Sermons on Spiritual Persistence:

Doubting, But Still Worshipping

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 18, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to affirm to others to TRUST GOD.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 18 May 2008 Big Idea: Believers are sometimes guilty of having a “defective faith” – a faith that believes, but can not bring itself to “always TRUST GOD”. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray On My Child

Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 27, 2011

in times like these we need to cont in prayer at all times

“Pray On My Child” Background Scriptures James 5; 13-18 Key Verse Acts 16; 16-34 Supporting Scriptures 1st Timothy 5; 5 Luke 18; 9-14 Luke 22; 41-44 Date January 28, 2009 Author ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Strong In Faith - Relying On The God Who Never Gives Up

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2013

Ever felt like giving up on God.... This sermon encourages us to see how God never gives up on us and as disciples we benefit greatly by relying on him to strengthen our faith in an often challenging world

They are exhausted!!! For a short time they were celebrating But now they found themselves at a dead end…. There seemed little hope It looked like all the promises of a new life were about to fade away Why did they listen to this man? This man who said he was sent from God… He had lead ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying For Results

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 3, 2008

When we pray do we expect God to answer? Your prayer releases God’s power to work on the earth.

July 6, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 11:1-13 Subject: Prayer Title: Praying for Results I suppose that there isn’t a Christian anywhere that doesn’t pray. I know for a fact that even non-Christians pray (I did before I accepted Jesus). But I wonder how many people know how to pray in order to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle Plan: Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

In Colossians 4, Paul provides believers with a three-point battle plan for a successful and satisfying prayer life.

The Battle Plan (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/3/2016 There was a pastor who had a pet parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s kiss. Let’s kiss.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Come To Jesus: Matthew 15:21-39

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2012

Many people come to Jesus for different reasons. From Matt.15:21-39 we can see that these individuals and the crowd come to Jesus with Persistence, with Preference and with Possessions.

There are many people who come to Jesus for different reasons. We can see at least one principle from each of them from Matthew 15:21-39. They come to Jesus with: 1. Persistence 2. Preference 3. Possessions All of them have something in common – a need is brought to Jesus, and Jesus meets the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: *other

Practicing Prayer

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 7, 2010

We are too content to live in the realm of the natural instead of the supernatural. My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things.

Purpose: To explain the right reasons to pray. Aim: I want the listener to pursue a deeper prayer life. INTRODUCTION: My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things. My message today is only for those who are tired of the lukewarmness that we so often feel in our own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Inclination Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Because God only gives good gifts, I will pray with persistence.

August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 3 INTRODUCTION God is Spirit so we can’t see literally Him with our physical eyes. But God is also a Person so we know He has personality. When you ask God for something, how do you think He responds? Does he roll his eyes, and say, “Oh, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Heard The Knock

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 2, 2008

This message is expressive of Christ’s patience, persistence and affectional appeal to man.

Have You Heard The Knock? What are you going to do? Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock; If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with me. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finish The Shot

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 14, 2013

In Nehemiah 6, we see examples of persistence and dependence on the Holy Spirit.

“Finish The Shot” Nehemiah 6:1-19 Intro: As most of you know, I coached football and wrestling for many years in the local school. One of the major challenges that I faced in coaching wrestling was the concept of what I call “finishing the shot”. The shot is the most basic ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong In The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

God meets us in our weakness, strengthening our inner selves through prayer and His Spirit, offering hope, comfort, and power for every circumstance.

Friends, if your week has felt like a whirlwind—emails stacking, dishes piling, deadlines looming—take a breath. Pull your chair up close to the kindness of God. This is a moment for your heart to be heard and your hope to be helped. Have you ever reached for strength like you reach for your keys, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Topics: Spiritual Growth

Downward Mobility Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009

Part 9 in series Slowing Down, Dave talks about the four components of The Daily Office - stopping, centering, silence, and scripture.

Downward Mobility Slowing Down, part 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 31, 2009 Upward mobility is the strongest pull of our culture. When you think of the American dream, what do you think of? I think about someone starting out poor who is able to start a business, and work ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Great Spiritual Diamonds From The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 21, 2023

1. Jesus shows us the greatest truth. 2. Jesus shows us the greatest triumph. 3. Jesus shows us the greatest tragedy. 4. Jesus shows us the greatest trust.

Great Spiritual Diamonds from the Son of God The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:41-46; Psalm 110:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 21, 2023) MESSAGE: *Vance Havner told the story of some little boys in Africa who were playing marbles in the dirt next to a creek. These very poor boys ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46, Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Defiant Prayer Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 9, 2013

3 things about Daniel’s prayer: Daniels’s Discipline of prayer; Daniel’s Defiance through prayer; and Daniel’s Endurance in prayer.

Prayer is the most undervalued resource of the church. The Bible teaches us that all the blessings that God wants to bestow on us, he does so through prayer. Prayer is the conduit by which his power comes into our lives and into our families. o John Wesley, pioneer of the Great ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To A Healthy Spiritual Family Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2009

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families.

7 Keys to a healthy spiritual Family part b Thesis: We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. Texts: Ephesians 5: 1-33; Ephesians 5:1-33 ( NIV ) Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational