Sermons on Strive Lawfully:

Qualities That A Mature Christian Strives For SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Benchmarks for maturing in Christ

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow in our faith. As we come together this morning, we are embarking on a journey, a journey of spiritual growth and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Topics: Spiritual Growth

Be Strong

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 22, 2011

The soldier is upheld by the thought of final victory. The athlete is upheld by the vision of the crown. The farmer is upheld by the hope of the harvest. Each of them submits to the discipline and the toil for the sake of the glory which shall be. It is s

Opening illustration: Felipe Massa of Brazil should have won the Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore in September 2008. But as he drove off from a refueling stop while in the lead, the fuel hose was still attached. By the time his team removed the hose, he had lost so much time that he finished ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith-Driven Perseverance Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 4, 2022

The healing of the official’s son shows that God is generous with His love, and grace.

INTRODUCTION • Today we continue with the second of eight messages on our Signs series. • In this series, we examine the seven signs John describes in his gospel, along with the resurrection, which is the ultimate sign of Christ's victory and divinity. • These signs give us a window into how ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Have Done Your Best

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 25, 2020

Have you arrived at the end of the road in your search for solution and you don't know what else to do?

WHEN YOU HAVE DONE YOUR BEST "10 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord. 11 Then they said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14, Acts 12:6, Luke 8:43-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long Will God Strive With America?

Contributed by Jason Miller on Jul 1, 2013

Comparing America to Sodom and Gomorrah. Have we reached their level? Is God going to destroy us just as He did Sodom and Gomorrah.

HOW LONG WILL GOD STRIVE WITH AMERICA? Judges 10:10-14, Ezekiel 16:47-52, Genesis 18,19 INTRO: I started the series in Judges partly because I saw America in the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Striving For Excellence While Navigating Change Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2023

Daniel learned to navigate change in a healthy way that fosters growth and resilience. He remained open, accessible and available to be used again. This maybe the most challenging as we pursue execellence.

Sermon – Striving for Excellence While Navigating Change Scripture – Daniel 5:13-26 “So Daniel was brought in before the king. The king asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles brought from Judah by my predecessor, King Nebuchadnezzar? I have heard that you have the spirit of the gods within ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:13-30, Isaiah 21:9, Daniel 2:21

Denomination: Methodist

Striving For Excellence By Maintaining Your Focus Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2023

Your focus will determine the level of achievements you get in life. When you bring your focus to achieve something in life, you will reach your goals. Otherwise you will end up wasting your time and energy on useless things.

Sermon – Striving for Excellence By Maintaining Your Focus Scripture - Daniel 6:1-28 “Darius the Mede decided to divide the kingdom into 120 provinces, and he appointed a high officer to rule over each province. 2 The king also chose Daniel and two others as administrators to supervise the high ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28, Song of Songs 8:6, Nehemiah 6:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Methodist

Dynamic Disciples Striving To Be Men Of Excellence

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 30, 2025

In Daniel, we find encouragement that build faith and hope, great examples worthy of imitation, and something to direct our thoughts to Christ Jesus, his death burial, resurrection and his glorious return.

Subject: "Dynamic Disciples Striving to be Men of Excellence " Text: 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. Now God had given the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21, Daniel 6:1-10, Proverbs 12:26, Proverbs 17:27, Philippians 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon: Striving To Lead With Integrity And Skill

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2025

With love and skill, David the shepherd cared for his flocks. As the king of Israel, David would care for God’s people. Despite the relentless pressure they had faced from their enemies and their woeful record of persistent rebellion, God had never abandoned them.

Sermon: Striving to Lead with Integrity and Skill Scripture Leson: Psalms 78:67-72 “Then he rejected the tents of Joseph, he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim; but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved. He built his sanctuary like the heights, like the earth that he established ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:67-72, Jeremiah 3:15, Jeremiah 23:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Point Man Part 2 Series

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Contrasts two Fathers and compares how they lead their families.

The Point Man (Part 2) Some Examples of Point Men REFLECTION: This morning we looked at the “Equipment” God provides Fathers in order to successfully lead our families through enemy territory. DIRECTION: While none but Christ, the Captain of our Salvation (Heb. 2:10) has mastered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Onward

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

perseverance enduring to the end

ONWARD Phil 3:1-15 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Jesus’ Love 20 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 28, 2017

Christ Jesus stepped out of the temple, time and time again, to teach and preach the gospel, confirming the Word of our LORD God.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 20 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 27, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Are Rewards Something We Should Strive For?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 15, 2003

Sermon on the quest for rewards in heaven - whether they should be sought - how and why.

October 12, 2003 Mark 9:30-37 Dear saints living in the hope of the resurrection, God’s Word is full of encouragements for us to look forward to the resurrection from the dead. One such encouragement is the promise of rewards that will be given to us once we get to heaven. This is very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Senior Men Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 24, 2002

A healthy church is one that grows warmer in fellowship, deeper through discipleship, broader through ministry, and larger through evangelism.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I made a decision several years ago about the kind of church that I wanted to pastor. I did not ask for a small church. I did not ask for a large church. I asked God for a healthy church. A healthy church is one that grows warmer in fellowship, deeper through ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-2

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Senior Women Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 8, 2002

God desires that you and I come into our older age with grace and dignity while at the same time being useful in the local church. In His Word, God gives us instruction as to how senior adult women are to be useful in the local church.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There’s a new age coming – a new age wave. It is going to hit the 21st century church like a Pacific tsunami. There are now more people over age 65 than under 18. We would be wise to look at the fact that Apostle Paul recognized the value and usefulness of senior ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-4