Sermons on Forbearance:

Possessed And Growing Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

Possessed and Growing Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 10 100409 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson concludes a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary a promise is a legally binding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Calling

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 20, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:1-3 on the calling

Sermon for 7/19/2009 Ephesians 4:1-6 (vs. 1-2) Introduction: A. I wonder if your coming to Christ was like the Apostle Paul’s. In Acts 9 we have the account of Saul’s or Paul’s conversion. Tell the story. B. (Acts 9:4 NIV) He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, "Saul, Saul, why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kindness Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

Intentionally doing acts of kindness as opposed to not intending anything and letting nature take its course.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) When I told my wife I was writing about “kindness” this week, she choked … I’m sure it was just a reflex action; nothing personal. But still, I figured I’d ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News To Hear.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 10, 2011

Just as I said when we started our study in Romans...we will get blessed....our toes will get stepped on...the unsaved are warned.

Sept-11-2011 Lesson on Romans 2:1-11....3:21-26 Good News to hear Just as I said when we started our study in Romans...we will get blessed....our toes will get stepped on...the unsaved are warned. Where would we be if God hadn't of came to this earth as Jesus and died for us? ***After we had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hated For Telling It Like It Is

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Oct 13, 2015

Hated For Telling It Like It Is

Hated For Telling It Like It Is I Kings 22:1 We have seen many changes in the way that the Bible believing Christians are perceived by our communities. Some perceive us as being radical cultists, while others consider us poor ignorant fools for believing the Word of God. For the most part we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1

Denomination: Foursquare

The Turning Point

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 12, 2013

What is in view here is our salvation. God is revealing how He saves us. He is revealing how we are made right with Him. We call this justification. It is how we are made righteous before God.

Up to this point in the book of Romans, we have seen how every human being stands condemned before God. The picture has been painted of a humanity that is utterly and totally without any hope. All of us stand before God guilty as charged. And there is absolutely nothing that any of us can do about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Road To Happiness: Merciful Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Mar 19, 2007

As we receive mercy from God, he expects us to show mercy to others and as we do that then God in his faithfulness gives us even more mercy.

Sermon-Matt. 5:7-The Road to Happiness: Meekness Intro: My name is Earl-show about karma, do good things and good things will happen to you. Many people misunderstand this passage as saying that type of thing. Read Matt. 5:7 Today help us understand that as we receive mercy from God, he expects ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: *other

Do We Desire Tomatoes Or Oak Trees? Patience?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2019

Let us study persistence and patience. One of the problems in the church is impatience. Russia thinks in terms of decades. China thinks in terms of centuries. The church expects instant gratification and overnight success.

DO WE WANT TOMATOES OR OAK TREES… GET UP AND TRY AGAIN?! A GOOD TEAM: PERSISTENCE AND PATIENCE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You can have tomatoes in one season. A mighty oak is just a nut that stood its ground for decades! TEXT: Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11, Luke 21:19, Romans 8:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Thanks

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

Paul is clearly talking about unity in the church. He is talking about the kind of harmony that should exist among those people who really love the Lord, among those people in whom the Holy Spirit is living.

Opening illustration: Our power is shut off, and suddenly we become thankful for electricity. Our garbage is not picked up, and suddenly we become thankful for the garbage collector’s weekly stop. A good friend dies, and suddenly we discover how much he meant to us. Our water becomes too polluted ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025

Walk worthy of your call is a constant reminders for everyone who is deviating from the primary call and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. The world was not worthy for the saints. We need to walk with God. Is it possible? Yes.

AMC, 05.10.2025 Text: Ephesians 4:1-13, Theme: Walk worthy of your Call   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   Text analysis: ‘Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.’ (Ephesians 4:1),‘Make every effort to keep the unity’ (Ephesians 4:3), ‘to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the transformative power of God's love, as described by Apostle Paul, and how to live a life that bears the fruits of this divine love.

Good morning, church family! Today we're going to be diving into some powerful words from the Apostle Paul. We're talking about love, folks. Not the kind you see in Hollywood movies or read about in romance novels. Nope, we’re talking about the deep, life-changing, world-shaking love that only ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Forgiving One Another

Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002

God owns the title deed to forgiveness. What is forgiveness to Him?

Forgiveness Key Verse: Ephesians 4:32 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted; forgiving one another; even as God, for Christ’s sake, hath forgiven you.” Definition of Forgiveness Pardon. To give up the wish to punish or retaliate. Not to have hard feelings at or towards. Forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Brotherly Love

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

A look at the love Christ desires to exist between His followers.

I. Called ’brotherly’ because we are spiritual kin. Ephesians 2:19, "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household," Romans 8:16, "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God," 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, 1 John 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Who Forgave You

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 16, 2009

Our Future in Christ relies on our ability to forgive. Forgiveness is a very critical element in our christian walk.

Future In Forgiveness Collosians 3: 12,13 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 11, 2017

What the cross means to you and I.

THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST 1st Corinthians 1: 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist