Sermons on Persecution Endurance:

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2008

The biggest enemy we have in the church is not the Bible...It is fumbling, insensitive extremists who wave judgmental fingers and presume themselves to be the conscious of God for the world.

Between a rock and a hard place Meaning: To be forced to make a decision between two undesired options or as an another source puts it, “stuck between two opposing forces” (www.goenglish.com) Origin Gary Martin, author of Meanings and Origins provides us with the US origin of the phrase. He traced ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

No Se Mide Por El Tomano Series

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 12, 2008

Ser pequeño y ser débil no quiere decir que uno ya es acabado. A veces es la evidencia de uno que no puede ser vencido, a pesar de todo.

Filadelfia Ap. 3:7-13 7 ¶ "Escribe al ángel de la iglesia en Filadelfia: El Santo y Verdadero, el que tiene la llave de David, el que abre y nadie cierra, y cierra y nadie abre, dice estas cosas: 8 Yo conozco tus obras. He aquí, he puesto delante de ti una puerta abierta, la cual nadie puede ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wilderness Is For Everyone Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009

Now you may not like the truth of this message, but the simple fact of the matter is that we need wilderness experiences. What is in the wilderness? Nothing! There is a reason why God takes us into wilderness seasons in our lives and it’s vital for our fu

Has anyone here ever been some place that you would consider to be a promised land? It usually involves beaches, or a nice comfy hotel room, warm weather, peace and quiet and all the niceties of life. What we’re going to talk about this morning is the opposite of that. The Israelites were walking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Take The Risk And Try Again

Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on May 29, 2008

Nobody wants to fail & God didn’t create you to fail.

Take the Risk and Try Again Nobody wants to fail & God didn’t create you to fail. Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. 2Tim. 1;9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord I Think I've Had Enough

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Sep 20, 2008

Elijah’s experience tells us that no matter how saved you are you’re going to have some bad days. Your faith will be tried, there are seasons in your life when you will question what you believe, when you will doubt your faith.

1st Kings 19:4 – LORD I THINK I’VE HAD ENOUGH It is enough; now, 0 LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. Life is composed of experiences and encounters that provide challenge to one’s character and testing to one’s spirit. Life’s greatest wars are never fought on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

This House Has Survived Many Storms

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 23, 2008

I was raised in an old brick house that has survived many storms. My body is a temple where God dwells. Where God dwells is a place that has and will survive many storms.

This House Has Survived Many Storms 1 Kings 9:1-9 1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But Continue Thou...graduation Sermon

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 26, 2005

Easily adapted to any crowd. Link included to Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint Template.

But Continue Thou… 2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” [scroll down for outline] ILL.- Joe: “My college really turned out some great men.” Bill: “When did you graduate?” Joe: “I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Strength To Stand - Part One

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

Why is it some have joy and the strength of the Lord in their lives, while others don’t?

STRENGTH TO STAND ~ Part One ~ The Armor of God There is something wonderful about becoming a Christian. The forgiveness of God is difficult for people to understand. That is, until they finally surrender their life completely to the Lord. To know first hand the saving Grace of God is life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Worry, God's Got It All In Control

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

God’s ability to handle our problems.

DON’T WORRY, GOD’S GOT IT ALL IN CONTROL ISAIAH 43: 1-2 I. INTRODUCTION I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT CHRISTIANS SPEND FAR TOO MUCH TIME ENGULFED IN NEEDLESS WORRY. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, WE WORRY ABOUT THIS AND WE WORRY ABOUT THAT. WE WORRY, WORRY, AND WORRY SOME MORE. AND THE TRAGIC THING IS ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Confront And Conquer

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Sep 21, 2005

If you require only three bullets to finish the enemy and you take 1,000 with you, there is no harm in that; you will bring back the rest.

Matthew 11:12: And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Matthew 17:21: Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. MFM has been accused of subjecting people to fasting and prayers but here is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

You've Got To Rise Up, To Get Up

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Oct 5, 2005

The man at the pool asked for alms....but instead was given the opportunity to rise up from physical and spiritual deprivation.

There are times in our lives when we need a "miracle", not simply for survival, but to continue the promised virtue of being overcomers. Have you ever needed a miracle from the Lord? We live in a world where wholeness,joy and happiness seem to be constantly threatened by the daily conflict and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Worthy To Be Considered?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 14, 2008

This message deals with the fact this it’s an honor to be considered for God’s use.

ARE YOU WORTHY TO BE CONSIDERED? JOB 1:8 Is there anybody in here that knows it’s an honor to be considered for God’s use…? He doesn’t have to use anybody… He can use ‘stuff’ to bring Him Glory… But it’s an honor to be considered worthy for God’s use… Job is considered ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Olympians Run With Perseverance Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 18, 2008

Spiritual Olympian going for the goal run with perseverance.

Title: Olympians Run with Perseverance Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, run with perseverance. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm All In: Daring Devotion Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008

Study an example of wholehearted devotion to God in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1-2.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ DARING DEVOTION 1 Samuel 1, 2 The story begins with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inducted In The Hall Of Faith Part 6 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

At some point in life, every child has a hero they what to grow up to be. How do we become the model’s of Christian maturity and faith that others will want to immolate. Looking into the character of some biblical examples will help you to become a rea

Inducted in the Hall of Faith Heroes of Faith - Pt 6 Text: Hebrews 11:30 – 12:2 For the last several weeks we have been looking at some of the lesser known Heroes of the Faith as we have considered the faith journey of people like Enoch, Noah, Proverbs “Virtuous Woman” and Jabez. We’ve ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational