Sermons on Christian Endurance:

Standing Firm In The Lord

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 3, 2002

Discover the six things that we must do in order to stand our ground on the spiritual battlefielf of life.

STANDING FIRM IN THE LORD Philippians 4:1-9 October 6, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians are failing to stand their ground on the spiritual battlefield of life. We want our Christianity to be soft and easy. We want our spiritual development to be quick and painless. And so when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Caleb The Gray Haired Conqueror

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

This passage centers on a man called Caleb. Caleb was a part of Israel when they departed from Egypt. He was there when God divided the waters of the Red Sea. For your information - Israel crossing the Red Sea is a picture of Salvation. Free from bondage

Text: Joshua 14:6-15 (NASB) Introduction: This passage centers on a man called Caleb. Caleb was a part of Israel when they departed from Egypt. He was there when God divided the waters of the Red Sea. For your information - Israel crossing the Red Sea is a picture of Salvation. Free from bondage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Give Up In 2008 And Beyond

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 14, 2008

This sermon is a call to perserve into 2008 and beyond with practical guidance to aid us into the year ahead from the Bible.

Heb 10: 19 -39. “Don’t give up!” in 2008 and beyond Here we are at the turn of a New year and millions of people around the world will have made new year resolutions to turn over a new leaf, to try something new, to commit themselves to something which they hope will bring lasting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Superbowl Of Life? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

THERE IS AN ANALOGY THAT CAN BE MADE BETWEEN WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL IN FOOTBALL AND WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE.

WHAT ABOUT THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE? TEXT- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION A great preacher, who had a lot of influence on me, gave me the following advice. He said, “Doug, I have found it better to preach on a topic that is relevant for the day or event that is taking place. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praising God Energizes And Precludes Disobedience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to use your personal and group praise to refresh memories of the fullness of Christ’s attributes, His empowering and His promise to guide us through the dark valleys of life.

1. To praise God means to worship the Lord out of reverence, honor and the glory due to Him as our Creator. Praise should be prompted by love, gratitude and recognition of God’s holy attributes. We praise the Lord with our thoughts, feelings and actions. Jesus said, "Those who worship Him should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 17, 2002

The essential part 2 in our study on Spiritual Warfare.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES to EPH 6 & 2 COR 10 1. We learned in our last study that we are engaged in a battle. a. The earth? It’s not a PLAYGROUND for Christian Games! b. NO, it’s a BATTLEFIELD for Christian Soldiers. We are in a fight, a warfare… but not with our hands or words… · READ 2 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He'll Give You Double For Your Trouble

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 8, 2007

No matter what you are going through, God will reward you for going through the difficult times and stuggles of life. He Will Give You Double For Your Trouble

Introduction: In our world today the Christian circle is suffering. Christians suffer because of who that are in Jesus Christ. Pastors are under attack because of who they are in Jesus the Christ. Suffer, just what does that mean? Webster’s dictionary says that suffer is to feel pain: to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The Ashley Smith story illustrates the power of a purpose driven life. It can be ours too.

Living with Purpose Romans 8:28; 29-39 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Ashley Smith never suspected that she would ever have to spend a night like that! Not in her worst nightmare! How do you prepare for being assaulted by an escaped ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Race Is On!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 1, 2007

The race we are called to run...

HEB 12:1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Is All That Matters Series

Contributed by Kamal Weerakoon on May 24, 2003

Why do we have so little impact on our world? Why are we so much like the world, and so un-like our heavenly Father? The second half of Philippians ch 1 challenges us to get our priorities right - the Gospel is all that matters!

Introduction Imagine this. You’ve become a missionary. You’ve gone to a foreign country that hasn’t heard the Gospel. You try not to be a foreigner, you try and fit in with them. You take on their customs and habits. You wear their clothes, eat their food, learn their language. You love ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How  To Be A Vibrant Overcomer 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, "For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." (Ro

Recognize that God has made every a believer an overcomer through Christ. Paul wrote, "For our sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." (Rom. 8:36,37) Thank God for giving you a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Cave Of Adullam"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 6, 2002

Those who would experience Christ’s victory in this life must gather to Him outside the ’camp’.

C. H. MacKintosh pointed out that there are three rests spoken of in Scripture. The first, is the rest which we, as sinners, find in the finished work of Christ to take away the penalty for our sins. The second is a rest we are called to at the present, which, as saints, we find in being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Orthodox

Resuscitating Tired Hearts Series

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 30, 2001

The sermons discusses the causes and the cures for the tired heart.

The Heart of the Matter (Part Four) "Resuscitating Tired Hearts" Introduction A. Example - A married couple sits in a counselor’s office. She says, "He comes home on time, buys me an occasional gift, he provides for the family, but I just don’t feel like I have his heart any more!" 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11, Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Defeated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 18, 2007

We are confident of victory.

NEVER DEFEATED John 16.16-33 S: Victory in the face of Pain and Opposition C: Holding it together when “bad” things happen Pr: WE ARE CONFIDENT OF VICTORY. ?: How? How is it to be observed? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of John 16.16-33 two contrasts that show how and why we can be ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

How "Self" Conscious Are You?

Contributed by Gary Miller on May 11, 2007

Where does your strength come from? What is it that gets you through the really tough times? This morning I will highlight the three sources of our strength.

How “Self” Conscious Are You? Well, we’re on the eve of another new year. How many of you have made New Year’s resolutions in the past? Let me see a show of hands. How many are making resolutions this year? Usually these are about losing a certain number of pounds or starting an exercise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren