Sermons on Faith Endurance:

Be A Courageous Christian!

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

In 2004, Christians may not be nailed to crosses or thrown to wild animals or burned as torches, but the need is as great now as it was in Paul’s day for us to be courageous. As we approach the Christmas Season the Lord wants us to be courageou

Be a Courageous Christian! Text: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Up Against A Wall

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Encouragement from Joshua

Intro: Last week we learned some lessons about Moses. We talked about Moses giving the leadership of the nation of Israel over to Joshua. This morning, we want to learn some lessons from Joshua’s first days of leadership. Joshua has been with Moses for 40 years in the wilderness wanderings. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light At The End Of The Tunnel

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 27, 2007

Dealing with tests and trial prepares us for the challenges ahead in Gods plan for us.

“Light At The End Of The Tunnel” Enduring Tests and Trials In life, all of us will face hardships at one time or another. Some of us face the same hardships time and time again. These times are called “trials”. When we go through a trial we tend to ask ourselves questions. Questions like 1 Why ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do Circumstances Of Life Effect You?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Many different people face the same trials and are differently swayed. How do your circumstances effect you?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How Do Your Circumstances Effect You? I Kings 19:1-4 Intro: Elijah was a man that faced many trials. He worked many miracles, and God blessed his ministry. But we see him here sitting under a juniper tree begging to die because a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Always Too Soon To Quit! Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2001

How God intervened in the life of Paul when he was discouraged.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 31 “It is always too soon to Quit!” Acts 18:1-17 by Dr. John R. Hamby “A man was shoveling snow from his driveway when two boys carrying snow shovels approached him. “Can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Waiting Game Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 31, 2001

Characteristics taken from the life of Anna and Simeon that are important today.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 4 “The Waiting Game” Luke 2:21-38 The events recorded in the second half of Luke, chapter two are important, they have to be important because they are the only events from the infancy of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Viewing The Invisible

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Feb 10, 2001

Its time that we get our eyes off the problems and view the invisible.

“Seeing The Invisible” Text: 2Kings 6:8-19 Intro: “Seeing the invisible” Now that sounds like a paradox and maybe it is a paradox because I know that something invisible is something that you cant see. so how can we view it , or how can we see it. The key word is We. How can we see it? you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Courage To Stay

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 28, 2025

Encouragement sustains faith through presence, patience, and shared courage, enabling people to grow, recover, and remain faithful together.

I need to start today by saying something I don’t say often enough. This is a good church. Not flashy. Not perfect. Not loud. But good in ways that don’t show up on a website. (pause) And the reason I say that is simple. You stay. You stay when nothing dramatic is happening. You stay when the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, Acts 9:26-27, Acts 11:25-26, Acts 15:36-40, Galatians 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Priorities, Principles, And Purpose

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006

These are three powerful words, especially for young men and young ladies who have given their hearts and lives to the Lord and have said, “Here am I, Lord, use me.” Priorities, you have got to have priorities in your life. In proper order. Principles.

Dr. Falwell, speaker to Liberty University student body, faculty and staff Convocation in Vines Center – January 25, 2006 A little earlier before we came on the platform this morning, I asked Dr. Elmer Towns, who is seated here, “Elmer, when we co-founded Liberty University® thirty-five years ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I See Beyond My Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Hope in suffering comes when we are able to focus, not on the troubles around us, but on God¡¦s hidden treasure within and before us.

I¡¦ve noticed in counseling with people over the years that people lose their bearings when they get bad news. Perhaps you saw the story this week about a man in Hollywood, California. Three Marines came to his home to break the news to him that his son had died in the service of his country. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missed Inheritance

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 27, 2002

To choose to not be led by the Spirit of God is to miss inheriting the Kingdom of God!

MISSED INHERITANCE GALATIANS 5: 16-26 MAY 19, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Star Wars mania! Do you remember the story line? Do you remember “The Force?” Do you remember the struggle between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker? What was the problem and what did Darth Vader offer his son? The Dark side of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Misunderstood Missionaries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How to overcome people who misunderstand God’s word, His will and His ways

The Misunderstood Missionaries – Acts 14:1-20 Misunderstanding = Failure to understand people so as to disagree with them. Many misunderstandings lead to quarrels, conflicts or failure to show love to one another. Illustration:Army Law: An order that can be misunderstood will be misunderstood. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternity Matters Part Iii: The Glory Of It All

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 31, 2003

HEAVEN IS A HOLY PLACE!

ETERNITY MATTERS PART III: THE GLORY OF IT ALL JANUARY 26, 2003 INTRODUCTION: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Eeyore Or Winnie - Which Will You Be? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 13, 2007

Some of the tribes of Israel had a choice of how they conquered their land. It’s a picture for us too as we seek to overcome the flesh and have victory over the enemy.

One of my favorite stories as a boy was Winnie the Pooh by A A Milne. The characters are so engaging and the stories so fun. Today I want to focus on two characters from Winnie The Pooh that we find in Joshua chapters 16 - 19. The first is Eeyore. To Eeyore, the sky is always black and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Will You Turn Away?" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2007

#22 in the series. This text details three Amazing Attitudes towards Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 22 “Will You Turn Away?” John 6:60-71 It is amazing to consider that chapter six of John’s gospel began with the amazing reception to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist