Sermons on How To Persist:

Freedom's Price

Contributed by James May on Jul 2, 2006

The cost of freedom is not cheap. Many men have died for the freedom of our nation. But only one Man died for the freedom of our souls.

Freedom’s Price By Pastor Jim May Thank God for freedom; freedom to travel across the fruited plain; freedom to visit the purple mountain’s majesty; freedom to go from sea to shining sea without having to clear a thousand checkpoints; freedom to go to the voting booth where the destiny of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ In The Passover Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

A re-enactment of the the Last Supper and an explanation of the Lord’s Supper’s roots in the Jewish Seder.

Christ in the Passover 1 Corinthians 11:23-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: ¡§For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Have You Got To Lose?

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Allegiance to God means something

Title: What have you got to lose? Text: FCF: SO: Intro: When you were in school, I suspect you had to learn the Pledge of Allegiance. You probably also had to recite it most mornings, and if you were like me, you probably did so without realizing how offensive it really was. There is one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Meanwhile…. Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006

The story of Acts is like an old westerns whrer several stories are happening at the same time. Peter, is suddenly back in the story.

Meanwhile…. Acts 9:32-43 So in today’s reading we are suddenly back at what is going on with Peter. It is like one of the old westerns…Meanwhile back at the ranch… In chapter 8 we have all the things that were happening with Philip. We have the trip to Samaria with the sorcerer Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Congregational

His Church Series

Contributed by Darrel Brandon on Aug 31, 2006

To be holy is to be His. His church is made up of those who are His. Within any Christian church, we will find examples of faithfulness, fellowship, forgiveness and friendship.

HIS CHURCH Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION: As you may know, I am not a movie-watcher. I get too fidgety before the movie is over. Maybe I’m ADD or something; I don’t know. But there is a handful of movies I have enjoyed. My favorite movie is Dunston Checks In. I want to play a clip from that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Marriage In The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006

Today we face a very deliberate attack on the institution of marriage. This message not only defines marriage for the audience but also demonstrates through scripture why marriage may only be defined as ONE MAN-ONE WOMAN.

ON STAR SERMON SERIES DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:18-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) Introduction: the Institution of Marriage is under Siege! Tragically, we have seen our society work to systematically re-define marriage. We desperately need guidance and we desperately need to turn to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2006

This message was written as part of a mission emphasis series. It fits well into a purpose of the church series also. It depicts that the Church is to be on mission for and with Jesus because of who He is and because of what He does.

Matthew 28:16-20 THE GREAT COMMISSION Revelation 5:9-14 Circumstances have provided lengthy opportunities to deepen my thinking about death. If I knew my time to go on to Heaven was near through illness or indication of age, what statement would I leave with those I loved most? What challenge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

What?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 23, 2006

Do we leave others wondering and confused when our words and walk fail to communicate the same message?

Colossians 3:1-4 What? Woodlawn Baptist Church October 22, 2006 Introduction Show billboard slideshow (there’s a link to the billboard for this sermon at the end of the sermon) Kathy and I were headed south out of Shreveport, almost down to I-10, when we pass this mobile home dealership. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church That Was Next Door To Satan's Throne Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 23, 2006

The compromises we make with the world today are not worth risking the better world God has in store for us someday.

If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 3 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Next Door to Satan’s Throne Rev. 2:12-17 Oct. 22, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sending Out Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006

The sending of Barnabas and Saul - Gentiles sending to gentiles at the direction of the Spirit.

Sending Out Acts 12:19b-13:5 So last week we had sort of a review of Acts in the form of an oral pop quiz. Several of you qualified for extra credit with your willingness to share your answers out loud. This week the reading has actually been assigned for three weeks so I know you have had a ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Wedding Service

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2006

Basic Wedding 20-25 minutes - Full Service including homily, no unity candle. Just plug in names - plug in your much better homily and you’re good to go. God Bless.

(Note: I have placed an alternative sermon at the end of the wedding service. Hope it helps. May the Lord bless your ministry) Processional Motion to Stand Please, be seated….. Welcome On behalf of B & G I would like to welcome all of you this wedding service One of the most important days of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Have Victory Through Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon outlining our victory through Jesus.

You Can Have Victory Through Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 Matthew 4:2 - Matthew 4:11 (HCSB) 1Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil.£ 2After He had fasted 40 days and 40 nights, He was hungry. 3Then the tempter approached Him and said, “If you are the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Up On The Housetop

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2007

A Christmas sermon from the housetop of the Bible.

Sermon for 12/24/2006 Up On the Housetop Introduction: Who is He in yonder stall, at whose feet the shepherds fall? Who is He in deep distress, fasting in the wilderness? Tis the Lord! O wondrous story! Tis the Lord! The King of glory! At His feet we humbly fall, Crown Him! Crown Him, Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Obedience

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 4, 2007

God, the Father, desired strict obedience from Jesus and He desires the same from his children.

Text: “So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him” (Luke 2:45). Story: “When Orders Conflict” A young man about to enter the regular army was talking with an old soldier. The old soldier had been giving him some strong advice on the subject of obeying orders. “But ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Pressing Toward The Mark

Contributed by Tony Fox on Jan 4, 2007

This sermon is about the activity that Paul called "pressing toward the mark."

Pressing Toward the Mark December 31, 2006 (Philippians 3:14) LBC a.m. I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14 KJV) I watched some golfers from the back of the deck of the condominium where we were staying. They were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist