Sermons on tenacity: showing 91-105 of 633

Cycle Of Deliverance

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Most people tend to go through the same problems over and over again. God stands ready to deliver.

1- “Cycle” = An interval of time which a characteristic is repeated / or a sequence of events occur. 2- If ministry has taught me anything: Most people go through the same things over and over again. (Both definitions) 3- The key to breaking this vicious cycle is to understand it. 4- Ask yourself ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Devotion Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We have a tendancy to quit; not God, who has a tenacious love for you.

ME/WE HOSEA 1-3 You’re a quitter! – What would you think if someone said that to you? Yet, we are, really… when it comes to anything outside of self: • The kid with the bat. • Running away from home • Suitcase (lets not embarrass ourselves) – or under roof unplug • #1 Drivetime request – ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Pays To Be Loyal

Contributed by Elisha Akwetey on Mar 19, 2022

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. But Job, the Bible says, maintained his trust and integrity in the Lord, and wouldn't sin against God. His condition didn’t provoke him to make the wrong confessions (Job 2:10); how admirable.

IT PAYS TO BE LOYAL Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him *(Job 13:15)* The above statement of trust and loyalty represents Job's affirmation of faith in God, in the face of daunting challenges. He was terribly afflicted; his condition got so ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Other

Bringing Down The Giant: Some Don’ts And Do’s Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020

Great things never come out of your comfort zone!

BRINGING DOWN THE GIANTS - DON’TS & DO’S Great things never came from your comfort zone! God wants to place us in uncomfortable, impossible, unbelievable spots so we will keep our trust in Him! Remember, Faith is best spelled I OBEY! David didn’t defeat Goliath because of his skill. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:36-37, 1 Samuel 17:27

Denomination: Church Of God

An Inconvenient Truth Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Sep 2, 2007

It is not always convenient to be a Christian, as is revealed by the character of the people whom Paul greets at the end of his letter to the Romans.

An Inconvenient Truth A Sermon on Romans 16:3-16 Zig Ziglar once visited the Washington Monument on a trip to DC. As he arrived with some friends, he heard a guide announce, “Ladies and gentlemen, there is currently a two-hour wait to ride the elevator to the top of the monument.” The guide then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

They Can't Kill The Sparrow's Soul

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 3, 2009

Proposition: God cares deeply for you and the life to which he has called you, therefore you can be confident that you are in God’s will regardless of the situation being faithful has caused you to be in.

Placing the passage in context: Jesus has given his twelve disciples authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every sickness and disease. As he sends them out into their first experience as evangelists, he gives them very specific instructions: 1. They are to proclaim “the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Amazing Teacher Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 4, 2020

The one thing we can never do with Jesus is be bored by Him. We can reject Him, we can receive Him, we can love or hate him, but he can never be boring. We notice in Mark that people are often Astounded or Amazed by Jesus - and we should be as well.

JESUS IS AMAZING: AN AMAZING TEACHER Text: Mark 1:21-45; Psalm 103:1-5 Introduction The one thing we can never do with Jesus is be bored by Him. We can reject Him, we can receive Him, we can love or hate him, but he can never be boring. We notice in Mark that people are often Astounded or Amazed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Encourages believers to find strength, resilience, and victory in trials through the transformative love of Jesus Christ and the power of God's Word.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity, in love, and in pursuit of understanding the profound wisdom of the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. In the midst of our everyday challenges and triumphs, we are called to pause, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Topics: Victory, Odds

A Transformed Mind

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007

On this King Day, let us reflect upon the meaning and purpose of a dream. More importnatly, let us discover our own dream.

A TRANSFORMED MIND ROMANS 12:2 KING EXCERPT . . . RESTATE . . . PAUL – ROMANS 12:2 . . . IT’S WORTH STATING AGAIN . . . ENEMY – MIND . . . WHEN I REFLECT BACK OVER MY LIFE – TROUBLE . . . NOT BECAUSE OF MY BODY – FAILED TO CONTROL MY MIND. PEER PRESSURE . . . JAM – RELINQUISHED CONTROL – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jul 24, 2003

The message of repentance is missing from preaching today! This message uses the story of Jonah to illustrate repentance.

INTRODUCTION: · “Repentance” = “To change one’s ways because of contrition” · The Bible is a Book of repentance: o Used 46 times in the Old Testament o Used 65 times in the New Testament · There are three types of repentance in the Bible. All are in the text: o Repentance of saints—verse 3 o ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Will Reap If We Faint Not

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 18, 2003

By perseverance the snail reached the Ark. -Spurgeon Praise God that the Holy Spirit gives you the ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or difficulties. Paul wrote, "As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way, in great endurance,

We Will Reap If We Faint Not (Gal. 6:9,10) "Let us not grow weary in well doing for in due season we will reap if we faint not. As we therefore, have opportunity, let us do good to all men. Especially to those who are of the household of faith." (Gal. 6:9,10) Illustration: Postage stamps are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broken, Worn Out, Old Clay Pots

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 19, 2008

I used this sermon as one of several in a series on Clay Pots (Earthen Vessels). This was the one I used on Father’s Day during that series.

I recently came across a Chinese parable that eludes to our thoughts for today’s text. It’s a tale about a water-bearer and his two pots of clay. An elderly peasant had two large clay pots. One of the pots had a crack down its side to a point about half way. The other pot, perfect! Each had been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Leviticus 15:12, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: *other

Flavor And Favor Cannot Be Hidden!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 12, 2020

The tile of this sermon was also given by God, when God starts showering His blessings, you cannot hide yourself, you will be like a city on a hill, shining bright!

Flavor and favor cannot be hidden! Ruth 2:12 "May the LORD reward your work, and your wages be full from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to seek refuge." As I was traveling in the car from the airport in a different city, God started speaking very clearly to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Name Above All Names Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Jesus Name Above All Names

Psalm 138 Jesus Name Above All Names I. Our Song It's Worship - 1 I will praise thee It's Willingness - with my whole heart: It's Witness - before the gods It's Wonder - will I sing praise unto thee. - The Man of 100 Names Advocate, Almighty, Alpha and Omega, Amen, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Destiny—what's My Future? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004

STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #5 Explore the seven wonders of heaven and find strenght for daily living.

INTRODUCTION: A Sunday School teacher asked his class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into Heaven?” “NO!” the children all answered. “If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God