Sermons on Persistent Faith:

Shield Of Faith: Faith Is The Opposite Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 22, 2023

Our believing loyalty to Christ is our shield when Satan sends fiery arrows at us and tries to make us think faith is the opposite of knowledge or that faith in Christ is blind and dumb.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Shield of Faith: Faith is the Opposite of Knowledge Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Francis Shaeffer Quote, youngadults.ccphilly.org/is-faith-the-opposite-of-knowledge/ Francis Shaeffer (1912-1984) was an American theologian and philosopher ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Faith - Stepping Out By Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 12, 2020

Today's Sermon is the 2nd part of a series within the series on Practical Faith. It looks at Joshua and the children of Israel who are now ready to step out by faith and cross over into the promises of God.

Practical Faith “Stepping Out By Faith” Joshua 3 Today we are looking at part 2 of our series within our series on Practical Faith as we look at Joshua and the children of Israel as they ready themselves to cross over the Jordan River and into the Promise Land. And by doing so we’ll see the faith ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Practical Faith - Creating An Environment Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 19, 2020

Today's message is a part of our Practical Faith sermon series. It is taken from Joshua's last words to the people, in how they were to create an environment of faith to be welcoming to God in their pursuit of His presence and promises.

Practical Faith “Creating an Environment of Faith” Joshua 23:1-11 ***Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/is8neubfT54 ***Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/CIskhaZT#fJZTZCSdw8X47FPCPPjVZ3kGh09M74vYZOXIwRbDedw Today we’re ending our 3 part series in the book of Joshua as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11, Hebrews 10:38-39, Hebrews 4:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Faith & Faithfulness (Luke 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2024

Are we fit for service in the kingdom of God? Let's look in Luke 9.

Who do we say Jesus is? What is denying ourselves and taking up our cross? Do we have leadership squabbles? What is our attitude towards outsiders? Are we fit for service in the kingdom of God? Let’s look at Luke 9. What was one of the earliest mission trips like? Then He called His twelve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Ear” God's Word

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 20, 2008

“Ear” God’s Word 1) By listening prayerfully, asking for understanding 2) By listening persistently, seeking depth of knowledge and conviction 3) By listening attentively, blocking out earthly cares and concerns

Can you palm a basketball? Can you grip a basketball with one hand so that you can pick it up off the floor and wave it around without it slipping out of your hand? I can’t palm a basketball and there’s nothing I can do about it. I stopped growing a long time ago. My hands won’t get any bigger than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Seed The Clouds Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To seed the clouds, we need to have a prophetic imagination, which means seeing the invisible, hearing the inaudible, and believing the impossible. We need to persist in prayer and trust that God is working behind the scenes.

Have you ever heard of cloud seeding? It's this crazy science experiment where they make it rain by putting stuff into clouds. Back in 1946, a dude named Vincent Schaeffer made it snow by seeding clouds with dry ice. But guess what? This idea isn't new. Even the prophet Elijah did it. Even the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, Psalm 126:1

Topics: Miracles, Faith, Boldness, Prayer

A Faith Filled Mother

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 11, 2014

Mother's Day Message 2014. Focus on the nameless mother who placed her faith in Jesus

* Mothers teach us about logic: "If you fall out of that tree and break your neck, don’t come crying to me." * Mothers teach us about religion: "You better pray that comes out of the carpet." * Mothers teach us about time travel: "If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Mom's Of Great Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014

Mothers day message in the faith of the Canaanite women.

Mom’s of great faith Introduction- Matthew 15:21-28 This is an unusual passage for Mothers Day. Jesus is at the height of His ministry and is confronted by a Mother who claimed that her child was demon-possessed. The disciples are annoyed that this Mom keeps bothering them and crying out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

A Woman Of Courageous Faith

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 20, 2011

The mother in this story shows great determination in coming to Jesus to save her daughter.

Matthew 15:21-28, “Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from the vicinity came to him, crying out, ‘Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.’ Jesus did not answer a word. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting With God

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 9, 2013

To share that we need to not only wait on God but also do our part by faithfully praying for the miracle.

2 Peter 3:8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

Last month, not only did the church need to get new tags for the bus but Stacy and I had to tag our vehicles as well. Now, you would’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Other

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? Potency Vs Impotency

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 6, 2014

Our situation and circumstances can bring us to the point where we become resigned to the status quo, requiring a renewed challenge to our faith. The Word challenges you and it is no idle challenge.The question is real! Wilt thou be made whole?

After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Friends

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 18, 2015

Jesus tells a story of a man with two friends. One has a need. The other has the resources to meet that need. The story deals with the lessons learned abour persistent prayer.

A ship was caught in the midst of a raging storm. Water was breaking over the bow. The pumps were not able to pump enough water out to keep up with the water pouring in. One hundred men worked together with buckets in an attempt to save their ship. Soon it became evident to the captain that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Puppies Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 7: 24 – 30

Mark 7: 24 – 30 Puppies 24 From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. 25 For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him, and she came and fell at His feet. 26 The woman ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Second Time

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 7, 2012

The enemy, the father, the servant, the Spirit, and the Son who comes the second time.

The Second Time Things that come more than once. Some are tough, some are blessed. The enemy who came a second time. Here are two examples from scripture: 1 Kings 20:22 2 Samuel 21:18-22 In the first case the prophet warns the king of Israel that the army he faced this year will come back again ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

It is time we stop talking about faith and time we start putting it action

Romans 1:8-17 Getting on the same page as God about: Putting Faith in Action Introduction A. You may have seen today’s sermon title and thought faith in action no problem B. This one I can sleep though C. I do that, I have faith, I am moving, no problem D. If that is what you are thinking, your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance