New Life Fellowship NYC Sermons Waiting like a Watchman | Waiting for Jesus | Pastor Rich Villodas
Nov 30, 2025
Dive into the essence of waiting with hope as Pastor Rich Villodas explores Psalm 130. He highlights the universal experience of waiting and its emotional weight, urging listeners to adopt a watchman's vigilant mindset. The discussion contrasts passive waiting with active anticipation for divine words, emphasizing the importance of creating space for God. Rich distinguishes between biblical hope and mere optimism while affirming that God’s faithfulness reassures us that light and healing are on the horizon. Advent unfolds as a journey of trust in God's promises.
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Waiting As Expectant Attention
- Waiting is a spiritual posture shaped by hope, not merely a passive state of boredom or complaint.
- Psalm 130 reframes waiting as expectant attention toward God rather than fixation on changing circumstances.
Disney Lightning Lane Image
- Pastor Rich uses the Lightning Lane at Disney World to illustrate our desire to shortcut painful waits.
- He contrasts the joy of skipping lines with the frustration of those left waiting to show how we long for shortcuts in life.
Real People’s Heavy Waits
- Pastor Rich shared radio responses listing heavy personal longings like healing, restored relationships, and recovery.
- These real examples show the deep, soul-heavy things people are waiting for and ground the sermon in real need.
