Sermons on Enduring Hardship:

Ki Le’olem Chasedo His Mercy Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 4, 2022

Today, in our Hebrew Word Study series, we consider events surrounding the life of King Jehoshaphat. He was king of Judah, during the time when Israel was split between Judah and the northern kingdom.

Today, in our Hebrew Word Study series, we consider events surrounding the life of King Jehoshaphat. He was king of Judah, during the time when Israel was split between Judah and the northern kingdom. There was a great army marching on Judah, from the other side of the dead sea. The historical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

No Doubt About It - His Love Endures Forever! (Psalm 136) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by declaring all the good things for which to thank God, with an attitude of gratitude that dispels doubt about God being good all the time.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon XIII – Psalm 136 David the shepherd ...read more

"the Word Of Our God Endures Forever"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 23, 2022

God's enduring Word is our comfort. God's enduring Word is his glory. Heaven and earth may pass away but God's word will never pass away.

“THE WORD OF OUR GOD ENDURES FOREVER” (Outline) December 18, 2022 – Advent 4 – ISAIAH 40:1-8 INTRO: Forever is a long time. Almost beyond our human understanding. God is eternal. Forever. Divine definition: no beginning, no end. We live in a world where everything has a beginning and an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Enduring Faith In The Eternal Perspective 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 4:16–18, the Apostle Paul offers insights that inspire us to maintain unwavering hope and steadfastness in our Christian journey.

Enduring Faith in the Eternal Perspective 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 (NLT): "That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Romans 8:11, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

So when you’re fed up, discouraged, and ready to quit, when you whine and complain to God, “I’m done. I’m through. It’s over,” don’t lose it when God says: “No you’re not."

Intro Elijah is running for his life, frightened, trying to hide from the fears that haunt him. Suddenly, in the thick of his escape attempt, “The word of the Lord came to [Elijah]”! Now if that’s not enough to frighten someone, the question the Lord asks him should. God asks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Barriers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 28, 2013

Instead of removing barriers to faith, Jesus erects them. Why?

The story we have read together today is surprising in many ways. The way Jesus handles this situation is confusing, because some of the things Jesus are saying are upsetting his followers, and it seems that he does not make it easier, but harder for them. Our natural instinct is to take down ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44-69, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

When Men Revile You

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

IN THIS LAST DAYS, PERSECUTIONS MUST ABIDE BUT LET US NOT BE MOVED FROM OUR LOVE AND TRUST IN JESUS CHRIST BECAUSE OF THE THINGS THAT ONLY KILL THE FLESH AND NOT THE SPIRIT

WHEN MEN REVILE YOU MAIN TEXT: MATTHEW 5:11 “Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake”. LUKE 6:28 “Bless them that curse and pray for them which despitefully use you”. The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Jason Winters on Jun 5, 2010

Marks of a good soldier for Christ

A Good Soldier “Endure hardships with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:3 A good soldier is a good Follower Mark 8:34 A good soldier is a good Fighter 1 Timothy 6:11-12 III. A good soldier is Familiar With the strategy oh the Enemy 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragedy Of Spongebob Squarepants

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 29, 2010

With ALL the false teachings going on today, this sermon shows Paul's warning and application to defend ourselves

The Tragedy of SpongeBob Squarepants (All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is niv unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I can remember coming in from trick-or-treat on Halloween night and hearing Orson Welles “War of the Worlds” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Have Reached Your Final Chapter

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 7, 2013

Staying true to God in spite of difficulties

When you have reached your final Chapter 2 Timothy 4:6-8 6. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Strength In Tough Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

An uplifting sermon offering hope and encouragement when seeking God's help during challenging periods.

One day, a man took his young son to the top of a high hill. He pointed in every direction - north, south, east, and west - and said, "Son, God's love is as big as all of this." The little boy looked at his dad and exclaimed, "Just think, Dad, we are right in the middle of it all. Oh yeah, God is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Topics: Endurance, Faith

But I Just Can't Win Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 21, 2002

God knows the pains of life because as a human God endured those pains. God knows how to comfort and encourage us. The author of Hebrews encourages us as he or she would advise an athlete preparing for a contest so that we might win.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” But I Just Can’t Win (See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I Disappointed; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends John 15:7 - Tips for people who are serious about prayer

How To Pray For Your Christian Friends (John 15:7) Their relationship with God 1. They would know Christ better (Phil. 1:17) 2. They would be able to worship God I Cor. 10:31 3. Their perception of God would not be colored by their circumstances Their work 1. That spiritual blindness would be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Life!

Contributed by Elizabeth Smith on Jun 10, 2014

7 E's on how to live life

INTRODUCTION “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:16-17 Jesus Christ did ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Praise In The Dungeons Of Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

We must live in such a way that people can see Jesus in us.

Praise in the Dungeons of Life November 8, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live in such a way that people can see Jesus in us. Focus Passage: Acts 16:22-34 Introduction: The citizens of Feldkirch, Austria, didn't know what to do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Baptist