Sermons on steadfast love: showing 196-210 of 164,579

Funeral Sermon - Exalting God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 26, 2023

This is a homily based on Psalm 57:5,7-11

Homily for Funeral for Connie Hird (ne Stockdale) The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Ps 46 We’re gathered to remember and celebrate and mourn the loss of Connie, Constance, Mom, Grandma. This is a very difficult time, and so we are wise to call upon the God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:5, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are These People? Series

Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 4, 2013

2nd in a series on 1 Thessalonians, this message focuses on the people to whom Paul wrote this letter.

WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 INTRODUCTION This morning we are going to return to the 1st Chapter of Thessalonians as we continue with our series A Sure Faith For Uncertain Times…As we noted last week, the people of Thessalonica to whom Paul originally wrote these words lived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Retreating Casualties

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009

Too often Christains fall by the wayside by allowing sin to enter their lives.

INTRO. In our text, we find the deliverance of David from his enemies by God. But we see an amazing picture here of what happened in the battle. MORE DIED IN THE WOODS THAN FIGHTING IN THE BATTLE. Historians tell us that they were retreating, running from the battle. Churches are dying all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's Word on our hearts and the importance of guarding our hearts from harmful influences.

Welcome! I am thrilled to stand before you today, not merely as a speaker, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith, a co-sojourner in this pilgrimage we call life. Today, we gather around a topic so central, so critical to our faith walk that it could be likened to the beating heart within ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Topics: Steadfast, Ways Of God

Paul’s Service, Speech, And Stand

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 1, 2022

A song that a lot of churches used to sing a lot, was, “I shall not be moved.”

The chorus of that song goes like this, “I shall not be, I shall not be moved; I shall not be, I shall not be moved: just like a tree that’s planted by the waters, Lord, I shall not be moved.” But the problem with many of the saints of God singing that song is that they are not like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of Conviction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

When we talk about Bible convictions, we are not talking about preferences.

Illus: David Gibbs, is a lawyer that has fought many battles in the court room on the difference between convictions and preferences. According to the US Supreme Court - • A preference is a very strong belief, held with great strength. A preference is a strong belief, but a belief that you will ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Trials Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 17, 2021

Difficulties and bad times plague us all from time to time.

Doe Zantamata, a Canadian author, artist and photographer once remarked: “It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.” Psalm 9:9-10 confirms: “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Joshua 1:9

Why Am I Doing This; Cannot I Just Stop? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 27, 2023

We need to guard our steadfastness in the Lord.

Every time I exercise, which is seven days a week now because of the condition of my heart, I reach a point in the exercise when I ask myself the question, “Why am I doing this; cannot I just stop?” In the Apostle Paul’s Christian journey, which Paul described as a race in 2 Timothy 4:7 when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Get Along To Go Along Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Remember how easy it was when we were little to make--and lose--friends? Paul is teaching us here that while we walk this path with each other, the purpose is not to "go along to get along," but much more importantly, to learn to "get along so we can go along."

I. Introduction A. Do you remember when you were younger, one of the first things you had to learn was to get along with siblings / cousins / classmates? With some, this was easy, even effortless most of the time. For others, the best you could do was just stay away from them… but that was often ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Stand For Christ

Contributed by Anthony Stander on May 8, 2020

Stand up for Christ in a fallen world.

STAND FOR CHRIST 1Co 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. Good day my name is Anthony Stander and I pastor a Church in Table View called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Bouncing Back (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2021

The term bouncing back comes from having suffered through something but not letting it stop you from continuing on. There are many great bounce back stories in the bible. Today we'll look at the example of Joseph, son of Jacob.

BOUNCING BACK The term bouncing back comes from having suffered through something but not letting it stop you from continuing on. When a boxer has an undefeated streak then suffers his first loss it can be devastating. He's no longer invincible. How will he handle it? Some come back and go on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-23, Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy In The Midst Of Trials Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022

I find joy in my trials when I embrace them as God’s instruments for good.

NOTES: • This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 11, 2022

Are you standing firm? Do you really know what Standing Firm means?

Introduction: The Bible tells us several times in the New Testament to “Stand Firm.” Paul, when he tells us to put on the whole armor of God, says to “stand firm.” Paul in writing to the Corinthians tells them to “stand firm.” Once again, Paul this time writing from prison to the church at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In The Face Of Change Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Jun 11, 2009

For almost 30 years after the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel is faced with much change. In order to cope with this change Daniel had to learn the biblical characteristic of steadfastness.

How Many Christians to Change a Light bulb? CHARISMATICS: Only 1 - Hands are already in the air. PENTECOSTALS: 10 - One to change the bulb, and nine to pray against the spirit of darkness. PRESBYTERIANS: None - Lights will go on and off at predestined times. ROMAN CATHOLICS: None, they only use ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Love The Lord

Contributed by Justin Guin on Aug 25, 2017

In this study, we reflect on God's goodness, and how his goodness drives me passionately towards him. *This sermon is adapted from Mark Posey, “Why I Love the Lord”, Pulpit Preview, vol. 9, March 17, 2017.

Introduction 1) When Excess is Good: On his 99th birthday, Carl J. Printz, for many years the Commissioner from Sweden to Canada, stepped quickly onto the television stage, his keen eyes expressing wisdom and understanding of his years. He was asked for rules by which such a long and useful life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1