Sermons on Enduring:

In The Middle

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Oct 27, 2007

Contrary to what many want to believe, people (saved and unsaved) will experience anxiety.

Contrary to what many want to believe, people (saved and unsaved) will experience anxiety. The Bible instructs us “not to be anxious for anything.” However, there are times when we find this to be impractical and unrealistic. The standard sermon on anxiety runs something like this: it is a sin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Goal Of A Disciple? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

The GOAL: make disciples who will make disciples What it will take: The Dedication of a Soldier; the Discipline of an Athlete; the Diligence of a Farmer

Discipleship Series # 6 (#5 unavailable) What is the Goal of a Disciple? II Timothy 2:1-6 SCRIPTURE READING: II Timothy 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: David Glass was the CEO of the Wal-Mart from 1988 – 2000. Back in 1962, he heard that a guy named Sam Walton was about to hold the grand opening for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Patience

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 1, 2003

Patience - something we all want, but seldom have. However, it is attainable for us as believers. Patience is the fourth aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. Let us study this aspect and try to learn what it means to be patient and then make application in

The Fruit of the Spirit – Patience Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control; against such there is no law. INTRODUCTION Patience - A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later … ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Of Grace Series

Contributed by Peter Watts on Nov 10, 2015

The Psalmist writes this celebratory Psalms as a result of God's Covenant of Grace

Psalms 100 “The Covenant of Grace” When you know the truth about something even when lies are prevalent around you there is a certain confidence you walk in. People can make up all kinds of things to get you to think or act a certain way, but when you know the truth there is a freedom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Suffered Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 20, 2015

Jesus not only died for us, He also suffered a great deal. He did it for you!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we begin our look at the second of our four words of Easter, the word suffered. • WE can all relate to this word on various levels, we look in the world around us and we see suffering. • Sometimes we can look no further than our own world to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handcrafted By God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2012

Is God bending, shaping, or polishing me right now? What’s my attitude: Am I thanking and praising God, or am I complaining about the process? Trials are intended not to provoke us but to prove us. See the present from the perspective of the future. Look

Opening illustration: The Steinway piano has been preferred by keyboard masters such as Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, Cliburn, and Liszt—and for good reason. It is a skillfully crafted instrument that produces phenomenal sound. Steinway pianos are built today the same way they were 140 years ago when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Doesn't God Prevent Evil? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 12, 2013

How can a good God allow human suffering to continue? The story of Joseph provides a powerful illustration that suffering has a purpose, even when we can't see it at the present time.

“When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: ‘Say to Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persevering Through Trials

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 9, 2004

The theme of this sermon is that as we "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" we will persevere through all our trials and as a result be enabled by the Holy Spirit to minister to others.

“PERSEVERING THROUGH TRIALS” --James 1:2-12 and Hebrews 12:1-3 Gianni Poli of Italy won the 1986 New York Marathon in 2:11:06. On March 2, 2003, Mark Yatich of Kenya won the Los Angels Marathon in 2:09:52. To me, however, the real hero of both marathons was the man who finished dead last in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Lay Down Your Load And Head Down The Road

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 18, 2008

There are many degrees of commitment in The world. When you join the army, you can commit to a couple weekends a month, a whole year, three years, five years, or ten years. You can buy a cell phone plan for a year or two, or renew it every month. You

“Lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and run with endurance the race that is set before us.” --Hebrews 12:1 Activity: Ball Drop Choose four teens from the audience. Have the first two teens stand behind the starting line. Give each of them a tennis or racquetball ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reverse - Pt. 1 - Takedown Truths Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 18, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 1 I. Introduction I have been involved in sports all of my life. My first love was baseball. I tried my hand at football. Later as my high school years came to a close I fell in love with basketball. And as most of you who have been attending here long know that I competed in cross ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

S. I. G. N. S. Of The Times

Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Nov 12, 2008

What are the SIGNS of the times that will eventually lead us to the End of Time?

S . I. G. N. S. OF THE TIMES Matt 16: 16:1 Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered and said to them, "When it is evening you say, ’It will be fair weather, for the sky is red’; 3 and in the morning, ’It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Powerful People Persevere Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2020

Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are considering how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. I want us to consider the truth that Powerful People Persevere.

Powerful People Persevere Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are considering how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. All of us have the potential to be empowered by God, and the way in we which we live our everyday lives, as disciples of Jesus, will affect the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-20, Matthew 13:23, Numbers 23:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courage To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 11, 2019

Jesus had spent time with the disciples, preparing them for the work of ministry. He had instructed them on where to go, what to do, and how to conduct themselves among men. Then He shared the difficulty they would face as they served Him, being rejected by most.

Courage to Serve Matthew 10: 16-22 Jesus had commissioned the twelve for ministry, providing detailed instruction regarding the work they were expected to perform. Jesus had told them where to go, what to take, and how to conduct themselves as they ministered among men. Now Jesus offered insight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Biblical Church (Part Three)

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 6, 2019

This is the 3rd in a short, end of the year series, on being a Biblical Church. In this sermon we are talking about the need to share God's Word with others.

Biblical Church 2019 (Biblical Sharing) Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-4:4 So we’ve been looking at what makes a church a BIBLICAL CHURCH. I mean; let’s be honest, any group of people can get together and claim that they are a “church”. Right? If you read my newsletter last month you read the statistics… ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Graduation 2021

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 15, 2021

A sermon celebrating and admonishing our graduates. This is a sermon modified from a sermon by Dan Borchert accessed at: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/graduation-2003-dan-borchert-sermon-on-discipleship-64020

Graduation Celebration 2021! 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3 How Do I Make It In This World? Introduction Everyone is trying to make it in this world. Some people will go to considerable lengths attempting to find success. An athlete might try taking steroids or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal