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Don't Ever Give Up

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2001

We should pray persistently

Don’t Ever Give Up Our scripture reading for today is called the parable of the persistent widow. The widow is persistent. Now let’s see, just what does persistent mean? According to the dictionary, persistent means to be insistent in a statement or request, to stand firm permanently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul Wraps Up His Letter Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 20, 2013

Paul wraps up his letter to the church at Colossae by offering an example of how the Christian life should look, if lived out in the right manner!

Colossians 4:1-6 [NLT] February 13, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s wraps up letter with Christian Bonding and Prayerful exhortation: Tychicus listed here in v1 was a faithful companion in the ministry with Paul. We find him listed in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Up Your Mind Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

This sermon will encourage Believers to become stable minded in a confused world.

HOW TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 3 James 1:5-11 I want us to look at what James has to say on "How to Make up Your Mind". Life is full of decisions and life is basically a series of choices we make every day. We have to evaluate, decide, draw conclusions. Frank ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Up Billy Mcfarland

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 1, 2010

a sermon on sacrifice

Giving Up Billy McFarland A sermon on sacrifice TCF Sermon August 8, 2010 When I was about five years old, I lived in Pittsburgh, PA, where I was born. We lived in one of those classic eastern row houses - you know, where the houses are all attached to each other kind of like a duplex, except ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Ministry Of Just Showing Up" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

God can use each of us in powerful ways, but sometimes all God wants us to do is just show up. He will do the rest.

Just Show Up The prophet Jeremiah, in chapter 29, verses 11-14 writes, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Christian Church

An End Times Army Rising Up

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2021

I'm a soldier. And as a soldier my job is to obey the orders of my commanding officer. My commanding officer is the Lord Jesus Christ. And he has commanded me in the great commission: To make disciples of all nations with the living gospel of His life, death, and resurrection.

I'm a soldier. And as a soldier my job is to obey the orders of my commanding officer. My commanding officer is the Lord Jesus Christ. And he has commanded me in the great commission: To make disciples of all nations with the living gospel of His life, death, and resurrection. Then Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Building Each Other Up In Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores Jude 1, emphasizing the importance of defending our faith, recognizing false teachings, and the power of prayer and faith in God's guidance.

Greetings, beloved family of faith. As we gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, we embark on a sacred exploration of the Word of God. We are here to learn, to grow, to be transformed by the divine wisdom that is contained within the holy scriptures. Our focus today is the first chapter ...read more

Topics: Faith

Stand Up For What You Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to confidently share their faith in Christ, confronting falsehoods with the truth of the Gospel, always with gentleness and respect.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? Every sunrise is a fresh canvas painted by His hand, a testament to His unfailing love and faithfulness. As we gather here today, let's turn our hearts towards the unchanging truth of God's Word, our compass in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Topics: Witness, Preparedness

Seeking The Things Of Christ: Look Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To encourage believers to focus their hearts and minds on spiritual matters, rather than earthly distractions.

Good morning, church. Today, we're going to focus on a message that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written to early Christians in Colossae. It's about setting our hearts on things above, tuning out the clamor of the world, and focusing on the thoughts of Jesus. In the words of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Topics: Affections, Things Above

Ripping Up Your Spiritual Resume Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2023

Paul rips up his spiritual resume and becomes obsessed with knowing Christ more.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 3:4-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-06-2023 Pick Me Several years ago, I was on a team charged with finding our next worship/arts pastor. We put together a new job description and then sent out an ad and eventually received over 300 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross, Daily Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 2, 2004

A sermon for a re-dedication service about focussing on ’taking up your cross’.

“Take up your cross, daily” Lk 9:23-27 Covenant service WBC 4/1/4pm A Martyr’s Measure of Commitment "I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit’s power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up On God

Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon is based on the faith of Christians, and dealing with the story of Lazarus,Mary, and Martha.

Don’t give up on God! Coming up out of a Dead Situation! John 11:20-23 20 Then Matha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died 22 But I know, that even now, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-23, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

What's Up Doeg Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Jun 19, 2019

Full Sermon preached @ faithandvictory.com/doeg Sermon about not worrying and trusting in God's plan for your life.

*Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-23, Romans 5:12, 1 John 5:19, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 11:22, Acts 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Powering Up Our Spiritual Tools Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 14, 2018

We have been gifted for service. But how are we powered. Because we do things according to our own agenda, we often "flame-out" and crash and burn.

The fact is, all us who truly have been saved, has the Holy Spirit within them. 2 Corinthians 1:21–22 (NKJV) Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, 22 who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. With the Spirit of God residing in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Will Jesus Find Faith? It Is Up To You!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 14, 2020

We look at the seeds of faith. Seems today we have faith in everything but God. We trust the elevator? The bank? The batteries? Why not have FAITH IN GOD? The measure of faith vs the gift of faith?

WILL JESUS FIND FAITH? IT IS UP TO YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have small medicine baggies. You can find them at Walmart or Hobby Lobby. I place about 10 seeds of varying sizes in each bag. I also place an attention grabber in each bag… two donut seeds. I tell the story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Luke 18:8, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God