Sermons on Sustainment:

The Security Of Trusting God

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 9, 2024

This sermon explores the comforting assurance of God's protection, His role as our refuge, and His unwavering promises amidst life's uncertainties, as depicted in Psalm 91.

Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather with you today, our hearts intertwined by the common thread of faith, our spirits united in the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we gather in His name, let's pause for a moment, allowing the clamor of the world to fade into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-6, Psalm 42:11, Psalm 23:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:3-4, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When The Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 12, 2025

Somehow, we have the mistaken idea that the Christian life is like a fairy tale. That is, you accept the Lord as your Savior, and then then you live happily ever after! But there is no such life for any of us while we are here on earth.

It does not matter: • If a person is rich or poor • What country a person lives in? • What family a person belongs to? NO ONE IS EXEMPT FROM THE SORROWS OF LIFE. Why is it important that we realize that!!! Illus: It is important because it makes me think of a young lady that was dating a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

My Hand Holder

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 1, 2001

What Jesus is to me!

MY HAND HOLDER I. Rest in the grip (23) This hand comforts and calms, provides and protects, and steadies and sustains. This hand has never lost a single soul (John 10:28,29) II. Rely on the guide (24a) Proverbs 3:5,6. The end of our wisdom is the beginning of our being wise. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From The Powers Of Darkness

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 22, 2004

Indeed our battle is not with flesh and blood. it is with unseen forces; powers of darkness. How can one obtain deliverance from these powers of darkness? Come along.

DELIVERANCE FROM THE POWERS OF DARKNESS Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. An understanding of the operation of the powers of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mark Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 22, 2006

What the peace of God does to, for, and with a person.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ James 3:17 – 18 “Mark of Christian Maturity” I. What peace does TO a person A. It changes the way you relate to the world. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Barrels, Cups, And Flying Saucers"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 13, 2006

This is my testimony. I preached this message after preaching at the same Church for thirty years... God has taught me a few things!

Title: “Barrels, Cups, and Flying Saucers” Introduction: This is the message that the Lord laid upon my heart to preach at our Church’s 30th Anniversary Sunday. My wife, Judy, and I began the work in the basement of a home in East Muskegon 30 years ago on this date 1976. We are still here and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Yourself

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 17, 2006

Humble yourself, call your brother or sister and make the relationship right.

God loves humility! And when you think about it we love being around humble people versus prideful people. Prideful people cause distance in the relationships but humble people are very engaging. Let’s look at what humble means. Humble – Showing awareness of ones shortcomings, not proud, meek. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Steadfastness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Many people proclaim their loyalty but steadfast people are hard to find.

Keys to Steadfastness (Acts 21:1-14) 1. Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. ILlustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Steps To The Door

Contributed by Lynn Loe on Aug 29, 2001

Addresses the need for repentance in order to turn the tide within the church. So as to attract rather than repel new visitors and converts.

2 Steps To The Door Ps 51:10-13 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Thy presence, and do not take Thy Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. 13 {Then} I will teach ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Cycle Of Faith

Contributed by David Insell on Aug 27, 2003

This is an article that I did for a newsletter that goes into several prisons.

The Cycle of Faith . ROM 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graveside Service

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 3, 2007

This is a brief graveside service I prepared for a person I was not familiar with. This is a short and simple, but respectful ceremony. Although it is simple and short, it does have some nice touches.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” I want to encourage you, as we gather together this afternoon, to remember that God is our refuge and our strength. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Deuteronomy 5:6-7

Denomination: Other

"When God Sweetens Your Bitter Waters"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 24, 2007

This message is to offer hope to the thirsty...

WHEN GOD SWEETENS YOUR BITTER WATERS TEXT: Exodus 15:22-27 W. MAX ALDERMAN INTRODUCTION: Bitter waters never satisfy the thirsty soul. The Lord told the woman at the well, “…Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Eternal Love

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 28, 2008

If we would be true to our faith and to our God, we must accept his promises and believe that he is able to perform that which he has promised. Without such a faith, spiritual success is impossible.

The Promise of an Eternal Love 1 John 4:8 Intro Abraham became a spiritual giant because he claimed the precious promises of God and moved forward in faith believing that god was trustworthy and would keep his promise. Abraham staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding With Christ

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

I don’t know if any of you out there has given to thought to living in a place like Bubble Creek Canyon. Where only Christians live and are in harmony together. To be separated from the rest of the world and not have the worries that come from being with

John 15:9-15 “Abiding with Christ” Introduction: I don’t know if any of you out there has given to thought to living in a place like Bubble Creek Canyon. Where only Christians live and are in harmony together. To be separated from the rest of the world and not have the worries that come from being ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

If We Make No Real Effort To Find God Daily Our Lives Decay.

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 29, 2014

The joy the blessing and the necessity of diligence when it comes to connecting with God.

If we make no real effort to find God daily our lives decay To get natural food I must allocate time and make the effort to either grow something or go to the store buy the food and then prepare and cook it – to get gas I must allocate time and make the effort go to the station and fill up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational