Sermons on Endurance:

Crowns!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 16, 2007

5 CROWNS WE SHOULD BE SEEKING

1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.2 Timothy 2:5 Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing To Build - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 23, 2007

Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment

Seeing The Vision Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment Today, we are continuing in our series, Preparing To Build…Seeing The Vision…Living The Dream! Today we are getting very close the completion of our building project. We are getting closer and closer to that final product, to that dream, of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Renew Your Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008

While serving others and bearing witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ, it is vital that we keep our love for God fresh and vibrant.

Revelations 2:2-5, Mark 1:11 “Renew Your Love” INTRODUCTION Faye and I grew up in a time when standard equipment on cars included bench seats. A bench seat was one continuous seat in the front. It was atrocious in terms of safety, but it sure beat bucket seats when you were on a date. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Stoop At Standing Time Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 7, 2008

This sermon prepares believers for spiritual warfare that if we’re going to be victorious against the enemy we must stand our ground with God.

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross! Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory His army shall He lead Till every foe is vanquished And Christ is Lord indeed. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey. Forth to the mighty conflict in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Questioning Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 10, 2008

The ups and downs in life.

Questioning Jesus - The Tempter Matthew 3:16-4:4 February 10, 2008 Not long after Jesus gives an inspiring - revolutionary - spell-bounding speech on what it is that he represents -what it is he is about. -what he is for. A teacher of the law - a man with a good mind - a man who thinks well - a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Prayer For Believers

Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 11, 2008

A look at Jesus’ prayer for His Disciples before He was arrested.

Jesus’ Prayer for Believers Introduction Intercessory prayer is a powerful thing. It builds me up and encourages me to know that people take the time to pray for me. But what builds me up and encourages me even more when it comes to intercessory prayer is a truth that we can find in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do I Still Have Hope In The Midst Of Troubles

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Mar 13, 2008

In this world of trouble there is for all that we go through.

Prayer Text: Lamentation 3:21 – 26 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. (22) It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. (23) They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. (24) The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

No Sneezing For This Blessing

Contributed by Daniel Johnson on Mar 18, 2008

This sermon uses the story of Jacob fighting the angel of Yahweh to show how we as Christians should strive for God’s blessing.

This morning we are going to look at the life of a man who was nothing more than a deceiver. We are going to examine his life, to learn how his life changed for the better. We are going to find out how Jacob received a blessing from God that completely changed his life. This morning I pray that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Sin, Suffering, Sickness And Our Savior Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 20, 2008

God redeems and will cure every disease, even death.

Introduction Over the last few weeks I have been rereading C. S. Lewis’ delightful Chronicles of Narnia series. I was struck by a scene in The Silver Chair in which the children’s faith is tested by an uncertain outcome. The children were given signs by which they could fulfill their mission in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

A review of what a faithful Christian should expect in a world at war against God and His people.

What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Matthew 5:9-13 "Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when [men] shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up On Your Faith

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

A homecoming sermon focused on church renewal through remembering what God has done.

Don’t Give Up Your Faith 2 Chronicles 15:1-14 In the 1930’s a small group of people met at a school house for Sunday School, and so was born what would eventually become First Baptist Church of Nicholson. As I understand it, the beginnings of the church were somewhat interdenominational, with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-14, 2 Chronicles 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Cry Of Victory

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Father’s Day sermon that stresses we can have victory in the trials of life.

A Cry of Victory Mark 9:14-26 During World War II, the days following Dunkirk were among the darkest for the Allied effort. Forty-seven British warships had been sunk in the operation off Norway after Dunkirk. When the evacuation was completed, half the British destroyers were in the shipyards for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

"In War No One Fights Alone" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 24, 2008

Sermon 8 in a study in Colossians

“For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

David Encouraged Himself In The Lord His God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 22, 2008

We all need encouragement from time to time. All of us at sometime or other face a crisis when everything seems to fall apart. There are times of discouragement, when things go wrong even when we are trying to do right.

David encouraged himself in the Lord his God 1st Samuel 30:1-6 You don’t smile like you used to. You don’t love like you used to. You don’t get happy like you used to. You don’t feel the Spirit like you used to. You don’t interact with others like you used to. You don’t hug like you used to. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Tools For The Journey Series

Contributed by Jonathan Ferrer on Apr 1, 2008

When God calls us to do something, He equips us in order for us to do and succeeed in the task!

Text: Joshua 1: 1 – 9 Subject: Journey with Joshua Theme: Tools for the Journey Title: “SURVIVAL KIT” GREETINGS PRAYER INTRODUCTION – (Sonics and Bobcats game) Have you ever felt like standing on the border – ready to cross over into success… into explosion… into achievement – but never ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational