Sermons on be strong and courageous:

Carpe Diem! Part 2

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 31, 2007

God has called us to take His message to the world, will we do it or not? It is your decision. As It says in Joshua 1:6&7,9 and 18 “Be strong and courageous!” Let us Seize the day

Carpe Diem! Seize the Day Part 2 Last week we talked about seizing the day and one way to do that and this week we will continue with that thought. When was the last time you woke up and said “It’s time to get up out of bed, God wants to change the world through my life”? God does want to change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Courageous (Updated 1/13/20)

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 3, 2017

A sermon looking at our need to be courageous for God as found in God's word to Joshua in Joshua 1

Being Courageous YouTube Channel: Click: https://youtu.be/IXSspg0F-mM You can listen to the audio at: https://mega.nz/file/HR1h0DJC#jmS5vQbGAFI7r4G-qtjzZpOqBP4UANRPdhwesQVlllw Tonight’s message is going further into our message from the other morning on practical faith, and the faith it takes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Foursquare

The Nativity Story: The Courage Of Joseph Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world.

THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 The Main Idea Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. Moral. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world. Manly. He demonstrated his courage when, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 15, 2021

God has given us a sound mind! We are instructed to be strong and courageous! God has given us the power so we can overcome every obstacle in our way; He has given us love.

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF FEAR "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. As we all have learned in Sunday School, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years! ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man Of Passion Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

Passion: An intense, extreme, strong & overpowering emotion & feeling. The object of such enthusiasm.  What is the object of your enthusiasm? It must be to Glorify God. Amen!]  You need to have the HUNGER and the DESIRE so that you wil

II. A MAN OF PASSION. Passion: An intense, extreme, strong & overpowering emotion & feeling. The object of such enthusiasm.  What is the object of your enthusiasm? It must be to Glorify God. Amen!]  You need to have the HUNGER and the DESIRE so that you will be on FIRE! The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-35

Denomination: *other

Encouragement: Making Others Strong

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2005

As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

Encouragement: Making Others Strong 1. Why is it that many of us are into “approval addiction?” 2. Some of us need a lot of approval, whereas others needs less. But we all need it. Why? 3. The answer is simple: life is rough, and it tears away at our self-esteem. People, circumstances, our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:38, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encouragement: Making Others Strong

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2015

As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

Encouragement: Making Others Strong (2015 Revision of an earlier sermon already posted) 1. We are often discuouraged. 2. There is an old story about a pastor leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next pastor ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Successful Life

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2020

Friend we do not get success like ‘Aladdin magic lamp’, the principles of the Kingdom of God has been neatly, meticulously and dexterously given to us by God in the 66 books of the Bible, all we got to do is follow it diligently.

Life of victory! Joshua 1:7 "Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. The above scripture is an awesome package for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strong Societies, Strong Churches, Built On Strong Families

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2024

Evil works for his own devious pleasure by separating family, dividing man and woman from each other and parents from their children. Jesus pulls us together into a family,

Feast of the Holy Family 2024 Simeon and Anna knew just as the little family walked into the Temple with their pair of pigeons that something wonderful was going to happen. The human family torn apart by sin was being reconstituted in faith and love. There’s a critical moment in Milton’s Paradise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5, Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

Take Courage! Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jul 5, 2007

Used the call to courage in Haggai as a framework for calling believers to take courage rooted in Christ against the world’s intimidation and discouragement.

HOOK/WE Used a short "bully" video clip from Bridge to Terebithia to raise issue of intimidation we sometimes feel. Sometimes physical, financial, etc. Sometimes spiritual. YOU Ever been intimidated in expressing your belief? Acting on it? If you have, you’ve got something in common with some ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Courage (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

Joshua - Philippians

Joshua 2:11 - "When we heard it, our hearts melted and no courage remained in any man any longer because of you; for the LORD your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath. 1 Samuel 4:9 - "Take courage and be men, O Philistines, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews, as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:11

Denomination: Vineyard

Character Study Of Deborah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Deborah was a rare and extraordinary leader in Israel. She was a prophetess, judge, warrior, and worshipper. Her life teaches us that God calls and equips those who are willing to serve Him, regardless of societal expectations.

CHARACTER STUDY OF DEBORAH – PROPHETESS AND JUDGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 4:4 "And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time." Supporting Texts: Judges 5:7, Isaiah 3:10, Psalm 46:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4, Judges 5:7, Isaiah 3:10, Psalm 46:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Takes Courage Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Discouragement comes only when we look at our circumstances without looking at the faithfulness of God and the integrity of what He promised. We grow stronger in faith each time we, in spite of our circumstance, give glory to God.

Sunday February 3rd, 2008 Series: the Fight part five Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: It takes courage Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Without growing weak in faith, Abraham contemplated the impossibility. But he also thought about the greatness, goodness and the power of God. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Courage Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, our Scripture tells of the third major party to the incarnation and his response to it. It is a story of courage that is told every Christmas season. But it is also a story we often miss because this hero of the story is usually in the background.

The Courage of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 

Every day for the first 10 months after Katrina, I would drive home on I-10 and there was an indelible image which would strike me. On a billboard just before I got off on my exit was the image of a female New Orleans police office submerged in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

How Churches Are Made Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014

Paul and Barnabas' example are a remedy for building stronger churches.

JUN 23 2013PM How Churches are Made Strong Acts 14: 21-28 Last time we left off with Paul and Barnabas in Lystra. They healed a lame man. The crowd tried to make sacrifices to Paul and Barnabas but they told them that they were only human and to give God the glory. The people still tried to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist