Sermons on Patience And Perseverance:

A Woman Of Faith - Hannah

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 11, 2012

Hannah faces a problem but she prays and experienced God's provision. When in hardships, watch how you respond. Hannah believes in prayer and eventually saw the miraculous work of God in her life.

1 Samuel 1:3-20 A Woman of Faith ES 13 May 12, 2095 Today is Mother’s Day, so I thought we would take a look at Prophet Samuel’s mother Hannah. • She is a woman of faith. Despite her very difficult situation, she did not lose faith in God. • She frequented the house of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2012

Stepping out in Faith can be pretty scary. There is so much apparent uncertainty, and often a lack of ability to see where our foot will land. Peter took some amazing steps of faith that led him to be able to walk on water! What are the things we can l

Steps along Life’s Journey A Step of Faith – Sermon 2 Matthew 14:22-33 Taking a Step of Faith requires Courage (14:27) Desire (14:28) Obedience (14:29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Succeeding in a Step of Faith requires Perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Live By Faith 24/7

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 12, 2012

Faith is not an abstract or philosdophical concept but something tangivle and real, and not only for an hour or so one day a week, but for every aspect of daily living.

OT: 2 Kings 5:1-14 – Elisha and Naaman being healed of leprosy Gospel: Mark 1:40-45 Jesus heals a man of leprosy Sermon: Christians live by faith ‘Faith’ is not just an abstract thing; something to exercise for an hour or so on a Sunday, but something tangible and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shining As Stars

Contributed by Matthew Clark on Sep 12, 2010

Paul tells the Christians at Philippi that they are "shining as stars." This lesson looks at why Paul said this about this group, and how we can also "shine as stars."

SHINING AS STARS Philippians 2:12-16 READING THE STARS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Long before our culture had such things as a map, an atlas, or GPS, people used to look to the sky for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embraced Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 14, 2010

This is the fifth sermon in the series and examines the "Perserverance of the Saints."

We have been talking about our salvation–trying to better understand the process that transforms our lives. The Bible uses such vivid images: we’ve moved from death to life, darkness to light, being lost to be found, born again. We’ve focused on the fact that God is the author and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dig Another Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2010

When opposition comes, like Isaac, persevere by remembering the promises of God until even your enemies recognize God’s presence in your life. Or to put it more simply: trust God and dig another well.

On Saturday, May 21, 1927, a New York evening paper contained an expert’s elaborate demonstration of the impossibility of flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The funny thing is, on the first page of that very same paper, was the headline flung across the top in gigantic letters: “LINDBERG HAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Crowns Of The Bible

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011

This message has a theme verse of 1 Cor. 9 25 and focuses on 4 different kinds of crowns mentioned in the New Testament.

The Crowns of the Bible 1 Corinthians 9:25 Intro.: Sometimes when I preach, I mention other topics which would be worthy of study, and on one occasion I mentioned that it would be good to take time to study the crowns of the New Testament. It took a while, but I finally took the time to do that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer With Fasting Is Powerful

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 18, 2011

This sermon deals with Prayer with Fasting and what Jesus said to us. Excerpts from a message of Phil Morgan.

Prayer with Fasting is Powerful! Scripture: Matthew 17:1-17:21 READ: Mark 2:18-20 (NKJ) 18The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” 19And Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Persevering People Of God

Contributed by Sasidaran Kunjan on Nov 26, 2009

To persevere and not give up is the most important ingredient for a believer or a church. Finding common ground is essencial.

Title – The PERSEVERING People of God PP Text Acts 2: 42 – 47 42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44Now all who believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Rebuild After A Disaster? Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 2, 2009

Things get done when we pray, take action, and persevere until a goal is accomplished.

Title: How Do You Rebuild After a Disaster? Text: Nehemiah 1-6 Thesis: Things get done when we pray, take action, and persevere until a goal is accomplished. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge In our reading this week we have leapt through the “Period of the Kings” during ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 24, 2009

Jeremiah is an example of resilience in his refusal to give up when things get difficult.

Title: How to Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up Text: Jeremiah 1:4-8, 20:7-18 and 32 Thesis: Jeremiah is an example of resilience in his refusal to give up when things get difficult. The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge We have just completed Week 8 of our Bible in 90 Days Whole ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Get Busy For God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2010

The Angel of the Lord came to Zerubbabel and encouraged him to get busy and complete the work to which he was called. This message is a look at some of basic principles for getting busy doing God's work.

Let’s Get Busy for God Zechariah 4:4-11 How many times in history have great things for God been accomplished that started out so small that shortsighted people looked down at the endeavor or who prognosticated that it would never amount to anything? Many great accomplishments for God have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Does Your Bucket Have A Hole In It?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A LEAKING BUCKET? MOST OF IT IS LOST ON THE GROUND. SOME CHRISTIANS SEEM TO HAVE A LEAK IN THEIR SPIRITUAL LIFE.

JEREMIAH CH 2: VS 1--13 DOES YOUR BUCKET HAVE A HOLE IN IT? HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A BUCKET THAT LEAKED? ***** EVEN WITH A SMALL HOLE IN IT***** PROBABLY, YOU LOST MORE WATER THAN YOU CARRIED. ENDLESS TRIPS BACK AND FORTH TO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hancock Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how God's grace can make a hero out of imperfect people who make mistakes.

INTRO: ƒ{ Hancock is a superhero with serious character issues ƒ{ While trying to do good he inevitably creates trouble ƒ{ When a person has an entire ocean to throw a whale into and it hits the only sailboat in sight ƒ{ You might have some issues ƒ{ I was reading a verse to a group of guys ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Myths #5 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 16, 2010

When love gets hard, love enough to fight for it, to spend yourself for it, and don't give up until death.

Love Myths #5: How Then Should We Love? February 14, 2010 Intro: There are a lot of things on people’s minds this weekend, between Valentine’s day, a long weekend, the launch of the 2010 winter Olympics, and all the general stuff of life. So rather than fight those things, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-46

Denomination: Baptist