Sermons about Persistence Pays Off

God's Desire To Be Close And Intimate With Us Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 15,299 views

A sermon that considers God’s desire to be intimate with us and how to respond

The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God The intimacy of God. The Apostles Creed. - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.”This morning I want to highlight the fact that God is knowable. - This morning I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Not For Peninnah

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jun 1, 2010

based on 40 ratings

| 97,044 views

The provocation of Hannah by her rival Peninnah was designed by God, to press her towards her victory

If not for Peninnah 1 Sam 1: 1-10 Introduction First Samuel opens with the story of Elkanah and his family. The Bible says he was from the hill country of Ephraim, he was son of Jeroham and perhaps more importantly, that he had two wives. One was Peninnah, the other was Hannah. Instructively, these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Not Sudden, Sudden Move Of God

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 4,900 views

We dream and we dream big, then God does not do the way we expected Him to, when we expected Him to, but God is still moving, His not sudden move comes all of a sudden.

THE NOT SUDDEN, SUDDEN MOVE OF GOD? THERE IS A WORD FROM THE LORD FOR YOU, THE COVENANT IS FOR YOU AND YOURS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, FEAR NOT, ABRAM: I AM THY SHIELD AND THY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Must Pay Attention, The First Warning Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 7,471 views

Exposition of Hebrews 2:1-4

November 3, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 2:1-4 “We must pay attention, The first warning” 1We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Paying Tithes To Jesus, Our High Priest Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jul 21, 2003

based on 124 ratings

| 17,859 views

There is a difference between tithing under the Mosaic Covenant and tithing under the New Covenant of Grace.

Paying Tithes to Jesus, our High Priest Stewardship Series #3 Bible Text: In the one case, the tenth is collected by men who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. Hebrews 7:8. Many Christians practice the giving of tithes as a vital part of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do I Have To Pay My Taxes? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 23, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 4,762 views

What is our responsibilty towards Government? What is the governments responsibility to us?

INTRODUCTION • How many of you love to pay your taxes? Some of the creative ways the government has learned to waste our hard-earned money makes it difficult to be a cheerful giver! • We have been looking at some various issues concerning the Christian and our conduct. We have looked our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear Ye Hear Ye There Is A Pay Day

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 15, 2012

based on 1 rating

| 5,900 views

we shall be rewarded when he comes.

HEAR YE HEAR YE THERE IS A PAY DAY Rev.22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I hear people talking about payday will be here soon. The bible teaches us about a big pay day. 1.There is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Show Off

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 14, 2018

| 6,743 views

This could be used as a stewardship sermon and hopefully would get people to realize that their is more to being a Christian than just filling a pew. Hopefully this sermon compels people to look beyond the superficial and truly look to their heart.

(a note about the opening illustration; It is not my own but i don't know where I actually found it originally, it is tucked away with some notes I have.) There was a man who called a church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the trough. The secretary said, "Who?" Then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, Luke 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Compromise Your Prayer Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 16,080 views

Part of a series on Daniel 1-6 called compromise. Sermon deals with prayerlessness.

[Note: This sermon was adapted from a chapter in John R. Rice’s book, Prayer: Asking and Receiving. I don’t agree with everything in the book, but I liked much of what he had to say in his chapter on prayerlessness.] Daniel 6 In this chapter we find one of the most famous Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When God Puts You On Hold

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 17, 2001

based on 226 ratings

| 90,774 views

While we are waiting for answers from God, there are some valuable lessons for us to learn.

Most of us have experienced the following: You want to get down the road, but the road is curvy, and you’re behind a slow driver. You have to slow down and wait. How about making an important phone call, and all you get is a machine. The machine says, “If you live within the U.S. press 1; If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Benifits Of Fasting

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 16,847 views

Fasting and Prayer is a powerful spiritual weapon.

Benefits of Prayer and Fasting Isaiah 58: 6-12 6 "Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let's Be A Church That Takes The Roof Off

Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 28, 2011

| 8,925 views

A group of friends took the roof off to bring someone in need to Jesus. Lets be a church that takes the roof off to bring others to Christ.

LET’S BE A CHURCH THAT TAKES THE ROOF OFF July 24, 2011 Jay Davis Robison MARK 2:1-12 ISAIAH 43:18-25 What is the greatest danger our church faces today? Heresy? No Financial collapse? Sure times are tough but no Conflict? We are full of human beings but not that either Greatest threat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Touched By God

Contributed by Ethan Sayler on Aug 5, 2002

based on 101 ratings

| 11,499 views

This is a sermon on the importance of being persistent in prayer, and how God will change your life through prayer.

It had been over twenty years since Jacob had last set foot in his father’s land; twenty years since his flight from his brother’s wrath, twenty years from that blessed encounter with the Lord at Bethel. Now, after two decades, Jacob was coming home. He had left his home alone, with nothing but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pentecost, It Was Kick Off Day For The Church.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 28, 2009

based on 14 ratings

| 8,678 views

An understanding of the history of Pentecost. Also a bit on living a Spirit filled life

When I think of the word, Pentecost I think of an Island that was discovered on that day in 1768 that is now one of the Islands of Vanuatu that I have flown over and that is the home of the original bungy jump, I also think of those churches where people wave their hands around, sing in the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Branches Broken Off And Branches Grafted On

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Nov 4, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 7,803 views

To show that while gentiles have not suffered as God’s people, the Jews, have suffered, we cannot be arrogant or unbelieving and presume upon God but must come together with the Jews in humble faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

1. The Sadness of the Broken off Branches and the Future Triumph (15,16,23,24,26,27) What a storm we might have seen or experienced! The images in this part of Romans speak so clearly to the sadness of the situation of those branches broken off from the Tree. Have you seen trees whose branches ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

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