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Persevering Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2014

John 3:36 says, “He who believes (present active tense) in the Son has everlasting life...” The difference between dead faith and genuine saving faith is that saving faith is a persevering faith. Consider the characteristics of a persevering faith

Persevering Faith Hebrews 11:39-12:3 Faith is synonymous with belief and trust. There is however a difference between genuine saving faith and spurious, superficial, disingenuous faith. This difference is crucial. Intellectual assent, a head belief or knowledge does not save. James 2:19 tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel Comes To Us In Four Ways

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013

To enumerate the four ways the gospel came to us.

I. EXORDIUM: How did the gospel came to us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the four ways the gospel came to us. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (Amplified Bible) For our [preaching of the] glad tidings (the Gospel) came to you not only in word, but also in [its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Man's Chief End

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 27, 2014

Why are you and I here? Why did God create us? What is our purpose in life? We were made to glorify and enjoy but how do we do that and what does that mean?

Man's Chief End 1 Peter 4:10-11 Why are you and I here? Why did God create us? What is our purpose in life? With this thought in mind Augustine said, "You have formed us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find rest in You." God is a God of glory. Moses sang in Exodus 15:11 " Who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Some 'get It' -- Some Don't

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2011

Live your life like you know who and whose you are and where you’re going.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 13, 2011 SOME ‘GET IT’ – SOME DON’T Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NRSV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 6, 2011

This is the 30th sermon in an expository series we are doing on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine circumcision and how it relates to communion.

Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign (Genesis part 30) Text: Genesis 17:9-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Anthropologists will tell you that signs are one of the most important things in human society. And believe it or not, that’s one instance where I happen to agree with them. Just think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Religion Or Relationship?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 14, 2011

Knowing all the right WORDS and doing all the right WORKS are not enough. Do you KNOW Jesus?

RELIGION OR RELATIONSHIP? Karl Barth was a famous theologian. He lived in Basel, Switzerland. One day he was on a streetcar. A tourist to the city climbed on and sat down next to him. The two men started chatting with each other. "Are you new to the city?" Barth inquired. "Yes," said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

We Can Know That We Know Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 29, 2009

There is NO secret to who a Christian is...we can know that we know! John reveals the baseline outlook for knowing if you are a true believer!

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 28, 2009 Date Preached: February 4, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: How We Know that We Know! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:3-6 3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hear, O Israel

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 13, 2014

We have heard the "shema" of "Hear O Israel many times. Jesus quoted it several times. But what does it mean?

Hear, O Israel Deuteronomy 6:4-16 Introduction The “Shema” or “Hear O Israel, the LORD our God is one LORD” is recited in every synagogue service as the central truth of the Jewish religion. The Jewish faith is defined in its belief in monotheism, and this verse is used to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-16, Deuteronomy 6:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2017

We need to revisit the doctrine of Justification bt Faith alone in light of the upcoming 500th anniversary of the Reformation

The Just Shall Live By Faith Romans 1:17 Romans 1:17 is arguably the most influential sentence that has ever been written, even more than the beloved John 3:16. This is because of how this verse transformed Martin Luther’s life and became a central theme to the Reformation of which we are on the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith Of Thomas

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Thomas should not be condemned or even criticized for his insistence upon empirical evidence. Thomas provides an exemplary modal from which we can learn more about the nature of convincing faith.

(If you have found this sermon useful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info.) When we think of the Apostle Thomas, we sometimes think of him in a somewhat negative light. The event involving Thomas in John 20:19-31 has given rise to the phrase, “Don’t be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Touching The Heart Of God - The Power Of Anointed Prayer - Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2021

Class/Message Introduction - Hearing Gods Voice and the Goal of Prayer

INTRODUCTION Prayer is basic and fundamental in the life of the Born-Again Christian, being the very life line itself. It is simple communication and not some ethereal mental exercise of mystical contemplation and assent to a God that lives ‘way out there somewhere.’ It is an act of worship, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Revelation Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores our understanding of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Him as the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

Hey there, friends! I'm so glad you're here with us today. We're about to get into something really special. I've got three big ideas to share with you, and they all revolve around one central question: Who is Jesus? But before we get into that, I want to share a quote with you. It's from A.W. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Topics: Removing, Blindfold

Victory In Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

This sermon encourages us to seek divine wisdom in God's riddles, apply His truths in our lives, and celebrate our victory in Christ.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today in this sacred space, under the loving gaze of our Heavenly Father, to seek His wisdom, to understand His Word, and to grow in our faith. Our Scripture for today is from the book of Romans, chapter 11, verse 1. It reads, "I ask ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1

Topics: Faith

Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of thankfulness, its connection to our understanding of God, and the role of trust in fostering gratitude.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with gratitude that I stand before you today. We are gathered here, not as individuals, but as a family, a family bound by the love of Christ, and it is in this spirit of unity that we will seek ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Topics: Thankfulness

Advent 5: Jesus Is Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

This sermon explores how we can emulate the shepherds' faith-filled response to the birth of Christ, by hearing, heeding, and honoring God's message. Key

Good morning, beloved. What a blessing it is to gather together in this sacred space, to bask in the light of God's love, and to share in the communion of His Word. Today, we find ourselves standing on the cusp of a grand narrative, a story that is as old as time itself, yet as fresh and as vibrant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Topics: Shepherds, Heard, Responded