Sermons on being strong for the weak:

Be Strong In The Lord Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 5, 2014

We enter spiritual warfare trained and ready, and confident in our equipment and our Commander.

For this sermon series, if you hear something that stirs you, don’t say “Amen” but “Hooah!” Our world is “enemy-occupied territory” (C.S. Lewis). The Christian life is not a playground but a battleground! There is much opposition raging against people of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Congregational

Finish Strong PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The themes of God's unexpected calling, the consequences of unbridled passion, and the importance of enduring till the end.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the heart of the Old Testament, focusing on 1 Samuel chapters 16 and 17. This is the story of a young shepherd boy named David who was called, anointed, and chosen by God to become one of the most influential kings in Israel's history. As we ...read more

Topics: King David

Finish Strong

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 14, 2024

The race is not to the swift or the strong, but to the one who gets back up.

Matthew 14:22-31 And straightway "Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side", while he sent the multitudes away. [23] And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 13, 2004

Part 3 of 3 in the series "Going for the Gold." The third characteristic of a world-class Christian is focus.

FINISHING STRONG Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:2-3 August 15, 2004 Introduction: This weekend marked the beginning of the Olympic games in Athens. World-class athletes from all around the globe have gathered to go for the gold. During this time we have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Stand Strong

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 12, 2024

An entire teaching/preaching from the book of, Ephesians. This message became the crescendo of the book, all verses, and in Ephesians 6. 10–18

Stand Strong. Ephesians 6.10-24AMP Whether we want to face it or not, the world is in a spiritual battle. We are to be strong Christians, not weak Christians. Charles Swindoll in his commentary on, Ephesians, he states, Ephesians 1-3, Is all about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 2, 2013

In like manner we can enjoy the protection and comfort during the time of trouble when we stay comforted by the presence of “Rock of Ages” which is Jesus Christ. If Christ is for us who can be against us. He is the source of strength and courage.

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS Joshua 1:1-16 INTRODUCTION: The Lion’s Tail: Adrian Rogers tells about the man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocket knife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: “Someone had already done that.”( Source ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Strong Beginning

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 15, 2019

Today's Sermon is so that we can have a great and a strong start for the New Year.

A Strong Beginning {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!rV1gBYpB!rnrWY6Ty-WQFLyenNr8gOebiU_ezsJM8xudzI_bGn6o} As we ended our time last week in our previous sanctuary, I talked on our need to have a great ending. And my opening statement was, “A good start needs a better ending, and a good ending needs a ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Strong Foundation

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

How are you doing individually? Are you exhibiting unity with the Christians you know? Do you have a genuine love for the brethren -- including the brothers and sisters we have around the world, in different cultures and countries?

Opening illustration: A young African refugee who goes by the name of Steven is a man without a country. He thinks he may have been born in Mozambique or Zimbabwe. But he never knew his father and lost his mother. She fled civil war, traveling country to country as a street vendor. Without ID and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 18, 2016

He was fearless in the face of opposition, he always pleased God, and He was 100% committed to loving God his whole life even when it was unpopular.

Opening Video: Courage Start with a Challenge: I have this quote/question to stir us from, “God Chasers” today: “We think we know where God lives. We think we know what He likes, and are sure we know what He dislikes. We have studied God’s Word and His old love letters to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Paul Arnold on Jul 16, 2018

Part of a series on discipleship looking at how we can be Strong and Courageous because our strength and courage come from the Lord.

[Slide 1] Be Strong and Courageous Well, hello, it is such a blessing to be finally here! It feels like forever in the coming, but since I have been here now nearly three weeks it seems like nothing has stood still. We have had moving, getting our eldest into school, going on retreat, ordination ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Apr 22, 2021

How do we as Christians become bold in sharing the Gospel of Christ? We will pull some lessons from looking at several courageous individuals from the Old Testament.

Please note all Bible verses are copyrighted and are shown here for ease sake. Introduction I asked at supper what were some ideas on what to talk about and William said to speak on courage. I questioned him a bit and it was courage in sharing the gospel message. This lesson is for William, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Judges 6:11-16, 2 Samuel 23:9-10, 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

Good starts are good, but the important thing is to finish well, this is what we learn from the life of David

INTRODUCTION, Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line, or to the winners circle. And if you don’t believe me, ask the Atlanta Braves who won the first 2 games ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Strong In The Lord

Contributed by Michael Walther on May 25, 2011

An examination of "the full armor of God" (Ephesians 6) and the way God gives us faith, protects us from evil, and strengthens us to live by faith

Be Strong in the Lord Introduction The television series “Band of Brothers” follows the experiences of a company of paratroopers as they participate in the invasion of Europe. In one scene Lt. Richard Winters is leading his men into the heart of the Battle of the Bulge. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Finishing Strong SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 11, 2023

In order to be a Christian, you have to be focused on growing spiritually.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will challenge us, inspire ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Topics: Endurance

"Strong In The Lord" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2004

Paul calls us to stand in the Lord’s strength; but we’re not just observers either (#14 in The Christian Victor series)

“Finally be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is clearly divided into three main subjects. The divisions are so distinct, that most commentators ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Orthodox