Sermons on Courage In Difficulty:

Go! And… Speak Up For Those Who Cannot Speak For Themselves - Proverbs 31:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 9, 2025

God calls His people to stand in the gap for the vulnerable, to act with courage, to love with compassion, and to reflect the heart of Jesus Christ.

Go! And… Speak Up for those who cannot speak for themselves - Proverbs 31:8 Introduction: A Call to Courageous Compassion There are moments when silence is not golden—it is deadly. Moments when looking the other way is not grace—it is neglect. Moments when God calls His people not to remain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8-9, Isaiah 1:17, Luke 4:18-19, James 1:27, Psalm 46:1, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nobody Stood With Me But God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores finding strength in solitude, courage in proclamation, and hope in divine deliverance through unwavering faith in God's presence and promises.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, hearts filled with hope, eager to find solace and strength in the word of God. Our lives may be filled with trials and tribulations, but remember, we are never alone. God is with us, in every moment, in every breath we take. We turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Topics: Not Laid To Charge

Keep Hope Alive During The Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon encourages finding hope, strength, and courage in the midst of life's storms through unwavering faith in God's love and guidance.

Good morning, family. We gather here today, bound by faith, love, and the shared belief that we are never alone in our struggles. Today, we find ourselves in the midst of a storm, not of rain and thunder, but of life's trials and tribulations. Yet, we are not afraid. We stand firm in our faith, ...read more

Topics: Hope, Alive

The Power Of Consistent Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

This sermon explores Caleb's unwavering faith and courage, encouraging believers to claim God's promises regardless of age or circumstance. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart full of anticipation and a spirit filled with joy, for I have been given the privilege of sharing with you a message that I believe will inspire and uplift you. Today, we turn our focus to the story of a man whose faith was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-12

Topics: Staying Faithful, Living For Jesus

My God Is Able PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Emphasizes God's boundless abilities, blessings beyond imagination, and limitless love, encouraging believers to live in faith, courage, and boldness.

Beloved brothers and sisters, gather round as we gather our hearts and minds towards the bountiful banquet of God's Word. Let us not be like the five foolish virgins who were unprepared for the bridegroom's arrival, but let us be like the five wise ones, lamps filled with oil, hearts filled with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Topics: God's Power, Immeasurable

Faith In God's Plan PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Encourages us to live by faith, inspired by the examples of our spiritual ancestors, trusting God's promises and facing trials courageously.

Good morning, beloved family of God. What an honor it is to gather together in His name, to bask in His love, and to be nourished by His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our God, the author and perfecter of our faith, has drawn us together to learn, to grow, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-31

Topics: Faith, God's Plan

Strong Men In Tough Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the courage of Jesus' disciples, encouraging believers to emulate their bravery in facing battles, bearing burdens, and building bravery.

Good morning, beloved friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, in this sacred space where we gather to honor our Lord and Savior. Today, we find ourselves on the threshold of a new revelation, a fresh understanding of the words of our Lord as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Topics: Strong Men

Strength In The Midst Of The Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to face future uncertainties with faith, strength, and courage, knowing that God is always with us and guiding us.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? We gather together today as a community of faith, bound together by the love and grace of our Savior Jesus Christ. We are united in our shared belief, our shared hope, and our shared purpose. We are here to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Topics: Next Steps, What's Next

Beyond Encouragement

Contributed by Clarence Crane on Feb 21, 2003

As a Christian when we face difficulty God provides the means for us to be encouraged, but we are not just to languish in that resting place. We are to go beyond encouragement.

BEYOND ENCOURAGEMENT Bushnell Assembly of God August 11, 2002 AM 1 Samuel 30: 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Troubles Come

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 7, 2007

The question is not if trouble comes but when trouble comes. God has a purpose for every difficulty in life. We must embrace our "training" with joy and hope.

When Trouble Comes Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church March 7, 2007 Job 14:1-2 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. (KJV) Intro. The question is not ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: *other

Trusting Christ Through Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 29, 2007

Following Christ is not that seems so smooth sailing or easy. Sometimes as we go through we have experienced storms and difficulties that just overwhelmed us

Trusting Christ through Life’s Storms Mark 4:35-41 September 9, 2007 Sermon series: Following Christ Introduction Today’s message is third in our sermon series: Following Christ. In our previous sermon we have learn that following Christ is to Place Christ above all others; Sacrifice our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Face Of Fasting At A Holy Marriage Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Mar 5, 2003

To fast means to integrate the gospel into human life. It is the unity of the two opposites between the difficulty to overcome the human tendency to evil and the joy of embracing the Word of God.

Once there was a father with a son who was lazy. He tried to convince his son that he should join him in the work on his farm. The son was not convinced. The father was actually worried, how his son would earn his living after his death. Therefore, before his death, the father called his son and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

First in a series of sermons based on the personalities involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. This sermon focuses on the difficulty of living a holy life when surrounded by a lack of it.

JOHN THE BAPTIST “Living Holy in a Not So Holy World” Mark 6:14-29 Who said the Bible is boring? Whoever it was hadn’t read this story. It has more plots and subplots than an episode of NCIS or a John Grisham legal thriller. This story has four main characters: John the Baptist, King Herod, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Say Yes To The Goat Skins Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Oct 6, 2014

This sermon will focus on the difficulty of saying no to the flesh. Even though we have rules and law, they are no match to stop us from choosing our fleshly desires.

Background • Review Genesis 25; twins yet born completely opposite (lost/saved) • Parents show favoritism, and this will lead to a divided family. When we come to chapter 27, Isaac is around 137 and both boys are in their middle 70’s. • This sermon will focus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Acts To Save Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 7, 2009

God sent an earthquake to draw out a jailor and saved his entire family. Worship God in the midst of difficulties. Your focus determines your reality.

Amazing, God sent an earthquake to save a family. • Yes, the foundations of the prison were shaken. Yes, the prison doors were all opened. Yes, the chains were all broken. • But that was not the purpose of the earthquake. No one got away. Paul shouted, “We are all here!” Even after their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible