Sermons on courage: showing 946-960 of 21,042

Just Like Us (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 11, 2019

Last week we looked at Elijah. We saw how he was bold and courageous in taking on the 450 prophets of Baal but then Queen Jezebel threatens his life and he runs away. We can be bold and courageous in one situation and fearful and pessimistic the next. Today we'll look at Joshua and David.

JUST LIKE US (part five) Last week we looked at Elijah. We saw how he was bold and courageous in taking on the 450 prophets of Baal all by himself. And God comes through and delivers the victorious miracle. But then Queen Jezebel threatens Elijah's life and he responds by running away. The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-11, Joshua 9:14, Acts 13:22, 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unable To Be Silenced Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010

The disciples were bold in their witness to what Jesus Christ had done. Attempts by the authorities to silence them failed. God had called them to be his witnesses and they could not keep silent.

Acts 5:27-32 “Unable to be Silenced” INTRODUCTION There are times that the courage of others amazes us. Recently I viewed the movie, “The Hurt Locker.” It is a story about the war in Iraq. I was amazed and humbled by the courage of the soldiers who were portrayed in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Water Walking 101 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 10, 2014

What does it take to walk on the waters of faith? This message looks at what we can learn from Peter as he stepped out of the boat and walked on water

Water Walking 101 Matthew 14:22-33 Walking on Water requires Courage (14:27) Obedience (14:28-29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Perseverance (14:30-31) Intro Slide Good day. We are about 2/3 of the way done with the New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bragging Rights

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

Finding the courage to testify about Jesus seems to be so difficult for Christian now days because they have no examined the Scripture concerning Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 11:1 - 6 Title: “Bragging Rights” Introduction: How many times have we heard someone make the statement, “I’m the man”?  A saying arose a few years ago, “No brag, just facts!”  John the Baptist was languishing in prison appearing to be discouraged and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Reasons To Respect Jesus As Our Leader

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 29, 2007

Taking a military analogy off of the word "Captain," this sermon discusses the courage and bravery that Jesus displayed and the respect we should accord Him

Big Idea: Jesus earned the right to be called our Captain by his courage under fire. - Hebrews 2:10. - Jesus is called the “captain of our salvation” in this verse and I want this morning to pursue the military analogy that that puts forward. - “Captain” is the Greek word “archegos” which means ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God's Promises And Precepts Series

Contributed by Jon Dart on Mar 6, 2007

In order to successfully inherit the blessing of the Christian life, God requires believers to conquer the enemies of the soul with strength and courage by believing in His promises

The Commissioning of Joshua Joshua 1:1-9 Who is God? He is a faithful God. How is He revealed in this text? In order to successfully settle in the promised land, God required Joshua and the people to obey His commands with strength and courage by putting their faith in His promises. I. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

David's Might Men Arise Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007

It is going to take courage to believe and live the Gospel of the Kingdom in the days ahead. We need to become like David’s Mighty Men.

Introduction Pastor Tony- God has established times/seasons … Earth rotating around sun- new year According to the Chinese calendar … 2006 Year of the Dog 2007 Year of the Pig (begins Feb 18th) According to the Jewish calendar … 2007 is the year 5767 (began Sept 2006) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Mighty Men Poured Out Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007

It is going to take courage to believe and live the Gospel of the Kingdom in the days ahead. We need to become like David’s Mighty Men.

Introduction Last Week- the rise of David’s Mighty Men. Valiant men- gathered- make David King- form army. God- raising up an army today- mighty men of COTR 1Chr 11:1-3 God established David as shepherd/prince over Israel, likewise Jesus Christ is our shepherd/prince. David made a covenant w/the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic

The Praying Church Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009

The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Formula For Success

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

God’s Formula for Success works, But there are no shortcuts.It calls for us to be strong and courageous.It calls for us to be obedient to His commands.

There is a common desire inside everyone to want to succeed • Because we measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. • How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. • Success by the world’s standard often means luxury, wealth, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian Church

'whose House Are You Building? The Message Of Haggai' Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 16, 2009

The inspiring words of the prophet Haggai; words that fill us with courage and challenge us to give ourselves fully to God’s purposes. A study.

1) Pre-Reading Introduction The Bible is always the best commentary on the Bible. To get a clear picture of what is happening in Haggai, we have to know the events described in Ezra chapters 1-6. About 50,000 people had returned from exile in Babylon; returned to Jerusalem with great faith that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Have No Fear Of Bad News ; His Heart Is Steadfast , Trusting In God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 14, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT BEING STRONG AND COURAGEOUS EVEN WHEN WE HEAR BAD NEWS , BECAUSE OUR HEART IS STEADFAST TRUSTING IN THE LORD

HE WILL HAVE NO FEAR OF BAD NEWS ; HIS HEART IS STEADFAST , TRUSTING IN THE LORD ********************************************************************************* 1.THE LORD WANTS US TO BE STRONG IN FAITH EVEN WHEN WE HEAR BAD NEWS . THE DEVIL ATTACKS US WITH FLAMING ARROWS OF BAD NEWS TO SHAKE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2015

It is the everlasting covenant that gives David the courage to hope. Man may fail, but God will not. The covenant is set in place by God, and guaranteed by God.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS. 2 Samuel 23:1-7. The Bible sometimes permits us to listen in on the death-bed words of a dying saint. We hear Jacob blessing his sons. We hear Moses blessing the twelve tribes. We are interested also to hear the seven last sayings of Jesus from the Cross. In the passage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Difficult Truth And A Wonderful Hope Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 22, 2013

In these next verses in 1 John we are presented with a difficult truth that cuts home today and a wonderful hope that gives us courage for tomorrow.

A Difficult Truth and A Wonderful Hope - 1 John 2:18-29 - July 21, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #8 This morning we are continuing in our series from the book of 1 John so I’ll ask you to open your Bibles with me please, to 1 John, chapter 2, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: *other

Prince Caspian: Our Special Connection To Nature Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

Lewis shows us a profound view of the divinely ordained human stewardship of nature. Are we courageous and responsible enough to accept our role?

Prince Caspian: Our special connection to nature Genesis 2:15-20 In the last decade over 1000 species of animal were discovered in the Mekong jungles and wetlands of Asia. That averages to a species a week. Among them were never before named types ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-20

Denomination: Mennonite