Sermons on Bold And Courageous:

Sermon – Remove From Your Place And Go After It! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2023

We cannot be successful in the new year without embracing the task at hand, developing a proper attitude, embracing your destiny and the courage to accept the challenge. This is our time.

Sermon – Remove From Your Place and Go After it! Scripture: Joshua 3:1-11 “And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. And it came to pass after three days, that the officers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-11, Joshua 1:16-18, 1 Peter 3:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

10. Saul's Victory Through The Spirit's Empowerment Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

History is filled with leaders who, at the right moment, rose to the challenge with courage. Yet, true empowerment comes not from charisma or human strength alone, but from God’s Spirit working through a person.

Saul’s Victory at Jabesh: The Spirit’s Empowerment April 30, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 11 Introduction: The Power to Lead Comes from God History is filled with leaders who, at the right moment, rose to the challenge with courage. One such leader was Winston ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Armor Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

God equips believers with spiritual armor to stand firm against life’s battles, offering strength, courage, and victory through His presence and truth.

Friends, some weeks feel like a wrestling match from sunup to sundown. Bills stack up. Deadlines creep closer. The phone pings with headlines that twist your stomach. The mind can hum with a hundred what-ifs—What if I fail? What if the doctor is right? What if I can’t fix this? Have you ever felt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Topics: Armor, God

If The Foundations Are Destroyed...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 10, 2021

In tumultuous times, how shall the righteous live? The Psalmist has given us godly counsel that must be applied to our lives.

“In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? “The LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For The Unworthy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2019

This prayer of Abraham seems to be the 1st recorded prayer in Scripture. Why did God preserve it for us, and what can we learn by how Abraham prayed?

OPEN: In Europe in the Middle Ages, people had a strong belief in the power of prayer. They also believed that the purer and simpler the life you led, the more God would listen to you. And since Monks were supposed to live purer and simpler lives than anyone else their prayers were seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 10, 2018

A Remembrance Day message to encourage the people of God to stand firm in the grace we have received.

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? “When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. “Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: 'stepping Out' Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 1, 2003

The waters don’t part until we actually step into them. This sermon encourages us to use our heads but step out where God calls us, be bold and take Him at His word

Moving on with God- the next step in ‘stepping out’ (Read) Joshua 3:1- 4:3, (later) 2 kings 13:17-20 Felt the Lord direct me to this, this week. Was confirmed as I sat with someone in my office and they preached this! Are you aware: Walt Disney - was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:17-20, Psalm 37:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004

What made David’s men so mighty? They were Close, Committed, and Courageous! Let’s learn from their example.

The Mighty Men by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ Scripture Reading: The pages of the Old Testament contain some of the most amazing stories you’ll ever read anywhere. Many of those stories revolve around a young shepherd boy who grew up to become King. David was, perhaps, the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Up Against Jericho

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 25, 2005

When you face your Jericho, remember Who is in charge, maintain your relationship with Him, be prepared for surprises, and be strong and courageous.

Up Against Jericho Josh. 5:13-15 INTRO.: This story is the beginning of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. You remember meeting Joshua in the 13th chapter of Numbers when he was among the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land and one of only two who came back with a positive report. He was Moses’ aide ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Answers In The Book

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002

It ministers courage to the discouraged, hope to the despairing, guidance to the bewildered, forgiveness to the penitent, consolation to the sorrowing, rest to the weary, and peace to the inwardly distraught.

Finding Answers in the Book Text, Psalm 119:130 “The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” Introduction: A little girl busy at her arithmetic lesson had one ear open to the conversation of her parents about some of their problems. Finally, she said ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:130

Denomination: Methodist

The Whole Armor

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 16, 2002

God has designed and has given us a Whole Armor. God wants to give His Strength and courage to every believer.

WEARING THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, BE STRONG in the Lord, and in The POWER OF HIS MIGHT. 11. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12. For we wrestle not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choosing To Lead

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003

A Father’s Day call for Fathers to have the courage to choose to take up their God-given role as leaders in their home.

“CHOOSING TO LEAD” Joshua 24:1-15 INTRO: 1. If there was any one man out of the pages of the Old Testament that would most impress us if he could stand behind this pulpit this morning it would be Joshua. a. A man of courage. Leading the children of Israel into the promise land ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Battling The Three Fears Of Captivity.

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 10, 2009

Battling the three fears of captivity will give you the faith and the courage to step out in to the promised land and believe the unbelievable once again.

Title: Battling the three fears of Captivity. Jeremiah 29:10-14 So many of us are stuck in the captivity of life that we have not been able to see clearly let alone hear from God. You see when we search the scriptures for hope and future Jeremiah 29:11-14 comes to mind immediately. When ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 21, 2010

We must learn strategy in battle, this text shows how an unqualified soldier goes out with courage simply because there was a cause.

Killing the Enemy from far off 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need An Anchor

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 8, 2014

All of us are prone to drift. God encourages us to be strong and courageous by being faithful to his word in a society that's drifting.

We Need An Anchor 11/8/2014 Gathering Service Joshua 1:6-9 (NIV) 6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed