Sermons on Endure Hardness:

Overcoming

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 30, 2000

Our dependence is on the life of the Son of God, moment by moment, his life is in us then, "this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."

1 John 5 John has brought before us, o First, the theme of fellowship of Christ, maintaining fellowship; then o Maintaining truth, o Maintaining righteousness, o Maintaining love, and, now, he concludes with the theme of o Maintaining assurance, or confidence. The relationship between ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Keys To Becoming A Great Christian

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 2, 2001

Jesus calls us all to grow

Keys to Becoming a Great Christian Selected Passages October 1, 2000 Morning Service Introduction Average is said to be the best of the worst and the worst of the best Christ gave us a call to live life beyond average and to be all that we were meant to be in Him How do we rise above the average ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Never Lose Heart

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001

A devotion for young believers

16 “THEREFORE WE DO NOT LOSE HEART, BUT THOUGH OUR OUTER MAN IS DECAYING, YET OUR INNER MAN IS BEING RENEWED DAY BY DAY. 17 FOR MOMENTARY, LIGHT AFFLICTION IS PRODUCING FOR US AN ETERNAL WEIGHT OF GLORY FAR BEYOND ALL COMPARISON, 18 WHILE WE LOOK NOT AT THE THINGS WHICH ARE SEEN, BUT AT THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Orthodox

When The Bottom Drops Out

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 3, 2001

How to deal with adversity when it comes in abundance.

When the Bottom Drops Out Matthew 14: 22-32 DID YOU EVER HAVE ONE OF THOSE DAYS when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up and discovered the alarm didn’t go off and your head was pounding as a result of a bad cold. Then you cut yourself shaving, stumbled over your child’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Run The Race

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 15, 2001

Pauls calls Christians to run the race of life

Run the Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 14, 2001 Introduction I. The Olympics A. Some of my favorite moments: First Dream Team Men’s Basketball, The lighting of the torch in 1996 B. Michael Johnson in 1996 1. The time trials prior to the games – Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Setting Yourself Free From Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 17, 2001

David shows us a model of how to deal with discouragement

SETTING YOURSELF FREE FROM DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Samuel 30 (Selected Verses) July 2, 2000 Introduction I. James (quick) Tillis A. Tillis moved to Chicago 1. Chicago was a better area for boxing than Tulsa 2. He dreamed of becoming a heavy weight boxer B. Tillis stops at Sears Tower 1. Puts his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Key To Survival

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Jan 18, 2001

The key to surviving in life

THE KEY TO SURVIVAL © Mark Beaird 9-2000 Text: Matthew 7:24-27 What does it take to be a survivor in life? According to the world’s philosophy, it takes someone who is crafty, manipulative and willing to look out for number one above all else. This is the world’s wisdom. However, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Needs Armor?"

Contributed by Kevin White on Jan 20, 2001

This sermon challenges believers to examine their lives--do they need the full armor of God, or are they staying "in the rear with the gear?"

Sermon 07 January 2001 Ephesians 6:10-18 Who Needs Armor? Introduction: Bill once had a job as a truck driver. Twice a week, he hauled loads between Cincinnati and Atlanta. He always stopped for lunch at Joe’s Diner, a friendly little truck stop about halfway between the two cities. One day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Call To Courage Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL

BIG IDEA: PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – based on vv.6-7 you have been called and gifted for the gospel ministry you have received the divine empowering = “power and love and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tough Times Ahead -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION

BIG IDEA: THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION I. (:10-14) THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE A good model can make a tremendous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A View From The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION

TITLE: A VIEW FROM THE FINISH LINE – FINAL REFLECTIONS FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION I. (:6) PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS THE PRESENT: CONTENTMENT A. Content to be a Living (and Dying) Sacrifice “For I am already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pressing On Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL IS THE ONLY WAY TO RUN THE RACE OF CONFORMITY TO JESUS CHRIST

BIG IDEA: PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL IS THE ONLY WAY TO RUN THE RACE OF CONFORMITY TO JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Walvoord: "On the one hand, discontent with one’s spiritual life can bring discouragement and unnecessary resignation to spiritual defeat. On the other hand, in overestimating one’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Outward Harmony / Inward Peace Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP AND INNER PEACE REQUIRE TOTAL COMMITMENT

BIG IDEA: HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP AND INNER PEACE REQUIRE TOTAL COMMITMENT I. (:1-5) HARMONY OF FELLOWSHIP REQUIRES OUR TOTAL COMMITMENT TO ONE ANOTHER WITH A SPIRIT OF: - STEADFASTNESS - JOY - AND PATIENCE A. (:1) Steadfastness -- We Must be Totally Committed to Stand Firm in the Lord 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How's Your Heart

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 15, 2001

God is looking for people who have the right heart attitude. Are you one of them

HOWS YOUR HEART? About Five years ago I found myself in the Modbury Hospital High dependency ward with a ? heart attack. I should have been in distress but the whole time I was in peace because I knew my heart was right before the Lord. The Bible says Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering In Days Of Ease Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 21, 2001

We are to have the right perspective, recollection, aspiration, actions, and attitude in suffering.

"Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution" (2 Timothy 3:12). This does not mean that every Christian will suffer physical abuse as evidence of true salvation. While many Christians have sealed their faith with their blood, many more have had to withstand the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist