Sermons on persevereance: showing 4,141-4,155 of 12,007

Eusebius Versus Arius: A Critical Defense Of The Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018

The word "consubstantial" is so important that we either bow or kneel when we commemorate the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb during that prayer.

Thursday of 17th Week in Course St. Eusebius of Vercelli Today’s Scripture gives us two parables, one from Jeremiah and the second from Jesus Himself. Jeremiah visited a potter, probably a novice potter, because what he threw on the wheel turned out badly. But one thing every potter learns is that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Matthew 13:47-53

Denomination: Catholic

A Tale Of Two Trials Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Trials and temptations will come. One tempts you to sin against God while the other tests you to trust in God. Which will you follow?

12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 29, 2012

Certain people stand out becasue they just do it, they set an example, they conduct themselves as a christian, they show love to all, they have faith in Christ, and they live a life of purity,they just do it.

1 Timothy 4:12-15 "Just Do It" 1. First let us Consider some stand out guys: • Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Michael Phelps, Vanessa & Serena Williams,Helen Keller the 1st death blind person to earn a bachelor degree in arts, and went on to become a world famous speaker and author , ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Harvest Of Joy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

Stand amazed at the infinite mercy of God!

A HARVEST OF JOY. Psalm 126. The common heading within this group of fifteen Psalms (Psalms 120-134) is “A Song of degrees” - a reference, some believe, to the miracle of the sun going back by ten degrees as a pledge to King Hezekiah that the LORD would extend his life by fifteen years (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 25, 2013

Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

Love One Another – John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: In 1993 Tina Turner released a song titled, “What’s Love Got To Do With it.” “What’s love got to do, got to do with it. What’s love but a second hand emotion. What’s love got to do, got to do with it? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Victory Of The Suffering Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

In His victory we are made victorious, even when we suffer unjustly, and for His cause.

THE VICTORY OF CHRIST’S SUFFERING. 1 Peter 3:13-22. Who will harm us if we do that which is good (1 Peter 3:13)? The question is rhetorical. If God be for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31)? Yet even if we do seem to suffer for righteousness’ sake (1 Peter 3:14), we have the blessing of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Joy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014

Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series:

Motivation of a Christian Hedonism: Our Joy What I have covered in this Four Week Series: Matthew 13:44-45  The Confessions of a Christian Hedonism – How did I get here  The Foundations of Christian Hedonism: God’s commitment to God’s Glory (God centered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Of Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2014

There is a price to be paid for the gift of faith, at least inconvenience.

Thursday of Easter Week 2014 Lumen Fidei Today from the Acts of the Apostles we hear a snippet of the earliest kerygma of the apostles. It’s pretty stout. Peter is preaching to people who have just seen him heal–by the power of Jesus the Messiah–a man who could not walk. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Catholic

When You Feel Like You’re Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 26, 2018

Encouragement when we're tempted to hide our sin or pretend that we didn't sin.

- In this sermon, I’m going to focus on the transition statements within this passage. I want to do that because in this particular passage those words give us some clues to the point that Paul is making. They each point to a significant idea within this passage. When You Feel Like You’re Not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

The apostle Paul wrote these words, encouraging believers in Jesus to run the race. Run the race of what? Of the faith.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Joseph's Scars

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 13, 2020

Joseph had many scars but he never quit and continued to trust God.

Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph's Scars 1. Most people have some sort of scars • Every scar is a memory, revealing an unfortunate accident (Bike accident) , a random act of stupidity, or some kind of injustice. Maybe you were trying to imitate Evil Knievel on plywood ramp, • Maybe you had a brother and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Distinguish!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 29, 2015

Daniel was a breath-taking, awesome package of good stuff.

Distinguish! Daniel 6:3”Then this Daniel began distinguishing himself among the commissioners and satraps because he possessed an extraordinary spirit, and the king planned to appoint him over the entire kingdom.” While I was meditating the above scripture of Daniel being ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hidden God In Silent, Quiet Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

We seek in love a God who has penchant for hiding himself, and we are drawn to follow him into his own hiding places.

“Even in the consolation that silent prayer may grant, there is always a deeper layer of spiritual need untouched by peace, unsoothed by the tranquil breeze. This recess of poverty in the soul longs for a companion still not seen. It craves for more the passing satisfaction. Our gratitude ought to ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Messiah Revealed

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2020

Two blind men with faith, a dumb man with a devil, a crowd that marvelled, and Pharisees who wanted people to believe anything but good of Jesus.

MESSIAH REVEALED. Matthew 9:27-34. Earlier in this chapter we saw how Jesus demonstrated His power to forgive sins by healing a paralysed man who had been brought to His home in Capernaum by faithful friends (cf. Matthew 9:5-7). Then we saw Jesus sitting in Matthew’s house eating with tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have A Great New Year

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 26, 2019

Things we need to follow in the new year coming up.

Have a great New Year 1st Corinthians 16: 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. New Year brings many opportunities. The Christian has source of joy and supply. The Messiah came as he said. By his life he healed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist