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Prayer, Accountability & Perseverance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores how prayer, perseverance, and accountability can help us rebuild the broken walls in our lives, drawing lessons from Nehemiah's example.

Good morning, dear friends. There's a certain comfort in the familiar, isn't there? The feel of your favorite worn-out Bible in your hands, the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, the sound of our beloved hymns echoing through the sanctuary. The familiarity of our shared faith is a balm ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-15

Topics: Rebuild

Rebekah: The Mother Of Esau And Jacob Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 7, 2021

Rebekah the Mother of Esau and Jacob, is a lesson in struggling through: First, 1) A disappointed home (Genesis 25:19-21), 2) A distressed home (Genesis 25:22–23) and 3) A divided home (Genesis 25:24–28).

Genesis 25:19–28 19 These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac, 20 and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, to be his wife. 21 And Isaac prayed to the LORD for his wife, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Other

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 2, 2023

Did you not know that Faith under attack gives an opportunity for our character to grow and mature? This message deals with the many trials we face in life and gives a biblical answer on how to meet them head on and become an overcomer with a peace that transcends them all.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-14) (12) “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you;" (13)" But rejoice, insomuch as ye are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Isaiah 40:31, Romans 8:28, Psalm 55:22, Psalm 120:1, Philippians 4:19, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Mark 10:27, Luke 12:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Love People Who Drive You Crazy - 2 Peter 1:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 18, 2025

The greatest command in the Bible is also the one that brings you the most joy in life: love. But that command is also the most difficult. How do you change what and whom you love? And how do you start loving someone you don’t currently love?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Getting Hungry

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

Unfortunately, we are not only physically spoiled in America, we are also Spiritually spoiled.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Not

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

The night Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shephers, scared them to death, and yelled "Fear Not!"

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be Spirit-Filled

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 1, 2002

Canada’s Olympic glory gives a picture of God’s will - the fullness of His Spirit, the Joy of God , so how can we get in on it.

How to be Spirit-filled Team Canada’s gold medal win in Salt Lake City Olympics has spread a spirit of patriotism. Waves of red and white all over the country, coast to coast. Spontaneous singing, outburst of shouts of triumph, joy and celebration! Some say declare a holiday in Feb. to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Expectations!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 7, 2001

The dreams, goals, and aspirations that God has for His children.

Expectations! I John 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Looking For God In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Terry Owens on May 10, 2001

Have you found God yet? Maybe you’re looking in all the wrong places, see where to look in this exciting message.

I believe with all my heart that God is calling our church to be a church that seeks the face of God. So often people seek the hand of God, or just His blessing, but what we must understand, if we have the favor of God, then we have His blessings. In order to seek the face of God, we must know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Serving The Lord In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 30, 2000

A challenge to be fervent in our work until Jesus comes.

“SERVING THE LORD IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING” Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Romans 12:11 “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”  TEV – “Work hard, and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

"Cheating Yourself!"” Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#8 in 10 Commandment Series

#8 “CHEATING YOURSELF” TEXT: Ex. 20:15; Eph. 4:28; Mal. 3:8-14 INTRO: When we think of “stealing” we usually picture a hardened criminal like a bank robber or the “cat burglar” or perhaps someone who is a kleptomaniac. Certainly this command speaks to those type of people, but there is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Malachi 3:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 1, 2002

Sermon 2 in series on fear

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? One of my favorite passages of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 because it speaks of the struggle of life and at the same time the ultimate victory. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Lift The Pace

Contributed by Andrew Magrath on Oct 9, 2001

Motivation to excellence

It’s time to lift the pace - Background Jerusalem had returned to a sense of normality- the temple was rebuilt, they were at peace with their enemies, Nehemiah had gone back to the King and the people had fallen into a state of comatose. Unfortunately their worship of God had been neglected ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004

This sermon has one main point... "YOu are as intimate with God as YOU choose to be."

Intimacy With God Psalm 27 Let me ask you to help me this morning. SLIDE #2 I want you to fill in the blank. “For me, the most important thing in life is ___________.” Now, let me tell you this, If your answer was anything but YOUR relationship with God… you are not as intimate with Him as you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Reaping A Bountiful Harvest

Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2004

God’s Laws of Sowing and Reaping will ever be the same. We will reap what we sow, both in the natural and in the spiritual.

Reaping a Bountiful Harvest by Pastor Jim May We are well into the Fall season of the year right now. The harvest of fall crops is in full swing. I was talking to my friend who is a sugar cane planter a short time ago and learned that his crops were doing very well. Unless the weather was to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible