Sermons on Never Giving Up:

What Made You Give Up The Ghost

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 27, 2005

We need to know that the last thing that we should give up should be our ghost.

What Made You Give Up The Ghost? Scripture Reference: Mark 15:35-37 (KJV) Mark 15: 35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. 36 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Won’t Give Up On You

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

When grace chases you down, don’t run — look up. God’s mercy can reach you even in the belly of despair.

(Jonah’s Prayer) Introduction – A Strange Place to Pray The Bible contains some very peculiar verses, doesn’t it? And I must say, the story we’re looking at today begins and ends with two of the strangest. Jonah 2:1 — “From inside the fish Jonah prayed.” Jonah 2:10 — “And the Lord commanded the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8-12, Matthew 12:40, Romans 5:8, John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving Up On Perfect:" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2011

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent.

Luke 1:26-38 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving up on Perfect” (based on Mike Slaughter's book) How many of you have seen the movie Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase? The movie has become a holiday favorite. It’s a parody about the false expectations that we often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

When You Just Want To Give Up Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

If you cover everything you do with prayer, you will live closer to God’s purpose and God will help you succeed.

When you just want to give up Text: Nehemiah Challenge from last week Worship like no one is watching Give everything that doesn’t produce fruit to Jesus That challenge was hard, I know. That’s why it’s called a challenge! Difficult to ignore everything the world and your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Give Up In 2008 And Beyond

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 14, 2008

This sermon is a call to perserve into 2008 and beyond with practical guidance to aid us into the year ahead from the Bible.

Heb 10: 19 -39. “Don’t give up!” in 2008 and beyond Here we are at the turn of a New year and millions of people around the world will have made new year resolutions to turn over a new leaf, to try something new, to commit themselves to something which they hope will bring lasting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Give Up - For With Christ There Is Hope

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2010

The story of the raising from the dead of the Widow of Nain’s son gives us hope that with Jesus nothing is impossible

The Raising of the Widow of Nain’s Son Maddy and I moved to Frisby from New Romney at the end of 2007 Story: As we were taking the bedroom apart, I was surprised to find a small basket underneath our bed with three eggs and £1000. I was a bit puzzled and so I called Maddy and asked her what this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Anglican

To Give Or Not To Give?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004

Giving is not the question for the Christian. It is a rule by which we live.

INTRO.- ILL.- The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 5, 2019

The people of God was willing to make the sacrifice and move into Jerusalem to rebuild the city life and sustain the ministry of the house of God.

In Neh 10 we see the people of God making a binding agreement in writing, to renew their commitment to honour God and keep to the covenant He made with them. • They would SUBMIT to God’s Word, SEPARATE themselves from bad influence of the surrounding nations, honouring God on the SABBATH and to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Live To Give Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2024

I’ve found over the years that the Lord is constantly turning things upside down. That's the way He gets things rightside up.

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2024 The psalm that we sang or heard just a little while ago, our responsorial today–does anyone remember the first words of the whole psalm in Scripture? It’s Psalm 22. The last time we encountered it this year was during Holy Week. The first words were spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, Acts 9:26-31, Acts 20:35, Matthew 7:1, Psalm 22:26-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

And He Yielded Up The Ghost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Today in America, we have many laws that are on the books, but they are never enforced.

God also has many laws but His laws are always enforced. For example, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” is a law that almighty God put in place. It is not a law that is applied to some people; it is a law that applies to everyone. Jacob’s sons lived an ungodly life. • In Shechem, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit On Jesus, Because Jesus Never Quit On You

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 23, 2009

will you be numbered with the saints, or numbered with those who quit, give up, turn back on the Lord

ntro: have you ever felt like quitting something? I guess everyone from time to time feels like quitting their job, quitting a sport, ill) Tallassee football- quitting a relationship, quitting the church. But today’s message is: “You can’t quit on Jesus, because Jesus never quit on you” I would ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Catch Up With That Star

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 23, 2012

God will lead you, if you will look up and step out. Real worship is not cheap. God will take you places you have never imagined and by routes that you never had planned; but don't despair, plod on.

On Course all the Way to the Finish---Determination Faithfully Following without Fanfare Mt. 2:2,9,10 Rev. 22:16 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. (KJV) 16 Yo Jesús he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Does God Give-Up On Someone

Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 6, 2002

When a Sinner will not Know God.

Rom. 1:21-32 When Does God Give-up On Someone Intro:In the 1st chapter of Romans, we find that there are 7 times when God gives up on a person. Not only does God list the sin, but also the punishment. There are those who say God would send no one to hell, but not only does He send sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

When I Give Up That One Thing

Contributed by Patrick Lenney on Mar 6, 2001

Haman carried bitterness and anger. He allowed one man at the gate destroy his entire world and ultimately it led to his demise. This too can be a challenge to christians, to let certain things go in their lives.

WHEN YOU GIVE UP THAT ONE THING! ELDER PATRICK J. LENNEY SCRIPTURE TEXT: ESTHER 3:1-5 NEW LIGHT CHURCH OF CHRIST DUMFRIES, VA 22026 WE MUST FIRST UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF A SITUATION OR THE HEART OF PEOPLE BEFORE WE CAN ASSESS AND APPLY THE PRINCIPLES LEARNED FROM THEM IN OUR LIVES. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Dont Give Up : You Are On The Brink Of A Miracle

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 26, 2006

THIS SERMON ENCOURAGES NOT TO GIVE UP AS WE ARE ON THE BRINK OF A MIRACLE AND EXHORTS US TO 1. REST 2. REJOICE 3. RENEW 4. RECEIVE 5. REQUEST 6. REAP 7. RACE

DONT GIVE UP : YOU ARE ON THE BRINK OF A MIRACLE ************************************************* OUTLINE 1. REST 2. REJOICE 3. RENEW 4. RECEIVE 5. REQUEST 6. REAP 7. RACE INTRODUCTION The Lord wants us to be strong in the day of adversity . We should not become discouraged and give up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10

Denomination: Pentecostal