Sermons on The Survival Of The Fittest:

Survival Mode

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

An attitude of just getting by has crept into too many congregations and evangelism has suffered as a result.

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1 – Title: “Survival Mode” Introduction: Let me start by Re - Stating the vision God gave me for this church many years ago, “I’m Doing An Unlikely Work, In An Unlikely Place, With An Unlikely People!” • God hasn’t changed! / When God says it, He will bring it to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surviving In A Desert Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2009

The desert is one of the best places for faith to grow.

Title: Why They Call It the Desert Text: Numbers 11:4-23 Thesis: The “desert” is one of the best places for faith to grow. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge We are continuing our The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Series this morning. We began the journey last week ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desert Survival Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Will look at this teaching from Jesus to show how acceptance of the death of Jesus in place of our own is the bread of life that all men ought to crave for, not reject.

I was a Jr. High student from CO. We were visiting Artesia Christian College, near Carlsbad, NM. They told our group that we were going to take a desert hike – that it would be fun. So, we piled into vehicles and drove south to the Chihuahuan Desert. You know, from an air conditioned car, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving The Silence Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010

A sermon examining those times when it seems that the Lord has forgotten us.

SURVIVING THE SILENCE Psalm 13:1-6 There are numerous synonyms that we use to describe times of difficulty; we speak of walking through a valley, wandering through the wilderness, or enduring a storm. Each of these metaphors is used to describe the severe troubles that we experience in this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Storms Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009

Jesus knows where you are. The best place to be is in the storm where He wants you. How do you respond?

Mark 6:45-52 Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. 45-46 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Marriage Series

Contributed by Max High on Feb 23, 2008

Everyone can survive and thrive in marriage if they love each other as the bible teaches love.

Surviving Marriage 1 Corinthians 13 Every Marriage has highs and lows. My wife and I have been married now over three decades. We have a good marriage. Most of those years have been spent working side by side in the ministry. We are with each other almost 24 hours a day. I __ would want it no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Provisions For Survival Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A reminder to the family of God that as God’s elect, God has provided His provisions for survival. 4 Supplies for survival: A Living Hope, An Invaluable Inheritance, A Precious Faith, and An Inexpressible Joy. Provisions to carry us through life’s tria

Introduction I profess that I DO NOT like to watch the TV show, “Survivor”. I admit the concept, though with I’m sure some exaggerations, is pretty cool! It seems as 16 people are dumped out in the middle of nowhere with no food or water and have to figure out a way to survive on their own. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Storms Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 1, 2012

We answer three questions about the storms of life: What were the causes, characteristics, and consequences of the storm?

Surviving Storms Mark 4:35-41 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. And there arose a great storm ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Survival Strength Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 15, 2012

Singing and shouting during sunny days does not reveal true faith in Christ. The true test of faith is how one survives storms.

SURVIVAL STRENGTH Colossians 3:11 “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.” Singing and shouting during sunny days does not reveal true faith in Christ. The true test of faith is how one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Thriving Or Surviving Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012

We will examine what it tookDaniel and his three friends to thrive amidst difficult times.

Thriving or Surviving Feb 5, 2012 Dan 1 Intro: What does it take to not merely survive, but to thrive amidst difficult times? That is the uncomfortable question that jumped out at me through the pages of Scripture this week, in a story that I am going to tell you in a moment. See, we are in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Adversity

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

The story of Ruth teaches us about surrender, sovereignty and salvation. Jesus Christ is actually the main theme.

Benjamin Franklin, who I don’t think ever professed a faith in Jesus, did have an appreciation for the Bible from a literary perspective. When he was the newly formed US government’s representative to France he indulged in a group of literary intellectuals. This group held no respect ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival For Survival

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 9, 2011

Revival for Survival

I. Notice The HUMBLING REQUIRED By God – “shall humble themselves” A. The PEOPLE ADDRESSED - “my people B. The POSTION ACCEPTED – “humble themselves” C. The PRESENCE APPROACHED – “and pray, and seek my face” D. The PATH ACCEPTED ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Together Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 4, 2010

The first banana that gets pulled from the bunch gets peeled. Without question, we need each other, and we need church. This message talks about how if we're going to survive in this world, we need a church family.

SURVIVOR SERIES #7 – SURVIVING TOGETHER This morning, we are continuing with our sermon series entitled SURVIVOR! And what we’ve been doing over the last several weeks is talking about how in these times of… --bail outs --bank forclosures --mortgage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surviving The Battle Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

How to fight against apostasy.

Sermon #9 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend Surviving the Battle Jude 17-21 Passage 17 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 18 They said to you, "In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions." 19 It is these who ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thrive Not Survive!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013

Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to be a hero of the faith. He showed us what it meant to thrive not just survive. His attitude in life showed us how to over-come in this world. The key was to draw closer to God. He also taug

Sermon: Thrive not survive! Pastor Brian from Master’s Commission shares about what it means to thrive not survive in our day and hour. Vernon comes up toward the end of Brian’s message to highlight how he thrived in Master’s Commission. Scripture Text: Hebrews 12: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational