Sermons on Perseverance Of Saints:

Stand Firm In The Lord Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 12 from Philippians study focusing on Paul's exhortation to stand firm in the Lord.

"Stand Firm in the Lord” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The true secret is Deeping relationship with and commitment to Jesus Christ. Truly knowing Jesus bring true joy and enables us to experience inner joy even when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 3 John 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Faithful Woman

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A sermon using the story of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine as the major illustration to communicate the story of the Syrophonecian-Canaanite woman.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three-In-One who gives us salvation, despite who we truly are. Dear Brother and sisters in Christ. When have you been persistent? Have you ever been persistent, with God? There is a very old old story about a woman, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Saul And Paul Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 29, 2014

Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future could have been written about Saint Paul.

Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future. Those words were penned over a hundred years ago by the Irish playwright Oscar Wilde but they could very well have been written about a young man named Saul who came to a pivotal point in his life where he would have to choose to live in the past ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lord, Make Us A Strong Church

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

As the Lord has blessed each one of us to enter into a new year, 2010, I have been in prayer and have found myself very contemplative about the healthy and consistent spiritual growth of this congregation. Looking back over 2009, it is probably evident t

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LORD MAKE US A STRONG CHURCH Acts 4:23-31 (NIV) The Text On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Finish Strong

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 14, 2024

The race is not to the swift or the strong, but to the one who gets back up.

Matthew 14:22-31 And straightway "Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side", while he sent the multitudes away. [23] And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008

It’s hard to know what to do when the storms of life come our way. In Peter’s attempt to walk on the water we discover some valuable principles that will help us face those storms while giving glory to our Lord.

Title: Finding Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Matthew 14:22-32 Introduction Tom Dooley was a young doctor who organized hospitals, raised money, and literally poured out his life in the service of the afflicted peoples of Southeast Asia. Here was a man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of Love Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 7, 2010

Part 6 and last in series Love Without Limits, Dave fleshes out the characteristics of love found in “the love chapter,” 1 Cor. 13.

A Portrait of Love Love Without Limits, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 6, 2010 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV) 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Comparing The Dominant Doctrines Of Calvinism, Arminianism, Provisionism, Open Theism, Molinism And Biblicism

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 11, 2023

Certain aspects of various Church doctrines have divided the church and created multiple denominations and divisions requiring great debate and careful thought to biblical interpretation.

Today, I will present a short summation of the dominant schools of theological thought in the Church to help provide a cursory understanding of them. "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For who has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Wait For Thy Word -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

PERSEVERANCE IN WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO ESCAPING LIFE IN THE PITS

BIG IDEA: PERSEVERANCE IN WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO ESCAPING LIFE IN THE PITS I. (:81-84) THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE TIMING OF GOD’S DELIVERANCE MAKES PERSEVERANCE PAINFUL A. 2 Haunting Questions: 1) How Long? "How many are the days of Thy servant?" 2) When? "When wilt Thou comfort ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A True Biblical Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

We need to pray for one another the way that Paul prayed for the Philippians.

Philippians 1:7-11 Sunday, January 20, 2002 I fell bad this morning - last Sunday I said that it would be worth experiencing trials in order to learn the kind of joy that Paul speaks of in Philippians. I just never thought that the trial would happen to my wife. . . (she broke her arm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Finally The Good News Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Application questions for small group study.

Romans 3:21-31 Recapping last week (verses 1-20) 1. What advantages are there in being a Jew? (v1,2) 2. If God’s chosen people are the Jews, does this mean He is unfaithful in letting the unbelieving ones perish? (3-8) 3. In verse 1 Paul affirms the word ‘advantage’ (Gk perissos, above and over) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Dove On Distant Oaks Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 7, 2022

Fleeing for his life because the king was determined to kill him, David fled from one dangerous situation only to enter into another dangerous situation. Where does a child of God go when danger is all around?

For the choir director: according to “A Silent Dove Far Away.” A Miktam of David. When the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be gracious to me, God, for a man is trampling me; he fights and oppresses me all day long. My adversaries trample me all day, for many arrogantly fight against me. When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dig Another Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2020

When trouble comes, just remember the promises of God and persevere.

On Saturday, May 21, 1927, a New York evening paper contained an expert’s elaborate demonstration of the impossibility of flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The funny thing is, on the first page of that very same paper, was the headline flung across the top in gigantic letters: “LINDBERG HAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-35, Proverbs 16:7, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Road To Heaven - Philippians 3:12-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 10, 2022

After speaking against legalism in the first half of the chapter, Paul now warns against the opposite error: quietism. Not even Paul has gotten to a place where he can coast. The race goes until you die.

Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Don't Give Up On God

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Dec 1, 2001

God appears obscure and enigmatic to us all at times, but as we persevere in our relationship with God we realize that God perseveres toward us also.

“Don’t Give Up on God” / Luke 18:1-8 Proper 24, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 21 October 2001 If Jesus is trying to teach us about the importance of persevering in our prayer lives, we wish he would have done it in a less confusing and puzzling manner. Perhaps his parable should have gone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist