Sermons on Boldness In The Faith:

Arise, My Soul

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 17, 2025

Allow each verse of the hymn, "Arise, My Soul, Arise" to guide us into a deeper understanding of salvation, assurance, and victory in Christ.

Arise, My Soul Text: “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16 KJV) Introduction Charles Wesley’s hymn “Arise, My Soul, Arise” is a call to lift our hearts from guilt, doubt, and fear into the bold ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Romans 5:1-2, Ephesians 5:2

Denomination: Church Of God

What Makes You Think You Can Come Here?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2010

Lent, 1986, Communion: We should never be intimidated from the Lord's Table by ritual, shame, or weakness. It is hosted by one who offers us mercy and grace, paid for by His blood; so come boldly.

In the South Africa of apartheid, I suppose, nearly anything is possible. And so I do not expect that this story, improbable as it sounds, is untrue. If anything, I expect it could be multiplied many, many times over. At any rate, the story is that one day an Afrikaner, one of the ruling class in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Been With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 13, 2014

When Peter and John were called before the Sanhedrin we are told this one thing they perceived , "They had been with Jesus."

Title: Have you been with Jesus, Portions taken for messages from Jerry Shirley and Kenneth Trent on Sermon Central. Introduction: As we sit in the breeze way we are sometimes watching vehicles go by the church. One might pass being really clean another with mud all over it. We can say the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

To Boldly Go

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 4, 2013

God rewards initiative in his honor.

1. Kemmons Wilson Kemmons Wilson has always been an initiator. He started working when he was seven selling magazines, newspapers and popcorn. In 1930 at the age of seventeen he started working for a Cotton broker in his first salaried job, for $12 a week writing figures on the price board. When a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Audacity Of Easter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 11, 2020

The resurrection of Jesus cannot be suppressed. the more the opponents of the Gospel try, the louder it will be proclaimed.

The Audacity of Easter Matthew 21:1-15 The first Easter did not get off to a very good start. The disciples were cowering behind locked doors for fear of the Jews. Peter had promised to be brave, but they all failed. All of the men had failed Him. There had not been time to finish preparing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Throw Your Confidence Away Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 17, 2014

To show that we already have boldness, we have to hold on it until CHRIST return where CHRIST will reward us in doing so.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you bold enough to share the gospel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we already have boldness, we have to hold on it until CHRIST return where CHRIST will reward us in doing so. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:35 (Amplified Bible) 10:35 Do not, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Contrasts In Courage Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

As Jesus is taken into captivity we see both courage and cowardice on display in the lives of three characters.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Contrasts in Courage” John 18:12-27 Introduction: Most of us have probably seen movies or documentaries about people of courage or read about such individuals. We enjoy these profiles in courage because they give us something to which we can aspire. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023

This great church at Jerusalem is a God-given example of the characteristics necessary for a great church. I would suggest that each person read and meditate on the Acts chapter 4 to become intimately acquainted with God’s idea of a great church. I

Sermon -The Characteristics of a Great Church Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:23-33 “As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33, Acts 4:8-14, Acts 8:35, John 16:33, Acts 5:15-16, Acts 2:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Clearing The Air About The Sacred Calling

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 12, 2021

This is no time for any man of God or serious Christian to be shy, hesitant, compromising, or half-hearted in our commission from the Lord Jesus Christ to go out into the world and preach His gospel. Today is the day to be bold for the kingdom of God.

Fellow preachers and servants in Christ, I must admit that it seems as if we are proclaiming the truth of the Gospel to stone walls these days. I have never seen such indifference and apathy in people concerning the state of their souls as I do now. We see and hear of so-called ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, Jeremiah 20:7-9, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Galatians 1:8-9, 2 Timothy 4:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Are You The One?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2019

Are we are sure we are ready?

Are you the One? Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist is the subject of a lot of sermons preached through the Christian season of Advent. And, indeed, it should be, as Advent is a season of preparation. Unlike what is commonly believed, Advent is not a season to prepare us for Christmas, to receive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Firm In The Faith

Contributed by Joel Curry on Oct 14, 2001

More than anything in these troubled times, Christians are called to be on guard spiritually, stand firm in the faith, allow themselves to be strengthened by the word & Spirit of God, act with courage, and to do everything in love.

In chapter 16 of 1 Corinthians, we find a number of concluding instructions and greetings from Paul. These include instruction about regular and orderly collection of gifts for the poverty-stricken Christians in Jerusalem, notice of impending visits by Timothy and Apollos, encouragement for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 1, 2017

This is the first message in a series on faith. God always answers prayer birthed by faith.

Religion has taught us that God decides whether or not He will answer our prayers. And because we believe that teaching we often end our prayers with “if it be thy will”. In other words, “God, I’m not really sure what your will is in this situation, but I’m going to pray and if my prayer is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, James 1:17, 1 John 5:14-15, John 11:41-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith For The Fiery Trial

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

trials

FAITH FOR THE FIERY TRIAL DANIEL 3:14-30 INTRODUCTION: I Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-30

Denomination: Holiness

Many Faithful Partners Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 6, 2022

Philemon- The letter is to this dear brother that Paul considered a partner in the ministry. He said, I hear about your love for all believers in Christ. (Philemon 1:4) Partnership in faith with Paul. Paul always remembered this Colossae leader in his prayers

Preaching Boldly without Hindrance. When Paul writes this personal letter to his dear friend Philemon, we find him in jail in Rome. Paul was doing a four-and-a-half-year imprisonment “mission journey”. The first two years came in the Caesarea prison after he was arrested in Jerusalem (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable - The Point Of Our Need Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2018

The fourth message in a series on Acts - This message was a 15 minute devotional

Unstoppable – The Point of Our Need 10/8/17 Acts 3-4 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer – at three in the afternoon. Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist