Sermons on Enduring Power:

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Submission, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 30, 2007

We are to react to mistreatment the way Jesus did.

“Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect [for God], not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For [the reason for submitting] it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. But how is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Joy When It Hurts

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

How can we persevere in difficult times?

James 1 – Joy when it hurts! audio is at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/james1.htm Discussion Questions What compelling examples of Christian perseverance/steadfastness have you seen in others under extreme trial? What lessons has anyone here learnt in difficulty? Can you believe in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Soul Is Satisfied

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

This Psalm, like chapter 62 probably belongs to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. The theme of this psalm is satisfaction. David with his loyal followers had left Jerusalem by the Jericho road. The Jericho road led through the northern part of the wilder

MY SOUL IS SATISFIED--PSALM 63 Introduction: The Writer and Occasion is stated in the Superscription It says “A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah.” This Psalm, like chapter 62 probably belongs to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. There are several reasons why this is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

All Is Not Easy In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 28, 2007

All Is NOT Easy in the Kingdom of God 1) It wasn’t easy for Jesus. 2) It won’t be easy for us.

There was a young girl who loved to sing and wanted to make a career of it since it seemed like an easy way to make lots of money. So when the girl won a pass to meet her favourite artist, the first thing she blurted out was: “Oh, I would give anything for your career!” “Anything?” the artist ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Run The Race Pt. V Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the fifth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How To Run The Race (Pt. V) Sermon – August 21st 2005 As children of God we are called to live our lives on a higher plane than the world around us. The world goes by the tangible things that one can touch – we are told to walk by faith and not by sight. The world will tell you that you need to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finish The Job In The Lord

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the need to finish well the call of God upon our lives.

Finish The Job, In The Lord 1/23/2000 1 Kings 12:25-33 1 Corin. 9:24-27 How many of us have started on a project with great expectations of what we were going to do, only to have that project sit around and eventually left half done. When we first got into it, it seemed exciting, but ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Tackle A Tough Job Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

Nehemiah had a pretty impressive resume and instead of leaving a path of destruction behind him, he was about to tackle the path of destruction in front of him

How to Tackle a Tough Job I came across some lines from actual resumes this week: I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreasheet progroms. Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year It’s best for employers that I not work with people. I’m a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Sun (Son) Of Righteousness

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 2, 2000

A look at our circumstances and their impact on our relationship with our Lord.

The Sun (Son) of Righteousness Malachi 3:13-4:6 Two men are standing on the front lawn of a church. One man is leaning on the church’s sign and the other is looking at it from the front. The sign reads: Oak Road Bible Believing, Hand Clapping, Foot Stomping, Hemlines Below The Knee, Tie Wearing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Conviction In A Tolerant World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the third of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“CONVICTION IN A TOLERANT WORLD” Daniel 3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: Wow! Good people, people who care for each other but with very different stances on a very tough situation. Which one’s right? Did you hear Angie’s significant other address the core problem here: He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002

How Jesus comforts us and teaches us to cope with the "losses" of life.

(Sermon #4 of the Sermon on the Mount Series) J. Richard Lord, Jr. Parkview Church of the Nazarene The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Matthew 5:4 It is a fact of life that at some point in our lifetime we will be faced with loss. Loss of jobs, loss of property, loss of loved ones, even loss of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Holiness

A Diamond Buried In The Mud? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002

As a little diamond buried in the mud, there is a BIG PLAN for you! Patience.

How precious you are to us and to the Master. I want you to know....ye are more valuable than many sparrows. Consider the Ravens....and God feedeth them: how much more precious you are than the birds. (Luke 12) For our lives consist not in abundance of the things which we dream of. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Hate Test

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 4, 2002

To be reminded that we are going to have test, and how from an example from Christ we are overcomers.

I Hate Test! James 1:2 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” The other day I over heard a High school student make this statement. “I Hate Test.” She went on to explain how she was to have a test in a particular class that day. I don’t recall the subject, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:2-10, James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Old Time Religion Has Stood The Test Of Time

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2002

To show what great a salvation we have in Christ!

ROM.8:36-39 "THE OLD TIME RELIGION HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME" A) Paul was subject to fatal attacks daily! * He was tried with the scourge ... The rod ... * By stoning ... and in many other ways, but he was more than a conqueror! * His trials and afflictions were evidence to him that we could ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Life Of Legacy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003

Every believer needs to look at the impact of how they are living and what they will leave behind when they pass from this life to the next

Living a Life of Legacy 2 Timothy 4:6-8 January 19, 2003 Morning Message Introduction Just before the National Championship game; Jim Tressel gave a speech to encourage the players and raise them to another level. In that speech he asked the players a very powerful question: What do you want to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God