Sermons on Boldness In The Faith:

Being Bright Lights In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 8, 2023

Your theology, what you really believe, comes out at midnight. What I mean by midnight is at the darkest moment of your soul; when things seem hopeless, when the pressure mounts, when the pain intensifies, when things are darkest. Let's shine our brightest at midnight.

Sermon: Being Bright Lights in A Dark World Scripture - Acts 16:25-40 “Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40, Matthew 5:15-16, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Methodist

Feet First: Moving From 'wait-And-See' To 'step-And-Seize'

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Dec 29, 2025

We spend too much time praying for doors to open and not enough time walking toward them. This sermon provides three physical actions to take during the New Year crossover to ensure you don't just "watch" the year happen, but you "occupy" the promises God has for you.

Most people approach the New Year like a spectator at a swimming pool they stand on the edge, shivering, dipping a toe in to see if the "water" of the coming year is warm enough to jump. They wait for a sign, a feeling, or a "word" before they make a move. But as we stand at the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17, Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready Your Prayers Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the power and importance of prayer, encouraging believers to approach God with boldness and thankfulness, knowing that He hears their concerns.

Well good morning once again, friends! Glad you decided to join us for this final week of our series, “Live Ready”. We have spent three weeks now talking about how, biblically, we can be ready to respond to life’s toughest scenarios. Whether that be a personal painful experience we have, or an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-3, Acts 12:1-12

Topics: Prayer Power, Divine Guidance, Bold Faith

Sermon Series: Live Ready

Ashamed Of The Way

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 10, 2021

Beyond denying ourselves and picking up our cross to follow Jesus, we must live courageously and unashamed of Jesus Christ.

IT WAS GERMAN PASTOR, DIETRICH BONHOEFFER, WHO WROTE, “SILENCE IN THE FACE OF EVIL IS ITSELF EVIL. GOD WILL NOT HOLD US GUILTLESS. NOT TO SPEAK IS TO SPEAK. NOT TO ACT IS TO ACT.” DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, ALSO SAID SOMETHING SIMILAR: “THERE COMES A TIME WHEN SILENCE IS BETRAYAL. OUR LIVES BEGIN TO ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Facing The Court Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 16, 2008

The Apostle Paul has put himself in harms way and now stands before a Roman court. Thanks to the Lord working through other people, he is bold to share his faith - a boldness we can have too.

As we saw in verse 11 of chapter 23, Jesus’ will was for Paul to go to Rome. Paul may have not known just how he was going to get there but here he was in Roman custody, having barely escaped being torn to death twice—first by the Asian Jews in the Temple and second by the Sanhedrin itself. What ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Saw Their Faith

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

What Jesus saw in four men should be seen in our lives as well

Introduction: There’s a familiar old story that’s told about a tightrope walker who did incredible stunts. All over Paris, he would do tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. Then, he would do it blindfolded, then he would go across the tightrope, blindfolded, pushing a wheelbarrow. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen's Defense Before The Sanhedrin (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 18, 2015

A sermon examining Stephen's bold sermon before the council.

STEPHEN’S DEFENSE BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN (Part I) Acts 7:1-34 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026) There are certain sermons that have been preached throughout church history that are considered “great”. Some examples are Johnathan Edwards’s sermon “Sinners In The Hands Of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Bold Prayer: When To Yeild And When To Insist - 2 Samuel 7:21-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 3, 2025

Why pray God's promises if He'll keep them anyway? David's secret in 2 Samuel 7:25: Bold prayer activates the "now" fulfillment—for His name's sake. Yield and insist simultaneously.

Introduction When Tracy and I went to Mexico we rode a shuttle bus to where we were going, and after a couple minutes we recognized the song that was playing on the radio. The lyrics were in Spanish, but we knew the tune. It was one of my favorite worship choruses. I tried to talk to the bus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:21-29

"Presenting A Powerful Witness”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 3, 2012

How do we remain faithful and bold for Christ in the face of opposition?

“The world is not interested in an anemic, spineless Christianity. They are impacted by courageous Christians.” - Grant Richison Paul was an example of uncommon courage wherever he was called by God to be (even in a prison cell). Now he encourages the Philippians to be an example of uncommon ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Unseen Side Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 25, 2010

The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeshel, lifechurch.tv)

Dangerous Church Pt 3 Introduction (from series by Craig Groeschell, lifechurch.tv) Welcome to- 3rd week- Dangerous Church series what is a dangerous church? how does it contrast with a safe church? do we want to be a safe/dangerous church? There was nothing safe about the NT church. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Going To Our Gaza: Building A Bold Outreach Ministry

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 1, 2005

This message looks at the account of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch being a model of evangelistic outreach.

Going to Our Gaza: Building a Bold Outreach Ministry Acts 8:26-40 I. There is the Commission to Go (v. 26) A. Philip was not given a choice whether to go “…Arise and go….”- v. 26a 1. We as a church are not given an option 2. We as individuals are not given an option B. Philip was given a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Our National Shame: A Pastor’s Call To Boldness

Contributed by Pastor Sam Guido on Feb 12, 2011

A call to todays pastors for boldness

Our Nation’s Shame: A Call To Pastors For Boldness! Pastor Sam Guido "If, to please people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hands of God". George Washington spoke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Lutheran

When Our Faith And Culture Collide

Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013

We do not need to look for a fight or desire to fight and many Christians do. At the same time, we do not need to be cowardly about our faith.

James Emery White, a Pastor and former college President, is also the author of many books of which one is, “The Church in an Age of Crisis.” In this book, he writes about how America is a post-Christian nation. He paints a picture of our nation, its mindset and culture, in which the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37, Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Three aspects of faithfulness

Faithfulness Ps 12:1 Help, LORD, for the godly are no more; The faithful have vanished from among men. Matt 25:14-22… "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1, Matthew 25:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of faith as our anchor in life, guiding us through trials and uncertainties, based on the teachings in Romans 4:13-25.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love to share and grow in the knowledge of our Lord. We gather not as strangers, but as family, bound together by the beautiful tapestry of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Isn't it wonderful that we can come ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Topics: New Year