Sermons on Endurance:

Blessed, Broken, Given

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 9, 2002

To multiply you must first subtract, what we call brokenness God calls fixed!

Blessed Broken & Given Mark 6:40-44 Intro: Some produce fruit 30 fold, some 60, some 100. Which are you? Which do you want to be? There is a principle in the word of God that I call the multiplication by subtraction principle. Joh 12:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:40-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Patriarch's Faith: A Pilgrim's Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the eleventh chapter of Hebrews; This passage is a picture of the great faith of believer’s, the faith of God’s pilgrim’s on the earth.

Letting your faith do the walking part V The Patriarch’s Faith: A Pilgrim’s Faith Hebrews 11:13-16 Introduction We have come to Part five in our Series, Letting your faith do the walking. Tonight as we consider this passage we look at the “The Patriarch’s Faith: A Pilgrim’s Faith.” As we saw last ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Are Pillars (Father's Day)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

Fathers are the pillars of the family, the steady supports on which homes are built and sustained. Like pillars, fathers carry the heavy load of responsibility, providing strength, stability, and protection for their households.

FATHERS ARE PILLARS (FATHER'S DAY) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 127:1-5 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 20:7, Isaiah 32:2, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21 INTRODUCTION: Fathers are the pillars of the family, the steady supports on which homes are built and sustained. Like pillars, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perseverance Is A Spiritual Weapon

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025

Win by persevering to the end.

Perseverance is a Spiritual Weapon Florence May Chadwick was an American swimmer who was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. In 1952, Florence was the first woman to attempt to swim the 26 miles between Catalina Island and the California coastline. As she began, she was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baccalaureate Service 2024

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2024

Encouraging words for those who have graduated high school.

Note: I reviewed many messages on Baccalaureate in this site. So may overlap some ideas. Let me first begin by saying congratulations. I know you have heard that a lot. But this is a big accomplishment. To me this will mean a lot to you especially as you look back. It may surprise you, but I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Suffering In His Steps - 1 Peter 2:20-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 22, 2024

Our calling was to follow Jesus, and His steps lead through undeserved suffering. Abuse is not a glitch in God’s plan that ruins your life. It is your calling.

1 Peter 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20-21

God Uses All Things For His Purposes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives.

Hard Times Joseph Becomes a Slave – Gen. 37;39:1-20 Preparation for The Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives. 2. Explanation of the Aim: There are times when we go through hardships ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004

This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 22, 2003

The goodness of God

Welcome.... This Thursday, we will be celi-bra-ting Thanks-giving Day, and I trust this will not be just one day of Thanks-giving, but every-day should be a day of thanks-giving. As we gather together this Thursday, with our friends and loved ones, let’s take the time to truly thank God for what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-8, Psalm 73:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Challenge As A Christian – Part 2

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Praise God, we all have a mi

God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Praise God, we all have a ministry unto good works and it is all part of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Consider It Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

Joy is more than happiness.

This morning we begin with a musical experiment. I need three volunteers to see if we can get these glasses of water to “sing.” (Select volunteers). As our volunteers rubbed the top edge, the water vibrated. You could hear the vibrations that came across as sound. If you would have looked closely, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Greatest Spiritual Gift

Contributed by Jesse Nelson on Oct 4, 2018

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Introduction What is the greatest spiritual gift? Wisdom? Knowledge? Miracles? Healing? Tongues? Paul will answer this question for the Christian in the 21st century, just as he answered this question for the Corinthian Christians in the first century. In our text today, we note that Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Words From An Old Soldier

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 6, 2021

Veteran's Day Sermon inspired by this sermon https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-old-soldier-whose-words-never-faded-away-mitchell-leonard-sermon-on-veterans-day-205015.

Wise Words From An Old Soldier Introduction Today we celebrate and honor our veterans. We thank you for your service. 2 Timothy 2:1-4 NKJV 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creation Simplified

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

God’s Word tells us in Genesis about creation. We will see that the things taught in Genesis 1 are upheld throughout the rest of Scripture. Both the Old and New Testament writings affirm the Genesis account of creation.

Genesis Chapter 1 What does Genesis mean? Genesis means beginning or origin. Consider what information we would be missing if we didn’t have the book of Genesis: The history of the beginning would be missing. –how the earth was formed –how life began –how sin entered the world –how God made a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:6, Mark 2:27, Exodus 20:11, Psalm 19:1-3, Psalm 33:6-9, Psalm 95:5, Psalm 136:3-9, Isaiah 43:7, Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 45:18, John 1:1-3, John 1:14, Romans 1:20, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Peter 3:5, Psalm 148:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Graduation!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2022

Graduations are great illustrations of the way Christians grow towards perfection in Christ in the here and hereafter. This sermon looks at James 1:12 through the lens of graduates.

Happy Graduation! James 1:12 (NIV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." Graduations are a special time for families and for our children. There are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26, Luke 10:21, Luke 4:1-14, Luke 3:21-22, Zephaniah 3:17, James 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal