Sermons about Courage In Difficulty

Courageous Reformers

Contributed by Mark Williamson on Nov 8, 2002

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THIS SERMON WILL COMPARE FOUR OF THE COURAGEOUS REFORMERS WITH THE SACRIFICIAL GIVING OF OUR LIVES TO THE SERVICE OF CHRIST.

THERE ARE FOUR EXAMPLES FROM SCRIPTURE THAT DISPLAY FOR US, TODAY, WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A COURAGEOUS REFORMER FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. WE WILL LOOK AT 4 FIGURES FROM THE SCRIPTURES AND EXAMINE HOW THEY EXEMPLIFIED THESE CHARACTERISTICS. 1. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED A HIGHER CALLING A. NATHAN 2 SAM. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 4, 2003

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Assuming leadership roles can often be tough. It requires being strong & courageous. This sermon shares Biblical advice as to how we can be strong & courageous.

BE STRONG & COURAGEOUS JOSHUA 1:1-18 Joshua is an unevious position. Can you imagine having to fill the shoes of Moses ? Taking the place of a man...who could speak to God through a burning bush...cast down his rod, and have it turn into a snake, and then retrieve it, and find it a rod again. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Baptist

Courage And Discernment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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This is and adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on leadership.

I. We have talked about character, commitment, communication, and competence, and there is no way that I can say how important those things are, but the list of things that we need to be concerned with about leadership does not stop there by any means. A. If we are going to lead in our family, at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16, 1 Samuel 17:51-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of Courage Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 16, 2002

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Second sermon in series about those who experienced the touch of Jesus and what it means to us.

Peter, James and John were frightened by the Transfiguration. Something was happening that they didn’t fully understand. In order to calm them, Jesus touched them. (v. 7) This story teaches us at least three reasons we all need the Master’s touch of courage. For one thing, these men would need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of Courage

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 23, 2006

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This message is a challenge for men to be salt and light to their families and to the world.

Men of Courage Matthew 5:13-16 Someone has come up with a Men’s Thesaurus. This Thesaurus is helpful for women to better understand men. When a man says: “It would take too long to explain.” He means: “I have no idea how it works.” When a man says: “Take a break, honey, you are working too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Courageous Confronter Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

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3rd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

"A COURAGEOUS CONFRONTER" MATTHEW 3:5-10 AND MARK 6:17-20 INTRODUCTION: How many of you are familiar with the X-Men? They are another of the superheroes of Marvel Comic fame and have been the stars of two blockbuster films for 20th Century Fox and “X-Men 3" is scheduled for release in May of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Courage Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 2, 2006

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The Biblical account of the life of Joseph holds truths that the Holy Spirit wants you to grasp this Christmas season. Christians who live a life expressing that the birth of Christ is an event worth celebrating take time to invite the Holy Spirit to illu

Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 1:18-24 Title: Christmas Courage Theme: The Courage of Joseph Listen as I read Matthew 1:18-24, “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Courage

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

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We need to demonstrate extreme courage daily as we stand for Christ.

EPIC Gathering-10/13/02-Extreme Courage (Acts 4) Open to Acts 4 Story that took place not long after Christ’s death One afternoon two of His followers, Peter & John, went to the temple for the 3 o’clock prayer service. -come across a beggar, who had been unable to walk since birth -asks for $, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: *other

"Call To Courage Series

Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005

based on 85 ratings

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Leadership basics following a famous leader

First United Methodist Church Sudan, Texas May 7, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “CALL TO COURAGE” A Look at Leadership #1 GREATER TEXT: Joshua 1: 1-18 TEXT: Joshua 1: 6-7, “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Courage

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Sep 18, 2005

based on 47 ratings

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A message on faith and how to grow in our faith with God. I give 4 points that will help people grow in there faith and understanding of God, Enjoy!

Title: Take Courage! Text: Mark 6:45-52 Using Dan 3 and the 3 Hebrew Children Pray!!! • Introduction: - What is Faith? - Faith is the radar that guides the ship into port when the person can’t see. - Faith is described this way by one person: Trusting commitment of one person to another, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call To Courage

Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Feb 17, 2002

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Standing rightside up in an upside down world!

CALL TO COURAGE – Dr. Adlai Naidoo There was another graduation some years ago. A young man graduated from a private school. v His teachers were all of the same religion that he was v His classmates were all of the same faith as he was v We would say that he lived in a cultural, religious ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Courage For The Call Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Mar 11, 2002

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In the middle of his life, Abram receives a call to travel with God. Where does he find the courage to launch out?

From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Courage for the Call Genesis 12: 1-9 12 Then the LORD told Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will cause you to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage For The Apprehensive

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002

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Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Courage for the apprehensive(Christian) is found in The Comfort of ...

COURAGE FOR THE APPREHENSIVE—Revelation 2:8-11 Jesus encouraged the Smyrnan church as they faced the certainty of mortal/lethal/deadly persecution. Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Where does Christian courage arise during apprehensive moments? 6 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Courage

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 29, 2001

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Courage comes from following God wherever He leads

A Call to Courage Deuteronomy 31:6 May 6, 2001 Evening Service A professor gave his class an assignment. They were to turn in a five-page paper. The theme was Courage. Each student was to describe the best example of courage that he or she had ever witnessed. One student boldly turned in five ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, Deuteronomy 31:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Stand Courageously

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 19, 2001

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Giants come at us all through life. David’s example shows us how to deal with the Giants that try to attack our lives.

Stand Courageously 1 Samuel 17 1-58 Giants come at us all through life. Some kill our enthusiasm for Christ. Some attack our attitudes and habits. Personal relationships, compromising situations, sinful additions become giants that taunt us day and night. The giants win one small battle and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

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