Sermons on Enduring Hardship:

Number Your Days

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 10, 2017

Don’t waste your life pursuing pleasure; serve the Lord with all of your heart!

Number your Days May 7, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t waste your life pursuing pleasure; serve the Lord with all of your heart! Focus Passage: Psalm 90:7-12 Supplemental Passage: And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstration Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 29, 2013

We understand how to live by faith today, by seeing examples of how others have lived by faith before us.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 “Demonstrations of Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days? You know the type of days that I’m talking about—those days when everything goes wrong, your world falls apart, you throw your hands up in despair, and you simply want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Marks Of Strength

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 29, 2004

This passage before us teaches us that a display of spiritual maturity is not always a display of love towards someone else, but a display of love towards someone else is always a display of spiritual maturity. So lets look at marks of strength and how a

THE MARKS OF STRENGTH Romans 15:1-13 INTRODUCTION: When one speaks of liberty in Christ, it is normal to think of all the things that are ours to do, because we are free in Christ. Yet, it is important to note that Liberty does not exist to satisfy our do’s and don’ts, but as a conduit for God to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day / Youth

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Sep 5, 2004

. We stand here this morning freely to worship because of the youth of this nation. The young men and women who have labored in our military to keep this nation, and many nations free to worship God, our creator.

Read II Tim. 2:1-5 and I Tim. 1:8-16 This morning’s message is directed towards the youth but with a simple message to celebrate Labor Day. We stand here this morning freely to worship because of the youth of this nation. The young men and women who have labored in our military to keep this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved By Grace

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 29, 2015

Satan has ill-intentions with the world and its people. He twists the truth and lead mankind to eternal condemnation.God on the other sent His ONLY son to this world to SAVE mankind...to snatch them from the fires of hell.

John 3:16-17 "God loved the people of this world SO much, that He gave His ONLY son,so that everyone who have faith in Him will have eternal life.".God did NOT send His son in to the world to condemn its people. He sent Him to save them." Satan does NOT care about the well being and the needs of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Others In A Godly Way Is Called Agape Love Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 14, 2024

In this sermon, we will study into the biblical teachings on agape love, exploring its definition, characteristics, and practical applications.

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to love others in a way that reflects God's character and nature. This type of love is known as agape love, and it is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith. In this sermon, we will study into the biblical teachings on agape love, exploring its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

The God Of The Seasons

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 4, 2025

Seasons, both spiritual and natural, are God’s idea.

Sermon Title: The God of the Seasons Text: Genesis 8:22; Psalm 74:16–17; Ecclesiastes 3:1 Theme: God is sovereign over every natural and spiritual season, and His purposes unfold in each one. I. God Ordained the Seasons Key Text: Genesis 8:22 “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Strength In Trusting God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion. Which cannot be removed, but abideth forever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even forever. For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous.

This week's message is titled "Deliverance from the Rod of the Wicked." The Scripture passage for today is Psalm 125:1-3, which says, "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-3

Topics: Trust, Faith, Strength

Finding Hope In Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A message on the comforting hope we hold as Christians during times of loss.

Today, we gather to honor the memory of Eva Mae Paul and find comfort in the hope we have as Christians. In this passage from 1 Thessalonians, the people were concerned about what would happen to their loved ones who had passed away. They feared missing out on the return of Jesus Christ. But Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Topics: Christian Funerals, Hope

Conquering Life Though The Spirit

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Sep 23, 2018

When we choose to live in the Spirit, we can conquer all thee stuff that life in the flesh throws at us.

Charles Spurgeon once preached what in his judgment was one of his poorest sermons. He stammered and floundered, and when he got through felt that it had been a complete failure. He was greatly humiliated, and when he got home he fell on his knees and said, "Lord, God, thou canst do something with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Lesson #13 [c3b]: Warning Against Unbelief Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 13, 2020

It seams evident that the writer had been concentrating his devotional reading on the book of Numbers at the time he prepared this sermon. He found in Numbers a record of the faithfulness of God to Israel in the wilderness.

10/4/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #13 [C3b]: Warning Against Unbelief (HEBREWS 3:12–4:2) Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-4:2 (NIV) Warning Against Unbelief (3:12-4:2) 12 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Counting Blessings Amid Trials Series

Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Dec 3, 2024

Charles Dickens once said, “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”

Introduction: Theme of Gratitude and Faith in Trials Brethren, as we gather to begin this series, Echoes of Christmas: God’s Unfolding Plan, our hearts are tuned to Thanksgiving. It is fitting that we turn our minds to the matter of gratitude—an act not for days of ease alone but for days of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of "The Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 3 - Joel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

The term "The Day of the LORD" is used often in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. It is the time God intervenes openly in this world after the Rapture, in the Tribulation. A dreadful time. We look at all the references for that in a series. Joel is a key book.

A STUDY OF “THE DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 3 - JOEL The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of God ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:6, Malachi 3:2, Matthew 24:29, Revelation 19:15, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Joel 2:10-12, Revelation 16:13-14, Zechariah 14:2, Joel 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sustaining Grace: What Christ's Suffering And Glory Secures For Us Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Sustaining Grace: What Christ's Suffering and Glory Secures for Us

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Sustaining Grace: What Christ's Suffering and Glory Secures for Us 1 Peter 3:18-22 David Taylor We are close to finishing our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based on 1 Peter 2.11-4.11, where Peter connects ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Affliction Has An Expiry Date

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 22, 2025

God never allows affliction to continue forever. Every trial, sorrow, or oppression has a divine termination point when God steps in to deliver His people.

AFFLICTION HAS AN EXPIRY DATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nahum 1:9 Key Verse: “What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.” — Nahum 1:9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:19, Isaiah 10:25, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God