Sermons on enduring faith: showing 61-75 of 159,154

Running The Marathon Of Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The "Holiday Marathon" provides a backdrop for understanding the sort of "Marathon of Faith" which we are called to run.

Yesterday we made the colossal mistake of attempting to run errands in the mall and surrounding areas. Oh, I know better than to go to the mall between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but yesterday was still the Saturday before Thanksgiving. And…on top of that…there’s an extra week between ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Passing The Torch Of Faith

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 7, 2005

Our text comes from the last letter Paul wrote from a Roman prison cell before his death. Paul realized that when his beloved Timothy recived word of his death --- Satan would use this to try to discourage this young minister. Paul writes to him and remin

PASSING THE TORCH OF FAITH II TIMOTHY 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The book of II Timothy was the last known letter that the apostle Paul wrote from a Roman prison cell --- just before Nero had him beheaded for his belief in Jesus Christ and for the preaching of Jesus Christ and Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

The Testing Of Our Faith

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003

Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness And Fearfulness Of God

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

Apart from faith in Jesus, meeting God is a fearful prospect.

Introduction Wilbur Rees described a common view of religion today: “I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I do not want enough of Him to make me love a black man or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful Living

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

Faithful living requires believers to give up whatever hinders their relationship with God, to lay aside sin, and to run with endurance.

Faithful Living 10/05/08 PM Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION The need for a faith that endures Hebrews 6:11-12 “And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 12, 2009

Have you thought about the future of our church? It is amazing how we make plans everyday for events that are at times far off with no thought about what may happen. Charles Kettering said “We should all be concerned about the future – because we will hav

At the beginning of our worship service we recognized 9 of the 13 the children born in 2008 to members of our church family. As I look at those children I see incredible potential. They will experience more changes in their life time than we can ever imagine. It is possible by the time they become ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Power Of Endurance”

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Apr 12, 2004

I’m always amazed at the lack of endurance that is seen in the area of faith when it comes to the saints of God. Not trying to be funny at all, but overall the body of Christ is very lazy.

“The Power of Endurance” Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Enduring An Exhausting Endeavor

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 13, 2007

This message seeks to encourage God’s people to faithfully endure the hardships of the Christian life, as good soldiers of Jesus Christ.

Enduring An Exhausting Endeavor Text: Heb.12: 1c “…let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Intro: Today we celebrate Veterans Day. This holiday was formerly known as Armistice Day, which commemorated the signing of the Armistice (truce, or peace agreement) that ended World ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Enduring Love

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017

Message uses God's dealings with Israel to teach about the love of God.

God’s Enduring Love Jeremiah 31:3-4 Richard Tow 8/21/16 Intro Our text this morning is Jer. 31:3-4. “The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. 4 Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt, O ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3-4, Psalm 137:4, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 1:3-6, Malachi 1:2, Lamentations 3:22-24, Hebrews 12:5-6, Psalm 126:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A Four-Part Challenge PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores enduring faith, spiritual discipline, and promoting gospel truth, encouraging believers to actively live out their faith amid life's challenges.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here to share in the joy of our faith, to bolster each other in the face of trials, and to grow together in the knowledge and understanding of God's Word. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Topics: Walking Strong, Spiritually

The Blessing Of Endurance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 28, 2007

James gives his church a message of hope in hopeless times. He encourages people to endure to the end, to be blessed through tribulation

Intro: as I read the New Testament, and realize what the early church faced, and look at today’s prosperity preaching, hyper-faith preaching, happily ever after preaching, never have a bad day preaching, I wonder how early Christians would have fared under this soft, fluffy, easy listening ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Benefit Of Endurance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

2nd in sermon series on James dealing with the benefit of enduring trials.

“The Benefit of Endurance” Review Last week we began our journey through James. The letter was written to Jewish Christians who he warmly addressed as “brothers” multiple times. They had been scattered throughout the Roman empire and were suffering persecution both from their own kind and from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Enduring Persecution PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Remind believers of the challenges and persecutions they may face as disciples of Christ, but also to assure them of God's constant presence and provision in their lives.

Today’s sermon is a call to arms of sorts, a wake-up call that reminds us of our commitment to Christ and what that can sometimes mean in a world that doesn’t always understand or value such commitment. We're going to explore The Call to Faithful Discipleship, The Reality of Persecution and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Topics: Discipleship

Enduring Pressure Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

How God used Persecution to bless the church

Acts 8 - 3/19/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 8.  The book of Acts is the transitional book, leading us from the life and ministry of Jesus and taking us into the church age.  As Jesus ascends back up to heaven, he said to his disciples, "But you will receive power when the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enduring Church

Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004

Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed