Sermons on Persistency:

The Rise And Fall Of Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 12, 2023

The Resurrection of Jesus is a prophecy foretelling that death is not the end of man, but that life persists through death and emerges from it, like a buried river flashing forth again into the light of day.

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 20-28 THE RISE AND FALL OF DEATH [Romans 5:12-21; Revelations 20: 6-14; Palms 110, 8] This passage begins with the triumphant ringing out of the great fact which changes all the darkness of an earthly life into a blaze of heavenly light & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019

What do you do when God says no? In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul sets an example by praying about his problems, praying with persistence, and discovering the true power of prayer.

Prayer (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/1/2015 Last Sunday we began a brief series on prayer. In Matthew 6, Jesus reveals four secrets to a successful prayer life, urging us to pray sincerely, pray secretly, pray simply, and pray securely. But even when we follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Parable Of The Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2007

Putting persistence in our prayers--When Jesus was asked by His disciples to teach them to pray, He said they need to ask, then seek, and knock until the door opens. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Friend at Midnight Luke 11:1-13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FriendAtMidnight.html INTRODUCTION 1. In studying the parables of Jesus, we have seen how He used the parabolic method of teaching on different subjects.... a. Mostly on the theme of the kingdom of heaven b. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Feeds On Crumbs Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

We don't always recognize when God is testing us. Most of the time the tests are disguised as trouble, trials, and adversity. A discussion of the four characteristics of great faith.

INTRODUCTION This year we’ve been going through the Gospel According to Mark and we’re picking up where we left off before we started our emphasis on Missions and Christmas. This message is entitled, “Faith That Feeds on Crumbs.” When I first read this passage, I was in for a big surprise. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Praying Mother Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025

The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to the Lord in prayer.

THE POWER OF A PRAYING MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:1–2:11 Supporting Texts: James 5:16, Psalm 34:15, Luke 1:13, Isaiah 66:2, Proverbs 31:30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Hannah in the book of 1 Samuel is a compelling portrait of a woman who knew how to carry her burden to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-24, 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eyes On Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Encourage believers to live by the law of Christ, which involves gently restoring those caught in sin, carrying each other's burdens, persistently doing good, and trusting that they will reap the benefits of their actions in due time.

Good morning, church family! I hope you're all feeling blessed today. I am excited to share a word from the Lord with you this morning. We're going to be talking about something that seems simple but holds so much depth and meaning - living by the law of Christ, sharing and caring for each other, ...read more

Topics: Keep Doing Good

Living On A Prayer Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 24, 2003

This message is based on the parable of the persistent widow. It’s a call to prayer. It was written as the Iraqi crisis completed the first week. It concludes with directives on how to pray for our troops and our nation.

Living on a Prayer Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 18:1-8 / March 23, 2003 Sometimes I struggle with prayer. I wonder if God can really hear me? Am I getting through? In my mind I know that prayer is the a direct line to God and that with God all things are possible, but does God have time to take me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Matthew 13:10-17 – How To Guage Your Spiritual Apathy – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 13, 2011

The sounds of the city snatches away our attention and the persistent voice of Christ’s love fights to be heard above the collective sighs of our APATHY. Just like the parable of the Sower and the Soils.

Matthew 13:10-17 – HOW TO GUAGE YOUR SPIRITUAL APATHY – Part 3 We visited the Opera House in Sydney not long ago. Thousands of people on foot! I am reminded that there is a spiritual INDIFFERENCE that walks the concrete footpaths of my city and what Christ has to say is often swept away or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing: Don't Take "No" For An Answer

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2013

When a woman had a demon possessed son she cried out to Jesus. When he ignored her, she didn't take no for an answer. Be persistent in your prayer for healing.

Healing 8 A 21 Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon.22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed."23 But He did not answer her a word. And His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Reach Out For Jesus Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 24, 2021

Jesus persistently reached out to unbelievers despite the dangers to Himself. His commitment to this cause and creativity doing so challenges us to do the same, especially around major Christian holidays.

1. When you truly become a born again believer in Christ, several things become immediately apparent to you. a. You have had the great fortune of finding the way to heaven, Jesus Christ, and that it’s by faith in Him, not as works, as most people believe. b. You have been saved from an ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-53

Denomination: Bible Church

Repented Sinner

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

A sinful woman in the town learned that Jesus was at the Pharisees’ home. She went to see Jesus at the Pharisee’s home. A sinner who persists or continues in sin tries to hide from God.

A sinful woman in the town learned that Jesus was at the Pharisees’ home(Luke 7:36-50). She went to see Jesus at the Pharisee’s home. A sinner who persists or continues in sin tries to hide from God. But in this context, we see a sinful woman who comes to see God. This indicates that the sinful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48, Luke 7:50

The Final Fall: When God’s Warnings Are Completely Ignored Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

2 Kings 25 marks the tragic conclusion of the kingdom of Judah. The events in this chapter are not sudden judgments—they are the culmination of repeated warnings, ignored prophetic voices, persistent sin, and hardened hearts.

THE FINAL FALL: WHEN GOD’S WARNINGS ARE COMPLETELY IGNORED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 25:1-30 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 39:1-18; Lamentations 1:1-5; 2 Chronicles 36:15-21; Psalm 137:1-4 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 25 marks the tragic conclusion of the kingdom of Judah. The events in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 25:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faith That God Favors

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 31, 2004

Biblical faith always has God as it’s objective and focus. Therefore the type of faith that God favors is a faith that trusts God for the impossible, then persists in that godly trust until the provision is realized.

THE FAITH THAT GOD FAVORS Text: Matt.9: 29; Matt.15: 28 Intro: What kind of faith does God favor? The obvious answer to that question is, “Real faith.” However, faith is as much a matter of cultivation as it is choice. Though faith begins with one’s choice to trust God, it is developed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Consistent Prayer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

Prayer is not just a religious routine; it is the lifeline of a believer. Jesus taught us in Luke 18:1 that men ought always to pray and not to faint. Consistent prayer is the key to accessing divine power, guidance, and breakthrough.

THE POWER OF CONSISTENT PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Supporting Texts: James 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Daniel 6:10, Acts 12:5, Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is not just a religious routine; it is the lifeline of a believer. Jesus taught us in Luke 18:1 that men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Room For The Move Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This teaching reveals that when we make room for the presence and purposes of God, He fills our lives with what we didn’t even think to ask for. Honour, discernment, and persistent faith are keys to birthing the miraculous.

MAKING ROOM FOR THE MOVE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Supporting Texts: Revelation 3:20; Hebrews 13:2; Isaiah 54:2-3; Matthew 10:41; Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: This portion of 2 Kings 4 introduces us to a noble woman from Shunem. She perceived that Elisha was not just a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God