Sermons on steadfastness:

Unless A Grain Of Wheat Falls Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 21, 2013

For years I had gone to church on Palm Sunday, waved the palm branches which the church gave us and brought it home without grasping an iota of the love of God behind it. I want none of you to miss it today!

Unless a grain of wheat falls………Unless a grain of wheat falls John 12:24”Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In An Upside Down World Series

Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 4, 2013

Introductory Message to a series on 1 Thessalonians focusing on the foundation of our faith despite the uncertain times in which we live.

LIVING IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD 1 Thessalonians 1:1; Acts 17:1-9 INTRODUCTION How does a person live for Jesus Christ in a society where his faith is constantly under attack—where he can be ostracized or blacklisted for openly professing that he is a Christian?...How can you raise children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Garment Are You Wearing?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

The military are known by their uniforms, nurses are known by their uniforms, the police force in different countries are also recognised by their uniforms.

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." The military are known by their uniforms, nurses are known by their uniforms, the police force in different countries are also recognised by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Mix And Match.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

There is a popular slogan that retail shops are using to make their customers to engage in impulse buying (buying what they did not have plan to buy). This slogan is called “MIX AND MATCH” this means combining things that are not related .

Besides, who would patch old clothing with new cloth? For the new patch would shrink and rip away from the old cloth, leaving and even bigger tear than before. And no one puts new wine into old wineskin, for the old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins. New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, 1 Peter 1:14, Ephesians 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Present Your Vessel In Sanctification And Honour

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 20, 2020

Sanctification can be defined as making something or someone holy, setting apart as sacred, purify and be free from sin.

“Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 2 for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

And They Continued

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 4, 2020

To continue means to persevere, endure, stick to it, or persist. That is the characteristics we must live today. So many are quitting, fading away or slipping back. Let's do our part to continue.

The church received the word of God. First, the word must be preached. Not ideas, thoughts, rules, philosophy, etc. Second, the word must be received. Welcome it, believe it, take it in, practice it, hold on to it, hunger for it, share it. Now the key thought is found in vs. 42 and 46, “they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude For The Faithful

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 10, 2019

Writing to the "elect lady," John was aware of the delicate balance needed to show grace to those who had wronged her while refusing to compromise her convictions and faith. We must love others, but we cannot compromise our faith for the favor of men.

Gratitude for the Faithful 2 John 1-4 Our text today comes from the second general epistle the apostle John wrote. Along with the gospel that bears his name, and Revelation, John also wrote 1, 2, and 3rd John. It is believed to have been written around AD 85-95, near the end of John’s life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be People Of Excellence In A Generation Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023

What does the word excellence mean to you? To me excellence means to be consistent in good character, attitude, quality, and standards. It means to be unapologetically different. Being a person of excellence is a continuous process and should the goal for every believer.

Subject: Be People of Excellence in a Generation of Compromise Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21 “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. 9 Now God had given the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21, Proverbs 22:1, Proverbs 17:27, Psalm 15:1-5, Proverbs 3:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 18, 2022

In every challenge that Christians face, we must have the determination to stand firm in the Lord. The Christian life is a battle zone. We face challenges from the Enemy, the world, our friends, even from ourselves. We need the Lord’s help so we don’t crumble under pressure!

Stand Firm in Christ Philippians 3:17–4:1 Introduction Fuel for Your Faith has been our theme now for several weeks. Focus on the Finish Line. Advance through the Challenges. To Live is Christ. The Manual for the Mindset . Shine Like Stars. Press toward the Prize! In every challenge that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free At Last!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2022

True freedom is a gift.

FREE AT LAST! John 8:31-36. JOHN 8:31. “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.” The sense here is, ‘If you TRULY are my disciples, then you will continue in my word.’ Conversely Jesus might have said, ‘You are not ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helps For Your Test Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Some of the helps that God gives us to endure life's tests.

I want to start off this message today by reading the opening of Peter’s letter… 1 Peter 1:1-9 (ESV) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"i Will Be Diligent: Part 1" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 23, 2020

We cannot and should not ever allow the distractions and babble of the world to keep us from the sacred duty of proclaiming the eternal gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified and risen.

I probably need to take some of you back to school to teach you about a virtue that too many of us, regardless of occupation or interest, have either neglected, abandoned, or thought to be irrelevant. That virtue is known as "diligence" It means to be steady in one's application ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Quit Being A Quitter

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

When Sir Winston Churchill was a young man, he attended a preparatory school, and although he was in the lower third of his class, he graduated and went on to the university.

After a successful military career and after having been elected Prime Minister of England twice, near the end of his life he was invited back to Harrow (the preparatory school) to address the students. His coming was announced, and all the students awaited the arrival of this great orator. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Patience Is Only Giving Us Extra Time To Be Saved

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on May 17, 2021

This is an exposition of 2 Peter 3 as we learn not to become swayed by scoffers who cast doubts in our minds about the return of Jesus Christ. Jesus is coming as He promised; what seems like a delay is only a chance for us to repent. In the mean time, we should live godly as we await His return.

1. In the last days, there will be scoffers (v. 3) 2. The scoffers will be following their own evil (sinful) desires (v. 3) 3. They will mock the promise of the coming of Jesus Christ saying “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Ghost Troublemakers

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Feb 2, 2025

A troublemaker is defined as "one who insights someone else to rebel." Bringing it into a Christian perspective it would be “one who insights someone else to rebel against, or resist sin, Satan, & his works."

Acts 24:5 5 For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes: (KJV) Acts 24:5 5 We have found this man to be a troublemaker. He starts quarrels among all Jews throughout the world. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God