Sermons on Be Strong:

Destined To Win

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2016

We are destined to win through Christ’s cross, through Christ’s power, and through our death (Seedthoughts from Bible Hub at: http://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/adeney/victory_and_rest.htm)

HoHum: At the 2002 Winter Olympics, there were five finalist for the Men’s 1000 Meter Speed Skating Race. During the final lap, the American and Chinese were out front with the Canadian and Korean skaters hot on their heels. The Australia trailed behind for last place. They came around the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm In The Day Of Evil Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2016

Textual sermon on Ephesians 6:13, phrase by phrase (Material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: http://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/standing-in-the-evil-day/)

HoHum: "Sunrise was dawning when Los Angeles motorcycle police officer Bob Vernon saw a red pickup truck speed through a stop sign. He turned on his emergency lights and radioed that he was in pursuit. The pickup pulled over, and the officer approached. The officer said, ’Good morning, sir, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prosperity, Patience And Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 21, 2012

James 5 has a lot to say about the rich and the proper response to abuse by those who are powerful. His wise words are clear and firm, making the path of faith obvious. He pulls no punches.

Prosperity, Patience and Prayer: this is the outline for James 5. 1. Prosperity: 5:1-6 This is a prophetic oracle against the rich oppressors. Wow! Does that page in your Bible smell a bit like smoke? Here James steps into prophetic mode and writes with an imprecatory imagination of doom and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength Through Weakness Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 15, 2018

Paul dealt with a thorn in the flesh, a continual, unceasing burden. Although he had prayed specifically three times for the Lord to remove it, the thorn remained. God allowed his thorn in the flesh for a purpose.

Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 12: 7-10 Our text today comes from the second letter Paul had written to the Corinthian church. The church at Corinth struggled with purity and spiritual consistency. While they had embraced the Gospel, many continued to walk according to the flesh, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Back Troubles?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2018

A look at the prevalence of back trouble, its causes and the symptoms that attend it. At each juncture we see the parallels to back trouble in the spiritual realm.

BACK TROUBLES? Eph. 4:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Why do people never eat clocks? Because it’s really time consuming. 2. There’s that moment when you put your steak on the grill and your mouth waters all over from that amazing smell. Do vegans feel the same when you mow the grass?“ 3. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Security And Assurance

Contributed by Frank Queen on Nov 13, 2019

Just a sermon on having the assurance of salvation based on the promises of God's keeping power.

Assurance and Security II Peter 1:5-11 I wanted to talk today about two very important matters of faith- assurance and security. They are not the same thing, but they should go together. In our text for today, Peter gives his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11, 2 Timothy 2:12

Denomination: Bible Church

08 Peace, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 30, 2021

This is the 8th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and is about the Peace, Hope and Love we have in Christ.

Romans 5:1-5 1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Opposites Are The Same Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

It is hard for Christians to believe this paradoxical truth that opposites can be the same. That is why so few Christians have a Biblical attitude toward other Christians who hold opposite views.

A cartoon pictures the door of an office in the central government building of Moscow. The sign reads, Commissar for the Electrification of all the Russias. Underneath is a bit of paper on which is written, "Please knock-bell out of order." We can see the humor in the great ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:6

The V-Formation: The Conduit Of Encouragement To Victory

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2020

We must learn how important ENCOURAGEMENT is to the family and the church. Let us learn what the V-FORMATION of Geese in flight illustrates... VICTORY comes by the gift of ENCOURAGEMENT. Be honest do we practice ENCOURAGEMENT.

THE V-FORMATION--- CONDUIT OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO VICTORY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A LITTLE MOUNTAIN COMMON SENSE: Once you pickle a cucumber you can never un-pickle it? NEVER BE INTIMIDATED, BE ENCOURAGED: GOD HAS A PLAN. GOD IS GREATER… 2 Chronicles 32:6 And he set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:6-7, Isaiah 35:3-4, Romans 15:2, Amos 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Certain End Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2020

In the end of times, Israel can expect a huge battle and much suffering, but Christ will return to deliver them and rout the enemies, establishing His millennial kingdom of holiness. The glorious end is certain for Israel and the world. We trust Him.

We started the book of Zechariah in OCT last year and we’re ending it today. The last oracle (chapters 12-14) talks about the future of Israel. • Everything is uncertain to the returnees in Zechariah’s time (520BC) but the future is certain to God; He planned it. Remember how it starts - 12:1 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21, Romans 11:25-31, 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And No Man Takes It To Heart

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 25, 2023

1 of 1. The prophet Isaiah noted an 'environment' in Israel, where an absence of God’s righteous people went unnoticed. The absence of God’s righteous people can go unnoticed by secular society. When/Why/How does an absence of God’s righteous go unnoticed?

“AND NO MAN TAKES IT TO HEART”—Isaiah 57:1-2 Attention: Have you ever bought something from the grocery store, only to discover later, that there is something missing from your purchase? You know you had it in the grocery cart, but it’s not there after you got home! You notice immediately that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God See's Different

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

In 1 Samuel 16, the Bible tells us, 'People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.' This simple line is so powerful. It reminds us that what truly matters is not how we look on the outside but what's in our hearts.

Today, I want us to think about the world around us. It's very different from the world we read about in the Bible. In our time, influenced by media and the internet, there's a big focus on looking good and staying healthy. Social media, TV, and other media often set high standards for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Gold For The Kingdom

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 12, 2022

5 areas where the characteristics of tried faith and refined gold blend into a wonderful analogy, giving insight into suffering (Material adapted from Joe Beam in his book, "Seeing the Unseen")

HoHum: The devil went down to Georgia, he was lookin’ for a soul to steal. He was in a bind ‘cause he was way behind and he was willin’ to make a deal. In the book of Job he didn’t go to Georgia... WBTU: Why does God let Satan hurt us? When we read a book like Job, we are mystified by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poking Peninnah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 2, 2022

At the outset let me clarify, POKING PENINNAH need not necessarily be only women, since it is an ‘evil spirit’ this operates in both genders, so remember we are dealing with a spirit and not a woman.

Poking Peninnah 1 Samuel 1:7”It happened year after year, as often as she went up to the house of the LORD, Peninnah provoked her; so she wept and would not eat.” PENINNAHs’ inside the church: At the outset let me clarify, POKING PENINNAH need not necessarily be only women, since it is an ‘evil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crossing Of The Red Sea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 25, 2022

The Crossing of the Red Sea [parting of the Sea of Reeds] forms an episode in the biblical narrative of The Exodus. It discloses the escape of the Israelites, led by Moses, from the pursuing Egyptians, as told in the Book of Exodus.

Crossing the Red Sea The Crossing of the Red Sea [parting of the Sea of Reeds] forms an episode in the biblical narrative of The Exodus. It discloses the escape of the Israelites, led by Moses, from the pursuing Egyptians, as told in the Book of Exodus. Moses holds out his staff, and God parts the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-17

Denomination: Baptist