Sermons on Strive Together:

Run The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 28, 2003

As we run the race of faith, we run away from the love of money and we run after godliness with contentment. We run striving with the strength that comes from God’s promises

Run the Race of Faith Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit works contentment in our hearts today is 1 Timothy 6:6-12 [Read the text] Dear friends, who find contentment in Jesus: A story is told about New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Lutheran

In Remembrance (2022 Version) Maundy Thursday

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 12, 2022

We strive to live out all that Jesus taught us about being His disciples. Our legacy involves living out what we believe in our thanksgiving, holiness and harmony.

IN REMEMBRANCE (2022 version) Maundy Thursday Text: I Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread,  (24)  and when he had given thanks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lost Oil - Refilling What's Been Depleted Series

Contributed by Barry Tallis on May 3, 2025

This sermon addresses spiritual depletion and teaches believers how to be refilled with the Holy Spirit through surrender rather than striving, emphasizing the power that comes when divine presence is prioritized over performance.

INTRODUCTION Church! Last week we talked about the broken altar - that place of worship and surrender that many of us have neglected. Today, we're diving into something equally critical - THE LOST OIL! In Scripture, oil represents the Holy Spirit, the anointing, the presence of God. And let ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Psalm 46:10

The Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the depth of God's love for us, as illustrated in The Parable of the Vineyard and the concept of being grafted onto Christ the Vine, emphasizing that we are not striving for God's love, but securely planted in it.

Today’s sermon is grounded in Matthew 21:33-46 and Philippians 3:4b-14. We’ll be exploring The Parable of the Vineyard, God's Love Poured Out in Christ, and what it means to be Grafted onto Christ the Vine. You know, it reminds me of something that A.W. Tozer once said: "God never hurries. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 3:4-14

Topics: Vineyard, God's Love, Christ

The Call To Sainthood Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 19, 2024

As Christians, we are summoned to strive for sainthood. In this message Dr. Vorce initiates the conversation into the essence of a saint, the path to becoming a saint, embodying saintliness, and the hope of a saint. “...called to be saints:..” (Romans 1:7)

An Exegesis of Romans 1:7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. • Sainthood Defined: ONE SET APART, CONSECRATED, HOLY ONE... (Let’s see what the Commentators say…) • In the NT the word hagios, when used ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Personal Rights Under The Law Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 14, 2002

God gives his judges guidance in pertinent matters of Personal Rights. These rights were in regards to servants, maidservants, and criminal actions against other members of the community. Let us examine these laws to see what we may glean for the perfec

Personal Rights under the Law In Relation to servants In Relation to daughters In Relation to crime against others DBF Sunday Sermon, Exodus 21:1-32, 12/15/02 We hear so much about personal rights today that they seem to be the overshadowing interest of our time. Many will go to large extremes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm In Persecution Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 13 from Philippians continuing a discussion of Paul's exhortation to stand firm in the Lord.

"Stand Firm in the Lord” Part 2 Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- SUPERIOR ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ive Lost My First Love, I Want It Back - How To Get Your Act Together, Before Its Too Late.

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 15, 2014

We get victory we fall and we sin, again and again and again. Sometimes are down more than up, and we wonder. This sanctification thing is difficult I am struggling so much; Did I go too far. Am I forever stuck below this ceiling. Can I still be forgiven

Matthew 12:31-12:33 Have you ever wondered, ‘What is the unpardonable sin?’ Some believe it is when you’ve sinned more than God is able to forgive you. So I wondered --- what is the unpardonable sin really? You know, a lot of people have tried to guess what this sin might be, and they’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving From Survival Through Success To Significance

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2006

Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of significance.

Moving From Survival Through Success to Significance (Acts 1:8-18) Rick Warren recently told Charlie Rose in an interview on Public Broadcasting Television. "Most of the world struggles to survive. The majority of Americans are striving for success. Yet, few people ever achieve a deep sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Remember Our Call! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the unity of believers in Christ, their shared purpose to show His love to the world, and the importance of living in harmony, acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God.

Good morning, church family! I'm so grateful for the opportunity to gather with you all today, unified in our love for Christ and our desire to grow together in faith. As we dive into the Word today, we'll be focusing on Ephesians 4:4 and Micah 6:8, two scriptures that remind us of our unity in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, Micah 6:8

Topics: Unity, Harmony

"A Longing For Revival!"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!"

ISAIAH 64:1-9 "A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!" 1. A REAL NEED FELT 1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, There Is A Need ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

These Three Things Part One Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 24, 2019

In these sermon we will unpack a very familiar passage in Philippians 3 and discover 2 things that if we embrace and keep striving to live out, this year can be different... forgetting what is behind and pressing on to what is ahead.

These Three Things #ThisYearCouldBeDifferent 700 years before Jesus put on flesh and invaded our planet, GOD breathed the following words through the prophet Isaiah… to a people who… • Had seen better days • Experienced great suffering • Lost hope • In many ways had no one to blame for their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of The Word

Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 7, 2003

God and His creation are bound together by powerful, gracious words and when God speaks amazing things happen.

Power Of the Word Genesis 1:1-31 Introduction: 1. There is no way to miss the Power of the Word. God and His creation are bound together by powerful, gracious Words. God speaks and amazing things happen. 2. John begins the story of Jesus with: “In the beginning was the Word,” 3. The writer of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enoch-God Pleaser

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven

Enoch – God Pleaser! Thesis: Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven. Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not...it Gets Better

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

Looking for a sermon to motivate your Sr. Adults? This is a way to bring the two generations together to work for the cause of Christ.

Fear Not = It Gets Better! Setup: After the first message of Haggai, the people under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua began working on the temple of God. The second message of Haggai was directed at the older generation of the group that was working. The message came about one month ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist