Sermons on Strength Game To Endure:

Stand Firm (Sunday After 9-11)

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 29, 2004

A message of challenge to Stand Firm no matter what is going on around us. A challege to put your hope in God, and to grow stronger in your faith.

STAND FIRM Pastor Glenn Newton 9-16-01 EPH 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Patient! Stand Firm! Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 28, 2005

12th in series on James. Here, he tells us how to respond correctly when we are treated unjustly. He suggests four specific attitudes - two we should adopt and two we should avoid.

How do you cope with the pressure of hurtful situations? In a former pastorate I had a week when I met one day with a young father whose family has disintegrated through a divorce he did not want. On that Monday I listened to the director of the local child treatment center tell of their work with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

The Closure

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Nov 12, 2007

In order to obtain our destiny, it is imperative to birth a closure to the past.

In my time of devotion, I was reading an article by Joyce Meyer who recorded these words, “The devil wants each of us to concentrate on how far we have fallen, rather than how far we have risen. Satan wants us to focus on our pasts instead of our futures and on how far we have come. He wants us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Feel Like Giving Up?

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 19, 2006

Sometimes we all feel like throwing in the towel and giving up.

Ready to Give Up? Nehemiah 4: 6-14 02/19/06 Every once in a while in life, we all reach a point where we are just ready to throw in the towel and give up. We’re tired, frustrated, and exhausted and feel like there’s no use in continuing to try. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, health related ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14, John 6:41-51, Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

We Have Someone To Talk About Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 18, 2003

We must courageously speak about Jesus.

WE HAVE SOMEONE TO TALK ABOUT Acts 3:11-26 S: Courage Th: Walk with Spiritual Courage Pr: WE MUST COURAGEOUSLY SPEAK ABOUT JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Facts TS: We will find in our study of Acts 3:11-26 three facts that show why we must courageously speak about Jesus. The _____ fact is… I. HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Turbulent Times

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

Real life means we will have difficult times in life.

First Baptist Church Turbulent Times Matthew 11:2-6 June 23, 2002 Paul Rasmussen was an associate pastor when the senior pastor asked Paul to fill in as the "Interim Youth Minister" until they could find another one. One week later, Paul found himself with a bunch of senior high youth getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Cup

Contributed by James May on Mar 20, 2005

Are we willing to bear the same burdens that Jesus bore? I want to be a bearer of the Lord’s cup!

THE LORD’S CUP By Pastor Jim May Matthew 26:36-46, "Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can Your Difficulties Advance The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 21, 2003

The question before us is, can your difficulties advance the gospel? They threw the Apostle Paul in prison thinking they could stop the advancement of the gospel. According to Paul this only blazed a trail for the preaching of the Gospel.

Introduction The question before us is, can your difficulties advance the gospel? Can you Imagine if you came to church this morning and rather than being greeted at the door and coming in. Instead, you found the doors of the church were barred shut. You came and found military police outside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christians Must Be Involved In The Political Process

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2006

A message based on the assertion that the Church cannot sit on the sidelines in the political process, since many of the issues are not political issues, but moral and biblical ones.

Why Christians MUST Be Involved in the Political Process Various Scriptures October 22, 2006 Introduction Well, you can tell from the title that I’m going to discuss politics again. And as much as you may not want to hear about stuff like this, it’s not nearly as much as I would rather not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's All Fun And Games Until Someone Loses An Eye

Contributed by Vern Hall on Jun 4, 2012

There is pleasure in sin for a season but when we get right with the Lord we will want to displace anything that hinders our relationship with him.

It’s All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses An Eye- by Pastor Vern Hall Matthew 5:29, Hebrews 11:23-26 Introduction: Tonight as we look into these scriptures I want you to go with me on a journey. Just let your mind take a walk through your life and consider the sights and sounds of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Must Say, "No" To Every Enticement To Sin That Comes Our Way.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 4, 2001

It is not a sin to be tempted. Many Bible characters were tempted to sin, but did not succumb to it. You do not have to sin, though a part of living is being tempted.

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF LENT, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 18th OF MARCH, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....1 Corinthians 10:1-13 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, James 1:14

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Factor Episode 2 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

This was the second part of this message based loosely on Fear Factor the TV Show.

Did anyone catch Fear Factor this past Monday Night? The first stunt was kind of cool; the contestants had to jump out of a moving helicopter onto a barge full of cardboard boxes. That was neat, but two missed the barge and were disqualified, they didn¡¦t think it was so neat. The next thing was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Opportunity Strikes Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 21, 2003

We must have courage to meet the need.

WHEN OPPORTUNITY STRIKES Nehemiah 2:1-8 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO MEET THE NEED. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 2:1-8 five ways that Nehemiah is readied for the task that is on his heart. The _____ way Nehemiah is readied ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Yes It's Worth It!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 1, 2005

Our main text today is I Corinthians 15:58. And in this verse Paul tells Christians what they need to do to overcome discouragement as they live for Christ, he tells them how to breakout, from the dungeons of despair.

"YES! IT’S WORTH IT" TEXT: I CORINTHIANS 15:58 INTRODUCTION I am really excited about the study we will be doing together today. I was already to study another text with you this morning, BUT I was convicted, I believe by the Holy Spirit, of the need to share and study I Corinthians 15:58 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Dream – Moving In & Moving Out - Part 8

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 28, 2007

Building our lives for Christ and to become everything that He wants us to become.

Living The Dream – Moving In & Moving Out Today we continue our series called Preparing To Build, Seeing the Vision and Living The Dream. In fact, we conclude this series today. And as you can see, our house is done. We’ve done all the right things, and today it’s complete. Over the past 8 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist