray! Psalm 27:14 "Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. Our message this morning is Waiting on God. Waiting on God. Are you ready. I was reading last Saturday, I was reading up on some statistics and I found out something ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Waiting Room

Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Oct 16, 2024

The waiting room is not a place of inactivity, but of divine preparation, renewal, and transformation.

Sermon Manuscript: In The Waiting Room Text: Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV) “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Introduction: People of God, I sense in my spirit today that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Dec 23, 2024

Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be a very difficult time as we face the challenges of life. But we must focus on the true meaning of Christmas is not the gift under the tree, the lights, the parties but rather it is the gift of a savior!!

In the Christmas Season we often focus on the Birth of Christ We celebrate His birth and his coming to bring salvation What a wonderful gift!! And on top of that He has promised to come and take us home to be where He is!!! Christmas time can be a wonderful time for many and at the same time be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-32, Luke 2:36-38, Galatians 6:4, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Other

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 26, 2024

Message about waiting on God and how while we wait we can praise and march.

Title: Wait and Not Be Weary Theme: Learn to tarry (wait) on the Lord and we will soar like eagles. Text: Isaiah 40:27 - 31 Introduction Isaiah is a prophet of the Old Testament to the nation of Judah. He covered four kings who reigned in Judah, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah. His most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Waiting & Praying Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Waiting on God and praying in faith are powerful actions that require strength and trust in God. They can bring about change in our circumstances and amplify the impact of our faith.

Today, we're going to focus on the last book of James. James, who was Jesus' half-brother and a pastor, wrote this letter to give some real-life advice to his church that was going through some tough times. We're going to talk about why waiting on God and praying with faith is so important. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-18

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Timing, Faith, Persistence

The Weight Of Waiting Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 7, 2024

Waiting on God is not a passive state but an active preparation. During this time, we can find hope and strength in God's unfailing love and forgiveness.

You know when you're so frustrated, and you just want to scream into your pillow? Well, God's cool with that. He wants you to be real with Him, to tell Him exactly how you're feeling. It's like He's the ultimate best friend who's always there to listen, even when it's 3 am. Imagine your feelings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Topics: Divine Patience, Spiritual Endurance, Faithful Anticipation, Divine Timing

Peaceful Waiting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To explore the faithful anticipation of John the Baptist for the coming of the Messiah, encouraging us to live with the same patience, peace, and devout expectation as we await the return of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore a powerful passage from the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark, where we meet a remarkable figure in the Bible, John the Baptist, a voice of peace and a herald of the coming Messiah. As we delve into these verses, we'll be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Topics: Message, Mark

The Wait Is Over PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores faith, duty, and focus through the examples of Simeon and Anna, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite life's challenges.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ, and welcome to our time of worship and reflection. We are gathered here, not as strangers or mere spectators, but as a family, united by a common faith and a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today we will be turning our attention to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Topics: Faithfulness

Waiting And Trusting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to hold onto hope, trust in God's timing, and honor God through faithful living, as exemplified by the prophet Habakkuk.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, what a privilege it is to gather together in this sacred space, under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to delve ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5

Topics: Faith

Waiting & Praying Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the power of prayer and waiting on God, as discussed in the book of James, and reflects on the lessons learned from previous weeks about testing, persevering, listening, and doing.

Well friends, we’ve made it to the final lap. It’s been an encouraging and inspiring series through the book of James. We’ve learned a lot from him, the half brother of Jesus and pastor of the church in Jerusalem. And there’s been a lot to learn; Each week we tackled 2 big ideas. Week 1 was testing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-18

Topics: Faith & Works, Power Of Prayer, Waiting On God

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works