Sermons on Enduring Opposition:

I Have 7 Words For You

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

How do we handle tough situations. Jeremiah had continual tough situations to deal with ... let’s see how he dealt with them.

I have 7 words for you 1) Background to the exile a) Prophets speak b) Assyria – Israel – scatter c) Babylonia – Judah – exile d) No one listened to Jeremiah. Thrown in jail. But his prophecies came to pass e) We need to understand the importance of ‘the land’ to Israel. All of God’s promises ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light At The End Of The Tunnel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2009

If we are in the doldrums -- but learn to be emboldened by walking with God -- we can find courage to pursue better times.

Light At the End of the Tunnel (Genesis 29:1-14) 1. I came across this true account from Reader’s Digest: My cell phone quit as I tried to let my wife know that I was caught in freeway gridlock and would be late for our anniversary dinner. I wrote a message on my laptop asking other motorists to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Pass The Tests Of Life

Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 3, 2020

A message about passing through life with the Lord being first.

How To Pass The Tests in Life Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Halftime: Refocus Your Life And Finish Strong

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 4, 2019

I want to talk to you about over how to refocus your life and finish strong.

Halftime Dr. Marty Baker | November 3, 2019 Do we have any football fans here today? How many of you are college football fans? How about NFL fans? This is the midpoint of the NFL season. One of the marks of successful football team is the ability to change their game plan as needed at half ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Bury It Yet

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 13, 2020

There are times when there seems to be a disconnect between our walk with God and the outcome of our prayers. Sometimes circumstances can seem to contradict the fact that God is watching over our lives and guiding its events for our good.

TITLE: DON’T BURY IT YET SCRIPTURE: II KINGS 4:8-37 A common precursor among new preachers when they want to preach about faith is to ask the congregation - “how many of you have faith?” • The question actually doesn’t make sense because there is no such thing as “people who have faith” and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020

This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Marathon Of Life

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 24, 2020

Many believers finish their race of faith and graduate to heaven. Fewer believers finish their race of faith WELL, and graduate. What is the difference? What can we do to ensure that we finish well? Life is a marathon, and thus needs stamina and endurance to finish. It is not a sprint.

The Marathon of Life Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 23-06-2020 Sermon Outline Introduction I came across the fowling written by J. Michael Shannon on the topic of running: “According to news reports, a 100-year-old British man has become the world’s oldest marathon runner, completing a race in Canada. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of The Whirlwind

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

No matter the circumstances of Our Lives God can still speak to us. He may even choose an unpleasant circumstance as a platform from which to speak.

Out Of The Whirlwind Job 38:1-3 & 40:1-7 St. John 19:41 (whirlwind=a hurricane, tempest, or tornado) Oh! What unspeakable miseries Job endured at the hands of Satan. A perfect man and without a blemish of conduct or character; Job endured torment and ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 20, 2017

It is of vital importance for all of us to understand what being a christian is all about

BACK TO BASICS #1 “WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN?” Ephesians 1:3-6 January 8th, 2016 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION I’ve been preaching the Gospel since December 1999. One of the things I’ve noticed is the way we assume all those who have attended for a while ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017

The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ultimate Prize: Running The Divine Race SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Stay focused and keep your faith strong. Remember, God is there to run the last mile with you.

Let us pray - Lord, as I embark on preaching your Gospel, I commit myself to do it to the best of my ability. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your goodness and power. Speak through me that I may speak for you. Save me from fear and pride, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Topics: Endurance, Faith

Finding Strength In Tough Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 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

Finding Strength In Patience SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring how patient faith can lead to receiving strength from the Lord.

Today, we will explore the concept of waiting on the Lord and how it can bring us strength and renewal. This topic is found in Isaiah 40:29-31, a well-known and beloved passage that offers comfort and hope to weary souls. Let us dive into this text and discover the power of waiting on the Lord. To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Topics: Endurance, Faith

Embracing Change With God's Strength SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

An exploration into the transformative power and challenges that come when God's presence uplifts us.

Today, I want to share with you a powerful message on the theme of "Embracing the Power of God's Presence" using Psalms 68:1-3 as our scripture text. My prayer is that by the end of this sermon, our hearts will be ignited with a deep desire to experience the transformative power that comes when God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-2

Topics: Endurance, Change

Lord, I'm Not Okay, But I'm Still Here PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

God invites our weary, honest selves to find true rest in His presence, offering comfort and strength for every burden we carry.

There’s a hush that comes when a roomful of tired hearts hears a kind voice. I believe that’s what this moment can be—a hush for hurried souls, a pause for people who have given their best and still feel thin, a holy breath for those who woke up weary. Some of us are carrying backpacks no one else ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Topics: Perseverance, Endurance