Sermons on Courage In Christ:

When Fear Meets Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Our faith can give us the courage we need to make it through the tough times in life.

When Fear Meets Faith Acts 27 (esp. 21-26) Intro: I’d like to show a video clip of a portion of Paul’s life. This excerpt is about 10 minutes long and will cover chapters 26 & 27 of Acts. We will start off with Paul speaking to King Agrippa who came to visit Festus, and end with the shipwreck. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jehovah-Shalom "The Eternally Self-Existent One Is Peace" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2011

The lesson that Gideon had to learn before he could be used of God is that "The LORD is peace" in verse 24.

Purpose: To explain that God is our only source for peace. Aim: I want the listener to rest assured of God's peace. INTRODUCTION: It has been more than 200 years since God revealed Himself as Jehovah-M'Kaddesh (the LORD who sets apart or makes holy). The promised land has been conquered and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon – Preparation, One Of The Keys To Building A Successful Life!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 9, 2024

When the odds are against you and the stakes are high, you must realize everything in your history and preparation have made you ready for this moment. Everything up to now has been preparing you for this moment.

Sermon – Preparation, one of the Keys To Building a Successful Life! Scripture Lesson: 1 Samuel 17:51-58 “When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they turned and ran. Then the men of Israel and Judah gave a great shout of triumph and rushed after the Philistines, chasing them as far ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:51-58, Psalm 18:39-41, Psalm 37:22-25

Denomination: Methodist

King Asa, Seek. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 24, 2014

The first of two sermons about king Asa of 2nd Chronicles. This is about seeking after God in a way that is internal, self searching as well as external. The listener is asked, "are we honest with ourselves?"

King Asa: Seek. 2 Chronicles 15:1-9 In the early days of the Kingdom of Israel there were three relatively successful kings, being King Saul, King David and King Solomon. Solomon was succeeded by his son King Rehoboam who was a hard and dictatorial king. It was under his reign that the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9, Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 2 Acts 5:17-33 Last week we looked at the “Go” in our outline and saw that it deals with the consistency or the reliability of our witness. Are you the same out there as you are in here? This is a command BUT you and I should not look at it as a burden or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Afraid Of?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 1, 2012

If you Google phobias you’ll see that people can be afraid of just about anything. People have come up with creative ways to scare people on Halloween. Although these pranks are done in good fun, being afraid is not so much fun. And when that fear debilit

WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? INTRODUCTION: It’s been said that everybody is afraid of something; whether it be heights, spiders or snakes. If you Google phobias you’ll see that people can be afraid of just about anything. We have Halloween coming up. The ‘scare the bejeepers out of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Fear

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 11, 2023

We ask for more faith than we realize we have. We let it lie dormant in us, while all the time God is there, and our faith in God is there, doing very little.

There is a legend from the Orient about a traveler making his way to a large city. One night he meets two other travelers along the road: Fear and Plague. Plague explains to the traveler that, once they arrived, they are expected to kill 10,000 people in the city. The traveler asks Plague if Plague ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Harder They Fall

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 22, 2025

Faith runs toward impossible odds, confident that the God who conquered before will aim true again—because the bigger they come, the harder they fall.

WHEN GIANTS STILL ROAM There’s an old saying that’s echoed through boxing rings and locker rooms for generations: “The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” But in the kingdom of God, that line isn’t just clever—it’s prophecy. Because every time pride puffs itself up, Heaven quietly starts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 8:37, Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God’s Kind Of Mother

Contributed by John White on May 7, 2010

Characteristics of a Godly mother found in the Bible’s classic passage on motherhood.

God’s Kind Of Mother Proverbs 31:10-31 We all know just how important mothers really are. Our very existence tells us mother are absolutely necessary. Any progress we may have made toward growing up physically or otherwise is usually a testimony to the faithfulness of our mothers. Most of us could ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Heavyweight Battle ~ A Major Upset!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 29, 2003

This sermon challenged us to move ourselves into position, through faith, to see miracles happen in our lives.... and maybe even see Giants fall.

Text: 1 Sam. 17 Anyone here this morning believe in Miracles? Do you believe that God still unleashes his miracle working power in the lives of His people? The Smart Family this week witnessed a miracle, and they are giving glory to God for bringing home thier daughter after being kidnapped for ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Home That Gave Moses To Us Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2016

Moses 1 The first of expository messages that take us scene by scene through the Life of Moses found in in Exodus through Deuteronomy

Moses 1 THE HOME THAT GAVE US MOSES Exodus 1:1- 2:10 “By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.” (Heb. 11:23. See also Acts 7:20) Part 1: From Egypt to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare A Way For The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

You are the Chosen Generation. Let us fulfill our Destiny! God Called us to fulfill the Great Plan/Purpose of God. To serve as SAVIORS and DELIVERER

2 Peter 3:9, “… He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but EVERYONE to come to repentance.” You are the Chosen Generation. Let us fulfill our Destiny! God Called us to fulfill the Great Plan/Purpose of God. To serve as SAVIORS and DELIVERER (Obadiah 1:21)! a. WILLINGNESS: To be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: *other

Encouraging Message For Men PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

Christ meets us in our weakness, supplying strength and love so we can persevere, serve others, and experience true courage in everyday life.

Some of us walked in with smiles; some of us walked in with sighs. Schedules feel heavy. Headlines howl. Bills pile, plates spin, and sleep sneaks away. You’ve tried to be strong for your people, and the strength ran thin. You’ve tried to be brave for your heart, and the courage felt small. If ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Topics: Encouragement, Strength

New Years - Christ Our Companion

Contributed by George Rennau on Feb 19, 2001

What does the New Year have in store for you? Whether they be good things, or bad, or both You can face them because God has promised I will never leave you or forsake you

Christ our companion Hebrews 13:5-6 "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

King David's Last Instructions To His Son Solomon Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 26, 2023

David says to Solomon, “so be strong, act like a man.”

King David, an old man, exhausted and unable to keep himself warm, called in Solomon his son, the young man who would one day replace him as king of Israel and gave him instructions on how he should live his life. He’s also going to ask for Solomon to deal with his enemies after he is gone. David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army