Sermons on Be Strong And Courageous:

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2013

When Christ calls us to be with Him, He honours us. He does not treat us as we deserve should we fail Him, but He is glorified in raising us up and employing us to His glory.

“Jesus went with [his disciples] to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to [them], ‘Sit here, while I go over there and pray.’ And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, ‘My soul is very sorrowful, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Faith Fireproof? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 19, 2016

Why do some people lose their faith? This message answers the question, "How Can I Keep my Faith in a Secular World?

How can you keep your faith strong in a culture that is increasingly antagonistic toward Christians? This week, a missionary friend told me about a friend of hers from Bible College who came for a visit to her missionary location. They attended a well known, Conservative Christian university. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Of Unity

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007

The lesson we’re going to learn by the time we get to the end of this chapter is the good that comes from God when godly people hang tightly together.

Title: “The Good of Unity” Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Introduction: You know David was a very friendly person even though he was a warrior with the blood on his hands from the deaths of many enemies. As we begin this chapter we begin with the recognition of a friendship that existed between David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Your Fear Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Introduction Part 2- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review Last time-looked at Daniel/his captivity in Babylon- Babylon was a very dark culture Premise of what we discussed- based on this question- How do we survive and even ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Dangerous Sheep

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 30, 2012

How shall the people of God respond to the challenges and threats of contemporary life?

ESTHER 4:1-17 DANGEROUS SHEEP “When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and he cried out with a loud and bitter cry. He went up to the entrance of the king’s gate, for no one was allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did His Strength Lie?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 21, 2006

Where did his Samson’s strength lie? Was it in the 7 locks of his hair!? I don’t think so.

1stBBC Where did his strength lie? Jdg 16:6 And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee. Jdg 16:13 And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Scouting The Land (Numbers 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 15, 2024

How much does attitude play into faith? Let's look at Numbers 13.

Do we approach life with negative or positive attitudes? Does this have anything to do with faith? As we look forward to a better promised land, what is our attitude? Let’s look at Numbers 13. What did the Lord want Moses to do in preparation for entering the promised land? The Lord spoke to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Growth in faith is a possibility.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. How can you write so much? A page a day equals a 365 page book a year. Growing your faith is like growing a book, or a garden, or a child. a. Not easy. b. Continuous care. c. Watch out for obstacles and diseases. 2. Grow from seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Your Faith Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Thanksgiving grows our faith.

A. INTRODUCTION “Your faith growth exceedingly.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3 1. From seed-faith. “Faith as a grain of mustard seed” (Matthew 17:20). Grow your little-faith. “O you of little faith” (Matthew 14:31). Grow your weak-faith. “Weak in faith” (Romans 14:1). Grow your strong-faith. “Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 1:17, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment In The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

True peace and purpose come from wholeheartedly loving God, loving others sincerely, and recognizing Jesus as both Savior and Lord in every part of life.

Some of us walked in today with a spring in our step; others dragged in with weights we can’t quite name. Bills on the counter. Questions in the heart. News alerts that make us sigh. And right in the middle of it all, God meets us—not with a scowl, but with a smile; not with a list of hoops, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: Love God, Devotion

And Enoch Walked With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

The sermon urges believers to pursue a daily, intimate walk with God like Enoch, prioritizing faithfulness and devotion over worldly achievement or recognition.

If you’ve ever taken a slow walk with someone you love, you know the wonder of it. The world rushes, but your pace becomes conversation, companionship, and comfort. You notice what you’d miss at a sprint—the birdsong, the breeze, the steady presence at your side. Scripture tells us of a man who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:5, Jude 1:14

Topics: Enoch's Example, Spiritual Growth

A Spy Story

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jul 31, 2002

To know that God is available to help you face your fears

A SPY STORY “And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Caanan” (Numbers 13: 17). I don’t mind a spy story do you? There is something about the mystery and intrigue that gathers around a good spy yarn that just gets you in. You might have read spy stories by Tom Clancy, Len Deighton, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Holiness

Keeping Our Head Above Water

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 5, 2003

No matter what the waters of life may hold or how raging the rivers may be, the child of God can rest in the promise: "I will be with thee."

KEEPING OUR HEAD ABOVE WATER “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” Isaiah 43:2a WHEN YOU PASS… No one is immune from trials, tribulations, troubles and distresses in this life. These things affect us all. Jesus said: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfolding Ot The Time Of The End

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The future history of the Antichrist and his rise, rule and ruin

Daniel Chapter 11-‘Daniel’s Last Vision-The Time of the End’ I. The Immediate Future (v.1-4) A. The Persian Kings (v.2) B. The Grecian King (v.3) C. The 4-Fold Division (v.4) II. The Warfare of History Typifies the End of the Age (v.5-20) A. A Great Warfare is Prophesied (9:26,10:1; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devils Best Bait

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 27, 2009

Who is this man called the devil,how does he sit his trap.

THE DEVIL,S BEST BAIT Text: Hebrews 2:15 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Isaiah 5:11 Woe unto them that rise ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist