Sermons on christian strength: showing 1,156-1,170 of 153,435

Conviction Versus Preference Series

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Mar 20, 2006

There is a difference between a conviction and a preference. A preference is a very strong belief, held with great strength, but a belief that you will change under the right circumstances. A conviction is a belief that you will not change.

SEVEN AREAS WE NEED TO CHANGE IN ORDER TO CHANGE OUR LIVES CALVARY WORSHIP CENTER MARCH 19, 2006 Pastor Herson Gonzalez Without a plan for change, all we will do is talk about changing all our lives, but we will stay the same. All of the singing and the praying and the preaching and the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Broken!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 23, 2009

What God wants to do for those who he fixes by the blood of Jesus Christ

14For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. 16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17and that Christ may dwell in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Last Church Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 14, 2018

We as God’s community will only know full satisfaction when our wealth is in Christ, when our vision is His vision, when our self-concept is bound up in our identity in Christ, and when our clothing is His righteousness.

Revelation 3 v. 14 To the angel of the church of Laodicea write; These things says the Amen (True), the witness (martyr), the faithful and true, the overarching one of the creation of God. v. 15 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot, I wish you were either cold or hot. v. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

Genuine Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 8, 2016

G.U.T.S: Genuine 5 reasons to share who we really are from 1 John (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Warren Wiersbe's book, "Be Real" provided the outline, pgs. 19-28)

HoHum: Mike Mack- When I was about 10 years old, I made friends with two brothers in my neighborhood, Tim and Jeff Ward. Perhaps because I did not have a brother living at home, or just for fun, I told them I had a twin brother named Mark. We would be playing Wiffle ball, and I’d go home, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Weaknesses Are Opportunities For People To See God's Strength

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

This sermon highlights how our weaknesses actually help others in seeing God’s strength

As we move towards a year of evangelism, do you think we are ready? Probably a better questions to ask is, are you ready to be part of the year of evangelism? are you prepared to be involved in the year of evangelism? All of us are called to be part of the year of evangelism. All of us are called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wheat And The Tares; Hypocrisy And Strength Through Humility.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 23, 2017

The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all about hypocrisy; it is also a gospel reading of atonement, full of strength through humility.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). (This is a modification of a previous sermon for a larger congregation). Today's readings: Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Episcopal

God's Perfect Plan: Strength, Action, Courage

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2003

When God gives us a task, His perfect plan includes the resources to do it: strength, action, and courage. Sermon for deacon ordination service.

We have been burning fuel very rapidly. Coal, oil, natural gas .. we are consuming it. It is irreplaceable. Some scientists say that unless we change our ways, we are going to burden our children and our grandchildren with a very serious energy problem. The next generation will inherit a burden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Renewed Strength For God's Great Work

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 1, 2010

Renewed strength to serve the Lord!

INTRO: God has a unique plan for every single child of God. He passionately desires for us to know His good, pleasing, and perfect will. Though that is His intention, it is not automatic that every child of God is going to live in that will and be found faithful. The enemy will do all he can to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Get Your Strength?

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

This sermon looks at Asa’s miracle, and warns us to beware of starting strong and finishing weak.

I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in preparing this message. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR STRENGTH? AUGUST 19, 2007 Jay Robison 2 CHRONICLES 14:11-13, 16:2-3, and 7-10 Have you ever wanted to just stay in bed? Sunday a.m. alarm rang, sleepy eyed man hit snooze Third time he did ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Run With Endurance Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Like any great athlete we need to learn the importance of dedication and endurance for our Christian race.

HEBREWS 12 A great cloud of witnesses Throw off everything that hinders Run with endurance Fix our eyes on Jesus the Lord disciplines the one he loves A GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS let us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring other people to faith in C

Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring other people to faith in Christ. Yet, Jesus knew that eternal joy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more.

How Jesus’ Joy Gave Him Strength by Paul Fritz John 15:10-15:11 Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Move Spiritual Gifts From Stress To Strengths

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 8, 2005

Every day offers an opportunity to serve and to make a difference for God when I move my spiritual gifts from stress to strengths.

Move Spiritual Gifts from Stress to Strengths 1 Peter 4:10-11 (New International Version) 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Wait Upon The Lord Our Strength And Defense

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2016

To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Strength and our Defense.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your wife or husband your strength? No. JESUS CHRIST is my Strength and my Defense. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Strength and our Defense. IV. TEXT: Psalms 59:9 (Amplified Bible) O my Strength, I will watch ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Norway: Let God Be Your Strength And Refuge

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 25, 2011

God is our strength and refuge in the gloomiest moments of our lives. Let’s run to Him for shelter from the storm, and in the case of tragedy, especially so. Pray for those affected in the Norway shootings, that they may find their refuge in God.

Text: Psalm 46 Open with me to Psalm 46. This week, Norway has been ravaged with the shootings of over 90 children at the hands of a madman. Families are shattered, friendships irrecoverable. Though this seemed to be a politically and racially motivated crime, many sources of media call this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational