Sermons on persistence faith:

Where Do You Get Your Strength?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

This sermon looks at Asa’s miracle, and warns us to beware of starting strong and finishing weak.

I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in preparing this message. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR STRENGTH? AUGUST 19, 2007 Jay Robison 2 CHRONICLES 14:11-13, 16:2-3, and 7-10 Have you ever wanted to just stay in bed? Sunday a.m. alarm rang, sleepy eyed man hit snooze Third time he did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Nudge For Your Prayer Life

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 15, 2008

Task: To nudge people back to praying.

This Christmas I traveled to Sun City Center, FL to spend time with my parents and my brother’s family. I love going to see my folks in FL. My wife and I love the beach, the warmer weather, and I always get to go fishing in the bay. I bet you have a favorite place or two as well. Don’t you? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Praying Until God Blesses

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006

When faced with difficult situations, we need to keep on praying until God blesses.

Outline: I. The Problem at Hand (Genesis 32:3-8) a. Problems get closer and larger (v. 6) b. Panic sets in (v. 7-8) II. The Prayer for Help (Genesis 32:9-12) a. Remember God’s direction (v. 9) b. Humility displayed (v. 10) c. Fear’s cries (v. 11) d. Promise claimed (v. 12) III. The Preparation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005

Prayer Power

THE POWER OF PRAYER John 15:7 In today’s powerful world that we live in, There’s so much power right at our fingertips. And most of us can’t even explain what happens when we flip on the light switch!! We see the natural power of Niagra falls, and We’ve heard about the great dams out ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Condition Of Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 23, 2003

Prayer meeting Bible study on Andrew Murray’s book, The Prayer Life. General comments of the lack of continual prayer.

Prayer Meeting – July 16 and 22, 2003 The Condition of Prayerlessness – Prayerlessness #1 (Taken from Andrew Murray’s The Prayer Life) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Without time for prayer, nothing can be accomplished. - Scroggie - He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Cause Of Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 23, 2003

More of Andrew Murray’s work, describing why we don’t pray as we should. Fairly strong use of holiness doctrine.

Prayer Meeting – July 23, 2003 The Cause of Prayerlessness – Prayerlessness #2 (Taken from Andrew Murray’s The Prayer Life) Galatians 5:16-18 What is the cause of prayerlessness? How about unbelief? Like the disciples who could not cast out the demons (Matt.17)? Jesus said it was that, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Desperate Person To Do?” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

Have you ever wanted something so badly that it moved you emotionally - stirred you DESPERATELY?

QUESTION: Have you ever been DESPERATE FOR SOMETHING? • Ever really wanted something so bad that it moved you emotionally, stirred you DESPERATELY? 1. It happens to me more times than I really want. a. I’m in a hurry. I have appointment to keep, a person to meet, a place to go. b. So I gather up ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Forward

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 11, 2019

We cannot allow things of the past to keep us from moving to where the Lord wants us to be.

Palmyra First Assembly January 13, 2019   Morning Worship   Text: Philippians 3:7-14 Title: Moving Forward     Have you ever hit a speed bump or a pothole too fast? One that you didn’t know was coming up? It kind of gets your attention doesn’t it?   I was reading on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let God Read Your Mail

Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 26, 2001

Dealing With Adversity

LET GOD READ YOUR MAIL II Kings 18:4-8 – King Hezekiah was a righteous man, but like all righteous men and women…they will suffer affliction. Point #1 – Hezekiah obey God’s initial command, he: 1. Tore down high places (some things MUST GO) 2. Cut down the groves and broke images ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shutting Our Doors To Pray

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

No matter how often we pray each day, we still need to have that time of solitary intimacy with our Heavenly Father.

PRAYER! THE MOST UNIVERSALLY PRACTICED YET LEAST UNDERSTOOD OF HUMAN EXPERIENCES, PRAYER IS ONE OF THE GREAT MYSTERIES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THE SIMPLEST DEFINITION OF PRAYER IS COMMUNICATION WITH GOD. THE EMPHASIS IS ON THE WORD “WITH” BECAUSE PRAYER IS NOT ONLY COMMUNICATION WITH GOD, BUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2004

Prayer is man’s activity that opens the door to God,through prayer we join with God to create a better world.

LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the grandmother that bought her grandson a book of prayers? The little boy read a prayer every night before he went to sleep. One night he got in bed and had forgotten to read his prayer. The lights were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:13, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prevailing Prayer

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002

When prayer fails, Satan prevails.

THE POWER OF PREVAILING PRAYER Text: Isa.65: 24; Ex.17: 8-16 Intro: Folks, the need of the hour is powerful, persistent, passionate, prevailing prayer. The need is far greater than most of God’s people realize. The moral fiber of our nation has crumbled. Real love and compassion have become ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:24

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Feeling... Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Great news: We have a God who cares and who feels for us!

(I was raised knowing God cared, and it kept me alive. Many out there have no idea. They need to know, and we’re the messengers…) 1 Pet 5:7, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Some religious people suppose God is just a god who just creates. They say He doesn’t care about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kindling The Fire Of Revival

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 3, 2002

A look at how to kindle the fire of revival in church. Covers some basic history, definitions of revival, and a challenge to be a revival church.

Kindling the Fire of Revival "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) INTRODUCTION: Background 1) ILLUS. / Revival Defined a. A visiting preacher was concerned when he began the first night of a revival meeting and noticed all of the men wearing guns. Although rattled, he did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

My Petition Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Hanna’s example of dedication to God demonstrated through prayer challenges us to pray about the things our heart desires.

My Petition And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept sore. 1 Samuel 1:10 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… 1 Samuel 12:23 Introduction: Hannah was a discouraged woman. She’d been married several years, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist