Sermons on Enduring Love:

He Is Able

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

Let us seek more knowledge of the Lord as the keeper of our souls.

He is Able II Timothy 1:12 “For that which cause I also suffer these tings, nevertheless, I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day.” Introduction: Stress, strain, suffering, are as old as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Into The Game

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

I compared the Baltimore Ravens and Coach Billick plans with Pauls three essentials in Phil 3 - Priority, Plans and Attitude. Preached it before the Raven’s beat Tennessee

Getting Into The Game! Philippians 3:7-16 I have a confession to make; one of the reasons that I was glad about being sent to Bel Air, MD was that I was returning to Baltimore football territory. Grew up with colts, watched Johnny Unitas throw his last touchdown pass at memorial stadium. It was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Methodist

How Paul Made The Most Out Of His Difficulties

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001

Follow Paul’s example as one who learned how to turn difficulties into catalysts for Godly change

Learning How Paul Made the Most of the Life’s Difficulties (2 Cor. 6:3-13) Illustration:John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, minister to major European powers, and participated in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Against Terrorism

Contributed by John Donnelly on Aug 30, 2006

A Christian response to terrorism

“Standing Against Terrorism” Sermon preached on August 27, 2005, in anticipation of the 5th Anniversary of 9/11 Listen to this religious devotional: ”Praise be to God, who revealed the Book, controls the clouds, defeats factionalism, and says in His Book "But when the forbidden months are past, ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where Is God When I'm Hurting Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007

When suffering, disease, pain comes into our lives we often deal with the feelings of frustratio, anger and questions for God. Several reasons for disease, illness, etc are provided: sin, our environment, the sin of others, as an opportunity to give glor

In Jesus Holy Name March 18, 2007 Text: James 5:7-12 Lent IV - Redeemer “Where is God When I’m Hurting?” Rev. John Stott in his book “The Cross of Christ” has a chapter entitled “Suffering and Glory”. The fact of suffering is the greatest challenge to the Christian faith and has been ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Overcoming The Mistakes Of Idolatry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Choose this day if you will worship the Lord or contemporary idols. Find out what are the consequences for making the wrong choice.

Overcoming the Mistakes of Idolatry (Josh. 17:1-18) Quote:Idolatry is worshiping anything that ought to be used, or using anything that ought to be worshiped. Augustine. Many people are living only for earthly pleasures that cannot satisfy their deepest longings. Millions of people vainly ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Going To Get Better

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

There are four things in this passage that substantiate you can be assured it’s going to get better.

“IT’S GOING TO GET BETTER” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 16:16-33 "A Christian without affliction is only like a soldier on parade." ??Felix Neff “Words of comfort, skillfully administered, are the oldest therapy known to man.” —Louis Nizer A young mother was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Spiritual Identity Theft Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 3, 2008

Are you the victim of Spiritual Identity Theft? Once we have been robbed of our ID, we fall prey to losing who we are in Christ! here’s ho to protect yourself!

Identity Theft Galatians 2:20 A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good News-Bad News Story

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 12, 2007

Joseph was a man who learned that if you stay true to God, no matter what, bad news will turn to good news.

Good News – Bad News (Genesis 50:15-21) Good News - Bad News Story: A certain man told his friend that his brother was working to get his pilot’s license. His friend said, “O, that’s great!” “No, it wasn’t great because the engine caught fire.” “Oh, that’s terrible,” said his friend. “No, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Conquer Conflict In The Church Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

This message will reveal the source of conflict in the church and then teach you how to conquer it.

CONQUERING CONFLICT IN THE CHURCH Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 10 James 4:1-10 We’re going to be looking at what James has to say on How to Conquer Conflict In The Church. Conflict in the church has been a problem since the beginning of the church. Conflict is a problem that the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demas Hath Forsaken Me

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 11, 2001

Demas felt the pull and found the poverty of the old life.

DEMAS HATH FORSAKEN ME “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world,” (2 Timothy 4:10 KJV) I. WHO? DEMAS A. HE WAS A FELLOW SAINT. Col 4:14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. Phm 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. 1. Think about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

"When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002

We will each have a time in our lives where life seems to be closing in. We can turn to Stephen and draw stength and wisdom from how he coped when life closed in around him.

One day a man falls off a cliff, but manages to grab hold of a tree limb on the way down. The man calls out, “Is there anyone up there?” A voice answers back, “I am here. It is I, the Lord. Do you believe in me?” “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I can’t hold on much longer.” “That’s all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Get Over It!

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 29, 2002

IF WE ARE CHRISTIANS WE MUST FORGIVE OTHERS WHEN THEY SIN AGAINST US!

GET OVER IT! MATTHEW 18: 21 ¡V 35 JULY 21, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Rev. Dr. David E. Leininger of First Presbyterian Church Warren, Pennsylvania tells the story of a man who loved dogs. He served as a speaker in various civic clubs to benefit the SPCA: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Suffering: Only The Redeemed Will Walk There

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Dec 22, 2007

A Christmas sermon of longsuffering and trust in God, through good times and in bad. A look at Christian suffering and how our walk with Christ changes our perspective, especially in light of Jesus’ suffering for us.

Joy In Suffering “Only the redeemed will walk there” Isaiah 35 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA 3rd Sunday in Advent December 16, 2007—Evening Contemporary Worship In my secular job—my job outside of the church—I train people how to use some very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran