Sermons on Persistence:

Interrupted Respite In Phoenicia: Syrophenician Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 18, 2017

A mother’s heart is one of the most potent motivators known. A Syro-Phoenician (or Canaanite) woman exhibited this during one of Jesus’ teaching tours. We do not know her name, but we do know this mother had insight, courage, persistence, and initiative

-AD 29- Phoenicia Lesson: Interrupted Respite in Phoenicia: Syrophenician Healed Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30 -Matthew- A mother’s heart is one of the most potent motivators known. A Syro-Phoenician (or Canaanite) woman exhibited this during one of Jesus’ teaching tours. We do not know her ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

But Nails Hurt! Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003

Nails were distributed to the congregation, so that they could test: if you wish to endure, you have to endure some pounding. Holes may be punched in you, too. But if you persist, ultimately you will be built up.

If you really want to grow, it’s going to cost you. If you truly expect to be built up, there will be some pain involved. No growth ever takes place without pain. That’s a law of life. That’s not negotiable. No pain, no gain. No hurt, no growth. No rough edges, no building up. If you truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments – Family Matters Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – Family Matters What is God’s purpose for the family? The Family Matters of Marriage: – the PURPOSE, Partnership  Pleasure  Procreation – the PRIORITY  Promise of Devotion  Persistent – PURIT

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Opening The Door To Fellowship Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

As we reflect on Christ's words, may we remember that His correction is born out of love, His persistence is a testament to His longing for us, and the fellowship He offers is a joy beyond measure. Let us open the door of our hearts to Him today and dine with the King of kings.

Opening the Door to Fellowship Introduction: Begin with a warm greeting to the congregation and introduce the key verses: Revelation 3:19-20 (NLT) - "I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. 'Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:6, Matthew 7:7, Psalm 23:5, Revelation 3:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Talk To God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 24, 2016

"Lord, teach us to pray." In response, Jesus gives his disciples and us the model prayer, the "Our Father" or "Lord's Prayer." He continues with strong teaching to be persistent, knowing that God loves us more than we love our own children.

Luke 11:1-13 How to Talk to God “Chaplain, will you teach me how to pray?” I remember that question like it was yesterday, even though it must have been at least a couple of years ago. It came from a Veteran on our inpatient mental health unit. I marveled at the time how simple and yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Elijah was a mighty prophet who stood against idolatry and demonstrated God's power through miracles. His life teaches us to be bold in faith, persistent in prayer, and obedient to God's call.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ELIJAH – PROPHET WHO CHALLENGED BAAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:21 "And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, James 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Pushing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025

The Christian journey is a marathon, not a sprint. It demands consistent effort, unwavering faith, and persistence. Just as a woman in labour must push until the baby is delivered, so must we persevere in our spiritual race until we receive our eternal crown.

Title: KEEP PUSHING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: “But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.” (2 Thessalonians 3:13) Supporting Text: Luke 9:57-62 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is a marathon, not a sprint. It demands consistent effort, unwavering faith, and persistence. Just as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

7. The Cry That Stopped Jesus (Blind Bartimaeus And The Power Of Desperate Faith) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 25, 2025

One blind beggar refused to stay silent. His desperate cry stopped Jesus on a crowded road. Your persistence matters. Your voice reaches heaven. Shout louder when the world tells you to be quiet.

7. THE CRY THAT STOPPED JESUS (BLIND BARTIMAEUS AND THE POWER OF DESPERATE FAITH) Introduction The dusty road from Jericho witnessed thousands of travellers. Beggars lined the streets daily. Most people passed without stopping. But one day, everything changed for a blind man named Bartimaeus. His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46, Mark 10:47, Mark 10:48, Mark 10:49, Mark 10:51, Mark 10:52, Matthew 7:7, Luke 1:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Something Is Worth Doing... Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 5, 2003

Jesus’ 4 thoughts on prayer: 1) we should pray constantly, persistently and fervently 2) but prayer is hard work 3) yet prayer taps into God’s power 4) so prayer is a reflection of our faith.

Luke 18:1-8 – If Something is Worth Doing… Dear God, So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper, I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I’m very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, God, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Seals Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Oct 18, 2007

We need to persevere, persist, keep on, and never give up as believers in Jesus Christ. We need to stand firm to the end. When our faith is challenged and opposed we need to persevere by sheer determination.

“The Seven Seals of God’s Wrath” Scripture: Rev. 6:9-14; 7:1-14 Introduction: In the studying for this sermon there will be another group redeemed from the earth a little after the Mid Tribulation 1,335 days to be exact. Perseverance reveals genuine believers. To believe in Jesus and stand “firm to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Something About Prayer Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

No prayer is ever wasted. God hears and answers every prayer. His answer may by "No," "Yes," or "Not now." The underlying principle behind the significance of persistent prayer has to be the truth that no prayer is ever wasted effort.

I. Introduction A. Three men worked in the Empire State Building on the 102nd floor. One day the elevator was out of service, so they had to walk up to their office. To pass the time, they decided that one would sing a song, one would tell a joke, and the third would tell a sad story - each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pray With Expectancy Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2020

Prayer that Works takes work, along with persistence, risk, and righteousness before God. In this sermon, we're going to try to close the gap between what we say about prayer and what we practice.

Good morning. I invite you to turn in your copy of God’s Word to James chapter 5, but also to put a bookmark in 1 Kings chapter 18, because we are going to spend some time there as well. The story is told of the western town that had experienced a hard drought. One of the local churches announced ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Harvest.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 21, 2023

Imagine a People celebrating a harvest that never took place, a harvest they never reaped or sowed. Imagine a celebration of a non-existent harvest. And imagine a people persisting in celebrating these non-existent harvest year after year for centuries.

The Mystery Harvest. Deuteronomy 16:15-17AMP People have been celebrating harvest from the beginning of history. In 1578 The Pilgrims, a group of English settlers, held a thanksgiving feast to celebrate their first harvest in the New World. Going farther back, God spoke to Moses in Exodus to set ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:15-17, Jeremiah 31:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Faith The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

I love the fact that Jesus was asleep during the storm on the Galilee. First, Jesus was a man who experienced fatigue just like us. Second, He possessed such a strong sense of tranquility that He could sleep through the storm.

INTRODUCTION That’s not a typo. We all face storms, but do you have the ability to faith the storms of life? Faith is more than a noun; it’s also a verb. I think one of the hardest jobs would be a weather forecaster. There was a Native American chief on a remote reservation in South Dakota whose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry That Stopped Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

In a world where people are often overlooked due to their conditions, limitations, or backgrounds, the account of Bartimaeus gives hope.

THE CRY THAT STOPPED JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:46-52 Supporting Texts: Luke 18:35-43, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 35:5, Jeremiah 33:3, Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION: Blind Bartimaeus is one of the most inspiring figures in the New Testament. Though blind and seemingly insignificant to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God