Sermons on Persevereance:

Are You Buffeted? Try Patience

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2015

We are pencils in the hands of God. There is a purpose to this buffeting? This is an opportunity...

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE BUFFETED? PATIENCE? WE ARE PENCILS IN THE HANDS OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Peter 2:20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it PATIENTLY? But if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, YE TAKE IT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

A Living Hope

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 14, 2017

This sermon is all about how to persevere in suffering and feel unspeakable joy of one's salvation. Instead of counting what we have lost, let us remember the mercy we have received!

A LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In his book Man’s Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl, successor of Sigmund Freud at Vienna, argued that the “loss of hope and courage can have a deadly effect on man.” As a result of his experiences in a Nazi ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Job 2:9-10, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

History Repeats Itself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2017

We can anticipate knowing people who once claimed to follow Jesus but then later decided to disavow Him. How do we account for this?

History Repeats Itself (Hebrews 6:4-12 with Numbers 13-14) 1. Many people today are walking away from the Lord. How do we account for this? Many compliant but unconverted. Some may come to Christ later. 2. Many of those are not denying that Jesus is the Son of God; they just don’t care. 3. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming The Pride Of Life Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 29, 2016

In Jesus' second temptation we learn that to overcome the pride of life we must place our full trust in God the Father no matter what the circumstances are.

OVERCOMING THE PRIDE OF LIFE Matthew 4:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation Satan has been tempting humanity to sin against God. When going through the wilderness experiences of aloneness, physical or emotional pain, prepare oneself to be tempted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Not Even A Minnow! This Hurts.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2016

Have you ever gave your best effort and came away with nothing? The battle is in our attitudes. We must go back to the drawing board --- There is more. We must exert a greater effort ...

NOT EVEN A MINNOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE TRIED AND I STILL HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR MY EFFORT? Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Luke 5:5 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:5-6, Luke 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The Lust Of The Eyes Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 12, 2016

To overcome the lust of the eyes keep your eyes fixed on God and His kingdom!

SIN OR GOD III? Matthew 4:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since creation Satan has been tempting humanity to sin against God. When going through the wilderness experiences of aloneness, physical or emotional pain, prepare oneself to be tempted by the Devil. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Won't Fold Up

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 2, 2017

Big Idea: God finds pleasure when your faith persists in spite of pressure.

A FAITH THAT WON’T FOLD UP Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction: He was seven years old when he had to work to support his poor family. At age nine, his mother died. He was 23 when he incurred a huge debt due to a failed business. At 28 and after four years of engagement, he asked his girl friend to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing Your Faith In Spite Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of series on Evangelism

Sharing Your Faith In Spite Of Opposition Passing On The Faith 2 Timothy 2:1-13 You may have heard that Lance Armstrong retired from competitive cycling about a month ago. His story is one of the great sports stories of overcoming obstacles. In October 1996 he was diagnosed with testicular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Stand Firm In The Storms Of Life Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 15 from Philippians continuing a discussion of how to stand firm in life's difficulties

Chico Alliance Church November 20, 2016 Stand Firm in the Lord Part 4 “Stand Firm in the Storms of Life” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – Passion to praise exalt Christ II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Character Of A Disciple: Endurance Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2018

Endurance. Strength and inner-lasting ... Digging deep down into your guts, your heart, your soul to find that reservoir of strength that keeps us going when we want to lay down and quit. God is that reservoir and Paul is a great example of enduranc

August, 1974, Fort Dix, New Jersey … That’s where I did my basic training for the U.S. Army. The Vietnam was almost over … but not quite. It would end six months after I joined. So, the Army was still training us as if we were going to the jungles of ‘Nam. All of my drill sergeants were tough ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Monkey Grip!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 30, 2016

God wants us to cling to Him! Are you listening to me? Have you watched an infant cling to the mother and the chemistry they share is unfathomable and inexplainable!

Clinging like a baby monkey! Jeremiah 13:11'For as the waistband clings to the waist of a man, so I made the whole household of Israel and the whole household of Judah cling to Me,' declares the LORD, 'that they might be for Me a people, for renown, for praise and for glory; but they did not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paddle Thru The Rapids

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 27, 2016

Thoughts after having gone on a whitewater rafting trip with teens group.

Paddle thru the Rapids “So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.” 1 Peter 1:6 NLT Intro: We all have opportunities to get upset. We have temptations that we are faced with. We have stresses that come to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Deceived

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

I want to look at how falling away happens and what to make of it.

Text: 1 Tim 4:1-5, Title: Are You Being Deceived? Date/Place: WHBC, 5.20.18, AM A. Opening illustration: The Carbonaro Effect B. Background to passage: After Paul’s record of the early church, gospel-capturing song, he begins to give Timothy a prophetic warning about people who will be deceived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist