Sermons on Persevering:

Get Fat: Teachable Series

Contributed by Kelly Fellows on Jun 9, 2010

Do you have a humble attitude that says I can learn from this person or situation? Or do you have the prideful attitude that says, it's got to go my way?

INTRO MESSAGE GET FAT - Teachable QUICK REVIEW ➢ We are in a series of teachings on the characteristics that lead us to experience promotion and become the person God has created us to be. ➢ For the past 2 weeks we have been GETTING FAT – because God wants to use FAT ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5

Denomination: Foursquare

Spiritual Success Perseverance Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

Hold on and press on to what God has given You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

PERSEVERANCE Jesus said "seek first the kingdom of God", the Amplified Bible put this verse "aim at and strive after" the kingdom of God. This ’aiming’, ’striving’ or ’seeking’ may be defined as ’determination’ or ’perseverance.’ The Bible refers to perseverance in many different ways; endurance, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Studies In The Minor Prophets Habakkuk Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

Then there was Habakkuk, a prophet filled with troubling questions a. Concerning his NAME 1) It means "Embrace" 2) "His name, as Luther well puts it, speaks as one who took his nation to his heart, comforted it and held it up, as one emb

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Habakkuk - From A Sob To A Song (1:1-3:19) INTRODUCTION 1. We have seen that during the O.T. period known as "Judah Alone"... a. Zephaniah was prophesying to Judah b. Nahum was pronouncing God's judgment upon Nineveh 2. Then there was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Hard Times

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009

“Christians are like teabags. You don’t know how strong they are until you put them in hot water.”

Joy in Hard Times (James 1:2-8) (v2) “Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials…” - James is telling us to CONSIDER it joy when we encounter various trials. - CONSIDER is different then BE. - We are not going to be joyful when we are struggling in the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Run For Your Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 12, 2008

As we continue in our study of Hebrews, we continue to look at the importance of faith in the Christian life as we run the race of life.

Run for Your Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro Throughout our study of the book of Hebrews, we have noted the emphasis on being steadfast in our faith; the warning against developing unbelief and the need for a faith that endures. This emphasis continues, with our own life of faith described here in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Down Strong Holds

Contributed by Jeff Osborne on Oct 16, 2008

We all have strong holds in our christain lives that we must pull down by the grace of God.

Pulling Down Strong Holds Text: 2Co 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding The Money Pit Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

6th in a series from 1 Timothy. Which do we love more: God or money? Let’s use the resources God places in our care to honor Christ and aid those in need. “You can have all this world, but Give me Jesus!”

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church: Avoiding the Money Pit 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Introduction: In 1986 Tom Hanks & Shelly Long starred in a movie called "The Money Pit." It’s a film “for everyone who’s ever been deeply in Love or deeply in debt.” One of my favorite lines: “Here lies Walter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19, 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love Letter

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2011

3rd week series on loving God and loving others. Love covers everything, and we are commanded to love.

Text: Revelation 2: 1-7NLT The Love Letter E. Stanley Johns Once wrote: In all our growth, we must grow in love. Unless we are growing in love we are not growing at all. “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Husbands Love

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Dec 28, 2011

This sermon illustrates the steps of growth found in 2 Peter 1:5-8 through the husbands growing love for his wife.

The best example of spiritual growth is the growth of the marriage relationship. In John 13:34, Jesus gave us a new commandment; to love one another as He loved us. This command is repeated to the husband in regards to his wife in Ephesians 5. "Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Consoling Word Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2016

Relationships are important. Paul send a consoling message to the Corinthians in an effort to mend bruised relationships.

2 Corinthians 1:1-11 “A Consoling Word” INTRODUCTION In his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address issues with which the Corinthian church is struggling. Despite their struggles Paul wants the Corinthians and all the Christians, or saints, in Achaia to realize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Never Give Up What Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 28, 2013

Jesus instructs all His Believers to never give up certain things.

Let us continue to learn from our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke Chapter 18….. Last week, we noted the main instruction from Jesus Christ to His Disciples: Always pray and never give up! In context, we learned, We are to always talk to God with everything that we do and ask if we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Worth Your Salt Or Worthless Salt?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2017

Are you salt in your world or are you being trodden over?

Mat 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. I am not a scientist and probably only got an A in Mr. King's class because he enjoyed a good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Environment Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

God created the human beings with good environment to live together

Romans. 8:18-25 Environment & Future Glory By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan World Environment Day (WED) is observed every year on JUNE 5 to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth. It is run by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

By Faith

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 28, 2016

We are shown in this passage today that living for God is not impossible. We are not able to just give up and quit (considering all that others have done); rather, we must in today’s day without apology, be willing to live BY FAITH!

By Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 12:3 Intro One of the most common requests preachers get: “How can I know God better?” I firmly believe we know God better through the strengthening of our faith RE: Faith is what we lean on in times of crisis, trauma, or trial This is a very heavy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel:

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Introduction to Galatians

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Introduction and Overview Galatians 1:1-5 Introduction to Galatians Galatians is unique among Paul’s epistles. His normal greeting is abrupt, with no prayer or thanksgiving for the evidences of grace, or some other prayer (see Eph 1; Col 1; and Phil ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational