Sermons on courage and strength: showing 436-450 of 67,842

Strength For The New World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the enduring relevance and strength of God's Word in navigating our ever-changing world.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather today, not as strangers, but as a family bonded together by the love and grace of our Heavenly Father. As we navigate through this ever-changing world full of challenges, uncertainties, and complexities, we often find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Topics: Ancient Words

Restrained Power Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: RESTRAINED POWER A. Walk up to a group of BOYS playing basketball or baseball and ask what quality each of them would like to possess, and you’ll get answers like: “To run fast.” “To jump high.” “To be strong.” 1. Not a single one of them would answer, “I’d like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph Of Arimathea The Corageous Coward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

It took the crisis of the cross to change his cowardice into courage. Sometimes it takes a crisis to bring out a man's true faith.

A fireman who was half dead from exhaustion and smoke inhalation, with face dirty and uniform covered with grime, staggers past the crowd and is almost deafened by their shouts and cheers for him. He has just come from a burning building where, at the risk of his life, he climbed to the third ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-47

Courageous Women Under Fire

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 29, 2013

“Courageous Under Fire”? Is when you face the unknowns (and sometimes the known) and have no clue as to how the outcome will be. Yet, because of one’s trust and faith in God, the individual steps out in faith and pursue his/her god-given assignment.

I was having difficulty with this topic because of recent setbacks in my life. However, I’ve come to the conclusion that setbacks are God’s opportunity for setups! Amen! Circumstances do not stop what God has for His children: that’s you and me. This morning, I want to speak on ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Luke The Man Who Did Not Bail Out Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 17, 2015

One of the men with Paul when he died was Doctor Luke who had been with him for over five years. He seems to given up his medical practice to help one man - Paul - so he could have the strength he needed to do what God wanted.

Annual Sermons: Vol. 12 Sermon 1 Bob Marcaurelle 2 Tim. 4:10-11 LUKE - THE MAN WHO DIDN’T BAIL OUT “. . . Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me. . . Only Luke is with me. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Take Heart! Take Courage!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 20, 2006

Sometimes we can get passive and expect blessings to be given to us. It is high to arise and TAKE WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY OURS!

TAKE HEART! TAKE COURAGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE GOING TO ALWAYS WALK IN DEFEAT IF OUR OUT GOING IS MORE THAN OUR INCOMING! A. YOU CAN NOT ARISE IN PUBLIC BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE IN PRIVATE. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strong And Courageous Thru Change Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 11, 2015

Remember, the same issues that Joshua and the Israelites faced we also face. We face change in our lives. We face stress. We face sorrow. When we face these times in our lives, God is commanding us to be strong in our actions and deeds and also to be

STRONG AND COURAGEOUS THRU CHANGE JOSHUA 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION “After the death of Moses” “Moses my servant is dead” The book of Joshua begins with these two phrases that probably will catch our attention here at NBCC today more than it would have a few months ago. The first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 12, 2010

How do we walk a godly life? It takes great courage to live a life that follows God and not ourselves. What are some of the characteristics of a person who lives a life of courage? This morning we are going to see how Joseph exemplified courage to foll

The Face of Courage - Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25) The Faces of Christmas Series Slide Introduction Courage What picture comes to mind when you think of the word courage? I think there are a lot of people that think for a person to be courageous, they need to be fearless or do dangerous things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Epaphroditus: A Man Of Great Courage Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

People of courage are people who put their complete trust in Jesus.

Epaphroditus: A Man of Great Courage Text: Phil. 2:25-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: There's an old story of a rich guy who threw a party at his mansion. One of his pride and joys was his new saltwater pool in which he had the ability to let swim in various specious of ocean fish. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons In Courage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

From Paul’s interactions with the opposition, we can see no less than 6 key ways to respond to opposition.

ACTS Lessons in Courage Dr. Tom Bartlett September 29, 2019 Acts 22 OUTLINE A Faith That Is D.A.R.I.N.G. Dignified respect for opposition “Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.” And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they became even ...read more

Denomination: Other

The God Of Enough (Part 2)

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on May 27, 2021

"God is all that you need" A thousand times YES! We no longer rely on our strength, we are no longer afraid of our weaknesses because we know His Word Declares: "... My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”...2. Cor. 12:9.

I am supercharged by the influence of the anointing of the Holy Ghost welling up from the inside of me. Last night, I had an awesome experience of the presence of the Holy Ghost; FLAMES OF GLORY engulfed my entire being. What a blissful experience; As I stood out there in the realms of the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1, Luke 1:37, Exodus 14:1-11

Denomination: *other

Do You Have The Courage?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 6, 2002

David showed us a good example of courage and bad example of being a coward. Which one will you follow?

David Do You Have the Courage? Or Are You a Coward? Introduction A. Remember back in 1995 we had this Young QB on the Steelers names Stewart B. In 95 we made him Slash C. And Slash was great D. Everyone loved slash E. Well eventually he became the starter F. And well now, everybody does not like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Leading From Your Strengths Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2010

There are several observations we can make about David in this conflict

(I attended a clergy roundtable sponsored by the Ockenga Institute of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where we discussed this passage, and the following sermon is more of a group effort, our collective thoughts on the various strengths David drew from) We’re quite familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Congregational

Lessons In Courage Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

Today I want us to look at some lessons in courage that the Bible describes the Apostle Paul as walking in. You see Paul is also quoted as saying in essence that no matter what comes my way, with Christ I can do all things. Everything He’s called me to do.

ACTS Testifying & Tribulations Dr. Tom Bartlett September 22, 2019 Acts 21:1-40 OUTLINE Lessons In Courage Courage: moving forward in the face of uncertainty And when we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Other

The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore how the joy of the Lord serves as a deep-seated strength for believers, sustaining them through challenging times.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful message from the book of Nehemiah, chapter 8, verse 10. Here's what the scripture says: "Nehemiah said, 'Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Topics: Joy, Lord