Sermons on Suffering Of Saints:

The Sifting Of The Saints

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

This passage of scripture has to do with the “sifting” of the saints. Before we can fully appreciate what this passage is teaching, we have to know something about sifting.

Illus: Some of the older women in this congregation can remember when years ago they had a “sifter” in their kitchen. This was something they could hold with one hand, and use the other hand to turn a handle that rotated a wire wheel inside the sifter basket. As they prepared a meal for their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Saints Of God

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 14, 2020

A saint is described in the King James Bible dictionary as someone that is sanctified, a holy or godly person, one eminent for piety and virtue.

"Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:" "To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2, Colossians 1:2, Matthew 27:52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exhortation Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

In this lesson Jude is going to shift from his denunciation of the false teachers to exhortation of the saints.

We move into Jude 1:17-19. In this lesson Jude is going to shift from his denunciation of the false teachers to exhortation of the saints. 17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. Jude comes back to the use of the words, “dear friends or beloved”. He has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Tribulation Saints Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2015

Find security and victory in Christ!

There is a monastery in Portugal perched high on a 3,000 foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled on a single rope by several strong men, who perspire under the strain of the fully loaded basket. Some time ago, an American tourist, who visited ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Reunion Of Saints

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 7, 2016

On All Saints Day, we join in a family celebration made possible by our Triune God. All Saints Day is not a day of mourning the dead, but a day of celebrating the life we have in Christ, and a chance to look ahead at the joys before us!

Some kids were outside at recess playing on the school playground, as kids do. And, as kids do, they began teasing one another. But the thing is, kids, you know, when they’re teasing, don’t always have a good understanding of how far is too far. And so, these kids start to pick ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Sanctified Saints Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2016

Sanctification can be a very intimidating word. But why is that? What does it mean? And how can I be "sanctified?"

Do you remember your days in High School? Do you remember being asked questions on tests and you didn’t know the answer? What did you do when that happened? (Some left the space blank, others made it up) Well, here are actual answers given by High School students to real test questions. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs For The Saints Series

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Jun 20, 2015

Jesus gives 49 identifiable signs of the coming of the end

SIGNS FOR THE SAINTS Jesus gives 49 identifiable signs of the coming of the end Walter Thomas The purpose of this message is restoration: to restore anticipation and awareness in the Followers of Yeshua Mashiach, of those warning signs our Lord provides. In the last week of Jesus’ ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Other

The Saint's Prayer

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE SAINT'S PRAYER

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 THE SAINT'S PRAYER Hosea 14:2 Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips. I. JABEZ PROBLEM - What A Test ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Singing Saints Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Singing Saints

Psalm 149 Singing Saints 1. The Sovereign - 1 Praise ye the Lord. 2. The Song - 1 Sing unto the Lord a new song, A Song of Revelation - Rev. 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: A Song of Redemption - for thou wast ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Making Of A Saint

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 8, 2022

A sermon for All Saints' Sunday, Year C

November 6, 2022 – All Saints’ Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 1:11-23 The Making of a Saint Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. As we gather this morning in worship, we come bearing our grief. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Assembling Of The Saints

Contributed by David Hersey on Feb 7, 2023

The early church/ekklesia regularly assembled regularly. The purpose of this sermon is to examine whether there is sufficient evidence within God’s word to draw the conclusion that Christians/Believers regularly assembled in the early church for the purpose of worshiping God.

The early church/ekklesia regularly assembled regularly. The purpose of this sermon is to examine whether there is sufficient evidence within God’s word to draw the conclusion that Christians/Believers regularly assembled in the early church for the purpose of worshiping God. This study from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Be Saints

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2022

What are Christians called to? Are we called to be holy, set apart by God? Is that what the word saint means? Are all Christians saints?

What are Christians called to? Are we called to be holy, set apart by God? Is that what the word saint means? Are all Christians saints? To all who are in Rome, loved by God, called as saints. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 1:7 HCSB) Unto the church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

For All The Saints

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 6, 2023

A sermon for All Saints Sunday, Year A

November 5, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12 For All the Saints Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. All Saints’ Sunday. There’s something very moving about this ceremony we observe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Equipping Of The Saints

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Usually, each Sunday, I ask two questions, but today there are a few more questions: Why are you here today? Not here @ CPC, but here on earth? Why were you given this day?

Here’s what I believe: Because as Christians, God’s not done with you yet. Now, if you haven’t accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, we’ll visit about that a bit later. Maybe you’ve asked yourself that question in a different form- Do I have a calling? Am I fulfilling my calling? What are my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13, Matthew 13:8

The Growth Of The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 30, 2018

The Lord provides our salvation, but that does not absolve us from any responsibility. We are responsible for our growth and maturity, striving for Christ-likeness in this life.

The Growth of the Saints 2 Peter 1: 5-8 Following his introduction and reminder of the glorious benefit of salvation, Peter immediately extended a challenge to the believers who would read this letter. While salvation is an act of God’s marvelous grace offered to those who are underserving, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist