Sermons on How To Persist:

Parable: The Laborers Of The Eleventh Hour Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2017

Jesus said “many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” He meant to teach just one thing: That some who think they’re first in the world are going to find themselves last in heaven.

Perea Parable: The Laborers of the Eleventh hour Matthew 20:1-16 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. The parable of the laborers is found only in Matthew. It is connected to the preceding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 20, 2017

We face decisions and make choices daily. Some are simple and insignificant, while others can have lasting implications. Jesus asked a fundamental question that has eternal implications. Whom do men say that I am?

Who is Jesus? Mark 8: 27-30 As we continue to work our way through Mark’s gospel, again we come to an intimate moment with Jesus and His disciples. They have traveled from Bethsaida to Caesarea Philippi. It is here that Jesus asked a fundamental question – whom do men say that I am? Hearing the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Blood, Sweat, And Tears In The Church Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Blood, swat and tears is hard work and effort in the church to be and accomplish all that God wants from your church.

Prayer- Introduction- This morning I want to talk a moment about the church. I say by sermon title the church of God because there are churches out there that I believe never ask God what He thinks about decisions that are made in His church. I believe there are churches that are nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Expectation In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 29, 2017

What are your spiritual expectations for the new year?

December 21, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:30 Subject: Revive Us Part 1 Title: Expectation in the Spirit I trust everyone had a blessed Christmas… Isn’t great to be able to get together with family and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus? And at the same time it is always good to get back ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Provides For His Own Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

Genesis part 51. God's provision

God Provides for His Own (Genesis Pt. 51) Text: Genesis 30:25-43 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) So Jacob’s now served his uncle Laban for 14 years, and he’s ready to get out of there and go back home. And when we look at this passage, we can see that the relationship between Jacob and Laban has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord That Covers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2015

To show that JESUS our ALEPH-TAV, is the One that covers us. The LORD is our MercySeat.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the One that covers us from dangers and from destruction because of our sins? The LORD JESUS. Exodus 26:34 (Amplified Bible) And you shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place. Hebrews 9:5 (Amplified Bible) Above [the ark] and overshadowing ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance - The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 3, 2015

It Wwas not the shepherds, the wisemen, or the religious teachers that proclaimed the reason Jesus was born. It was John the Baptist

Well. It’s Christmas season again. Wal-Mart is filled with Christmas decorations. Christmas events are happening all over. Christmas specials fill up the TV schedule. I checked my DVR and there are at least 5 or 6 Christmas shows recorded. Of course, “Charlie Brown’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2-12

Denomination: Foursquare

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 Paul chose Silas as his ministry partner, and headed out on his 2nd missionary journey. The trip has barely begun when something interesting happens. Look in verses 6-7. This happened because they were sensitive to the leading of The Holy Spirit. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years because there was much work to be done there. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Bringing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Part 3 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Last time we looked at the open door of opportunity, placed in front of Paul. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

Important Relationships In The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 12, 2015

A sermon examining our relationship with God.

Important Relationships Within The Church (Part 1) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, September 31st, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Lord Is Great

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that GOD'S Power lies in His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe GOD's Power? Yes. This sermon will attest to it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD'S Power lies in His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Numbers 14:17 (Amplified Bible) And now, I pray You, let the power of my Lord be great, as You ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

66 Gospels | Genesis Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 18, 2015

The Gospel in all of Scripture.

66 Gospels | Genesis Genesis 3:1-21 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Key To Getting God's Attention" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem with all the crowds following Him, he was giving them the opportunity to make a decision. And the decision was simple. Would they submit their lives to Jesus? Would they choose to follow Him?

FaithWorks “The Key to Getting God’s Attention" James 4:1-4:10 The Bible tells us that at the beginning of what we now refer to as holy week ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting With God In 2016 Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 5, 2016

We cannot survive in isolation. We cannot serve in isolation. We must be connected, first with God and then with others.

Faith Bible Church’s focus for 2015 was on “Discipleship.” This was part of the Mission emphasis as we formulated a mission statement based on Matthew 18:19-20. Today, I am introducing our 2016 theme. This is fitting because today is our first Sunday of the New Year!. The theme ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational