Sermons on Endure Hardship:

Running The Race By Looking At Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 8, 2009

This short talk given at a Communion service during Holy Week asks three questions: What must we reject, how must we run and where must we look?

The New Testament scholar Raymond Brown wrote this: “Using vivid athletic imagery the author [of Hebrews] tells his readers what they must reject, how they must run and where they must look.” 1: What we must reject: “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Difference Makers Settle Differences Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 5, 2009

There will always be disputes as long as there is sin in the world. How we handle them tells how God has influenced us.

Difference Makers Settle differences Acts 15 We live in a world that is full of disputes, whether it be about politics, religion, sports, there will always be disputes. We live in a world of dispute and debate. It’s everywhere: at home, at work, in politics, and even in the church! In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marcando La Historia / Stamping The History

Contributed by Dr. Angel Camacho on Feb 15, 2009

Este es una serie de sermones dirigido a los creyentes y satiface la pregunta del hombre sobre su proposito en la vida. Además estimula a la congregación a orientarse, encarilarse y desarrollarse en la visión de la Iglesia. En ocaciones deseamos hacer alg

BASE BÍBLICA Habacuc 3:2 2Oh Jehová, he oído tu palabra, y temí. Oh Jehová, aviva tu obra en medio de los tiempos, En medio de los tiempos hazla conocer; INTRODUCCIÓN A. La Historia se Traduce en Tiempo. Según la Real Academia Española nos dice que la historia es una narración y exposición de los ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changing Our "Why's" Into "How's"

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 11, 2008

Much of our time and energy is spent on trying to figure out "why" things happen, when we need to focus on "how" to make it through it.

2 Chronicles 20:1 (NKJV) 1 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, "A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Trusting In The God Who Knows

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 10, 2012

There is a God who knows what is best for us from beginning to end.

In Max Lucado’s book, The Eye of the Storm, he tells the story of Chippie the parakeet. "Chippie never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, singing a song into the air; the next second he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. "His problem began when his ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Baptist

Entrega Y Esfuerzo

Contributed by Michael Jeremy Brooks on Sep 4, 2010

La vida cristiana requiere de esfuerzo y entrega para poder cumplir la voluntad de Dios.

Hebreos 12:1, 2 Esfuerzo - Mira que te mando que te esfuerces y seas valiente; no temas ni desmayes, porque Jehová tu Dios estará contigo en dondequiera que vayas. Josué 1:9 Esforzaos a entrar por la puerta angosta... Lucas 13:24 Desde los días de Juan el Bautista hasta ahora, el reino de los ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Road Rules - Pt. 4 - Running To Win Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 9, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

Road Rules Pt. 4 – Running to Win I. Introduction We have almost completed our journey in this series. We have been talking about running and the lessons that I learned as I ran cross country in High School. This is your last opportunity to gaze at the amazing, awe inspiring picture of me with my ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Against The Devil

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 23, 2012

Sermon for the 13th Sunday After Penetecost

Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 / Standing Against The Devil Intro: In his book, “Fuzzy Memories,” Jack Handey writes about a bully who would demand his lunch money every day. Jack was smaller and an easy target, so he just gave the bully the money. One day jack decided to fight back and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus Means ........................

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 23, 2012

There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS Which are you

Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life John 6:53-69 There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Anglican

Your Purpose Is A Puzzle

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 18, 2013

It is so important to discover our divine purpose. We need to know that God has great plans for us. We need to discover who we are in God’s great scheme of things and must understand that the road to our final destiny is built day by day and piece by piec

Your purpose is a puzzle It is so important to discover our divine purpose. We need to know that God has great plans for us. We need to discover who we are in God’s great scheme of things and must understand that the road to our final destiny is built day by day and piece by piece. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Weather Forecast.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 1, 2013

As I was watching the weather warnings run across the TV screen I began to think about how we go through life's storms without any warnings. Each one of the storms we go through are painted a different color of severity, Green, Yellow, Orange

The Weather Forecast. Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Live According To The Pattern

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 21, 2013

Paul encourages the Philippians and us to live according to his pattern.

Albert Einstein once said, “The universe is not merely more complicated than we can understand. It’s more complicated than we can IMAGINE.” That’s an interesting thing to think about; how this whole Universe was formed by design. What a complex design it is! God had it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fig Tree Reminds Me Of Me And The Fig Tree Reminds Me Of God.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 4, 2013

We will look at how the fig tree reminds me of me and how the fig tree reminds me of God.

Luke 13:1-9 The Fig Tree reminds me of Me and the Fig Tree Reminds Me of God 1. WE are likened to the Fig Tree we are Planted 2. A. The Fig Tree was Planted B.3we are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

March Madness

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 14, 2013

Today is March 10th…And too most people…March is just another month on the calendar. But there are two specific groups that I am thinking of right now...that March for them is not just another month... Slide #3 The first group that comes to my mi

Video… The Jesus Rant SLIDE#1 Prayer...What are we doing with you? Good morning…welcome to Vista Pointe…What are you gonna do with Jesus? I’m so glad to see you all here today on time. Two times every year...Our lives...along with millions of people lives...are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14

Be An Encourager Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013

As Paul encouraged Timothy, we are given opportunity to encourage those we come into contact with.

Be an encourager 2 Timothy 1:7-9 Introduction- Please turn with me to 2 Timothy 1:7-9 as we continue in the series “learning from the Apostle Paul.” Paul is writing a letter of encouragement to Timothy. It is a real good letter since Paul has been arrested and was sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-9

Denomination: Nazarene