Sermons on Persevering:

From Desperation To Deliverance Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 19, 2016

How do we deal with spiritual warfare situations in which the enemy persists? Jesus shows us how.

Eyewitness to the Messiah From Desperation to Deliverance Matthew 17:14-21 This morning we deal with a passage that has to do with a controversial subject in the Christian community—demon-possession, a.k.a., demonization and also demonic oppression. What are we to make of such accounts in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Jun 26, 2023

A look at the Amazing Grace given to us by God.

Amazing Grace If you have your Bible, please open it to Titus Chapter 2. An atheist complained to a Christian friend, “You Christians have special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. Jews celebrate their national holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur. But we atheists have no recognized ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

The Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 11, 2001

How we handle lifes difficulties determines the type of Christian character we demostrate to others.

First Baptist Church August 5, 2001 James 1:1-8, 12 I’m going to start out with a trick question, who wrote the book of James? I probably made you second guess yourself, but James is the author. For the next few weeks we are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 17, 2007

This is New Year sermon looking at the life of Enoch and applying the life lessons on walking with God

Walking with God. As we enter into a new year we look afresh into the future year with new goals for 2003. I wonder what our aims are in 2003? Look at the worlds aims and goals for 2003, personal aims such as packing in smoking or drinking, beginning physical exercise, losing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Places At The Father's Table

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2003

Will your place be empty at the great Thanksgiving feast in Heaven called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?

EMPTY PLACES AT THE FATHER’S TABLE In the year 1620 a small wooden ship that had been christened the “Mayflower” set said from Plymouth, England with a passenger list of 102 people, bound for the New World colony of Virginia. After 65 days on the open sea they say their first glimpse of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wait Training

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 14, 2012

We might think we have patience but the proof will be in the testing of it. Just like our faith needs to be tested, as James pointed out in chapter two, so does our patience. The people in chapter five had been under unjust suffering and they were, up to

WAIT TRAINING James 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “Patience is a virtue; possess it if you can. Found seldom in a woman; never in a man.” Of course, the men are agreeing with this except the part about never in a man and the women are agreeing except for the part about seldom ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hang On In There When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001

The Christian life is like a race. It has three focal points, the start, the second wind and the finishing line

Group Service Binham 19-08-01 Hang on in there when the going gets tough Story: In spring of 1867, a young American shoe salesman came to Bristol and one day was invited to a prayer meeting in a private home. During the meeting, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Thank God I'm Not Like.....

Contributed by Philip Gunther on Sep 6, 2001

A lesson about the spirit with which we approach God.

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Rev. Philip A. Gunther “In the eyes of Christ a person confessing sin is nearer to true goodness than a person boasting of his goodness.” (F.F. Bruce, Theologian) Pray And Do Not Give Up The setting is as follows: Jesus had just finished ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Patience In The Face Of Suffering

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This is a sermon on James 5:7-11. It explains how we can become more patient in difficult times.

James was speaking to people in trial. It can be difficult for us to be patient esp. when suffering. I) AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE PATIENT Vss 7, 8 A) What is patience ? "Patience is a calm endurance based on the certain knowledge that God is in control." Vs 7,8 - ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

"Just look at me Lord"

PHARISEE THE PRESUMPTUOUS PRAYER “Just look at me, Lord.” Date: August 11, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction I would like to continue in our Sunday night theme Prayers that made a difference. Tonight we will look at a parable of two men, two prayers and two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Eleven Principles Of Intercessory Help

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2004

We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never loses a case. It reminds me when I lived in Nigeria an intercessor or a mediator was necessary to resolve every conflict. This required an authoritative intercessory figure

Eleven Principles of Intercessory Help Rom 8:26,27 - "The Spirit helps us in our weakness for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit intercedes for us according to the will of God." Illustration: We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humble Perseverance

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Mar 18, 2009

how to Humbly Persevere as we live out our Christian life in today’s society.

Title: Humble Perseverance Introduction: Today we are looking at two parables in Luke 18. These two parables teach us how to Humbly Persevere as we live out our Christian life in today’s society. a. The purpose of the first parable is given to us; to show us that we should always pray and not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: A hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: "What can we do to help the poor?" Immediately the hen suggested they feed them bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, "There is only one thing wrong with feeding bacon and eggs to the poor. For you it ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jude Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Author

Jude Author The author is Jude, the brother of James and half brother of Jesus. It is interesting that he does not say anything about his earthly relationship to Jesus just the spiritual one, a servant. Occasion He wanted to write a doctrinal treatise on the faith but felt compelled to write to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful Living

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

Faithful living requires believers to give up whatever hinders their relationship with God, to lay aside sin, and to run with endurance.

Faithful Living 10/05/08 PM Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION The need for a faith that endures Hebrews 6:11-12 “And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ