Sermons on Dedication Perseverance:

I Beat My Body!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 24, 2013

Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin!

I beat my body! 1 Corinthians 9:27’I beat my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified.’ Your going to need a fierce, aggressive and forceful attitude to beat sin! Watch what Apostle Paul said, ’I beat my body and bring it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story 17 Jeremiah Was A "Bulldog"

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 27, 2014

Jeremiah displayed a persistent, faithful quality. He was tenacious in his mission to a hard-hearted people.

1. Decisions (A Poem by Dr. Seuss) Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad - who came to a sign at the fork of the road? He looked one way and the other way too - the Zoad had to make up his mind what to do. Well, the Zoad scratched his head, and his chin, and his pants. -- And he said to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans, Part 14 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2011

Paul begins Chapter 5 with an affirmation of our being justified by faith through Jesus; and that even in the trials we are to persevere because it produces Christ-like hope within us.

Romans, Part 14 Romans 5:1-5 Introduction - Eph 2:8-9, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” - We “hope against hope” and receive eternal life; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Faithfulness) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Christ expects us to be faithful to Him, no matter the circumstances and no matter the consequences.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHAT IF? The second church Jesus addresses in Revelation is the church in Smyrna. This church was a persecuted church. Persecution of Christians still exists today. According to one recent estimate, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blunders Of Self-Indulgent Gain-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2011

2 of 2. James warned of the danger in self-indulgent gain. Accumulation of wealth is spiritually questionable. How is self-indulgent gain dangerous? Blunders of self-indulgent gain are in their Accumulated...

Blunders of Self-indulgent Gain-II—James 5:1-8 Attention: ‘Religious’ people can make tremendous life-altering blunders. Need: James warned of the danger in self-indulgent gain Accumulation of wealth is spiritually questionable. So there are danger in self-indulgent gain. How is ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Running On E

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Apr 4, 2011

You will find that if you faint not, god is going to allow you to fly over some things. There are going to be some things you don’t even have to endure

Isaiah 40:28-31 Reverend Kahala Bolton April 3, 2011 If you will please stand for the reading of god’s word and open your bibles. Turn to Isaiah chapter 40 beginning at the 27th verse and closing at the 31st verse. I will be reading from the NKJV version. You read along silently and I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Independence Day, "Thank God I Am Free"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 4, 2011

We still live in the land of the free, the home of the brave, and why? All because of our relationship with the Great Creator, God Himself!! Were not in the minority, don't let them fool you. Were still in the majority, Praise the Lord!!

Independence Day, Thank God I am Free Today we honor our birth and founding as a nation, when we declared that we were going to exert our independence from anarchy and rule. Though you wont hear it on the news, or read it in the news paper, or in our childrens classrooms any more, It doesnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Patience

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jul 19, 2011

A classic sermon by Adrian Rogers about the power of patience and how God grants it to his children.

This sermon from the Adrian Rogers Legacy Library © 2010 Rogers Family Trust. Used by permission. www.pastortraining.com www.adrianrogerslibrary.com Introduction Would you take God’s Word, and turn to James, chapter 1. Now, James is one of the most straightforward men in the entire Bible. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Have Faith (2)

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2011

Faith is persevering when you don’t feel like it, and trusting God even when you don’t get it.

Faith is dependency on God. Faith is practical. We exercise faith by acting on what we believe. The FOUR Principles of Practical Faith (from Hebrews 11) (1) FAITH IS BELIEVING WHEN YOU DON’T SEE IT (Heb 11:1,7) • In a sense, you have to have faith that it is going to happen, FOR IT to happen. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humble Circumstances Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2011

James speaks of two different people; the rich and the poor. What’s the meaning? 1- Humble means high 2- Rich means low 3- Perseverance means salvation

INTRO.- The brother in humble circumstances. Did you ever have those? Ever live in humble circumstances? ILL.- One day, a wealthy family man took his son on a trip to the country so he could have his son see how poor country people were. They stayed one day and one night at the farm of a very ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Step That Stands Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 19, 2012

Have you ever faced times that you really struggled with the things you see? Maybe it was a wicked person who seemed to have it all. Or maybe it is the injustice of a person living for the Lord and others, continuing to deal with hardship and suffering,

Steps along Life’s Journey A Step that Stands – Sermon 3 Psalm 73 What causes us to stumble along Life’s Journey Viewing life through the eyes of sin Viewing life from the perspective of Satan What enables us to Stand Firm along Life’s Journey Viewing life through the eyes of Faith Viewing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation: Biblical Assurances Christ Lives Within

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

Examining Biblical Assurance of Salvation or that Christ Dwells Within. I took this subject and preached it during the Christmas Season. The message of incarnation twisted on its head. The Word became Flesh or took on flesh to seek and save those who w

How to be sure of your salvation: Biblical Assurances Christ lives within! Matt 1:18-23(KJV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008

It’s hard to know what to do when the storms of life come our way. In Peter’s attempt to walk on the water we discover some valuable principles that will help us face those storms while giving glory to our Lord.

Title: Finding Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Matthew 14:22-32 Introduction Tom Dooley was a young doctor who organized hospitals, raised money, and literally poured out his life in the service of the afflicted peoples of Southeast Asia. Here was a man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Just Preach Faith, It Works!

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Feb 24, 2008

Though you may be tired and weary, God has not forsaken you. He didn’t put you somewhere so you could struggle but He does have a plan and you are part of it. Just preach faith - it works!

Just Preach Faith, It Works! Titus 1 In Titus chapter 1 we find a letter written by the apostle Paul to Titus. Historians say that Paul was responding to a letter that Titus had sent to him. Titus was the pastor of the church in Crete. And while pasturing this church he became discouraged so ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weapons Of Mass Distraction Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 24, 2008

Sermon #3 in the series taken from Nehemiah 6-7 reveals Nehemiah’s ability to avoid various kinds of distractions so he could finish the task at hand.

#3 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah Chapters 6-7 "Weapons of Mass Distraction" Castle Hills Christian Church: May 18, 2008 INTRODUCTION: The book of Nehemiah is a book about building a wall. It’s interesting that archeologists have just recently found a portion of wall that dates back ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ