Sermons on Perseverance Obedience Faith:

All Is Well, At Least For The Moment

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 16, 2014

If it is not broken, don't look for a way to fix it. Seeking and serving God is always the right thing. There is no need to look elsewhere. If you are determined to do so, you will be sorry in the end.

For the Moment, All is Well 2 Chr. 14:1,2 1 ¶ So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years. (KJV) 2 And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story 17 Jeremiah Was A "Bulldog"

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 27, 2014

Jeremiah displayed a persistent, faithful quality. He was tenacious in his mission to a hard-hearted people.

1. Decisions (A Poem by Dr. Seuss) Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad - who came to a sign at the fork of the road? He looked one way and the other way too - the Zoad had to make up his mind what to do. Well, the Zoad scratched his head, and his chin, and his pants. -- And he said to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finish The Race/ The Saints Are Cheering Us On

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 12, 2010

My greatest cheerleader of all over the years, my mother who while dying from Leukemia would call and ask how she could pray for me. Updated February 2020. Who I held in my arms and while I sang Jesus name above all names she took her final breath. She to is cheering me on.

I enjoy listening to stories about people who will not give up; ...... stories of those who stay the course ... even though ... the "going ...gets tough". They are a source of great inspiration ... to all. Remember the man who came to Jesus and said, ..."I will follow you wherever ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:62, 2 Timothy 4:7, Hebrews 11:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Glorifying God, Even Into Eternity

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 16, 2010

We exist to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God?

Intro Creation exists to glorify God. We exist to glorify God. The purpose of our life is to glorify God. The purpose of all you do is to glorify God. And the purpose of the Church is to glorify God. But what does it mean to glorify God? First, God wants to be glorified by your salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 3, 2009

In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must not be pulled over by temptation. This kind of stamina can

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 1 James 1:1-8 -- TRIALS In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must not be pulled ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Independence Day, "Thank God I Am Free"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 4, 2011

We still live in the land of the free, the home of the brave, and why? All because of our relationship with the Great Creator, God Himself!! Were not in the minority, don't let them fool you. Were still in the majority, Praise the Lord!!

Independence Day, Thank God I am Free Today we honor our birth and founding as a nation, when we declared that we were going to exert our independence from anarchy and rule. Though you wont hear it on the news, or read it in the news paper, or in our childrens classrooms any more, It doesnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Now?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 5, 2020

Sermon from 1 Thessalonians (various Scriptures) - Challenges hearers to consider biblical responses to our "What now?" moments in our lives.

“WHAT NOW?” 1 Thessalonians FBCF – 11/4/20 Refresh Jon Daniels INTRO – We are in the midst of a “what now” moment. Been experiencing a lot of these in recent days. - Usually ask this question when you reach a point of no return in a situation or a relationship Or we ask this question when we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Gives - James 1:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2021

Why are there so many times when we pray for wisdom and then end up making unwise choices?

Introduction Review I hope these last few weeks that we have spent together in James 1 have been as helpful to you as they have for me. God has really spoken to me in some powerful ways through this text. I was gone last week so I’ll just refresh your memory a bit. When you face hardship in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Testing, Testing, 123

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 21, 2020

Nations and individuals go through tests throughout life, and these tests are often given by the Lord Himself. In this sermon we look at this, and we discuss how we might learn the lessons required in order to "pass the test"

Testing, Testing, 123 Text: Psalm 11:1-7 Once again; I want to thank you all for the privilege of sharing God’s Word with you this morning. I’m grateful for the opportunity. Let’s go ahead and open with a word of prayer. (PRAYER) I’m taking some graduate courses over at Northwestern right now, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Call To Revival - Book Of Ezra

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 27, 2020

Today's message looks at several insights from the book of Ezra in God's call to revival in their return to the Promised Land after the 70 years of captivity to Babylon.

God’s Call to Revival Book of Ezra ** Watch: https://youtu.be/GTBwPs7diNk Yesterday we joined with churches around the world for “The Return” simulcast from Washington D.C. This was not only a movement for America, but it was one that went throughout the world, as the church gathered on this day ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

God Will Give You The Desires Of Your Heart

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 7, 2020

Bartimaeus was filled with the spirit of Jacob. The more resistance he met, the more strenuously he wrestled to obtain the blessing (Ge 32:24-26). He received the desire of his heart! So can you!

God Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart Mark 10:46-52 Introduction: Ps 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Revival and spiritual growth are God’s desires for each one of his children. Today revival seems to be elusive to many but know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 37:4, Genesis 32:24-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Easy Button

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 1, 2019

Don’t get caught up in only believing the possibilities of what you think is happening in the now or have seen in the past! Because no matter where you are at in life, He wants you to dream bigger than your efforts are capable of delivering.

The Easy Button... How many of you here this morning remember the easy button commercial Staples launched February 3 2005? Every time someone got in a situation that seemed impossible to figure out, all they had to do was push the easy button and everything magically worked out perfectly without ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:2-3, Jeremiah 32:17, Matthew 11:28-30, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong And Work Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2019

The people were discouraged at the modest structure of the new Temple as they started rebuilding it. God assured them of His presence, His promise, and His power. The future glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.

Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They rebuilt the altar and started work on the Temple but the local Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged they stopped work for some 16 years. Nothing was done to God’s house while they busy ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, 1 Peter 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of Divine Silent Years Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 8, 2019

If you have prayed, fasted and still your life is not making the kind of progress you had anticipated, it could be that you are in God's season of waiting or experiencing a time of silent years, in other to enable God to release you into the breakthrough or success that He has ordained for you.

THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE SILENT YEARS “Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2, Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of The Lord

Contributed by Solomon Onwude on Jun 29, 2017

Sometimes, all we need to do, is to live our lives bearing the end in mind; the end that the lord wants for us, not our own end but the lords…

James 5:11New International Version (NIV) 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Mine today, is a message of hope! Many of us, if not all have ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-10, James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ