Sermons on Perseverance Endurance Patience:

Holding On To God's Plan And Persevering In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on perseverance in marriage..

As Christians, we believe that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God. In Genesis 2:24, it is written, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." However, we also know that marriage can be challenging, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Psalm 128:1-4

Authentic Servants Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 3, 2023

Paul took us on a look at the message of the Gospel, its messengers, ministry and our trust in the Master of the work of the Gospel. He helped us understand the endurance we need, the character and nature of the ministry.

2 Cor 6:3-13 Authentic Servants of God Paul has been writing in answer to his critics and in defence of his ministry. • This was necessary because false teachers had sown discord among them, challenging Paul’s authority, questioning his motive in ministry and casting doubt on his character. • Why ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Laws Of Almighty God (5 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 25, 2024

Have you noticed that people, especially Americans, have a remarkable capacity for getting tired of good things

For instance: • I have a problem with a person leaving a perfectly good job! • I have a problem with a person getting rid of a perfectly good car! • I have a problem with a person leaving a perfectly good church! • I have a problem with a person with going from one marriage to another! WHY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011

Elijah gave all to serve God and to be His prophet to a lost generation. His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to be.

Elijah’s Story Opening Video Illustration from sermonspice.com/sermoncentral.com “Elijah” Thesis: Elijah gave all to serve God and to be His prophet to a lost generation. His story reminds us of how adversity drives us deeper into God and develops us into the man or women God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on May 21, 2018

Faith may not deliver you from suffering, but faith will get you through suffering; not just surviving it, but thriving in spite of it.

Connect the Dots ?James 1:1-18 ??Persevering Through Trials Faith may not deliver you from suffering, but faith will get you through suffering; not just surviving it, but thriving in spite of it. “The just shall live by faith.” Genesis 15:6, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Hindrances

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 4, 2022

In the race of life we must remove the hindrances from our lives so that we can run the race to win it.

Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1)” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Corinthians 7:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Persistent Keep Seeking God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

In his book Written In Blood, Robert Coleman tells the story of a little boy whose sister needed a blood transfusion.

5-6 Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose one of you went to your friend’s house very late at night and said to him, ‘A friend of mine has come into town to visit me. But I have nothing for him to eat. Please give me three loaves of bread.’ 7 Your friend inside the house answers, ‘Go away! Don’t bother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith Anchored In Hope

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

This message explores faith when life is not well — when God seems silent, unfeeling, or even contradictory. Through the lives of Job, Moses, and Abraham, we discover that true faith is not the absence of doubt but the choice to trust God in spite of doubt.

Some of us are old enough to remember this little ditty from the 1950s: “Next time you’re found with your chin on the ground… there’s a lot to be learned, just look around. What makes that little old ant think he’ll move that rubber tree plant? Anyone knows an ant can’t… but he’s got high ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Long, Oh Lord

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 2, 2003

A look at the path toward patience as we wait upon the Lord.

Last Sunday my family took a trip to Frankfurt to attend an international church there. Throughout the ride up all we heard from the children was: "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice that those kinds of questions never come when the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Pleasantness 2- Perversity 3- Patience

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - We could learn a lot from crayons ... some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they all have to learn to live in the same box. - I have not yet begun to procrastinate. - It’s nice to be important, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Worst Of Sinners

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Feb 6, 2012

The life of experienced grace is a life of relaxed patience with ourselves and others.

I Am the Worst of Sinners Pastor Daniel J. Little The Landmark Church, Binghamton, NY adfontes.dj@gmail.com Scripture Reading Romans 7:18-25 18 For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. 19 For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: *other

America - The Spiritual Winds Of Change.

Contributed by John Martin on Jun 19, 2018

Much has changed in America since the 50's, a nation once a lighthouse now is collapsing into sinfulness. What can the church do to change that?

We all were taken back this week by the events in Parkland, Florida. Each time it happens everyone seems utterly befuddled as to the whys. Most often like Adam and Eves sin it becomes a blame game. But no one seems to stop and look at just what has changed in America in the last 45 or so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:21-23

Payback! - Matthew 5:40-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 20, 2024

When insulted, should you just walk away? No. You must repay the person in a way that will defeat the evil in the relationship. This message will show you how.

Matthew 5:38-42 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:40-42

Put Off, Put On

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 7, 2013

The Bible is clear that righteousness can only be found in God.

PUT OFF, PUT ON Col. 3:9-10(KJV), "Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new [man], which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:" "Put off...put on." A seemingly simplistic statement from the Apostle Paul in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

You Need What?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002

What do you think you need? The Bible thinks you need patience.

LOOKING FOR A REMEDY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am pondering: Where am I? Where should I be? How do I get from where I am, to where I should be? Paul wrote in Romans 7:24, O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19, James 1:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God