Sermons on courage when facing death:

Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 19, 2017

Five leadership lessons from Joshua 1. A Father's Day message.

Be Strong and Courageous Joshua 1:1-9 Rev. Brian Bill June 17-18, 2017 Since our youngest daughter has now graduated from high school, it got me thinking about how many graduation speeches I’ve heard. Some have been very good and others, well, not so good. I’ve given some speeches myself…some ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Courage Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 17, 2024

This is the 5th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#5] A CALL TO COURAGE Judges 6:33-40 Introduction: Our text today continues in the story about Gideon. God called Gideon to deliver Israel from the Midianites. These verses reveal the struggles and doubts of Gideon; but they also highlight the patience and faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Courage Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

This is a message calling members to a deeper prayer life.

AN ATTITUDE OF COURAGE Acts 4:1-31 INTRO: We are all stirred by tales of valor and bravery. We all wish we were braver. As children, most boys played like they were a soldier in the thick of the battle or a ship’s captain riding a storm. But our daydreams never ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Courage

Contributed by Skillful Shepherd on Aug 3, 2009

Sermon on Joshua 1:1-9 - Faith and Courage.

Joshua 1:1-9 Faith and Courage Introduction - facing transitions - fear and discouragement 1.v.1-4 God’s purposes for Joshua - Cross to the land (God giving them) - every place given - endless territory (1 Cor 2:9) 2.v.5 God’s promises to Joshua - no man able to stand (Isa 54:17) - never fail or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

What Is Death? Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2020

There is much interest today when it comes to the subject of death. People want to know about themselves, about loved ones. They want guarantees.

1. Death is something all men face a. Hebrews 9:27 b. Ecclesiastes 9:5 c. Ecclesiastes 8:8 2. Death is not to be feared. Revelation 1:17-18 a. Jesus conquered death. Hebrews 2:14-15 b. Jesus has changed death. 1 Thessalonians 4:14-15 c. Jesus controls death 3. In studying death, stay with the bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 9:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

We began a series of messages declaring that what the world needed was LOVE, God’s LOVE! There’s no greater need! There’s no great call! There’s no greater act of Courage!

Text: Joshua 1:1-9 (1) Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, (2) Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do When Tragedy Strikes?”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 2, 2017

This section of God's Word shows us how two people responded to a tragedy. One example comes from a widow whose son died. The other comes from one of the greatest prophets in the Old Testament, Elijah.

At some point it will likely happen to most of us. For each of us it will be different and yet the same. It will leave us with tears in our eyes and pain in our hearts. We call them tragedies—something that seems to turn our lives upside down. Because we live in a world stained by sin these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope When A Loved One Dies

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 31, 2014

What's the world missing? Hope. Jesus gives us hope in the most hopeless of situations - death.

Chapel Monday Nov 10 I'm starting to wonder if one of the Devil's ultimate goals is that you would have no hope. The reason I'm starting to wonder this is because our culture is showing more and more evidence of being a place where people have no hope. We have money, we have technology, we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Contrasts In Courage Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

As Jesus is taken into captivity we see both courage and cowardice on display in the lives of three characters.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Contrasts in Courage” John 18:12-27 Introduction: Most of us have probably seen movies or documentaries about people of courage or read about such individuals. We enjoy these profiles in courage because they give us something to which we can aspire. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Prends Courage

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Malgré les joies de la vie en Dieu et les bénédictions qui nous encouragent, nous sommes néanmoins englobés dans cette incertitude grandissante qui plane sur la planète.

PRENDS COURAGE ! Marc 10.46-52 (SG21) 46 Ils arrivèrent à Jéricho. Lorsque Jésus sortit de la ville avec ses disciples et une assez grande foule, Bartimée, le fils aveugle de Timée, était assis en train de mendier au bord du chemin. 47 Il en-tendit que ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Courageous Confronter Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

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

The Spirit Of Courage Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 28, 2015

Courage, Boldness, Witness

HOLY ISN’T HIS FIRST NAME – The Spirit of Courage 2 Timothy 1:1-12 (p. 832) May 3, 2015 Introduction: He was a man who was letting go of his life. He sat in a jail cell, resembling more of a dungeon than a cell. It was poorly lit. It was cold and damp. He was chained to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courageous Character

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 2, 2013

Are you honoring your mother only today by a tiny token or am I honoring her by a lifestyle that warms her heart and provokes thanks to God rather than tears before Him

It is called Mother’s Day, not wife’s or wives’ day for the simple reason that it is the day children honor their mothers, not husbands honoring wives or fathers honoring mothers. It is a day when children reexamine what mothers mean to them. It is a day when children reexamine their relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Courageous

Contributed by Christian Curby on Jun 3, 2012

We cannot please God without faith, should our faith make us courageous?

This afternoon I want to discuss something that I believe is foundational to our Christian character. I want to talk about courage. We all love to hear stories about people being courageous donʼt we? I mean our culture is full of stories of super heroes and ultimately isnʼt what makes ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

When Death Has Taken My Loved One

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2010

Though unnatural, death comes to all. How shall we respond to death? We explore this neglected subject by looking at an incident in the ministry of Ezekiel.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, behold, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you at a stroke; yet you shall not mourn or weep, nor shall your tears run down. Sigh, but not aloud; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban, and put your shoes on your feet; ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 24:15-18

Denomination: Baptist