Sermons on Enduring:

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 24 – Cry Of Misery And Much Weeping For The Conditions Being Endured. Jeremiah Is The Weeping Prophet - Chapter 3:47- 51 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 9, 2025

Such devastation produced suffering and suffering ended in great misery, so much so that Jeremiah wept constantly for his people of Judah. This is a sad part of the book of Lamentations, but we must not neglect the book because of that. It is God’s inspired word. It teaches us much.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 24 – CRY OF MISERY AND MUCH WEEPING FOR THE CONDITIONS BEING ENDURED. JEREMIAH IS THE WEEPING PROPHET - CHAPTER 3:47- 51 The laments from the survivors of the Babylonian genocide continue. These people were in a miserable state and they were starving with skin ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:47, Lamentations 3:48, Isaiah 22:3-5, Jeremiah 4:11, Jeremiah 8:22, Jeremiah 9:1, Lamentations 3:49, Matthew 23:37-38, Revelation 21:4, Psalm 119:136, Psalm 88:8-9, Lamentations 3:50, Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 60:18-21, Isaiah 61:6-7, Isaiah 65:17-21, Zechariah 14:4, Lamentations 3:51, Revelation 16:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of Our Lives

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015

The Jews consecrated their first-fruits to God as His in a special sense. All Christians are meant to be the first-fruits, the promise and earnest of better work (Romans 8:23). What are the fruits being manifested from your lives?

Opening illustration: In the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Kerri Strug faced the trial of her life. She had injured her ankle on the vault and was in great pain as she approached her final attempt to determine whether the U.S. gymnastics team would win the gold medal. She moved the crowd with an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wrestling Sermon

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 23, 2013

To share with the listener how the sport of wrestling is much like our Christian life.

Wrestling prepares a person to compete in the game of life. The wrestler is the one athlete that must meet their opponent and do battle completely on their own. No one can substitute and time outs are not possible. You have no one to check, screen, and block or assist you in anyway; there is no one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Other

Rejoicing In Heaven

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 1, 2014

Christians today can’t get side-tracked thinking about the finish line, because the race is NOT finished for us yet! We must faithfully endure life and continue to tell people about Jesus UNTIL we are face to face with Him!

Rejoicing in Heaven Revelation 19:1-8 Introduction - Share something on my heart this week: -- “My prayer is that God will send faithful men and women to our church to work for His glory in reaching people for Christ.” -- To work, we must be trained, which means faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You’re On Your Last Nerve

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 26, 2018

Have you ever had a moment when – maybe it was a screaming child, or a rude bullying driver cutting in on you, or a whole succession of unfortunate events happening – but whatever it was, it drove you to the brink of your endurance? That's when you need self-control!

WHEN YOU’RE ON YOUR LAST NERVE Gal. 5:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. All of us can probably think of some time in our life where we went too far. 2. An elderly lady, driving a big, new, expensive car, was preparing to back into a parallel parking space when suddenly a young man in a small sports ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Your Calling? (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Are we at that place where we know our calling explicitly? Have we positioned ourselves for God’s plan to play out? God’s favor will bring upon you trials and test your faith and endurance. Are you ready?

Opening Illustration: Sundar’s call resembles that of Paul who had God’s favor. He was raised in the Sikh religion in India. All Sikhs have the same last name, "Singh", which means "lion." When Sundar received Christ at age 16, his Father poisoned him, but Sundar didn't die. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warriors For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2017

Are you a civilian or a soldier in your attitude toward your Christianity? 2 Tim. 2:4 says you're "chosen by Jesus to be a soldier!" Peter said to "weaponize" yourself with the attitude that you're to endure suffering. Come on Church! Rise up and conquer

WARRIORS FOR CHRIST 2 Tim. 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At one Army base, the annual trip to the rifle range had been canceled for the second year in a row, but the semi-annual physical fitness test was still on as planned. One soldier mused, "Does it bother anyone else that the Army doesn't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Castaway Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 8, 2018

The castaway theme, from Robinson Crusoe up to Tom Hanks in Cast Away, is an of enduring theme in our culture. Acts 28:1-10 is a real-life castaway story, except instead of pirates and treasure maps, it involves superstitious natives and venomous snakes.

Castaway Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 8, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 28. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Stories of island castaways are a recurring theme for novels and movies. The idea ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Four Anchors For Life’s Storms

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2017

How will you respond when your storm hits? During Paul's storm, 4 anchors kept them from going under. Our four anchors are 1. Relationship with God, 2. the Word of God, 3. the People of God, and 4. Patient Endurance.

FOUR ANCHORS FOR LIFE’S STORMS Acts 27:1-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a farmer who had three sons: Jim, John, and Sam. No one in the family had ever attended church or had time for God. The local church and pastor had tried to reach them, but to no avail. 2. Then one day Sam was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Providing Comfort During Trials

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 13, 2021

How do we respond to those who are enduring hardships? Do we dish out criticism and judgment, or do we show genuine compassion? The experience from our own trials can help us better minister to those in trouble and anguish.

Samuel Chadwick said, “Compassion costs. It is easy enough to argue, criticize and condemn; but redemption is costly, and comfort draws from the deep. Brains can argue, but it takes heart to comfort.”(1) How do we respond to those who are enduring hardship? Do we dish out criticism and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Refining And Purification

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Oct 27, 2024

I have for you toady a story that illustrates the message of 1 Peter 1:6-7, which speaks of how trials refine and strengthen our faith, much like gold is refined in fire. This story highlights the theme of enduring hardship for a greater purpose.

Refining and Purification ((((SLIDE)))) Todays message comes from 1 Peter 1:6-7: In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, ((((SLIDE)))) 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persevering In Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2024

Perseverance. If we’re honest, we’ve all experienced moments when we’ve been tempted to give up, when doing good feels like an uphill battle. But God calls us to endure, and He promises that our perseverance will be rewarded.

Persevering in Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Introduction: The Challenge of Perseverance Today we’re going to explore a powerful message from the apostle Paul that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Ecclesiastes 3:1, James 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 22 – No Complaint Against God But Self Examination Necessary; Repentance And Confession - Chapter 3:39-43 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 8, 2025

The survivors of the Babylonian destruction take stock and see that their sins brought the Babylonian tragedy on them. They endured punishment, but they turn to confession. We look at man’s justice against God’s justice. Actions have consequences. God’s anger pursued them.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 22 – NO COMPLAINT AGAINST GOD BUT SELF EXAMINATION NECESSARY; REPENTANCE AND CONFESSION - CHAPTER 3:39-43 Last time we finished with the way God dispenses good and ill (or good and evil) according to His sovereignty and the next verse, 39, follows on from that and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:39, Romans 1:20-21, Lamentations 3:40, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Lamentations 3:41, Lamentations 3:42, Jeremiah 32:37-42, Lamentations 3:43, Jeremiah 18:7-11, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Race Set Before Us

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 16, 2021

The fact that we are alive testifies that we have a race to run, and that it requires endurance. Such races often stem from extreme misfortune. Some suffer from health conditions, or conditions of their own making. In any case, everyone has a race set before them.

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. They're not fancy or professional quality, but if you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 11:35-40, Acts 9:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Romans 7:7-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run With Perseverance Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 26, 2016

Run the race of faith with perseverance. Never stop until you cross the finish line!

August 21, 2016 Lanier Christian Church David Simpson Run With Perseverance Hebrews 11:1-2 and 12:1-3 There were over 10,000 athletes housed in the Olympic village apartments in Rio these past two weeks. There were a number of restaurants in the village to provide food for the athletes at no ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church