Sermons on Spiritual Perseverance:

Hold On! Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 28, 2022

A church's size and circumstances don't define its effectiveness or true power. It's our faithfulness to the Word and our testimony.

Hold On! lanny smith Seven / Church at Philadelphia / Revelation 3:7–13   • Storybook rock song “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. • One of band’s biggest hits (1987). Chosen #1 song of the ‘80’s in a VH1 listener poll. • Story of a couple (loosely based on writer’s experience) who fall on hard ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 7:21, 2 Timothy 2:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Great Turnarounds Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023

The story of Esther and Mordecai is full of plot twists, unexpected outcomes, and surprise endings, all reminding us that we serve a God of great turnarounds. Do we have “Hamans” in our lives? From the story of Esther and Mordecai we can draw encouragement for our lives today.

Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 4) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:17, Jeremiah 12:1, Acts 17:31, Psalm 7:11, Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 5:43-45, Isaiah 58:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

¿cuánto Tiempo Estás Dispuesto A Perseverar?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 7, 2023

Resumen: Dios nos llama a perseverar y soportar las cosas de la vida para llegar al lugar donde Dios quiere que estemos. David pasó por muchas cosas antes de convertirse en rey.

¿Cuánto tiempo estás dispuesto a perseverar? Por Rick Gillespie-Mobley Salmo 13:1-6 Resumen: Dios nos llama a perseverar y soportar las cosas de la vida para llegar al lugar donde Dios quiere que estemos. David pasó por muchas cosas antes de convertirse en ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gaano Ka Katagal Handa Kang Magtiyaga

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 7, 2023

Tinatawag tayo ng Diyos na magtiyaga at magtiis sa mga bagay-bagay sa buhay upang makarating sa lugar na nais ng Diyos na marating natin. Maraming pinagdaanan si David bago naging Hari.

Gaano Ka Katagal Handa Kang Magtiyaga Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Awit 13:1-6 Buod: Tinatawag tayo ng Diyos na magtiyaga at magtiis sa mga bagay-bagay sa buhay upang makarating sa lugar na nais ng Diyos na marating natin. Maraming pinagdaanan si David bago naging ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6, 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Total Commitment Vs. Just A Contributor Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2023

Paul, in writing to the Corinthians teaches that often we lay aside our wants, our desires, and even our needs for the sake of others. In order to run this race, it takes total commitment.

Text: 1 Cor. 9:19-27 Before we begin, I want to share with you a story. This is a story that you’ll often learn in business classes, when you’re learning about partnerships in business, and I think it’s kind of applicable to what we’re going to be learning today… It’s called the Pig and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Given To Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 2, 2024

What would a person do, when he is given by God the Father to Jesus?

“Jesus answered them, ’I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, but you do not believe because you are not part of my flock. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Working Out Of Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore God's promise of strength and support during our darkest times, particularly in working out of depression, through understanding and applying His Word in our lives.

Good morning, family. There's a quote by Charles Spurgeon that strikes a chord, especially for anyone who has walked through the valley of depression. He said, "I find myself frequently depressed - perhaps more so than any other person here. And I find no better cure for that depression than to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Topics: Overcoming, Strength, Perseverance

How To Rejoice In Suffering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that through suffering, we develop perseverance, character, and hope, ultimately leading us to an extraordinary destiny as God shapes us through our trials.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be looking at Romans 5:3-5, which talks about the hope of perseverance, the character of suffering, and the joy of endurance. I think we can all agree that we need more of these qualities in our lives, am I right? Before we dive into the Word, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Topics: Perseverance, Character, Hope

Keep On Walking

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

No matter what we face in life, keep walking.

Keep Walking ( Mark 16:1-4) You usually here these verses preached on at Easter time I am not sure why we get hung up on only preaching the resurrection at Easter I feel that this should be preached on throughout the entire year  1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 28, 2025

A rhyme from my childhood: “Sticks and stones my break my bones but words can never hurt me.” I wish that were true because so many today are living in a life of distress because of words.

“Sticks And Stones” Acts 14:19-23 A rhyme from my childhood: “Sticks and stones my break my bones but words can never hurt me.” I wish that were true because, so many today are living in a life of distress because of words. In our walk with Paul and Barnabas we see this rhyme in reality. Not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Finish The Race PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025

Trusting Jesus, not our own strength, enables us to persevere through life’s burdens, as He carries us and completes our faith journey.

Friend, if your shoulders feel a bit slumped today, if your breath is a bit short and your steps a bit slow, you’re in the right place. You’re in a sanctuary where God knows how tired feet feel and how heavy hearts carry what no one else sees. You’re seen, you’re loved, and you’re not forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Christian Living, Perseverance

Do Not Tire

Contributed by Masimba Murisa on May 24, 2025

To tire is to become weary and to lose patience or to become exhausted. Why do people tire or faint in life and want to give up? ? Let's explore and through God's word bring some encouragement to stay the course and not give up on life and God.

As humans if we pray and believe God and we do not see results by a certain time we feel like God has abandoned us. We start believing the enemy's lies that God does not care about us and that He has rejected us. But God does not come and go, He lasts (Isaiah 40:28) MSG The enemy comes to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Toward Spiritual Maturity - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 7 in Hebrews Series

Toward Spiritual Maturity Part 1 Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Warning Signs of Arrested Development Ears that Don’t Hear the Word (5:11) Mouths that Don’t Speak the Word (5:12) Stomachs that Don’t Digest the Word (5:12b-14) What is Milk? The basics of Salvation The basics of the Church The basics of End ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Up Spiritually Pt2

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

This sermon helps the believer see the importance of growing up spiritually

Growing up Spiritually PT2 (God wants to Grow, Go, Glow, Flow) If you would please turn in your bibles to To Ephesians 4:11-16 (NIV) 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul A Spiritual Grandfather Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

Paul, A disciple-making Grandparent

“And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (II Tim. 2:2). Spiritual Grandfather – Paul – Disciple-maker Son in ministry – Timothy – Learner Third Generation – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Baptist