Sermons on Persecution Endurance:

Stand Firm

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

This message uses the example of the Hebrew children to encourage Christians to Stand Firm in the face of any opposition.

Stand Firm Daniel 1.1-8 vv. 4-5, Daniel and his friends got a three-year crash course in the ways of the Chaldeans. --New Teachings, new language, pagan religion --They were faced with adversity in their education—they would be taught things that went totally against their beliefs. --They ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't You Know Haven't You Heard.”

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

Human strength will never be adequate for facing all of life’s challenges and difficulties. No matter who you are or how much will power you may have, you will always encounter situations in life that you just cannot manager by yourself.

BANNER OF PRAISE MINISTRIES Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder Sermon preached 31 May 2007 TEXT: Isaiah 40:28-31 “Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoicing In The Peace Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008

Paul is writing from prison; however, he gives every believer hope in the mist of darkness. Verse upon verse teaching the book of Philippians.

Rejoicing in the Peace of God Text: Philippians 4:1-9 1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.2 I implore Euodia and I implore Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I urge you also, true companion, help these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow On

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 1, 2008

Luke 9:57-62 contains three brief snapshots taken as Jesus walked along the road. A few verses earlier we learn that Jesus “STEADFASTLY” set out for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). He was determined to go there even though He knew what awaited Him. Since He was

FOLLOW OR NOT Luke 9:57-62 Luke 9:57-62 contains three brief snapshots taken as Jesus walked along the road. A few verses earlier we learn that Jesus “STEADFASTLY” set out for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). He was determined to go there even though He knew what awaited Him. Since He was the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Valleys

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 19, 2007

Difficulty encountered, Destination expected, Duty explained,

Valleys Psalm 84:6 Life is not easy because life is not without its valleys. Wouldn’t it be great if we never went through valleys in our Christian experience? However, this is not promised anywhere in the Bible. Valleys are a part of life that we are going to have to learn to deal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:6

Denomination: Baptist

Who, What, When, Where, And Why; Lessons From Some Harlots

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Jun 21, 2007

This sermons allows one to understand that one should not question God when He is using them to improve their life for the better, no matter how bad or tragic the situation gets.

My brothers and sisters we are living in the last and evil days, my brothers and sisters we are living in some crucial times. We are living in a time were everybody is in everybody’s business, We are living in a world where stuff is happening all over the world and our leaders are needing to step ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 22, 2007

With God’s help it is possible to take on all the giants of life that I face.

(Answers to Blanks at end of outline) INTRODUCTION: • The story of David and Goliath illustrates how to take on the giants in your life. • These favorite Bible stories we have been reading and discussing are more than just children’s stories; they have powerful messages for all of us in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Methodist

Exchanging Defeat For Determination Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 27, 2007

How to trade your defeat for a renewed determination

How to exchange your defeat for determination... 1. Don’t forget God’s blessings in the past Joshua 6: the victory at Jericho Joshua 7: Jericho is forgotten Deut. 4:9; 7:18; 8:11; Ps. 77:11; Ecc. 12:1 2. Don’t question God’s plan (v. 7a) Jer. 29:11 Isaiah 55:8-9 3. Don’t settle for less than the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Open Letter Of Encouragement

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy...We have a choice... Because there IS a Light at the end of the tunnel. Put a Song in your Heart.

A Letter of Encouragement Psalm 42-43 There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Put a song in your heart to carry you through. When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy... We have a choice... <This is an actual letter of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Operate In The Divine Provisions For Energy And Power! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2007

We fight battle battles with spiritual tiredness. God has a plan and Divine provisions that will help us move in energy, power and zeal.

OPERATE IN THE DIVINE PROVISIONS FOR ENERGY AND POWER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is done in two parts. IN GOD’S TIME, IN GOD’S WAY! The Fern and the Bamboo... Unknown One day I wanted to quit.... I wanted to quit my job, I wanted to run from my relationship and my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Finish What You Start

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Examining how Christians can faithfully complete what God begins in their lives

The text reveals the story of a man of God who started well but did not finish what he started. 1. The DEDICATION of the Man of God (v. 1-17) A. He was dedicated to following God (v. 1) B. He was dedicated to representing God (v. 2-3) C. He was dedicated to living in God’s power (v. 4-5) D. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Take Courage! Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jul 5, 2007

Used the call to courage in Haggai as a framework for calling believers to take courage rooted in Christ against the world’s intimidation and discouragement.

HOOK/WE Used a short "bully" video clip from Bridge to Terebithia to raise issue of intimidation we sometimes feel. Sometimes physical, financial, etc. Sometimes spiritual. YOU Ever been intimidated in expressing your belief? Acting on it? If you have, you’ve got something in common with some ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stand Your Ground

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

To serve the Lord appropriately we need to be courageous and brave.

If you remember, last week I ended the service reminding everyone of who we were. As we saw in the scriptures that we “are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God,” being all of these things is a great privilege, but there is something else that we are. As the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

Appearances can be deceiving, let’s be very careful that we may not be deceiving ourselves.

I would like to begin today’s service with a joke. On a dark night, in a small town, the industrial chemical plant caught fire. Not too much time went by before the place exploded with great flames, and the firemen arrived to extinguish the blaze. After watching the fireman fight what appeared ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Convenience Or Conviction?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

I ask you today, what motivates your behavior? But to understand the complexity of the question that I have just asked, we will first have to know the definition of this small word “behavior.”

Today I am going to start with a question. It is a question that will make us do some soul searching. I ask you today, what motivates your behavior? But to understand the complexity of the question that I have just asked, we will first have to know the definition of this small word “behavior.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible