Sermons on Courage:

Recognizing Gods Voice Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 17, 2002

This is a third in the series Overcomeing the Grasshopper complex

TITLE: How to Recognize God’s voice TEXT; Joshua 1 THEME: spiritual victory, the promises of God, Joshua, spiritual warfare P.S. The voice we listen to will determine the direction we will walk. If we listen to our emotions we will remain in the spiritual desert. If we listen to the whispers of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 1, 2002

911, Part Three

WHEN LIFE SEEMS UNFAIR (JOB 1:1-2:10) The year 2001 was a sad year for a family I had known for more than ten years. The family was a staunch Christian family and for four generations the tight-knit family had served tirelessly in church. The matriarch of the family was a widow and her two sons and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Life Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 4

WHEN LIFE SEEMS UNFAIR (JOB 1:1-2:10) The year 2001 was a sad year for a family I had known for more than ten years. The family was a staunch Christian family and for four generations the tight-knit family had served tirelessly in church. The matriarch of the family was a widow and her two sons and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mission And Calling PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

Jesus personally calls and empowers ordinary people to bring hope and healing, inviting us to trust his authority and join his compassionate mission.

Friends, imagine Jesus speaking your name with a smile. Picture calloused hands from a carpenter’s bench reaching for ordinary people with ordinary lives—fishermen with tired shoulders, a tax collector with a checkered reputation, men whose resumes looked unimpressive by any earthly standard. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-6

Topics: Mission, Calling

Spurring One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

The sermon emphasizes the vital role of gathering as a church community to encourage, support, and strengthen one another in love and faith as we follow Christ.

There’s a sacred sweetness in the sound of gathered voices. A familiar face across the aisle. A hug that lingers just a moment longer than usual. Coffee cups, creaky pews, and kind words. It all whispers a truth our souls know well: we are meant to be together. Life presses in with long weeks and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Encouragement, Motivation

One Of You Shall Chase A Thousand!

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2019

“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do." Helen Keller

ONE OF YOU SHALL CHASE A THOUSAND! Joshua 23:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN EVERYBODY GAVE 1. The pastor of a tiny country church had been having trouble with little giving in the offerings. 2. One Sunday he announced, “Now, before we receive the offering, I would like to request that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9-13, 2 Kings 5:3, Esther 4:14, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Calls Your Name: Jacob Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021

How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Jacob Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/24/2016 Hearing your name called can evoke different responses depending on the circumstances. On the one hand, maybe you’re just getting off the plane after a long tour of duty, your eyes scanning all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Stand Firm

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Satan is not going to stand back and watch you grow as a Christian. We is going to send everything he can to knock you down and take you out of action. We need to he prepared to stand our ground.

STAND FIRM – SPIRITUAL ARMOR Ephesians 6:10-20 INTRODUCTION At the end of Ephesians, Paul addresses the area of Spiritual Warfare. Our lives are a constant on-going warfare between God’s Law and the powers of darkness. As we read along with today’s text we will see a common theme for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Achieve Godly Success In 2007

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Feb 19, 2007

Success according to the Kingdom of God is different from the world’s way of gaining success. God has created you to be a winner not a loser. You can have great success in 2007 if you do it God’s way. Your success is based upon His ability not yours. W

Introduction · This morning I want to position you in the Word to achieve Godly success in 2007. · Success according to the Kingdom of God is different from the world’s way of gaining success. · God has created you to be a winner not a loser. You can have great success in 2007 if you do it God’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redefining Significance (How To Surprise Your Biggest Critics) Acts Part 7 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

contrasting God’s and the world’s understanding of a significant life...

Redefining significance: how to surprise your biggest critics Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 7 Pastor Jeff Christopherson - February 23, 2003 Acts 4:1-22 I. HOW OUR WORLD DEFINES SIGNIFICANCE: 1. Success. (People speak of my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Good News! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 2, 2004

Get the good news! (A meditation for Christmas Eve)

GOOD NEWS! Luke 2:10-11 S: Shepherds and Good News Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GET THE GOOD NEWS! ?: What? What is the good news? KW: Descriptions TS: We will find in our study of Luke 2:10-11 three descriptions of the good news. The _____ description is the good news is… I. AWESOME II. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Conquerors: Lesson 1: Conquering Obstacles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

Joshua Conquered Jericho

A. WHAT ABOUT OBSTACLES? (JOHN 5:13- 6:26) 1. Everyone faces obstacles that seem insurmountable. Money, job, family issues, people, health, physical limitations, past failures, lack of courage and faith. 2. The biggest obstacles are usually within not without. a. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Joshua 1:1-9

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

5 Steps for Future Success According to the Faith of Joshua

Series: The Faith of Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 1: Joshua 1:1-9 July 8, 2012 A. THE HINGE OF HISTORY “After the death of Moses, the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua, Moses’ assistant; ‘Moses is dead. Now it is time for you to lead My ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Your Ebenezer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 16, 2007

Here are 9 words from God unto Joshua as well as unto us! Beginning in vs.1 God is saying, “The old is dead!”

Remembering Your Ebenezer Text: Joshua 1: 1-11 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and this entire people, to the land ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joshua Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

Five Steps for Future Success

A. THE HINGE OF HISTORY “After the death of Moses, the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua, Moses’ assistant; ‘Moses is dead. Now it is time for you to lead My people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River into the Promised Land I promised them’” (Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist