Sermons on Staying Steady:

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

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

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

Knocked Down? Stay Down? Get Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 29, 2003

Ministry and working with real people can be so draining, we must ARISE and Go to the Father with joy, zeal, and enthusiasm to accomplish His Plan.

KNOCKED DOWN! STAY DOWN? OR GET UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15:18 I WILL ARISE AND GO to my Father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of Him, nor speak any more in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Stay Clean Living In A Pig Pen

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

If you ever have found it hard to be a Christian in this world - Paul has some good stuff for you in this text.

"HOW TO STAY CLEAN WHILE LIVING IN A PIGPEN" TEXT: II CORINTHIANS 6:14 - 7:1 INTRODUCTION Have you ever gotten all cleaned and dressed up and then found it hard to stay that way, spaghetti sauce on the white shirt or blouse...grass stains on those new pants. Have you discovered the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying On God's Agenda (Acts - Part 18) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

steps to staying on God’s agenda for your life...

Staying on God’s Agenda Acts 10:34-11:18 Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 18 May 18, 2003 GETTING THE CONTEXT… Peter fairly exploded with his good news: “It’s God’s own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Need To Stay Out Of The Mud Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2005

There are at least five reasons to stay pure

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 „X Staying clean while living in the pig pen can be very difficult at times. We look out and it appears that everyone is having fun playing in the mud. „X One of the hardest things a child can do is have to sit back and watch everyone else have fun. I bet you can remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Get Out And Stay Out!

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

When God has delivered you from certain things, you need to move forward and not look back, lest what happened to Lot’s wife happens to you.

15And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. 16And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-19, Matthew 5:28, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

A True Friend Stays Closer Than A Brother Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 5, 2013

“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24NKJV)

A True friend stays closer than a Brother “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24NKJV) The Scriptures speak much to us about friendship. The subject of friendship is given a high priority in the Bible. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Halloween Alert! Are You Alive? Stay Awake!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 4, 2012

The ONLY REASON why we should be HAPPY is that, SOMEONE was RAISED from the DEAD! Yes! This person is ALIVE! This is the very reason why we CELEBRATE and REJOICE! Jesus CHRIST, after His RESURRECTION, He ASCENDED to Heaven and is NOW SEATED at the RI

HAPPY HALLOWEEN? Duh! What’s HAPPY in the day of the DEAD? What’s HAPPY in the SCARY masks and customs? Anyway, HALLOWEEN? I googled the word and it means, "All HALLOWS’ Eve" or "All SAINTS Eve"! In the wikipedia, HALLOW means to “to set apart as HOLY” or “to respect or HONOR greatly”. Now, are we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: *other

Why Can't I Stay At Cherith?

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

Elijah dwelled at Cherith and wanted to stay there and even die. What are the dangers of remaining in one place?

WHY CAN’T I STAY AT CHERITH? Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah: “Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan. You will drink from the brook, and I have ordered the ravens to feed you there.” So he did what the Lord had told him. He went to the Kerith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens At The Table Does Not Stay At The Table

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 22, 2009

God’s grace is God-given, Spirit-driven, and entrusted to us.

Title: What Happens at the Table Does Not Stay at the Table Text: Luke 24:44-56 Thesis: God’s grace is God-given, Spirit-driven, and entrusted to us. Introduction I’m sure you’ve seen the “What Happens Here” marketing campaign put out by the Las Vegas tourism people… This is one I can show in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should We Stay Or Should We Go?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

A message on the Transfiguration

SHOULD WE STAY OR SHOULD WE GO? Mark 9:2-9 Sunday, March 9, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Jesus has just informed the disciples of the difficulties that lie ahead. • The transfiguration serves as an anchor for them to hold onto in the coming storm. • It foreshadows the work Christ can do in every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Should I Stay Or Should I Go Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the decision to return to the Lord.

SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? Ruth 1:6-18 Each day we are faced with a myriad of choices. Each of those choices bring unavoidable consequences. Adrian Rogers often used the phrase "it is decision that determines destiny". Simply stated, the path that you choose will determine where ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist