Sermons on Despite:

1 Peter 4:1-11 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 5, 2023

In today's study Peter talks about the need to remain faithful to God despite suffering for His name, and to turn away from sin. He also talks about how to respond to false accusation on account of our faith.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/Z7bnA6tc8qM For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kgd1x0uLSFIjohFWf1IFC?si=i9GTLVQrQVG3FU8vxbfIbw 1 Peter 4:1-6 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, 1 Peter 3:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fire In My Bones Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025

The phrase “fire in my bones” comes from the prophet Jeremiah's intense feeling of God’s Word burning within him. Despite facing rejection, imprisonment, and mockery, Jeremiah could not suppress the message God gave him.

FIRE IN MY BONES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 20:9 Supporting Texts: Acts 2:3-4, Luke 24:32, 1 Kings 18:38, Romans 12:11 INTRODUCTION: The phrase “fire in my bones” comes from the prophet Jeremiah's intense feeling of God’s Word burning within him. Despite facing rejection, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9, Acts 2:3-4, Luke 24:32, 1 Kings 18:38, Romans 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Peter (Simon Cephas) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Peter’s life is a story of transformation. He went from being an impulsive fisherman to a fearless apostle who helped establish the early church. Despite his weaknesses, God’s grace empowered him to fulfil his divine calling.

CHARACTER STUDY OF PETER (SIMON CEPHAS) – LEADER OF THE APOSTLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:16-19 "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19, John 1:42, Luke 5:4-11, Matthew 14:28-31, Acts 2:14-41, Acts 10:9-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beneficial Effects Of Persecution 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Persecution has a way of accomplishing God’s greater purposes despite outward evidences. Luke wrote, "At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem and they were all scattered throughout the regions·" (Acts 8:1) Discorda

1. Persecution has a way of accomplishing God’s greater purposes despite outward evidences. Luke wrote, "At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem and they were all scattered throughout the regions·" (Acts 8:1) Discordant factors have a way of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lion In A Den Of Daniels Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000

When you feel you are the only one who's wrong in the crowd of acceptable people, see how faith teaches us to find a shred of dignity in reaching out for help, and how complete faith gives us wholeness despite our past.

This message is dedicated to the memory of my deceased great-aunt, Adelia Miller. Aunt Dedie loved to tell how, when she was a little girl going to the Sunday School at the Cloverport Baptist Church in Breckenridge County, Kentucky, the pastor had all the children in Sunday School one day. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003

Even though war and destruction are all around us as seen daily on TV the Lord will ultimately be victorious. God is telling us that despite the seeming instabiity of the times all we have to do is be stand quietly and watch how the Almighty displays His

Be Still and Know That I Am God (Psa 46:8-11) Today, Tom Ridge issued another warning to elevate the terror alert to high alert to put the nation in a state of readiness for another attack by terrorists. We live at time of high alert when anxiety seems to be running at a fever pitch and yet God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dissatisfaction Or Fulfillment? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 2, 2003

Like Judas, despite all we have, we feel dissatisfied. Dissatisfaction comes from too small a vision of where our lives must go or depending on others to give us meaning. A relationship with Jesus gives us redemption and release.

Willy Loman is the central character in Arthur Miller’s play, “Death of a Salesman”. Willy had known only one thing all his life, and that was selling. Selling, pitching, cajoling, persuading, making the sale. That was it. His wife played second fiddle to selling. His children tried to please, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Food For Thought Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 26, 2010

Jesus is our Miraculous Provider and our Multiplier, who teaches us in challenging ways, and who can use what little we have to do a great work for His Kingdom, despite whether it looks to be a task 'too big' to us or not.

Brief Outline Food for Thought (John 6:5-15) Introduction (1-4) I. The Task is Too Big! (5-9) A. Jesus, the Good Teacher (5-6) B. The Inadequacy of the Disciples (7-9) II. Jesus Begs to Differ (10-13) A. Jesus has a Plan (10-11) B. Jesus brings Over-abundance (12-13) III. People are Amazed ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War Of The Walls

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2009

Just as God used two American generals to rebuild a wartorn world after WWII, so he used Nehemiah to build Jerusalem and will use us to rebuild our society and our church, despite the naysayers and those who say it cannot be done.

No one was quite sure when sundown came, for it was already too dark too see. The enormous clouds of dust and debris had filled the air for hours, and a choking darkness engulfed the sky. The moments of destruction had been so horrible, so swift and so complete, that those left alive could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our King Jesus Easily Abandoned Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 9, 2018

As Jesus makes his way to from the Last Supper to the Cross he is abandoned. Abandoned by the disciples who fall asleep. Abandoned by Judas who betrays him. Abandoned by Peter who denies him. Despite this abandonment Jesus does not abandon us.

Message Luke 22:39-62 Our King Jesus Easily Abandoned Here is a Scripture that many people find to be a great encouragement. We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-62

Denomination: Baptist

“put Not Your Trust In Princes”(Politicians)

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2012

This election is very important, but despite the outcome, we still may find ourselves disillusioned. David has sage advice for us: "Do not put your trust in princes." So what should be the object of our Trust? There are 3 accessories to gain that trust.

“PUT NOT YOUR TRUST IN PRINCES”(POLITICIANS) Psalm 146:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LIBERAL KITTENS 1. Chris Matthews (MSNBC Hardball; liberal) was out jogging one morning, and saw a little boy on the corner with a box. 'What's in the box son?' The little boy, who knew who he was, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dancing In The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Our worship of God should not depend on the externals or critics, but based on who He is to us and what He has brought us through. That is why we can worship anywhere - despite who is looking or not looking. Our worship should be in spirit and in truth.

DAVID SERIES: A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - PART 15: DANCING IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD 2 SAMUEL 6: 1-2 Then David mobilized thirty thousand special troops and led them to Baal-judah to bring home the Ark of the Lord of heaven who is enthroned above the Guardian Angels. 3 The Ark was placed upon a new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Christ: The Great Evangelist, Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 11, 2022

The Lord Jesus went out of His way to bring the Gospel to an anonymous woman. Her life was one of sin and isolation from others. Despite her attitude and resistance, she was won over to the grace and mercy of God. We are to follow His example.

No one is to be neglected or avoided when it comes to presenting the Good News of salvation found only in the Lord Jesus Christ (John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 John 2:1-2). As we read through the fourth chapter of John's Gospel, we see how Jesus went out of HIs way to give this offer of redemption ...read more

Scripture: John 4:8-42, Proverbs 13:15, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2022

Gideon was the son of Joash, from the Abiezrite clan in the tribe of Manasseh and lived in Ephra (Ophrah). As a leader of the Israelites, he won a decisive victory over a Midianite army despite a vast numerical disadvantage, leading a troop of 300 "valiant" men.

Gideon Facts – Things You Should know Successor • Abimelech Parent(s) • Joash (father) Italics indicate individuals not explicitly described as judges Book of Joshua • Joshua Book of Judges ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Moab Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2022

Despite a scarcity of archaeological evidence, the existence of the Kingdom of Moab prior to the rise of the Israelite state has been deduced from a colossal statue erected at Luxor by Pharaoh Ramesses II, which lists Moab among a series of nations conquered during a campaign.

Moab Moab is the name of an ancient Levantine kingdom (a person who lives in or comes from the Levant) whose territory is today located in the modern state of Jordan. The land is mountainous and lies alongside much of the eastern shore of the Dead Sea. The existence of the Kingdom of Moab is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist