Sermons on Faith Endures:

Don’t Give Up On Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011

You feel like what it says in a song, I went to bed on top of the world, and now the world on top of me!

Some of you have a major problem you are dealing with! Some of you may have more than one problem! You are wondering how you got into this situation, and all you can see is a long dark tunnel and you don’t even see a ray of light. You keep asking yourself, “What am I going to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007

Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010

We remain faithful to Jesus by holding fast to Him regardless of circumstances.

[Show video - “Be Like Mike” commercial] I guess, like many of you, I’m really dating myself when I admit that I actually remember that commercial, which made its debut in 1992. But even today, young aspiring basketball players still want to “be like Mike” because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Legacy Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 19, 2004

Paul encourages Timothy to live the legacy of his heritage and how we too must live out our faith by the influence we have on others.

Gold Medal Living Legacy of a Champion 08/22/04 Intro: Relay analogy; Passing the baton; One generation reaching into the next. **PP- Picture of Baton Race Examples from scripture: Moses to Joshua (Deut. 31:2-3) David to Solomon (I Chron. 29:22-23) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Four Carat Faith

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2025

We don’t have to suffer for our faith. But we do have to live for it. And if we never grate against a sinful world, how true to Christ are we being?

Peter is one of my favorite Bible characters. He’s the one who always opens his mouth before his brain has switched into gear and that’s a failing I have a lot of sympathy with. Remember when the disciples were alone on the boat out in the middle of the Sea of Galilee and they saw Jesus walking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Persistent Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025

Persistent faith is the unwavering trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. It is the kind of faith that refuses to give up, holding on until there is a manifestation of the promise.

THE POWER OF PERSISTENT FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1-8 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6, James 1:6-8, Mark 10:46-52, Matthew 15:21-28, Romans 4:20-21 INTRODUCTION: Persistent faith is the unwavering trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem contrary. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In The Face Of Challenges Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025

Faith is not the absence of trouble, but the unshakeable confidence in God’s promises even when circumstances seem contrary.

FAITH IN THE FACE OF CHALLENGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Supporting Texts: James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Challenges are an inevitable part of life, but as believers, our response to trials distinguishes us from the world. Faith is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Consistent Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

God honours those who believe Him against all odds. Your consistent faith builds spiritual strength and positions you for divine intervention. Even when the answers delay, don’t quit. God is faithful.

THE POWER OF CONSISTENT FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:35-39 Supporting Texts: James 1:6-8, Luke 18:1-8, Romans 4:20-21, Mark 11:22-24, Habakkuk 2:4 INTRODUCTION: Faith is not just a one-time act; it is a lifestyle. Many begin their journey of faith with zeal and passion but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Author And Finisher Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus initiates, sustains, and completes our faith journey, perfecting us through trials, endurance, and His divine guidance.

JESUS THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2 Key Verse: “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job's Endurance - Job Chapter Thirteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 25, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter thirteen.

Job continues his response to Zophar. Job’s response to Zophar takes three chapters. (Chapters 12, 13 and 14) This is the longest response Job has given thus far. 1 "Behold, my eye has seen all this, My ear has heard and understood it. 2 What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 5) Enjoying, Enduring, Or Dissolving Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

Differences in Male and Female, Good Marriages and Some Breaking Up

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE V. ENJOYING, ENDURING, OR DISSOLVING INTRODUCTION Marriage can be the most happy, mediocre, or unhappy of life's experiences. God designed the opposite sexes to complement each other. He wanted a man and woman to be joined in marriage so that they might each ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001

It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pretending Everything Is Okay

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001

As part of a family of faith, Christians need to realize that we can be honest with God and with one another about just how difficult life can sometimes be.

Pretending Everything is Okay / Psalm 137 Proper 22, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 7 October 2001 One of the biggest grievances that I presently hold against many churchgoers is the notion that it is important that we act like everything is just fine in our lives even when it is not. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Faith Working??

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

People have differing views about how faith is expressed and what it looks like when it is expressed. Faith to remove a problem and faith to endure a problem are both illustrated in Hebrews 11. Habakkuk’s struggle with faith is also addressed.

Is Your Faith Working? Hebrews 11 7-19-09 Intro I want to begin this morning with a question. Is your faith working? Since the Bible says, “The just shall live by faith” I would consider that question extremely important. Are you living by faith? Martin Luther applied that verse to justification. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Is God Hidden? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 17, 2001

An exploration of the reasons why God seems hidden when we go through adversity and how we can build our trust in him despite it all.

Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as this morning’s news. I call them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? Plunging into these questions is not simply an intellectual exercise. They are vital issues in ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:20-24

Denomination: Wesleyan