Sermons on Endurance In Persecution:

Running The Race Victoriously PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Encourage believers to persevere in their faith journey, endure God's discipline as a sign of His love, and strive for holiness, keeping their focus on Jesus and the reward of righteousness and peace.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to be delving into a powerful passage from the book of Hebrews, Chapter 12, verses 1 to 11. It talks about running the great race of life, sticking with it even when it gets tough, and keeping our eyes on the prize. It's all about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Topics: Finishing, Race, Well

Glorifying God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon encourages us to praise God with purpose, recognize His presence in our lives, and proclaim His provision, reflecting His enduring love and faithfulness.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together as one community, one body, united in our love for the Lord and in our desire to grow closer to Him. We come to this place, not as strangers passing by, but as children returning home, eager to sit at our Father's feet and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Topics: Thanksgiving

Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores the enduring, divine peace promised by Jesus, emphasizing God's desire for our peace, living in divine rest, and casting our cares upon Him.

Hey folks, we're here today, gathered in the warmth of our fellowship, ready to dig into some good, nourishing spiritual food. We're going to talk about something that we all need, something we all crave, and that's peace. Not the kind of peace you get from a quiet house or a good night's sleep, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Topics: Peace, God

Tis The Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

This sermon explores the enduring, transformative hope found in Jesus Christ, emphasizing its eternal nature and its call to share this hope with all nations. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to our time of fellowship and worship. As we gather here today, let's remind ourselves of the enduring truth that our God is a God of hope. He assures us of this hope in the darkest of times, in the deepest of valleys, and in the most challenging of circumstances. This hope ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Topics: Hope

Eat For The Journey Is Far PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores how to endure life's trials by relying on God's Word, growing spiritually, and listening to His guidance amidst our fears and despair. Key

Good morning, dear family of God. It is indeed a joy to stand before you today, in the house of our Lord, to share His divine Word. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, to be molded in the image of our Savior, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-20

Topics: Adversity, Adversaries

Small Victories Lead To Winning The War! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores how God's enduring strength and love guide us to perceive small victories, view enemies positively, and progress towards spiritual victory.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as a family, bound together by the unbreakable ties of faith and fellowship. We are here to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:4

Topics: Celebrating Victory, Change Perception

The Significance Of Our Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2025

This sermon encourages weary believers to trust God’s steadfast hope and grace, reminding them that faith endures trials and is anchored in Christ’s resurrection.

If your week felt like a whispered prayer under a loud sky, you’re in the right place. Peter wrote to people with tired eyes and tender hearts, people who knew what it was to be squeezed by life. He takes our chin in his hands and points us toward a living hope, a hope that breathes when our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Topics: Timeless Faith, Tested Faith, True Faith

Our Deepest Need PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

True Christian living finds its meaning and endurance in love; without love, our actions and gifts are empty, but with it, everything gains lasting value.

Good morning, friends. If you came in today weary, worried, or worn thin, you’re not alone. Some of us have been carrying more than we care to admit—unanswered questions, unspoken hurts, unfinished to-do lists. We try harder, run faster, give more, and still wonder: Why do I feel empty? Why does my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Topics: Love

Wait In PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

God renews our strength when we are weary; waiting on Him in prayer brings hope, endurance, and the power to rise above life’s burdens.

If your soul has been sighing lately, you’re in good company. The headlines rumble, the calendar’s crowded, the phone keeps pinging, and somewhere between Monday morning and midnight worries, strength leaks and hope limps. You’ve prayed for healing and still hurt. You’ve asked for clarity and still ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Topics: Waiting, Trust

The Joy And Crown Of Boasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

Even when separated or hindered, God’s presence unites and sustains us, making our love and faith in Christ endure until His return.

If you’ve ever waved goodbye at an airport gate or watched a taillight fade down a long highway, you know the quiet ache of separation. We stand on porches and in parking lots, with a smile on the lips and a lump in the throat, and we whisper, “Until later.” Our hearts carry faces and names. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Topics: Joy, Service

A View Of Heaven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

God’s presence and promise of a new creation give hope, endurance, and joy to weary believers, assuring us that He will make all things new.

Friends, can we begin with a breath of hope? Hearts get heavy, headlines howl, and some weeks feel like a long night with the lights off. Yet here we are, loved by the Lord, gathered under grace, held by hands that never let go. Your Father has a word for weary people and a promise for tired souls. ...read more

Topics: Heaven, Comparison

Faith And Hope - Much More Than Coke

Contributed by Philip Cairns on Feb 1, 2002

Understanding the difference between ’wish lists’ and ’hope’ as the Scriptures teach it.

TITLE: "Faith and hope - much more than Coke" SCRIPTURE: James 1:2-12 AIM: Through an understanding of ‘suffering’, challenge my hearers about their faith and how they would stand when tested. INTRODUCTION: In 1 Corinthians Paul talks about the three things that will remain - faith, hope and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Holiness

Divorce, From A Divorced Preacher's Perspective

Contributed by Jason Bentley on May 13, 2015

Divorce is one of the most devastating things a person may have to endure in this life. It's destruction is rampant, and it is growing. Jesus has a message of hope and healing, but are we as a church delivering that message?

Handling the Subject Classic Tone I’m not sure how to approach this subject. It is something that is very personal to me and may be to many of you. Yet, it is something that is rarely dealt with properly, if at all. Divorce. It’s a nasty little word, isn’t it. We ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commendable Conduct

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

COMMENDABLE CONDUCT--ESPECIALLY SUBMISSION TO EVERY APPROPRIATE HUMAN AUTHORITY--IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO PERSECUTION AND THE BEST WAY TO GLORIFY GOD (2:11-3:12) A.

COMMENDABLE CONDUCT--ESPECIALLY SUBMISSION TO EVERY APPROPRIATE HUMAN AUTHORITY--IS THE ONLY ANSWER TO PERSECUTION AND THE BEST WAY TO GLORIFY GOD (2:11-3:12) A. Introduction (2:11-13a) 1. Commendable Conduct Viewed Negatively (:11) a. Description of Such Conduct ("lusts of the flesh") b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Suffering Church Sunday

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 5, 2007

The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. That blood is still being shed. In this sermon we name the top ten persecutors and finish with a look at Paul - the persecutor who became the persecuted.

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day. We have heard of believers having boiling water poured down their throats. Other gruesome forms of torture are meted out to Christ’s sheep on a daily basis. The top ten persecutors - (1) North ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17