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Be Patient!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 24, 2018

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Curiosity and greed are part of our DNA, patience is not. It is the fruit of the Holy Spirit and must be cherished and fed in order to grow in our lives. We must be patient with others and with God just as God is patient with us.

[Sermon preached on 10 December 2017, 2nd Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I remember how as a young child I became very impatient when Christmas was drawing near. Not so much because of Christmas, but because I also had my birthday. Like most kids, I also had many things on my wish list. My ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran
Be Patient

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jul 10, 2018

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Patience and Long suffering, bearing with each other is something the bible tells us to do.

Patience – Bear with each other Eph 4:1-6 Patience – define: the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. I’m sure we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
Be Patient Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

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We need to be patient.

James 5:7–12 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9Do ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Be Patient

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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We continue our series on fruit of the Spirit by examining patience.

Introductory Considerations 1. It is not part of my nature. I wish I could be that way but it just isn’t me. If there is one thing I struggle with - it is being patient. I’m the type of person who will ask God for patience but only on one condition - I WANT IT NOW. 2. Would you say that you are ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Be Patient Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 4, 2016

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Be patient, do not grumble, and do not swear!

Let us continue to worship our God by listening to what He has to say to Christians through James. Let us open our Bibles to James 5….. We will come back to v1-6 next week. In preparation for Communion, let us look today at v7-12. Read along with me James 5:7-12…. Let us first of all ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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The Patient Prayer PRO

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 10, 2003

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THE PATIENT PRAYER “George Mueller, the founder of a great Christian orphanage work in England in the 1800’s, was a powerful man of prayer. He knew the importance of keeping at prayer evne when the answer seemed delayed. When he was young he began praying that two of his friends might be saved. He ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Prayer Persistence, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Baptist
Offer Patients ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 27, 2009

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OFFER PATIENTS LOVE At his clinic in Topeka, Kansas, Dr. Karl Menninger instructed his entire staff that the most important thing they could offer any patient was love. He said, "If people can learn to give and receive love, they will usually recover from their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Tags: Kindness
It Is Impossible To Be Patient And Proud ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

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"It is impossible to be patient and proud because pride weakens into lust, and ...read more

Tags: Peace
Be Patient With The Boysyou Are Dealing With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

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Be patient with the boysyou are dealing with soul-stuff. Destiny ...read more

Tags: Children
An Angry Hospital Patient ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 1, 2010

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An Angry Hospital Patient Repents I read about a woman who was in the hospital when she got a bad report. She was so mad at God she went into the hospital chapel to tell God off. She was angry because she thought God had been fooling people by telling them he was a God of love. As she approached ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:13

Tags: Repentance

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How Does A Pastor Know When It's Time To Make Changes In His Church

By Brian Croft on Sep 15, 2023

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Whatever you do, choose battles wisely as if you will be at that church ten years or more. That will give you a different perspective and will help you be patient.

Tags: Wisdom, leadership, Change, Sacrificial love, Leadership (view more) (view less)
Finish Strong: 8 Great Ways To Conclude Your Sermon

By Joe Mckeever on Sep 20, 2019

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The preacher told the church, “My job is to preach and your job is to listen. If you get through before I do, please be patient and I’ll try to do the best I can.”

Tags: Preaching, conclusion