Sermons on Endurance:

Do Your Best: Scout Sunday

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

This expository sermon, written for a special Scout Sunday service attended by a troop of local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, encourages Scouts (and Christians) to do their best in service of Jesus so they will hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Do Your Best: Scout Sunday Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/3/2012 Most of you are probably familiar with the Boy Scout motto—always be prepared. You might not be as familiar with the Cub Scout motto though, which is—do your best! That’s not just good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Stick With It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 9, 2015

Hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering. Fight and never quit for your destiny depends on your patience.

“Stick with it” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 10:23 & 35-39 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised ;) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-39

Denomination: Apostolic

The Life Of Paul Part Iv Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016

Paul traveled 6000-7000 miles during his journeys and faced incredible hardships all for only one purpose, to spread the news of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • Paul had more to do with the growth of Christianity than any other person. • Last week we talked about how Paul was released into ministry. • How Barnabas took a risk to work with him. • How ultimately Paul emerged as the leader. • They had conflicts ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Wilt Thou Do?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

How wilt thou do?

Jeremiah 12 v. 5 "If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?" Jeremiah questions God's judgements - v. 1 "Righteous ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Holiness

Running With Patience

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 18, 2015

The Christian life is like a race, we need to run with patience and faith in Jesus, so as to be able to win the prize at the end.

RUNNING WITH PATIENCE Study Text: Hebrews 12: 1 - 4 Introduction: - A common metaphor for the Christian life in the NT is that of a runner in a race. - During the course of his ministry, Paul wrote that he ran the race in such a way as to obtain the prize. - That is he disciplined himself and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Your Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

In the midst of troubling times, Christians must possess and live by faith. God is calling us to examine our faith and stand, committed to Him.

Consider Your Faith Haggai 2: 20-23 Today I hope to conclude our study in the book of Haggai. Although written some 2,500 years ago, it has been very relevant for our day. If there were any doubts, I hope our time in Haggai has confirmed the timeless nature of God’s Word within your heart ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Now Is Not The End Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 29, 2011

Part three focuses on Joseph being in prison and how he walked with God through it all.

Now Is Not The End Part 3 Scriptures: Genesis 39: 21-23; 40:1-23; 41:1-46 Introduction: This is part three of my series “Now Is Not The End.” In my message two weeks ago, we followed Joseph to Egypt and his experiences in Potiphar’s house. When we completed the message, we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 4- "The Temptation Within" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 30, 2017

Part 4 of our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian living Part 4 “The Temptation within” Today as we continue our study of James We will continue to connect the dots That James lays out For Bona Fide Christian living We began this series with the pressure test If you will remember we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Distraction

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 6, 2017

When we have to cope for the long term, we need to implement God’s template for doing so. Distraction is a key element in this process, but needs to be viewed as part of the whole process.

The Power of Distraction (Philippians 4:1-9) 1. The psychology professor was giving an oral test. She asked, "How would you diagnose a patient who screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?" A sports-minded young man answered, "He's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hated By The World

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 2, 2014

The world hates Jesus because He sheds light on their evil.

Hated by the World August 31, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The world hates Jesus because He sheds light on their evil. Focus Passage: John 15:18-25 Supplemental Passage: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Determined

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 16, 2010

When I think about those words the first thing that comes to mind is the scripture in 1st Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not

“A man determined” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Nehemiah 6:15-16 “So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth [day] of [the month] Elul, in fifty and two days. And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard [thereof], and all the heathen that [were] about us saw [these things], ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Apostolic

Consider Him

Contributed by John D Jones on May 2, 2010

In Christ Jesus we have both the exemplar and the enabler! Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world! When we Consider Him, we run the race, we relinquish the weights, and we finish the race to receive the prize.

“Consider Him” Hebrews 12:1-4 Text: verse 3 Introduction: I want to call your attention to the first 3 words of verse 3, in which the writer encourages the reader, “For Consider Him.” This is an appropriate exhortation because the entire book is a treatise on Considering ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Part 16 - Matthew 10:21-42 - Got To Get A Message To You. Hold On, Hold On! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 22, 2010

Matthew 10:23 says "I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel." Reminds me of that song by the Bee Gees in 1968 "I've Gotta Get a Message to You. Hold on! Hold on!"

Part 16 - Matthew 10:21-42 - GOT TO GET A MESSAGE TO YOU. HOLD ON, HOLD ON! I recently read of a teenager in Florida in America who fled for her life from her Muslim family after she converted to Christianity. Fathima Rifqa Bary says her family will murder her in what is known as an "HONOUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:21-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying True To God's Command

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 2, 2010

A message about the attitudes we need to maintain in the midst of adversity

Staying True to God’s Command I Peter 3:13-17 Since we are outdoors this morning, I thought I’d share this little article with you about comments made to the staff of the Bridger Wilderness Area in the Bridger – Teton National Forest in Wyoming. (Some people want convenience in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Switch Moment Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010

LIVING IN THE LIGHT BEGINS WITH A LIGHT SWITCH MOMENT

Turning on the Light Ephesians 4:17-19 -- The Light Switch Moment INTRODUCTION "Well, what do you think?" his dad asked. Brian Lohse knew exactly what his father was getting at. His father had never pressed him about marriage before. But the question had its intended effect: a light switch ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance