Sermons about Persistent - SermonCentral.com

Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 1, 2005

based on 39 ratings

| 15,879 views

1. Prayer’s cornerstone is the character of God. 2. Prayer is powered by our persistence. 3. Prayer is founded on faith.

A Chicago based company claims the prize as one of the world’s largest magazine fulfillment firms. Translated, that means they handle subscription mailings by computer. One of their main responsibilities is to send out renewal and expiration notices. But as computers do, there was a malfunction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Not Sudden, Sudden Move Of God

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 4,918 views

We dream and we dream big, then God does not do the way we expected Him to, when we expected Him to, but God is still moving, His not sudden move comes all of a sudden.

THE NOT SUDDEN, SUDDEN MOVE OF GOD? THERE IS A WORD FROM THE LORD FOR YOU, THE COVENANT IS FOR YOU AND YOURS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, FEAR NOT, ABRAM: I AM THY SHIELD AND THY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

328 – Seven Looks Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 28, 2005

based on 67 ratings

| 12,957 views

ELIJAH kept praying even after 6 disappointments, and the answer came at the seventh look, from a "small" sign of hope.

Sermon # 328 – SEVEN LOOKS Historical Background 1 Kings ~ 16:29-34 = Ahab (Jezebel’s, who killed God’s prophets, was his wife) becomes king of Israel (for 22yrs) – v.30 “did many things the Lord said were wrong.” Jericho walls were rebuilt. ~ 17:1-15 = Elijah declares a curse upon the land – no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

When God Turns "Somehow" Into "Someday"

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 13, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 7,198 views

It’s frustrating to have family members or friends reject Jesus. Paul identifies with this hurt and (along with other pages of Scripture)helps us to discover God’s solutions, helping to turn our heart from "SOMEHOW" into "SOMEDAY"!

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Giving It Over Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 27, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 7,804 views

17th in long series on Joshua. This gets into prayer, and giving our burdens to God. Close tie-in with 1 Peter 5:7.

Joshua 10:1-15 – Giving It Over I found a little poem by an anonymous author that sounds so familiar, it’s as if I could have written it. It says: “Lord, I’m so discouraged, I don’t know what to do; I have so many burdens, And I gave them all to you. But you didn’t take them, Jesus, will you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Faith… By Your Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 4,297 views

The fifth and final sermon in a series through the book of James

In one of his books, James Emery White tells of the Russian-American comic, Yakov Smirnoff’s, initial response to the incredible variety of instant products available in American grocery stores. He said, "On my first shopping trip, I saw powdered milk--you just add water, and you get milk. Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Startled By Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 2,444 views

A sermon on prayer from the lives of Hezekiah, Zechariah, and Cornelius.

Sermon for 9/4/2005 Startled by Prayer Introduction: Tell the story of the new minister going to call on a lady in the hospital. He prayed over her and she was healed. WBTU: At the UNC- Chapel Hill Campus House and I was praying and Michael Walker came up behind me and startled me. Thesis: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 6,766 views

Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Power In Prayer

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 3,275 views

The early church understood the key to spiritual power flowed from an active prayer life. The church needs to get back to the practice of prayer.

Finding Power in Prayer Selected Passages from Acts Introduction I need Thee Every Hour Sweet Hour of Prayer I Must Tell Jesus What a Friend We Have in Jesus The hymn book is filled with wonderful songs about the subject of prayer and each one of these were a vital part of the church that I grew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Persevering In Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,111 views

As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for

As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for depending on God’s power through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lions In Daniel's Den Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

based on 38 ratings

| 67,179 views

Daniel gives us a great example of how we ought to live and behave. Just as he was a child of God living in a foreign, pagan culture, you and I are children of God living in a culture that is becoming less and less Christian with each passing day.

INTRODUCTION The title of this series from Daniel is “Turning Chaos into Character.” In chapter one, Daniel refused to eat the king’s rich food. He went on what I call the “Daniel Diet.” In chapter two, the king saw a vision of a multi-metallic statue representing Gentile Kingdoms. Here in chapter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Seems Right To A Man

Contributed by Brian Wright on Oct 18, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 9,901 views

Seems right to a man not to pray but to have a relationhip with God you have talk to Him

Joke: Mark, a loving husband, was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary and his wife was really ticked off at him. She told him... "Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds flat, AND IT BETTER BE THERE." The next morning, Mark got up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Keeps Us Waiting

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 2,965 views

God Answer’s Prayer: According to His Time and Will

• Have you ever desired a more perfect prayer life? The Bible is emphatic in that God Does Answer Prayer! • Examples of answered prayer: a. The Israelites were desperate; Moses prayed and water turned sweet. b. Hannah sought a child and Samuel was born c. Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of A Child

Contributed by Ricky Perkins on Jun 3, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 2,129 views

Ask your Father for whatever you need and He will supply your need!

The Prayer of a Child Matthew 7: 7-11~ “Ask and it will be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, who if his son ask bread, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Keeping It Together When Your World Is Falling Apart

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 16,376 views

Faith in action is a life of prayer, not just any old kind of prayer, but the prayer that can keep you together when your world is falling apart.

Keeping It Together When Your World is Falling Apart Luke 18:1-8 (1) Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (2) He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. (3) And there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermons on Persistent:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 1, 2005

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 14, 2005

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 28, 2005

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 13, 2005

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 27, 2005

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2005

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Contributed by Brian Wright on Oct 18, 2006

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 19, 2006

Contributed by Ricky Perkins on Jun 3, 2005

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005