Sermons on Persistence:

Children Of The King

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2015

The moment you come into a covenant relationship with our almighty God, you become blessed, protected, nourished, cherished, cared and pampered!

Children of the King! Exodus 6:8”I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. I will give it to you for a possession. I am the LORD.'" Mary, daughter of a domestic servant, studies in our Abide School along with her brother Moses; she joined as a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wenceslas And Stephen And Paul Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2014

To understand the strange hymn "Good King Wenceslas" we must return to the Scriptures and understand the role of deacons in the early Church, and all of us today.

St Stephen’s Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen, when the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.” I checked on the Internet, and found the titles of thirty-three hymns for St. Stephen’s Day, the day ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

How To Succeed Amongst Ungodly People

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 15, 2013

The Do's, Don't's & the Delights when facing ungodly people

Our Answer to Trouble We are constantly bombarded with pithy sayings • If you give him an inch he will take a mile • Two wrongs don’t make a right • If you lay down with the dogs you will get up with the fleas • God helps those who help themselves • Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Blessing In Every Trial

Contributed by John Ong on Sep 22, 2017

The Bible tells us that patience is cheerful endurance. It is all about waiting on what God will do to your life and enjoying the wait like a child with anticipation.

In any competition, the most important factor is not how many begin with the contest, but who finishes and completes the course. Paul declared in Hebrews 12:1-3. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preach The Word!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 11, 2012

Have you noticed that seems like everybody is preaching (Proclaiming) their own agenda, their own lifestyle, their own set of values, their own philosophy, their own set of rules.

Mark 16:15-And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature Have you noticed that seems like everybody is preaching (Proclaiming) their own agenda, their own lifestyle, their own set of values, their own philosophy, their own set of rules. We should be as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Compromise!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 3, 2014

We lack the texture, color and zeal of life because we have compromised on the Word of God!

Mysore Pak! Deuteronomy 28:1 "And if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.” Suddenly I had an urge to make Super Pak, sorry Mysore Pak ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unified In Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2010

The Church must be unified in it's Commitment to the Lord's work.

I. The Appraisal of Commitment - vs. 1-2 A. The Inspection of God - tempt - to test, to prover or put to the proof. Here we see a Pursuit of God by God’s invitation. 1. Our Commitment is the Proof of who we are - that simple. 2. Our Commitment is the Price we place upon our Love - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

If Then Else: Conditional Blessings

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 26, 2019

Sixth Sunday of Easter—Year C

There are some conditional blessings that God wants to give us that are like computer programing languages that have code that states: If–then (–else) which means “IF” YOU DO THIS “THEN” THIS WILL FOLLOW OR ELSE THIS HAPPENS. This helps us not to put everything on God and make him responsible for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Catholic

Topic: Study Of The Epistles Of John

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 9, 2016

ALL TALKS ABOUT THE LOVE OF GOD AND THE LOVE HE EXPECTS US TO SHOW TOWARDS HIM AND BRETHREN

BIBLE STUDY TOPIC: STUDY OF THE EPISTLES OF JOHN Introduction The author of this book is called John, son of Zebedee, Mark 1vs 19-20. He also authored the gospel of John, the book of Revelation 1John1vs1, Rev 1:1 He was a fisher man and one of the inner circle of Jesus which included Peter and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look On Us!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 31, 2015

The word ‘US’ has vanished from our vocabulary! ‘ME’ stands out! If at all the word ‘US’ operates, it is for agitation and not for edification! Hear me out today please!

Look on us! Acts 3:1”And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.” Many times we focus on the healing of the 40 year old man who sat near the temple, but I would like you to focus on the words of Peter and John here: ’Look on us!” Rarely we hear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Testimony

Contributed by Gregory Johnston on Mar 13, 2019

In bringing Jesus to those that need to hear the Gospel, we cannot underestimate the power of our testimony. Testimony is simply how God is working in our lives - not necessarily how we came to faith.

The Power of Testimony I. Testimony enhances our spiritual life a. I love biographies – Wilberforce, Bonhoeffer, Studd b. Law and Order – power of the testimonial c. Question – whose testimony has affected you and why? d. Story is important in the post-Modern culture i. Rejection of the meta ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32, 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Vineyard

What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

In a church where divisions, lawsuits, immorality, incest, abuse, corrupt worship and misuse of spiritual gifts were manifested, this is a good place for a lesson on love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? I CORINTHIANS 12:31-13:13 INTRODUCTION: Look out Tina Turner here I come! For some of you that don’t know the title is that of a Tina Turner song. How did this chapter get thrown into the mix with spiritual gifts? It is key. It’s not here by accident! In a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Letting The Holy Spirit Move In The Church

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

We sometimes do things that quench the Spirit if God. We need to get out of the way.

Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-11 Introduction: I. You have to be prayerfully gathered. A. As the old Gospel preach John R. Rice said “God requires and men often need to plead with God for any want for supply, for deliverance, for wisdom, or for power.” B. Jacob wrestled all night with an angel. Gen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Around The Cross And At The Tomb

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2015

Now is the time to proclaim the resurrection, to the ends of the earth.

AROUND THE CROSS AND AT THE TOMB. Mark 15:40-47; Mark 16:1-8. There was a touching scene in Bethany, at the house of Simon the Leper, when an un-named woman broke open an alabaster box of precious ointment, and poured it over Jesus’ head. The living Lord Jesus recognised this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-47, Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About Division In The Church At Corinth 1corithians 1:12, 13 Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 5, 2020

Apostle Paul analyzes the schism in Corinth church and explains what division in a local assembly is.

“Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? “ 1Corinthians 1:12.13 They had minimum four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12

Denomination: Brethren