Sermons on Bravery:

Overcoming The Spirit Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Apr 4, 2016

Rejection can have a devastating effect upon the lives of people with scars that they will carry as they mature. In this message, we will learn how Jephthah overcame rejection and rose up to be the next Judge of Isarel.

Rejection means to cast aside; to throw away; to put side. It can refer to a person or a thing as if not up to some standard. When you reject a person, it shows him or her that he is unacceptable, of no value, doesn't belong, unwanted, can't fit in and unloved. Rejection communicates this message ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am With You When You Fall Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 12, 2020

Do you have the heart a mouse or the heart of an eagle? Let me answer that for you. God has not given you the heart of a mouse. He has given you the heart and the spirit of an eagle so that by His strength and by His power you will be able to soar to greater and greater and greater heights.

A paratrooper was once asked how many times he had jumped out of an airplane while he was in the military. “None,” he said. “What do you mean ‘none,’” his friend asked, “I thought that you were a paratrooper in the service.” “I was,” he answered, “but I never jumped … I was pushed out of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:10-13, Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: United Methodist

God Loves Losers

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 4, 2005

God Loves us exactly as we are.

Open with Napolean Dynomite Clip Have you ever known someone like Napoleon? He’s a loser in almost every sense of the word. I mean sure there are some folks that aren’t popular that we may call a loser. There are poor people whom we may call losers. There are people who are just geeks that we ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Greatest Physician

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 1, 2006

A balanced understanding of God’s healing power, and the different ways He has used it in the lives of His children thru the ages. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

The Greatest Physician Psalm 103:3 Does God still heal? Is it always God’s will to heal a Christian? Why do Christians get sick? What about the faith healers? These are not simple questions to answer. This is not a simple subject…it’s complicated. It’s impossible to put into one basket all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Dawns Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 25, 2011

Christ came 1) At the Right Time (Matthew 4:12a); to 2) The Right Place (Matthew 4:12b-16); and with 3) The Right Proclamation (Matthew 4:17).

There are a few times in people’s lives that world wide seminal changes occur. For many in this room, World War II meant the removal of an evil atheistic empire. In my lifetime, the fall of Communion in Eastern Europe allowed a new freedom of worship and the proclamation of the Gospel. For those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Other

Fly High - Acts Part 20 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2006

There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered.

“Fly High” - Acts part 20 Marilyn Swanson’s thoughts on Communion. Video Illustration about communion: Partake of Communion Testimony by Mark Doiron Thesis: There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered. Scripture Text: Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mourning Our Fallen

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 9, 2008

A meditation on Remembrance Day, 2008.

2 SAMUEL 1:17-27 MOURNING OUR FALLEN “David chanted this lament over Saul and his son Jonathan. (He gave instructions that the people of Judah should be taught “The Bow.” Indeed, it is written down in the Book of Yashar.) “The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares...when I'm Addicted? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007

Ninth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of addiction.

(Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) (Opened this message with the "Who Cares" Sermon Starter on Addiction) Smoking. Drinking. Drug Use. Sexual Addiction. Food Addictions. They can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Competent Wife/Woman-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 26, 2015

3 of ? The writer of Proverbs detailed a successful marriage from the standpoint of a competent wife. A wife’s competence completes a successful marriage. Who is a competent wife? A competent wife/woman...

A COMPETENT WIFE/WOMAN-part 3—Proverbs 31:10-31 Attention: A guy walks into the human resources department of a large company & hands the interviewer his application. She scans the sheet, & notices that the applicant has been fired from every job he has ever held. She says, “I must ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This Part 1

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

We learn that our lives belong to God. He created us, called us, gifted us, and now wants to use us.

A True Fairy Tale? Everybody seems to like a fairy tale (especially little girls). My granddaughters love for me to make up fairy tales, and they always want to be in them. They act out the parts as I tell the story and they always want there to be princesses, fairies, and of course a wicked ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Always Darkness Before Deliverance!

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2015

Peter and the church experienced great darkness before God brought deliverance! Today we as we experience darkness God has promised He will deliver those who serve Him! His deliverance may not what you expect, or when you desire it, but its always best!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 21, 2015 Date Preached: March 22, 2015 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: There is ALWAYS Darkness before Deliverance! Text: Acts 12:1-19 (NASB) ETS: Peter and the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2023

Jesus is light—trust Him to guide you. Jesus is life—trust Him to free you. Jesus Lord—trust Him to rule you. It’s the only way your life will make any sense.

Steve Brown talked about a man who asked a mail-order company to send plans for a birdhouse. Instead of sending him the plans for a birdhouse, they sent him plans for a sailboat. He tried to put it together, but it just wouldn't work. He couldn't figure what kind of bird was going to live ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

God has called every believer to proclaim the REVOLUTIONARY message; to see lives turned over, one HEART at a time!

Turning The World Upside Down Acts 17:1-15 When I was in seminary, I took several preaching classes where students were required to write and preach sermons in class. One of those classes was "Expositional preaching." In this particular class there were several projects I had to do, one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 10, 2022

This sermon focuses on the extraordinary events in the life of Rehab the prostitute, and three lessons gleaned from them that are still applicable for Christians today.

If you have your Bibles with you and you would like to follow along, we will be looking at the book of Joshua 2. That is an Old Testament book. If you wanted to use the red pew Bibles, the story can be found on page 208. First question that we have. Does anyone recognize the name Diana Nyad? ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25, Hebrews 11:31, Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

A Call To Courage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 11, 2018

If you want to find the courage to fulfill your calling, trust in the promises of God; obey the precepts of God; rest in the presence of God; and receive support from the people of God.

In an episode from the classic 1960’s TV series, The Andy Griffith Show, Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized the local mechanic, named Gomer. The two deputies are walking down the street one evening when they notice that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free