Sermons on Persistent:

What's In The Heart Of A Believer? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Some of the greatest things ever accomplished in this world have simply been accomplished because people refused to quit. A big oak tree is nothing more than an acorn that refused to give ground. It just hung on. There’s great value in persistence.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 1. This letter is very autobiographical, very personal. Paul is revealing his personality, revealing his heart to them. In fact, in these verses today we are going to find the first personal pronouns “I”, “me” or “my” 17 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Old Tire Jack!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 25, 2016

Pray shamelessly, pray persistently, pray expectantly (Outline taken from Sermon Central's David Taylor at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?SermonID=183315; Last point adapted from Michael Mack from Small Group Vital Signs, pg. 142)

HoHum: It was a dark night. The traveler had a flat tire on a seldom used road. To complicate matters, he could not find his tire jack. The only solution lay in appealing to someone in the dark farm house down the road. As he approached the house, the traveler thought to himself, “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013

Perseverance is needed in one’s walk of faith.

Galatians 6:7-16 "Perseverance" INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult times, for parents, is when they need to give their children the ability to make decisions on their own and experience the consequences of their decisions. There are a lot of prayers that go up at this time. Parents can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Desperadoes

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 18, 2014

Discover why others got what they want from God and why others don't. Our attitude towards God reflects the degree of God’s blessings, working, and dealings with us. Desperation could be our missing ingredient in receiving from God.

DESPERADOES Ptr Glenn Narvaez May 18, 2014 Introduction: Do you like to observe people? I do. People are different from each other. Physically we are different from each other. Some are short. Some are tall. Others have beautiful noses, others don’t. Others have beauty pageant quality ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Prayed All Night Long: An Exposition Of Luke 6:12-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 25, 2019

Why should we pray?

He Prayed all Night Long: An Exposition of Luke 6:12-16 Jesus’ ministry was certainly a busy one. He went from village to village, mostly in Galilee, and here this passage is followed by a mission trip to Tyre and Sidon in Gentile territory. We can only guess how exhausting this was to Jesus. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming The Temptation Of Desperation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2020

The midst of desperation, Satan entices men with evil desires, wrong motives, & doubt. This lesson teaches us that if we steadfastly resist his temptations by refusing to conform to them, and instead follow the directions of Scripture, the tempter will flee from us.

Introduction: Overcoming the Temptation of Desperation is important because desperation will cause men to act out of character. The desperation of the pandemic and the fear it brings has caused many to hoard up supplies, buy additional guns and ammo, purchase additional alcohol and others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Luke 12:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Perseverance Brings Life In All Its Fullness

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jul 11, 2019

Today we'll look at a key to freedom that is the most essential of them all. In fat I would say it's the Master key to freedom - Persistence.

THE POWER OF PERSISTENCE Hebrews 12:1-3 We have been looking at freedom in Christ. Today we'll look at a key to freedom that is the most essential of them all. Of course, they're all important, but this one key is like the Master key – you need this one to fully break free. What is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Even The Dogs Qualify

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 3, 2019

I would like for you to think with on the subject, “Even the dogs qualify.” Think of a dog as the lease likely person, in the worst position, at the most inappropriate time, who discovers the power of faith. Faith in God is a qualifier that cannot be ignored.

Subject: Even the Dogs Qualify Matthew 15:21-29 Introduction: The Scriptures refer to four seasons during Jesus’ earthly ministry where He sought solitude and rest. No matter how gifted or anointed we are, we all need rest. We all need places to be refreshed. The unusual story of our lesson occurs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-29

Denomination: Methodist

Aguanta La Tormenta

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 29, 2022

Ninguno, jamás pide que Dios le mande más tormentas. Nuestra tendencia es de evitarlas. Pero todos tenemos que pasar por las tormentas. Las tormentas nos pueden fortalecer.

Aguanta la Tormenta Mateo 7:24-27 24 Cualquiera, pues, que oye estas mis palabras, y las hace, le compararé a un hombre prudente, que edificó su casa sobre la roca. 25 Y descendió lluvia, y vinieron ríos, y soplaron vientos, y golpearon contra aquella casa; y no cayó, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Days Of Elijah – Confronting Critical Conditions

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 15, 2021

2 Kings 7:3-11 is like that. The story centers around four leprous men, forced out of the city by a dreaded disease, during a time when the capitol city, Samaria, was besieged by a powerful army of Syrian. Learing from Lepers.

God uses many different methods to instruct His people on the earthly pilgrimage. Many of God’s instruction are clear and to the point, other are hidden in parables, Proverbs, and stories. I am fascinated when I discover how God speaks through stories like those found in the book of Esther. As you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Psalm 116:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

"Would You Like To Get Well?”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2022

It might seem kind of crazy to ask someone who has been paralyzed for 38 years if he wants to get well but, of course, Jesus never asks a question without good reason. This is an invitation to participate in his miracle.

Sermon “Would you like to get well?” John 5:1-14 “Afterward Jesus returned to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish holy days. 2 Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. 5 One of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Removing The Hindrances

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 4, 2022

In the race of life we must remove the hindrances from our lives so that we can run the race to win it.

Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1)” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Corinthians 7:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healing All Who Came Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2016

Not everyone responds to Jesus the first time He calls.

A. INTRODUCTION Not everyone responds to Jesus the first time. He calls and not everyone responds completely to Jesus’ call. B. FIRST CALL TO PETER – SALVATION (JOHN 1:42) 1. “And he brought him to Jesus. Now when Jesus looked at him He said, ‘You are Simon the son of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42

Denomination: Baptist

How Badly Do You Want To Get Better? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 31, 2017

If you want to get better, you must recognize your blindness, respond with belief, react with boldness and receive your blessing.

How Badly Do You Want to Get Better? Mark 10:46-52 Rev. Brian Bill April 1-2, 2017 There was a guy in my previous church who would close his eyes at the start of every sermon and keep them closed until the end. When I first noticed him doing this, I became unsettled and insecure. No matter what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Still Sing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2024

How can we sing in a strange land? Can we sing in jail. Christian must keep singing.

CAN YOU STILL SING? ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) SPARROWS: represent GOD’S LOVE AND GOD’S CARE, God cares about little insignificant things, THE SMALLEST ACCEPTABLE OFFERING THAT COULD BE MADE AT THE ALTAR IN THE TEMPLE. A sparrow, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-30, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God