Sermons on Persevere In Prayer:

"Minas And Me:" The Parable Of The Minas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2023

In the parable of the Minas, or what I am calling, “Minas and Me,” we are looking at the meaning behind the parable and the minas Jesus used as an example. And what the parable says, and what the minas mean, will define our mission until Jesus returns.

Parables to Live By “Minas and Me:” The Parable of the Minas Luke 19:11-27 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-c-AJNC0TU&t=11s During the late 70s and early 80s, there was great expectation within the church that Jesus would be returning soon. The reason was because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Foursquare

22nd Sunday After Pentecost. October 29th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2023

Year A, Proper 25.

Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Psalm 90:1-6, Psalm 90:13-17, Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:15-18, Psalm 1:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46 A). DEATH OF MOSES. Deuteronomy 34:1-12. DEUTERONOMY 34:1-4. Moses’ long ministry was drawing to an end, but the LORD had one last treat for His faithful ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Psalm 90:1-6, Psalm 90:13-17, Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:15-18, Psalm 1:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Covenant Remains!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Sep 15, 2023

Ever notice how when a man and a woman want to get married, they go to God and have a church wedding? But when they want a divorce, they go to man? They go to church to say, "I do", but they go to court to say, "I quit!" Does God accept that?

Ever notice how when a man and a woman want to get married, they go to God and have a church wedding? But when they want a divorce, they go to man? They go to church to say, "I do", but they go to court to say, "I quit!". They go to a judge, who is a man or a woman, whatever the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:6, Matthew 19:1-10, 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shake And Shine! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2019

If you want to make a difference in a dark and decaying world, get out of the saltshaker, get out from under the basket, and just be who you are – salt and light.

A couple of years ago (May 2017), Eugene Romanovsky wanted to sell his old car, a 1996 Suzuki Vitara. It had certainly seen better days, but that did not Romanovsky, who is an Israel-based visual effects artist. Using his skills, he developed a full-blown, Hollywood-style action trailer to make the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Four Great Reasons To Follow Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2019

1. We will have the light of life (vs. 12). 2. We will have the truth we can trust (vs. 13-18). 3. We will have a home in Heaven (vs. 14; 21-23). 4. We will have His Heavenly Father (vs. 15-20).

Four Great Reasons to Follow Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 8:12-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 28, 2016 (Revised September 7, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 8:12. Here, the Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended. It was one of the three ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Give You The Best Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 14, 2019

The Christian life is the best life anyone can ever have... 1. Jesus gives us the best freedom (vs. 31-36). 2. Jesus gives us the best Father (vs. 37-47). 3. Jesus gives us the best future (vs. 51).

Jesus Wants to Give You the Best Life The Gospel of John John 8:31-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 18, 2017 (Revised September 14, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8, the major Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd was still in the city, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-51

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Swim? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2019

This passage in James encourages us away from negative words and towards positive speech which is obviously the fresh water.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES WHERE DO YOU SWIM? JAMES 3:1-12 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION You know, I really hate preaching on things that I need sermons on. It makes me feel more like a hypocrite than I already feel most of the time. As Christians, we have a high bar set by Jesus Christ as the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taming The Untamable Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2019

In this message we are going to talk about the tongue and how to tame it with God's help.

Taming The Untamable #makingitreal James 3:1-12 OKAY… We are in this series on the book of James called, ‘Making It (making our faith) Real…’ A 2000 year old letter written by the breath of God and the pen of James the half brother of Jesus. A LETTER - to encourage Jesus-followers in the first ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 13, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Series #37 Text – Luke 12:32-48 Intro We are continuing in our extended encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. Luke refers to one of the Gospel accounts… formed by firsthand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 13, 2021

In Simeon's Song to the Messiah child, we see his heart, hope, and faith.

Simeon’s Song (Luke 2:25-32) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-12-2021 Waiting for… [Slide] I’ve been watching “Get Back,” the Beatles documentary that Peter Jackson has been working on for years. It’s been very interesting and I was especially fascinated with two girls that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2021

Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021

Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. We don’t go to church... we are the church... what we do is gather...and grow...and go. Not just to gather together... but to grow together. Grow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Not Be Mocked (Exodus 8:16-32) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 30, 2021

Mocking God: telling him one thing, and then doing another.

Let's start today by reminding ourselves about the frogs, and where things stand with Yahweh, and Moses, and Aaron, and Pharaoh. Exodus 8:1 (I didn't realize how different the Hebrew numbering was until I'd finished last week, and I'm too lazy to change it; my bad; English Bibles ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-32, Galatians 6:1-8

Will Yahweh Be A Big God, For You? (Exodus 9:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 31, 2021

When we were kids, we knew the right answer, and lived the right answer. Now, though? Yahweh is The One Who Decides What Happens Next.

Let me start this morning, by asking two questions. These aren't rhetorical. Feel free to answer: Up to this point in Exodus, what plagues have we seen? (1) The Nile, and every body of water, turn to blood. (2) Frogs, everywhere. (3) Flies. (4) Gnats. And when we focus on Yahweh, what ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-12, Psalm 95:6-11, Isaiah 55:6-12

Jesus Is A Better Temple (John 2:12-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 8, 2022

Jesus is a temple, who replaces Judaism's temple. A grace "in place of" grace (John 1:16, see NIV)

Let's begin this morning, by simply rereading last week's passage, starting at John 2:1: (2:1) And on the third day, a wedding, there w as in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. (2) Now, Jesus was also invited, with his disciples, to the wedding, (3) and when the wine ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-24

God Treats His People Better (Exodus 11:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

God doesn't treat all people the same. Also, bonus discussion of OT slavery-- it's not what you think.

The last few weeks, I've found myself struggling with the relentless nature of God's plagues. I don't really even have words to explain how working through this has affected me. But when you find yourself thinking about the plagues off and on during the day while you work, and then ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:1-10, Deuteronomy 15:1-18