Sermons on Be Courageous:

Secrets To Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jul 23, 2007

A sermon on prayer originally preached August 8 & 9, 1998 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa. Some material from Rev. Clyde Kieschnick.

Pentecost 9C/Proper 12 Luke 11:1-13 “The Secret(s) to Prayer” Assistance from: Rev. Clyde Kieschnick It never fails-you see someone doing something you’d like to be able to do-or something you’d like to be able to do better on your own. So you ask what the secret to their success is. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Holding Each Other Accountable In Small Groups

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 25, 2007

Based on the New Testament Church and John Wesley’s concept of the Classmeeting, this sermon affirms the necessity of being in a small, accountability group for disciples to grow to be more like Jesus.

Holding Each Other Accountable in Small Groups --I Thessalonians 5:11 and James 5:16 In October I return to my alma mater Asbury Theological Seminary for our fifth of six sessions in the Spiritual Leaders’ Academy. The Lily Foundation has fully funded our participation in the Academy, and one of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Joy In Serving Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 9, 2007

Last words are usually sad, but Paul’s last words, although serious, have an attitude of joy. The key to living for Christ with joy, is knowing how to die for Christ. In our text today, Paul is showing us how to die by giving us his view of death

Finding Joy in Serving Christ II Timothy 4:6-7 Purpose: To explain why Paul had been so successful in serving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to think more about being with Christ than they do about the hardships of serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: The key to living for Christ with joy, is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 14 (Final)

THE SERVANT OF GOD (DEUTERONOMY 34) A friend sent me an e-mail with the subject “God’s resume.” The cover letter reads: To Whom It May Concern, I heard you were considering a new manager in your life. I would like to apply for the job. I believe I am the most qualified candidate. I created the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1. Voyage D'abraham Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Dec 21, 2007

Il voyage vers un but qui va se réaliser par la foi

DIEU FAIT PASSER ABRAHAM Lecture : Genèse 12 :1 Introduction : L’appel d’Abraham et son voyage vers la terre promise sont d’une grande instruction pour le croyant. Chaque authentique chrétien a entendu l’appel de Dieu à quitter ce monde pour passer dans «un autre lieu». C’est donc un voyage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith & Future

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2006

1. Our faith in the future is built on God’s faithfulness in the past. 2. Our faith determines our Future. 3. We need to build an altar of faith for future generations.

An old Chinese proverb says, “May you live in interesting times.” That has certainly been the case for the world this past year. Mark Bowden, editor of The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offered this observation about the year we have just come through: “The world was wracked with pain in 2005, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How God Can Use Your Life Series

Contributed by Keith Warden on Feb 23, 2004

Do you want to be used by God? Discover what God’s responsibility is and what your responsibility is.

How God Can Use Your Life Luke 1:26-38 Introduction READ TEXT God’s part in using my life… 1.God chooses the person. When God got ready to prepare for the coming of His Son, He chose an ordinary Jewish teenage girl to have the honor of being the mother of the Messiah. He chose a young girl, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 15 of 15

THE SERVANT OF GOD (DEUTERONOMY 34) A friend sent me an e-mail with the subject “God’s resume.” The cover letter reads: To Whom It May Concern, I heard you were considering a new manager in your life. I would like to apply for the job. I believe I am the most qualified candidate. I created the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006

Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Mothers

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 13, 2015

On our journey through life nothing can compare with the impact made by our mothers. Their words, for good or for bad, are never fully forgotten, & the memory of their presence lasts a lifetime.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (UPDATED - 2025) GODLY MOTHERS TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:2-7; Proverbs 24:3-4, 31:10-29 A. Yes, today is a very special day! I know that for many, Mother's Day is difficult. For some it's because children ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2-7, Proverbs 31:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Feel Powerless Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 26, 2015

When you feel powerless, remember the Holy Spirit and get ready for a power surge.

“Getting Into Shape: When you Feel Powerless” Acts 2:1-21 & 4:23-31 When have you felt powerless? When the doctor said “There’s nothing more we can do?” When the boss said, “We have no choice but to let you go?” When the Counselor stated, “I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Acknowledge Christ Before Men Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 1, 2014

Jesus teaches us what is involved in acknowledging Christ before men.

Scripture During the final few months of Jesus’ life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While traveling to Jerusalem Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. His instruction covered a number of different topics regarding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jochebed - A Woman Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 11, 2014

Can you think of anyone else in the world that has more potential for a positive influence on a child than a mother does? Jochebed was a godly mother who by faith let go and let God in the life of her son Moses.

Jochebed - A Woman of Faith Exodus 2:1-8 Behind every great man is his mother. Someone imagined the mothers of these well-known sons making the following comments: Mrs. Morse: “Sam, stop tapping your fingers on the table--it’s driving me crazy!” Mrs. Lindbergh: “Charles, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-8, Numbers 26:59

Denomination: Baptist

“everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 11, 2013

Everybody wants to go to Heaven so why are so many people afraid to die?

“EVERYBODY Wants to Go to Heaven” 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Who wants to go to heaven someday? A recent Christian book is entitled, “EVERYBODY Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die”. There is a lot of truth in that title, but if we believe what was taught by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Overcomes Doubt Series

Contributed by Jon Rohr on Jun 12, 2013

It takes outrageous faith to trust God in the midst of a world gone wrong. But only outrageous faith will bring us the peace we need. Only through Outrageous Faith can we build Homes, Families and even Churches that will weather the storms.

Sermon: Faith that Overcomes Doubt Series: 40 Days of Extraordinary Faith Text: John 20:24-31 April 7, 2013 AM John 20:24–31 (NIV84) 24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist