Sermons on Mental Toughness:

Direct You Into The Patience Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2013

When we are troubled and shaken, we need to direct our hearts into the love of God and into His patience. That’s exactly what Paul is telling us today in the text.

2 Thessalonians 3:3” Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” Devotion written on April 2008 - When we are troubled and shaken, we need to direct our hearts into the love of God and into His patience. That’s exactly what Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Increased All The More In Strength!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 6, 2015

Self-pity has sabotaged growth in many lives, many have acted so stupidly in the past that they have failed to manifest their potential to do something useful and wonderful with their lives .

Increased all the more in strength! Acts 9:22 ”Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.” When Apostle Paul was running from pillar to post and persecuted on all sides, the Bible says he increased all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Provide

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 13, 2015

We are called on to act in a manner that pleases God. Elijah’s actions did not please God, but God still gave him what he needed to persevere in faith. We are called on to be united in Christ. We are to be one body that is wholly obedient to God.

The events we read about in 1 Kings 19:1-9 occur just after Elijah and God have won the challenge against the gods of Baal. As a result of the deaths of the prophets of Baal, Queen Jezebel threatened to kill Elijah. Elijah has been forced to flee for his life. Elijah was discouraged. He had faced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

“The Christian must expect to be jostled by trials on the Christian way.” All kinds of experiences will come to us. There will be the test of our sorrows and disappointments that threaten to take away our faith. There will be the test of the seductions which seek to lure us from the right way.

Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

'make A Place For Jesus"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 26, 2018

The sermon is about mking a place for Jesus.

Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18) Make a place for the King of Kings (Christ The King Sunday) 1. Psalm 132 is a Prayer asking God to watch over the Line of King David • A prayer for God's favor on the son of David who reigns on David's throne • A Prayer for Gods Dwelling Place 3"I will not enter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Our Demas. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2018

Paul was in prison thinking about Demas….Legend tells us, he was now a priest in a pagan temple, making lots of money!

Our Demas Dec. 2, 2018 Philemon- 1:23-Epaphras, (Ef/A/Fras) my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, 24-as do Mark, Aristarchus (Air/U/Stock/us), Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Live In The World Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 6, 2023

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#5] LIVE IN THE WORLD 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction: 1 Peter 2:11-12 It should be no surprise to Christians that we are 1 of the main reasons lost people have no interest in Jesus Christ and the fact that He can save them. Why is this true? It is because of the way we live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go Of Toxic Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 22, 2024

As Christians, we are called to love and respect our spouses, but what happens when that love is not reciprocated?

As Christians, we are called to love and respect our spouses, but what happens when that love is not reciprocated? What if your partner does not provide basic needs, controls, and manipulates you? The Bible teaches us that God wants us to be treated with love, respect, and care in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 19:8-9

All Crystal Balls Are Broken To Begin With

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2025

One of the most durable principles of science is called the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle.

Does the End Justify the Means? An elderly man in our congregation was preparing a suspension of psyllium powder and water to give to his wife. (For you younger folks, you can easily look up what this mixture is used to facilitate.) She made a face and a noise that left no doubt that she was not a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Psalm 37:27, Romans 3:8-9, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Catholic

We Mess Up, God Embraces

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

We will see how God cares for us

We will see how God cares for us 1: Choices and Their Ripples Exodus 11:4-5 The story of Egypt in the Bible paints a vivid picture of how crucial our choices can be. Whenever Pharaoh ignored God's instructions, life became harder for the people of Egypt. This teaches us that our decisions ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You See Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#6] WHAT DO YOU SEE? 1 John 2:15-17 Introduction: “When you look at your spiritual life, who do you resemble more, Satan or God”? 1 John 2:15-17 When I get up in the mornings, at some point I do the same thing most of you do- I access the situation with my appearance ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Like Cain Or Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 28, 2024

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#8] LIKE CAIN OR JESUS? 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction: In this Series, we have been studying about being a genuine Christian- Being real in our faith. When your faith is genuine, love is evident. Throughout the Bible, love is the characteristic that is necessary to live in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is With Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God's grace and presence are always with us, even when we have doubts, fears, and questions. We can learn from Moses' story that God's grace is often shown through His presence with His people.

Ever feel like God's only around when things are going great? What about when life gets messy? When you're stressed out or feeling like you're not enough? Moses felt the same way. Today, we're going to see how God's grace and presence are always with us, even when we're under fire. Let's begin with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-12, Mark 9:24

Topics: Divine Mercy, Spiritual Gifts, Faith Healing, Eternal Salvation

A Timeline Of The Tribulation Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand the timeline of the Tribulation as described in the book of Revelation, and to prepare ourselves spiritually for the end times.

Imagine you're about to go on a crazy, intense, seven-year-long survival adventure. You're given a guidebook that tells you exactly what's going to happen and how to prepare. That's kind of like what the Bible does for us with the end times, specifically a seven-year period called the Tribulation. ...read more

Topics: Revelation Journey, Biblical Prophecy, End Times, Apocalyptic Literature

Jesus Is God And The Crowd Doesn't Like That Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2025

Jesus has just declared that the Father and He are one, one in intention and one in mind and heart. The Jerusalem crowd that Jesus has been preaching to heard His words as blasphemy, and that offense carried the death penalty.

Friday of the Fifth Week in Lent 2025 Today’s Gospel reading from St. John continues the narrative we heard yesterday from an earlier chapter. You may recall that incident. Jesus declared that Abraham rejoiced to see the day of Jesus. Almost certainly that means the birth of Isaac and perhaps even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:10-13, Psalm 18:2-7, John 10:31-42

Denomination: Catholic