Sermons on Durability:

Search Me Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 26, 2004

This sermon gives people a time for them to allow God to search their heart.

The Lenten Season is one of preparation and self-examination. We have looked at “Facing Temptation,” “Where’s Your Citizenship?” “My Way or God’s Way,” and “Choose Your Side.” This psalm (139) is a deep, introspective work. If we take it seriously, it could change your life. If this is truly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Putting On Your Shoes

Contributed by Michael Reeves on Jul 25, 2004

Shoes that need to be worn as a Christian.

PUTTING ON YOUR SHOES Luke 15:22 and Ephesians 6:15 Our daily conversations are often filled with expressions concerning the use of our foot or feet. We have learned to convey a whole idea or concept in this manner. For example: 1. A TENDERFOOT is a beginner, inexperienced. 2. To have COLD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Living Self-Control Emancipated In Perseverance Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

#4 In the scriptures there is the assumption that anyone who is born again of the Spirit of God, that that person has the very power of God to live a life of godliness. This is not a life that is some unproductive barren wasteland, but a life that is full

The Enlargement of Life Living Self-control Emancipated in Perseverance Reading: Luke 8:11-15 (2 Peter 1:5-11) Even a quick reading of the N.T. reveals that God has a plan and a purpose for anyone who will be fully open to Him. This plan is that we might have a life, and a way of life that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy Of Unity Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 4 of a series on Philippians focusing on the formula for unity.

The Joy of Unity Philippians 2:1-4 I. Introduction A. The Glass Beaker 1. A professor was demonstrating the durability of tempered glass. a) Holding a beaker by the neck the professor pounded a nail into a piece of wood. b) Much to the surprise of everyone in the class that beaker did not break or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philidephia, Mail Call Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon about the seven church in Asia Minor.

Philadelphia, You’ve Got Mail! Revelation 3:7-13 Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God's Word Is The Path To The Full Life Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 16, 2014

The Word is Your Life, part 4 Loving God's Word is the Path to the Full Life Psalm 1 1. Saturate Myself With the Word for a Fruitful Life (v. 3) 2. Saturate Myself With the Word by Meditating on the Word (v. 2)

The Word is Your Life, part 4 Loving God's Word is the Path to the Full Life Psalm 1 David Taylor September 28, 2014 We are in the fourth of our five week fall series, “The Word is Your Life,” to help us see and feel the necessity of making the word central in our lives. We started by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Worth The Wait, Worth The Weight”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 6, 2018

From the cradle to the coffin, affliction and sorrow are the appointed lot of man. We all came into the world with a wailing cry, and we often leave with an agonizing groan. Compare these afflictions with the sufferings and sorrows of the God-Man...

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Unveiling Or Uncovered"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 30, 2016

Sermon shares that Jesus is Christ, Jesus is faithful witness, Jesus is ruler of the kings of the Earth, and Jesus is the first born of the dead.

“Unveiling or uncovered” Rev 1:1-4 • This book was written during some dark days for the early church. • They were suffering terrible persecution under the iron hand of the Roman Emperors. • This book was written to give them hope, comfort and encouragement in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Lent 2: God Is Heavy: Carrying The Weight Of God

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019

Second Sunday in Lent. This sermon focuses ar​oun​d the idea of God as s​hiel​d but God as heavy to carry as Lent requires reflection and repentence​.

“Carrying the Weight of God.” The Rev. Rian Adams Second Sunday of Lent, Year C The Genesis reading says God spoke to Abram and said, “I am your shield.” A shield has one job… the difference between life and death is how well a shield does that job. A shield's vocation is to protect the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

My Father's Car

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 4, 2021

No eye has seen , nor ear has heard

My FATHER’S car Ezekiel 1 Yes, The LORD has a car. And to say it’s fabulous and magnificent is an understatement. Ok, so you may say that we should not take these things literally. And that it’s a figure of speech etc. I don’t agree with you. If scripture describes something so meticulously ...read more

Peace In The Midst Of Trouble John 16:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2024

Despite the reality of trials in this world, we have the incredible promise of peace and victory through Jesus.

Peace in the Midst of Trouble: A Sermon on John 16:33 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a powerful and encouraging word from our Lord Jesus Christ found in John 16:33. The verse reads: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, James 1:2-3, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 8:37, 1 John 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Community Task (Exodus 36)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2024

Are there tasks in the church for the whole community, those who are willing? Let's look at Exodus 36.

Was building the tabernacle very much a community task, all who were willing? Is building a healthy local church also an undertaking involving the whole congregation, all who are willing? Let’s look at Exodus 36. How did Bezalel and Aholiab proceed to work with the freewill offerings of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier Of Christ

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 23, 2025

Every believer is enlisted as a kingdom soldier, commissioned to please the Lord and defend His cause.

A Good Soldier of Christ Study Text: 2 Timothy 2:1 - 4 Introduction: - Believers in Christ are in a spiritual warfare. The devil, the world, and the flesh are the real enemies confronting them. - These spiritual enemies are out to destroy the testimony and effectiveness of the believer. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miracle At Beautiful Gate

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004

The 3rd chapter of Acts is a very special chapter; it is where we find the 1st miracle performed by the apostles after the ascension of Jesus Christ. We must look at the entire 3rd chapter to get the full impact of this miracle which took place at the ga

“The Miracle at Beautiful Gate” Acts 3 The 3rd chapter of Acts is a very special chapter; it is where we find the 1st miracle performed by the apostles after the ascension of Jesus Christ. We must look at the entire 3rd chapter to get the full impact of this miracle which took place at the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Is Heaven An Actual Place? Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus addressing the issue of heaven w/His disciples. And what we’re going to discover are some reasons we can have confidence that heaven is an actual place.

Intro: Lee Strobel had an interview in his 1994 book “What Would Jesus Say?” w/Donald Trump. This interview took place in 1989 when Trump was on top of his game. One writer asked Trump what else there was left for him to conquer in the business world. He very confidently responded, “Right now, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist