Sermons on Persistence:

Daily Walk Series

Contributed by Jared Thomas on Feb 2, 2015

It Challenges teenagers not to try to fit in based on what the world thinks is cool. The 3 main points are to Flee Unrighteousness, Fight the good Fight, and We are Called. It challenges teenagers to live for God even outside of the walls of the Church.

Daily Walk According to medical authorities, walking is one of the most profitable forms of physical exercise. It stimulates the heart and lungs, strengthens the bones and muscles, increases the blood flow throughout the body, and reportedly contributes to the loss of excess weight. Because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Deuteronomy 5:33, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

When Your World Crumbles Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2017

Pray passionately. Submit ultimately. Trust completely.

What do we do when our world falls apart? • We pray for God’s help, and submit to God’s will. We keep faith with God and believes that He is good and He knows what He is doing. • Let’s learn this from David in 2 Sam 12:13-23. ----------------------------------- Nathan said to David: “The Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayers That Avail Much

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2015

What made Elijah's prayers the kind that God would certainly answer? What are the 4 characteristics about his prayers?

PRAYERS THAT AVAIL MUCH James 5:16B INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A mechanic was removing the cylinder heads of a motor when he spotted a world-famous heart surgeon in his shop. 2. “Doctor, please come over here.” He did. The mechanic pointed at his work, “See here, Doctor. I also ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Work Of The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014

IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY DISCERN THE WORK OF THE CHURCH, WE MUST FIRST DISCERN THE COMPOSITION OF THE CHURCH

THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Acts 17:1-15 Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2  And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3  explaining and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting To Community Part Three Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 15, 2014

Part three of a series vital connections. We have looked at our relationship with the Lord, relationship to fellow believers, and today look at connecting with those that need to know Christ.

Connecting to community part three Selected Verses Introduction- For the past several weeks we have looked at connecting to community. Part one was the relationship with the Lord (priority one) Part two was our connection with each other. We need each other. The church was created by God so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Nazarene

Simple - Pt. 4 - Worship Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Worship I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. People's choice in music (Bob Dylan). The cloud (all this stuff up there somewhere and somehow we can access at will). Commitment to soap operas and reality shows. Oklahoma weather. However, faith was never supposed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Conqueror From Edom

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 13, 2015

From the Book “Saved and Kept – Counsels to Young Christians” by F B Meyer

From the Book “Saved and Kept – Counsels to Young Christians” By: F B Meyer - (the words in italics were added to the original text) Chapter 11 - THE CONQUEROR FROM EDOM ISAIAH 63:1 Who is this who comes from Edom, from the city of Bozrah, with his clothing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2012

The power of prayer and Jesus ability to intercede for His children.

The prayer of Jesus John 17:1-17:18 Introduction- Happy Father’s Day! This morning we look at Jesus praying what is called the priestly prayer to the Heavenly Father. We definitely can tie this to a Father’s day message in the fact that Men, we should be leading and praying for ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Facing Your Giants: Take Goliath Down Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem.

“TAKE GOLIATH DOWN” 2 Samuel 21:15-22 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem. Introduction: He vies for the bedside position, hoping to be the first voice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Christian Church

The Storyteller: The Parables Of Jesus #1: Guard Your Heart

Contributed by N A on Jul 11, 2015

Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. In His parables, we find wisdom for living our daily lives. In the parable of the farmer planting seeds, we learn the importance of guarding our hearts.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #1: GUARD YOUR HEART INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTE: “Who was Jesus? He was a storyteller. He told stories. He was the world's greatest storyteller. Ask him a question; he'd answer with a story. Give him a crowd of people listening intently; he told them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: *other

Worse Than A Quitter? (Fear)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2015

Could there be something worse than a quitter? Fear can paralyze us far short of our goals... We must TRY, and TRY again... THE SCARECROW is a terrible tool!

WORSE THAN A QUITTER? I CAN'T ---- PARALYZED BY FEAR DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF A SCARE CROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE. Matthew 9:29 (KJV) Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. Matthew 9:29 (NIV) Then he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blaspheme Against The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2012

A sermon on blaspheme against the Holy Spirit based on Matthew 12:22-37 (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell’s book, Power From On High, pages 228- 235 and Carl Ketcherside’s book, Heaven Help Us, chapter 7)

HoHum: Nightmare, I have to preach a sermon, no preparation, lack of clothes, can’t speak. What is common about this nightmare is the sense of panic – and the lack of control. I realize I’ve done something, or should have done something – and it’s too late. I think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh, How I Love His Healing Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 3, 2022

Oh, How I Love Jesus! The more we know about Him, the greater our love for him grows. His love for us is steady and unchanging. This second sign is a healing miracle - and when we read about the healing works of Jesus, we are moved to love him more.

How I Love His Healing John 4:43-54 Introduction Oh, How I Love Jesus! The more we know about Him, the greater our love for him grows. His love for us is steady and unchanging. Today’s text takes us full circle back to Cana, where he did his first miracle - the first of John’s signs pointing to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Act Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The New Testament makes it clear that all who believe in Jesus as their Savior are to be baptized, and so for those who submit to do so it is an act of obedience.

The whole duty of man is to love God and keep His commandments. From paradise lost to paradise regained this is the teaching of the Bible. The one condition for man's abiding in Paradise was obedience to God's command. In Rev. 22:14 we read, "Blessed are they who do His commandments, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

The End Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul urges them to make love the primary goal of their ministry. He then gives the three means necessary to arrive at this goal. They are a pure heart, a good conscience, and a genuine faith.

Someone has said, "You can never win in the game of life if you don't know where the goal posts are." You can't win in any game if you don't have a goal. Great men in every walk of life have been those with a goal, and a determination to reach it. It is difficult to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5