Sermons on Christian Endurance:

The Enduring Church

Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004

Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enduring Chastisement

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010

God disciplines us well and for our growth -- how should we behave in these times?

“Enduring Divine Chastisement” Text: Hebrews 12:5-11 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Context: In the prior passages in Hebrews 11 and 12:1-4 – (1) Hebrews 11 gives us the ‘Hall of Faith’ – many faithful believers to whom we can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enduring Slander

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 9, 2014

It is hard to be mad at what someone said about you if it is true.

"Everybody is slandered even the good." - Robert E. Lee 1 Peter 3:14-16 14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Endure Mistreatment

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2019

The subject “endure ill-treatment” is passé! People pick up their baggage to leave at the drop of a hat and over a small rift, no endurance, patience or tolerance.

Endure –ill-treatment Hebrews 11:25”…choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin..” The subject “endure ill-treatment” is passé! People pick up their baggage to leave at the drop of a hat and over a small rift, no endurance, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Soldier's Endurance

Contributed by James May on May 15, 2002

Paul’s instruction to Timothy to be a good soldier of the cross and endure hardships is still relevant.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enduring Faith

Contributed by John Vessell on Jan 18, 2003

Endurance was the key ingredient in the life and ministry of Moses.

Enduring Faith Portrayed in the life of Moses Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 11:24-27 Introduction: The key to success in the Christian life is the same as it was for Christ and the heroes of our faith. Spiritual success is found in the ability to endure. In Hebrews 12:3 we read how we are to consider ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance That Endures

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 18, 2018

All of us are called in our walk to persevere. Perseverance comes not from any sort of physical strength, or mental fortitude, it comes from a faith focused on the assurances found in the promises of God.

King Sisyphus was a proud, arrogant and deceitful king. Upon his death the Greek gods punished him by sentencing him to roll a large stone up a mountain only to have it roll back down again and again for eternity. This Greek fable can at times describe the life of a Christian. As we navigate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Endure The Contradcition

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 8, 2001

This Sermon is about enduring hardship even when folk despitfully use you. {This Sermon Has been REVISED}

-----------------------------*The Book of Hebrews*------------------------------------------------------------------- The 12th Chapter------------------------------------- 1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run With Endurance

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 12, 2008

It is a race that is : 1.Set 2.Planned 3.Focused 5. Confident 6.Disciplined 7.Informed 8.Public

Hebrews 12. 1,21 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a great outstanding feature of the Christian is that cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Endurance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 28, 2007

James gives his church a message of hope in hopeless times. He encourages people to endure to the end, to be blessed through tribulation

Intro: as I read the New Testament, and realize what the early church faced, and look at today’s prosperity preaching, hyper-faith preaching, happily ever after preaching, never have a bad day preaching, I wonder how early Christians would have fared under this soft, fluffy, easy listening ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Enduring Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2012

This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on Jesus' ability to endure to the end and finish the race by focusing on the prize.

Introduction: A. Last Sunday was New Year’s Day, and I was on vacation. 1. I really appreciate everyone allowing me to take a vacation, and especially Alan and Mike, and the other elders for picking up the slack. 2. Since we did a “stay-cation,” I took the opportunity to visit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enduring Hardship

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To encourage the discouraged hearer to look beyond the difficulties in order to embrace the possibilities before him/her

ENDURING HARDSHIP Hebrews 11:32-12:2 TEXT: And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the proph-ets: 33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Benefit Of Endurance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

2nd in sermon series on James dealing with the benefit of enduring trials.

“The Benefit of Endurance” Review Last week we began our journey through James. The letter was written to Jewish Christians who he warmly addressed as “brothers” multiple times. They had been scattered throughout the Roman empire and were suffering persecution both from their own kind and from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Patient Endurance

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Through patient endurance, we can hang on until Jesus returns.

James 5:7-11 Sept. 26, 1999 Living in Expectation of Jesus’ return (Part 2) – Patient Endurance INTRODUCTION A young man, a Christian, went to an older believer to ask for prayer. "Will you please pray that I may be more patient?" he asked. The aged saint agreed. They knelt together and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Endurance

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 2, 2002

The Lord calls each and every one of us to run the race with perserverance

Hebrews 12:1–13 A call to endurance Truth & Light 10/27/02 The theme of this passage is the need for perseverance or endurance through trials and tribulations. I want to let you know Truth and Light that we are going to have to go through some trials and tribulations. I want to let you know that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Denomination: Baptist