Sermons on Perseverance Obedience Faith:

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 30, 2018

Obedience is an important factor that should be taken serious when walking with God. Partial obedience is as good as disobedience . When God gives an instruction, He wants us to follow it as it is given even when you think it doesn't make sense to you.

AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: DON’T LOOK BACK TEXT: GEN 19:12-17, 23-26. The determination to turn from the character that annoys God is a big sign of spiritual growth. This highlights that you care about how God feels about you. Obedience is an important factor that should be taken ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:12-17, Genesis 19:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courage Under Fire

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 23, 2010

Whether we are believers, or not-yet-believers we all face a life which is full of adversity, difficulty and struggle. In this sermon we explore two questions. 1) What sort of people will we be, when we face adversity, difficulty and struggles? 2) Can w

About ten years ago a movie came out called “Courage Under Fire”. The plot of the movie was to demonstrate that people will respond differently when they find themselves in adverse and difficult situations. In the movie these people had some sameness about them:- · they all had military ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

"you Are The Joy Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 24, 2023

A sermon about learning to find joy in the fact that we are Christ's joy.

“You are the Joy of Christ” Hebrews 12:1-3 Have you ever wondered what it was like for God to put on skin and become a living, breathing human being? It couldn’t have been easy. Think about it; Jesus experienced the ordinary pains we experience. He knew what it was like to have a cold, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

But Why Though

Contributed by Pamela Johnson on Jun 22, 2019

Why turn back

This year we are focusing on not turning back. As we start this year I’m sure that most of us have plenty behind us. In fact for some there is more road behind you than there is ahead and turning back would be a bad idea. Based on this scripture turning back would be bad for all of us, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Philidephia, Mail Call Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon about the seven church in Asia Minor.

Philadelphia, You’ve Got Mail! Revelation 3:7-13 Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthen Your Faith

Contributed by James May on Jul 12, 2009

How can you build your faith? Why is faith important?

Strengthen Your Faith By Pastor Jim May In what do you place your faith? Is it in our government, our leaders, or our military might? Do you have faith in the police to enforce the law? Do you have faith in your doctor to give you right treatment for whatever sickness you may have? Do you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desperate Places

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010

You can sometimes be placed in difficult situations but be in the perfect will of God.

Philippians 1:12 KJV But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; Philippians 1:12 AMPLIFIED Now I want you to know and continue to rest assured, brethren, that what [has happened] to me [this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running For What Lasts

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 1, 2026

This morning we look at how St. Paul calls us to run the race with eternal purpose, drawing lessons from the Ancient games of Corinth.

Running for What Lasts GOOD MORNING. We have a great Gospel lesson this morning. But I spent a whole hour on very recently at our Wednesday Night Bible Study. However, there are two things I want to grab from it before we jump to our Epistle lesson this morning. First, the parable’s main point is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Anglican

From Frustration To Faith Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Habakkuk was perplexed why god seemed inactive when both church and state of Israel was corrupt but was assured that God was working his purposes out.

Do you sometimes get frustrated? If so, you’re not alone. The prophet Habakkuk did! The golden days for Israel when King David and King Solomon ruled a united and prosperous nation were long gone. The nation had split in two and was held in scorn by its powerful neighbours. But what was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfecter Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006

This is the second in a series on the 7 signs of Jesus in the gospel of John. Each of the signs points to an aspect or perspective of the person of Jesus.

THE PERFECTER OF OUR FAITH Give me a sign Lord, any sign! Have you ever asked for a sign to encourage your faith, or to give you some assurance that you are on the right track? Have you ever needed something tangible to hold on to and help you feel like you can’t fail? I am sure you have. I know ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Mennonite

Cultivate Patience & Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Patience & Faithfulness.

Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Patience/Faithfulness A Quick Recap: cul·ti·vate vt 4. to improve or develop something, usually by study or education 5. to develop an acquaintance or intimacy with somebody, often for personal advantage Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Faith That Works Miracles

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Nov 15, 2021

To receive our miracles, God expects a demonstration of our faith. Even when God appears to be silent, faith doesn’t walk away. Faith catches God at His word. Faith finds reasons to believe when there are reasons to give up.

Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” But He answered her not a word. And His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-25

Jude: Defending The Faith

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Aug 18, 2025

Big idea: From the 1st century on, the church has been threatened by heresy and false teaching. We also must be on our guard.

INTRODUCTION There was a man who walked into a gas station with a $20 bill. Just a regular Tuesday. He handed over the cash to the cashier, who paused, held it up to the light, scribbled on it with one of those little pens—and then called the police. It was a counterfeit. The man was stunned—he ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preservation By His Unfailing Mercies

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 13, 2023

We need the mercy of God for our preservation, protection, provision and promotion in all areas of our lives.

Preservation by His Unfailing Mercies Study Text: Lamentation 3: 21 - 23 Introduction: - The journey of life is too cumbersome and very difficult to predict. Sometimes, certain unwholesome events come calling, when they are least expected. -. Most certainly, it is not the strongest of the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marks Of A Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 27, 2005

6th message in James series. James pleads for marks of Christ’s Lordship to be evident and shows that genuine faith must be expressed not only in confession, but in practice.

Danish theologian, Soren Kierkegaard, told of a make-believe country inhabited only by ducks. One Sunday morning the ducks all came to church, and waddled down the aisle into their pews. The duck preacher took his place behind the pulpit, opened the duck Bible and read, “Ducks! You can have wings, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26