Sermons on Stay Awake:

Do You Have Staying Power?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022

This is a message on patience. James provides some valuable insight into why believers sometimes fail at being patient, and he explains how to stay the course even when difficult life circumstances seem to go by at a snail’s pace.

If we are willing to be patient until the grace of God is made manifest, whether it takes nine years or ninety, it will be worth the wait. - Rebecca Pippert(1) This morning’s message will addresses the need to develop our staying power. As you might have guessed, this is a sermon on patience. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Staying In Faith: A Journey Of Trust And Perseverance Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 28, 2024

Faith is the cornerstone of the Christian life. It's the foundation upon which we build our relationship with God.

Faith is the cornerstone of the Christian life. It's the foundation upon which we build our relationship with God. Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) says, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Staying in faith means maintaining our trust in God despite ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Road To Gethsemane

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

2006 Maundy Thursday meditation

(The meditation began with a dramatic dialogue, ‘The Road to Gethsemane.’ © 2004 by Creative Communications for the Parish) “The road to Gethsemane,” writes Arden and Peter Mead, “is a road to prayer.” It is a road to prayer because Jesus tells the disciples to ‘keep alert and pray.’ This begs the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Church Of God

The Transfiguration Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 20, 2024

In Jesus's Transfiguration, He reveals who we truly are and who we are to become by the grace of God.

I suspect. Most of us look in a mirror at some point each day. We check our hair, makeup, teeth, and clothes. Mirrors show us what we look like. While it might be important to know what we look like, it’s more important to know who we are. That’s what this holy Feast of the Transfiguration is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Refuse To Come Down

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 19, 2013

THis message brought healing to many. About hard times: "If you break your neck, if you have nothing to eat, if your house is on fire, then you got a problem.  Everything else is inconvenience. " ~ Robert Fulghum

Refuse to Come Down 2 Kings 1: 1-10NLT We are truly living in one of the most crucial hours of American history. Ominous clouds of fear and doom seem to be gathering over our nation. About hard times: "If you break your neck, if you have nothing to eat, if your house is on fire, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Destiny (The Ancient Paths)

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2008

If your church hasn’t followed the course “The Ancient Paths” by ‘Craig Hill. You can’t go wrong! This is a life changing message!

Choosing Destiny (The Ancient Paths) Text: Jeremiah 6:16 NAS 16Thus says the LORD,” Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, (Old paths) Where the good way is, and walk in it; and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it.’ Ask for the old ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Runnung This Race Of Faith

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 25, 2016

A message of encouragement when we are tired or losing faith.

Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Theme: Running this race of faith Introduction - In 2015 thousands of runners entered the Comrades marathon. - I can imagine all the excitement and hype as these thousands of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Keepin It Between The Ditches Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 20, 2018

Ways that we can stay on track in our spiritual walk, especially by building a closer relationship with Christ

For the last couple of Sundays I have talked about getting back on track in our lives in order to win this race that we are in. And to do that first we had to figure out where we got off track in the first place and then once we adjusted our course and began moving in the right direction we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 4, 2019

The enemies tried to deceive and distract Nehemiah, to defame and slander him, to discredit and dishonour him, but Nehemiah stood strong through his prayer and trust in God.

The problems never end for Nehemiah. He faced constant challenges in doing the work of God. • It started with discouraging words of ridicule and intimidation, and then grew into more intense, life-threatening situation that requires them to carry arms. • The problems came from without, and then ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14, Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John 21

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 15, 2022

John 21 is a chapter that offers so much but it takes more than just reading it to grasp what it contains.

John 21 I. Expository Look at John 21 A. Introduction 1. Many believe that this chapter was added after the fact. The final couple of verses read like Chapter 20 but this is man’s speculation. No real reason to question its authenticity. 2. Jesus makes 10 appearances after His resurrection. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel—the Captive Prince

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 1, 2020

Daniel was captured and taken from Jerusalem to Babylon. While there, he faced a number of challenges. How he faced these could well be an inspiration for us even today.

Daniel—the captive prince Introduction: Daniel is one of the most well-known people in the whole Bible. Phrases like “the writing on the wall” and “thrown to the lions” are based on events in Daniel’s life—and he actually lived through these events, and more. He had the chance to reject the God of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be With The Right Person

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 19, 2019

Someone said: “With the right set of mind, with the right people, with the right support, things happen.”

Be with the right person 1 Samuel 9:22”Then Samuel took Saul and his servant and brought them into the hall and gave them a place at the head of those who were invited, who were about thirty men.” Someone said: “With the right set of mind, with the right people, with the right support, things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Up Never Wins The Prize SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 12, 2023

Encourage the church people not to give up and to stay faithful to God and his promises.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because God has something to say to us, something to impart to us, something to stir in our hearts. And I believe that today's message is one that is timely, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Topics: Perseverance, Staying Faithful To God's Promises

No One Knows PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores understanding God's timing, staying alert in faith, and fulfilling our God-given mission, as guided by Mark 13:24-37.

Good morning, my dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, breaking bread in fellowship and worship. We have a wonderful opportunity today to engage with God's word, to let it speak to us, to let it shape us and mold us into the image of Christ. Our focus today is on Mark 13:24-37. “But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Mystery, Timing

The Return Of Jesus: A Shining Sun In Our Christian Sky Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 12, 2024

The word tells us not to grieve for the dead in Christ like the rest of the world. Because though the world doesn’t have hope, we have an eternal hope. It’s bright and it’s shining, it’s strong and consistent, much like Earth’s sun. It shines day and night. Whether we see it or not, it keeps shining

When talking about a vision from God, we have to understand that we can't take it at the same level as scripture. It's a testimony, a vision, something we test against the word of God and prayer. But I sensed God asking me to share a bit of this testimony. I had a vision from God when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army