In Sermon Illustrations: "Persevere"

Lessons Walter Payton Taught Us. Never Die Easy.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2017

WE MUST LEARN THE BATTLE IS BEFORE US... I HAVE ANOTHER HERO: HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF WALTER PAYTON? Walter Jerry Payton from the state of Mississippi. Payton lived from July 25,1954 until November 1, 1999. He was 45 years old when he died of a liver disease. Mike Ditka was Payton's coach and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12

Tags: Perseverance, Never Die Easy, Walter Payton

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Brotherhood Doesnt Come In A Package. It Is Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Brotherhood doesnt come in a package. It is not a commodity to be taken down from the shelf with one hand it is an ...read more

Tags: Family

The Basic Rules For Success May Be Defined As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The basic rules for success may be defined as follows: Know what you want. Find out what it takes ...read more

Tags: Endurance

There Are Two Kinds Of People In The World. The ...  PRO

Contributed by John Stevens on Jun 25, 2001

There are two kinds of people in the world. The "Can-dos" and the "Will-dos." Everyone can do something, but not everyone is willing to ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Baptist

Wondrous Is The Strength Of Cheerfulness, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, and its power of endurance the cheerful man will do more in the same time, will do it better, ...read more

Tags: Joy

It Is Not Enough To Begin; Continuance Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is not enough to begin; continuance is necessary. Mere enrollment will not make one a scholar....Success depends upon staying power. The reason ...read more

Tags: Endurance

All The Performances Of Human Art, At Which We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"All the performances of human art, at which we look with praise or wonder, are instances of the resistless force of perseverance: it is by this that the quarry becomes a ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Give Us Grace And Strength To Forbear And To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Give us grace and strength to forbear and to persevereGive us courage andthe quiet mind, spare to us ...read more

Tags: Gifts Discernment

God Knows Our Situation; He Will Not Judge Us As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What matters is the sincerity and ...read more

Tags: Judgment, Judge

For Bible Knowledge (The ...

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010

Illustration for Bible Knowledge (The Apostles’ Doctrine/Teaching) - Think of the Scriptures as an absolutely accurate map. A map tells you how to get to a certain destination. But just looking at a map won't automatically transport you to Arizona or England or Peru. Getting to those places means ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Baptist

In Our Lords Teaching About Petitionary Prayer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In our Lords teaching about petitionary prayer there are three main principles. The first is confidence, the second is perseverance, and the third, for lack of ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

I Can Plod," Said William Carey, The Father Of ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 27, 2008

"I can plod," said William Carey, the father of modern missions. "That is my only genius. I can persevere in any ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Other

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Polimetla Joy on Jan 30, 2023

In this parable, Jesus teaches about the importance of having a receptive heart to receive the word of God. He explains how the seed (word of God) can fall on different types of soil, representing different hearts. Some seed falls on the wayside, representing those who hear the word and do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 8:4-8

Tags: Scripture, Word Of God, Hearing, Responding

Bear Up The Hands That Hang Down, By Faith And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Bear up the hands that hang down, by faith and prayer; support the tottering knees. Have you any days of fasting and prayer? Storm the throne of grace and ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Success Is The Satisfaction Of Knowing That You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Success is the satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best in presenting to those around you a unique balance in your Christian life through total faith in Christ encompassed ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

The Cracked Pot  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2002

THE CRACKED POT A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 1:16

Tags: God In The Hardships, Imperfection, Jars Of Clay, Perseverance, Patience  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Little Girl Walking In A Garden Noticed A ...  PRO

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 26, 2001

A little girl walking in a garden noticed a particularly beautiful flower. She admired its beauty and enjoyed its fragrance. “It’s so pretty!” she exclaimed. As she gazed on it, her eyes followed the stem down to the soil in which it grew. “This flower is too pretty to be planted in such dirt!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Tags: Perseverance, God In The Hardships, Gods Will, Contentment, Purpose, Trial  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Success Is Often Earned On Hard Rough Roads

Contributed by Tim Baker on Dec 21, 2017

I don't always agree with positive thinking ideals. I don't think a person has to believe in themselves, believe that they will be successful before attempting something. I think a person achieves more things then they ever thought they could simply because they attempted them. Sorry Yoda and Star ...read more

Tags: Try Again, Success In Life, Perseverance, Success, Failure  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Refuge To Valedictorian

Contributed by Matt Neace on Jun 19, 2018

2 Chronicles 15:7 God tells King Asa, "But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded." It is like the following story from the Dallas Morning News: When Albana Gllareva met her high school counselor, the Dallas freshman said bluntly, “I want to be ...read more

Tags: Goals, Focus, Ambition, Determination, Tenacity, Overcoming, Perseverance  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Strength Through Interconnectedness

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2020

Years ago, Jeanie and I visited the Redwood National Park in northern California. We stood in awe as we looked up to trees reaching over 350 feet. These trees have endured storms for over 1,000 years. The surprising thing is that their roots are very shallow—only about 10 to 12 feet deep. How does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Tags: Community, Church, Perseverance, Unity, Cooperation, Difficulties, Storms  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic