Sermons on Holy Persistence:

Getting Ready For Christmas (Updated)

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 9, 2016

With Christmas right around the corner, it got me thinking about how we as Christians ought to prepare for the spiritual side of Christmas. In this message I’d like to share four (4) distinct ways based on those who were there and what they did. Plus a Special ending "Overshadowed"

Getting Ready for Christmas Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW1yvKZGFmY Christmas is right around the corner and already as a society we’ve endured a month of Black Friday, a time when we can get the best deals on our Christmas giving. This got me thinking about how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 1:35, Luke 1:46-49, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Foursquare

"the Shack" - Sent To Confuse At A Theater Near You.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 16, 2016

An In-depth look at the theology of the "The Shack"

The movie version of the best-selling book “The Shack” opened in Theatres just before Easter 2017. “The Shack” depicts one man’s spiritual despair and rebellious struggle with God after suffering the personal loss in the murder of his daughter. A movie trailer recently hit Facebook along with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 11:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For The End Of Days

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 7, 2017

Moses teaches followers of the Living God how to number their days; he does so with a Psalm.

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. “You return man to dust and say, ‘Return, O children of man!’ For a thousand years in your sight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Bigger Than Your Enemies

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 8, 2017

When God is about to do significant things for you or through you, you’ll face significant opposition. Every door that God will open for you won’t come that easy; it will bring an avalanche of spiritual attack with it.

I. The Master Plan of Destiny Psalm 115:14-15 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

The Promise Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

The Holy Spirit is given to all who love Jesus Christ, to empower us for his work, to teach us all things, and to give us a real and lasting peace in the knowledge that Jesus has overcome the world.

It seems to me that there are 2 issues that Christians face today that Jesus addresses here in this passage. The first is the question as to how we’re rating as a Christian. That is are we good enough for God to be happy with us? Are we good enough that God would listen to our prayers? How ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Anglican

Change We Can Believe In

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 15, 2017

This sermon deals with our need to change as taken from Philippians 2:12-13, and how it entails both our part and God's. We look at the resources given by God for change including the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and Life's Circumstances.

Change We Can Believe In Philippians 2:12-13 Change is a word that seems to be bandied around quite a bit. It’s a word that for whatever reason seems to be in vogue. In politics “change” is a buzzword, like Barack Obama’s initial campaign slogan, “Change we can believe in.” People are always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Something Beautiful For Jesus

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Mar 25, 2017

This message looks at the actions of Mary as she breaks open the bottle of perfume and anoints Jesus during Holy Week. It challenges us to ask the question what can we do for Jesus that is beautiful?

She hesitates in the doorway separating the two rooms. Through the opening she sees her sister Martha hard at work helping Simon’s wife prepare the evening meal in the kitchen. She listens to the laughter and conversation as it drifts through the house. She hears Simon make a joke at Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

King And Lord

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 1, 2017

We've been looking at who Jesus is. . . He is our King and our Lord!

KING and LORD Revelation 19:11-16 April 2, 2017 What would you say is the most important event in history? If you had to vote or be part of a group of people, making that determination, what would you say is number 1 and beyond. Well, in 1954, the publishing house of Grosset and Dunlap brought ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

"I Will Quit Living In Fear” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 23, 2018

How can I overcome the fears that might prevent me from surrendering fully to God's plan for my life?

In this series, we’ve talked about what we need to quit if we’re going to experience God’s best for us. Today, we’re going to think about how fear can prevent us from surrendering fully to God’s plan for our lives and experiencing God’s best for us. And we’re going to look at the gift God has given ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 9- "Someone Is Always Watching" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 2, 2018

Part 9 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 9 “Someone is always watching” I want to thank each of you for the warm and loving reception you gave to Brother Mark and Dee last week. They truly enjoyed being here and were very complimentary about the entire experience Patti and I were warmly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Truth For A Troubled Soul Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 37 in a journey through John's Gospel. This is the third of three messages from John 14 providing the truths to help the disciples cope with the coming tribulation.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Another Encourager” Part Three – John 14, 16 REVIEW I. The public ministry and teaching of Jesus 2-112 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as I forgive B. Love as I love C. Hold on to the truths that encourage the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Happy Birthday To The Church

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 19, 2018

When the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples of Jesus on that first Whitsunday in a very real sense the Church was born. When a child is born we celebrate annually the date of that birth by giving presents but on the Church's birthday we receive.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today is a very special day in the life of the Church it’s not just because today is called Whitsunday or the feast of Pentecost,,,,, it is however related to what happened on that first Whitsunday The sending of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus. No in many ways its ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-24, Acts 2:1-21

Power And Wisdom Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians discussing the enlightening ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit” Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

7 Marks Of Repentance

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 27, 2013

A sermon on 2 Corinthians 7:11 (Much material adapted from Richard Owen Robert's book, Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel, chapter 6. Also, this sermon has two introductions [HoHum and WBTU] because I preached this over 2 Sunday nights)

HoHum: Think of a husband and wife in a car, the wife tells her husband to turn right at the next junction and by mistake, he turns left. When he realizes what he has done, he says to his wife “I’m sorry love, I went the wrong way.” But if that is all he does, it isn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Alive And On Fire

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 11, 2013

It is quite clear that the church is under attack. It’s open season on pastors and the entire church as well. It is almost as if the world system is pushing the church into a corner and challenging the church to produce its credentials

4 The Lord will wash away the filth from the daughters of Zion. He will wash away the blood from Jerusalem. With a spirit of judgment that burns like fire, he will make everything pure. 5 Then the Lord will create a cloud of smoke in the day and a bright flame of fire at night over every building ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist