Sermons on Persisting:

The Purpose Of The Word

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Word of God

Psalm 119:129-136 The Purpose Of The Word - Illumination I. The Laws In God's Word 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. Ps 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Holiness

Fully Following The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 5, 2020

Joshua and Caleb's intervention. Moses' intercession.

FULLY FOLLOWING THE LORD. Numbers 14:1-25. Israel had come through so much. The LORD had heard their cry on account of their taskmasters in Egypt (Exodus 3:7), and brought them out with a mighty hand and a stretched out arm (Deuteronomy 26:8), and had parted the Red Sea before them (Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism: Our Deep Keel

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 13, 2020

Baptism is our core identity. It affirms God's abiding love for us.

January 12, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism: Our Deep Keel Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus’ baptism. As he came out of the Jordan River, a voice from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Stain Of Sin

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 22, 2022

Sin is like a stubborn stain. It is difficult to remove. Money and earthly sacrifices cannot remove sin. The stain of sin can only be washed off with the blood of Jesus.

TEXT: PSALMS 51:1, 14-17 (NLT). "Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins... Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves; then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness. Unseal my lips, O Lord, that my mouth may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, 2 Samuel 2:1-7, John 8:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Trusts In Him Is Blessed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

Tasting the goodness of the LORD.

WHO TRUSTS IN HIM IS BLESSED. Psalm 34:1-8; Psalm 34:19-22. David was ‘on the run’ from king Saul. Mistakenly thinking that he might find refuge with the Philistines, he only escaped from their clutches by feigning madness (1 Samuel 21:10-15). Then he hid in a cave. Knowing that David was in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8, Psalm 34:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Laziness While Waiting For God

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 1, 2022

What is Laziness? It is being unwilling to work or being idle. Here is where Paul admonishes the church against laziness.

There were a few people falsely teaching the Thessalonian church that being as Christ was returning soon, people should stop working, lay aside any responsibilities, quit planning for the future, and just sit back and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Scenes At Calvary

Contributed by John Gail on Aug 23, 2018

The things that happened at Calvary

THE SCENES AT CALVARY Text: Luke 23:33-49; John 19:37 Adoniram Judson returned to America for a brief furlough, following a tenure of 30 years in Burma. A large group gathered to hear the renowned missionary. Judson could have told of the grave illness of his wife, and four children in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49, John 19:37

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Parbar?

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 30, 2018

You are needed in your Church

How often do you read the Bible? How often do you study the Bible? They are a difference. How often do you read 1st Chronicles and read the verse, “At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.” I have read that before but didn’t research the verse...I want us to dissect this and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 26:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Reasonable Offer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2018

The calling out of the Remnant.

A REASONABLE OFFER. Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20. The opening of this wonderful Book of Isaiah introduces us to a Ministry which, on a conservative estimate, spanned some 64 years. The first verse (Isaiah 1:1) tells us of (I) its Divine authorship: it was a “vision”; (II) its human authorship: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20, Isaiah 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Stops Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 14, 2019

Sometimes we feel like God is too busy for us. Jesus teaches us that He is concerned with each one of us and He takes the time we need.

1. I like the story of a receptionist at a busy dental office who said that they had a patient who was always late for his dental work. She called him to confirm an appointment and he said, “I’m very busy so I’ll probably be about 15 minutes late. That won’t be a problem, will it?” She responded, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Meaning Of Hungering, Fasting And Touching God Introduction? Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

Fasting is described as a hungering for God’s presence or intervention.

A. HUNGER TO KNOW GOD 1. Definition: The painful sensation, or state of weakness caused by need, or a craving appetite, or eager desire for food, or an empty physical feeling. Synonym: ravenous, famishing, starved. Slang: “hungry as a bear” or “starved to death.” 2. The process of fasting is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Says About Worshipping False Gods In The Scriptures. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2024

Let us commit to worshiping God in spirit and truth, as He alone is worthy.

Let us explore a vital teaching from Jesus Christ about worship. In Matthew 4:10, Jesus responds to Satan's temptation by declaring, "Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only." This statement highlights the importance of exclusive worship. Jesus emphasizes that our worship must ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Deuteronomy 6:13

We Are Worthy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 3, 2024

We all have times of questioning our worth and if what we do with our lives makes any difference. The Centurion helps us to discover our worth for the Kingdom.

WORTHINESS. I AM URE WE HAVE ALL QUESTIONED, IF NOT BATTLED OUR VARIOUS FEELINGS OF BEING WORTHY. WE PONDER IF OUR LIVES DEFINE THE WORD “WORTHY” THAT MEANS, “HAVING OR SHOWING THE QUALITIES OR ABILITIES THAT MERIT RECOGNITION IN A SPECIFIED WAY.” DOES MY LIFE COUNT AND MEAN ANYTHING? THIS IS WHY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 28:18, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who Is So Great As Our God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 1, 2022

1-2. Importunate prayer. 11-15. Meditating upon the works and wonders God. 16-20. Remembering our salvation history.

WHO IS SO GREAT AS OUR GOD? Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20. PSALM 77:1. “I cried unto God with my voice.” This sounds like one persistent prolonged or repeated cry. There is an intensity about it that cannot prevent it becoming vocalised, ‘out loud’ (as we say). The mouth utters what the heart is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perverting God's Grace (2)

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 8, 2022

God has poured immeasurable grace on his church. This grace should not be abused by church leaders. Pride in the house of God has led many to pervert the grace of God. God is not pleased.

TEXT: 3 JOHN 1:9-11 (NIV) "I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. He also stops ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-11, 1 Peter 5:5-6, 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal