Sermons on boldness in christ: showing 166-180 of 178,972

Falsely Accused Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2023

Like Stephen, we need to be bold in the face of opposition.

FALSELY ACCUSED TEXT: ACTS 6:8-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The author, Antonio Socci, claims the untold story of the 20th century is the murder of 45 million Christians, mostly at the hands of communist and Islamic regimes, and that massacres continue to this day. Drawing heavily from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Repent! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

This sermon explores the power of God, the urgency of the Gospel, and the Holy Spirit's movement through the story in Acts 3:11-26. Key

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this beautiful day that the Lord has made. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to meet with God, to hear from Him, and to respond to His Word. We stand on the threshold of a new understanding, a new revelation of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Topics: Empowerment, Boldness, Repentance

Lessons In Courage Part 7 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 1, 2019

The best way to share your faith is to start with your own story of life change. In Acts 26, Paul gets to do just that when standing before king Agrippa

ACTS Lessons in Courage Part 7 Series Final Dr. Tom Bartlett November 3, 2019 Acts 26:1-32 (ESV) OUTLINE “You have permission to speak for yourself” (Vs. 1-3) So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: Telling ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:2

Denomination: Other

Living With Confidence.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 31, 2024

AW Tozer, ”Anything God has ever done, he can do now. Anything God has ever done anywhere, he can do here. Anything God has ever done for anyone, he can do for you.”

Living With Confidence. Philippians 1:1-6TPT Arriving late for a little league game, a retired grandfather stopped to ask his grandchild how his team was doing. We are behind 15 to nothing, he said. The grandfather asked, are you discouraged? Of course, not, the boy responded we haven’t been up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 7:16, 2 Corinthians 7:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speak Boldly

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 27, 2023

There are times in our lives when we need to speak boldly. The apostle Paul realized that when he asked the Ephesian church to pray for him. He had a specific prayer request. And it was for boldness.

Alba 8-27-2023 SPEAK BOLDLY Ephesians 6:18-20 The night I was going to ask Janine to marry me, I had a plan. I was preaching in North Platte, Nebraska and she had come there for the weekend. She was staying with one of the ladies of the church. My plan was to wait until the end of the evening ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20, Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Picture Of Abuse

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2012

Satan continues, once again, resorting to external methods to stop the church’s growth. The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution. Wherever and whenever these things take place among believers, there will be persecution of on

The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne Of Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 22, 2008

We see a brand new Christian and we never tell them how to embrace the grace of God as their own on a daily basis. Why is that?? Maybe it is because we aren’t really all that certain of how to do it either!

Embracing Grace – Part 4 – The Throne of Grace I went on a retreat with our Deacons this week. We had a good time of fellowship, food and friendship. We prayed together and we studied the bible together and we talked about God’s grace. I think some of today’s sermon will reflect those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

It's Me Oh Lord (Standing In The Need Of Prayer) Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016

Where do we turn when the world stands against us? Here are some thoughts that come from the early church response to opposition.

There’s an old spiritual song- It’s Me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer- and that’s how our drama concludes. We began with Peter and John healing the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate and continued as Peter and John stood on trial. Today, we’re going to look at how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 31, 2017

8 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-VIII—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To (American)PRIVILEGE Attention: Out of Gas: The young woman sat in her stalled car, waiting for help. Finally three strapping young men walked up to her. "I'm out of gas," she purred. "Could you please push me to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Witness Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2006

As disciples we must be bold and courageous in our witnessing for Christ

Daring to Witness Acts 1:8 September 24, 2006 Morning Service Introduction The story is told of a barber who wanted to witness about his faith to others. He took a class like Evangelism Explosion and was trained on questions to ask, things that needed to be said to lead people to Christ. One of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Fear's Poison, Face It Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016

Challenge to face the fears which may hinder our service to God.

Fear’s poison, FACE it! INTRO: IL: As an elementary age kid I received a present which made my life complete. I finally had my very own set of cowboy boots! I was so proud of them, I would have slept in them if my mom would have allowed it. I have 2 cousins who were born the same year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Big Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

Dream a dream so big that only God can fulfill it

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

We Ought To Pray For Ourselves Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 22, 2023

We ought to feel comfortable praying for ourselves in a bold manner.

Introduction I would dare say that most Christians feel more comfortable praying for someone else than praying for themselves. Christians prefer intercessory prayer rather than personal prayer. Take for example in our church, if you raise your hand to give a personal prayer request, I have never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Out Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Sep 13, 2020

Our mission, our calling in this world is to show an unbelieving world what God is like. One of the simplest ways to do this is to serve others selflessly out of love and compassion all while pointing people back to the Father.

Slide Introduction Welcome, welcome, welcome-I’m so glad you could join us from where ever you find yourself. I would love to start our morning off by asking you this question-What is the strangest, weirdest, maybe even the scariest dream you’ve ever had? Think about that for a moment-What is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelism 3

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 16, 2013

What must we be prepared for when we share the Gospel of Christ? What examples do we have to look at in the Bible? How should these examples prepare us for whatever may come our way when we share Christ?

Today as we talk about evangelism I want to read the entire chapter of Daniel 5 from the NLT. Daniel Chapter 5 1 Many years later King Belshazzar gave a great feast for 1,000 of his nobles, and he drank wine with them. 2 While Belshazzar was drinking the wine, he gave orders to bring in the gold ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Nazarene