Sermons on Courage:

Into The Night: Peter Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018

The series concerns itself with the night Jesus was arrested. This second sermon explores that dark night from the perspective of Simon Peter.

INTO THE NIGHT: PETER Last week we looked at Judas. He left the Last Supper and went out into the night to complete the betrayal of Jesus. Today, we will look at Peter who also experienced great failure that same night. Judas’ story ended tragically. How will Peter’s story of failure end? 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, John 18:10-11, Luke 22:54-62, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Witness Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

Continued discussion on witnessing as a spiritual discipline.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Winning Witness” Supplementary Notes to previous message Winning Witness Pt 1 An estimated 95% of all church members have never led anyone to Christ. I. God gives us a Powerful Commission A. The Great commission 1. The basis of the commission – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are We Going To Live In Fear Or Faith?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 20, 2021

When we are in storms, we can either fear or have faith in Jesus

Mark 4:35-41 God, Be in our heads, Be in our hearts, Be in our understanding, Be in the words heard and the words spoken. Amen. I have a guilty habit to share: I enjoy reading adventure novels: Jason Bourne, Dirk Pitt, Jack Ryan — I buy them in paperback and usually read them in a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:26

Denomination: Episcopal

Faithful Through The Challenges

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 1, 2020

Our text introduces us to a man who is no stranger to difficult circumstances and challenges - but remains faithful.

Faithful Through the Challenges 1 Kings 17 Introduction We are living in one of the most challenging times. The pandemic, the election, the weather, personal challenges. We try to face these challenges from the perspective of faith. Our text introduces us to a man who is no stranger to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2021

Our Marathon ends only at our death. Till then we need to run without hesitance and fear. We will face all kinds of encumbrances in life but throw off the run with the same pace and win the race.

Theme: Run, Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 Dearly beloved in Christ. Today, we will have mediation from Hebrews 12:1-3 under the theme, RUN. I would like to leave three thoughts, such as, Run the Race, Run to Jesus, and Run without weary. An old priest died and arrived at the Gates of Heaven. Next to him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Faith And The Iron Chariots

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 4, 2021

We often believe that God can help us, but only up to a certain point. This belief conceals a measure of self-trust. If Judah had demonstrated the same faith about the chariots of iron as about the mountaineers, the chariots of iron would have been no better than chariots of straw.

Judges 1:19 - So the LORD was with Judah. And they drove out the mountaineers, but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the lowland, because they had chariots of iron. Background: Joshua had divided the inheritance among the children of Israel. However, there were still lands to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 14:29, Matthew 9:29, Deuteronomy 20:4, Deuteronomy 20:1, Exodus 33:2, Jeremiah 32:17, Job 37:23, Matthew 28:20, Judges 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Have Hand Strength, But No Heart- Strength.

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 12, 2021

"Many people have enough hand strength, but no heart-strength to profit with it. Strength without grace and holiness serves little, and without prudence, it serves nothing"

HAVE HAND STRENGTH, BUT NO HEART- STRENGTH. "Indeed, what profit is the strength of their hands to me? " (Job 30:2a) NKJV "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Creator Comforts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022

The Prophet begins with the sharp contrast between the failure of the past & the hope of the future. Israel is to be comforted in the assurance that her trial has ended, & her sin has been purged. What great news!

ISAIAH 40: 1-2 [ADVENT I SERIES PART I] THE CREATOR COMFORTS [Psalm 23] How majestic is the second part of the Book of Isaiah! The new section opens by stirring the people of God with the promise and hope of redemption and restoration. The Prophet begins with the sharp contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

O Grave! Where Is Thy Victory

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 26, 2022

The bodily resurrection of Jesus means everything!

O Grave! where is thy Victory? 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 When Paul heard of what was going on in the Church at Corinth which he had founded, he must have wondered whether he had just wasted a year and a half of his life establishing the church. The church was divided into factions. Some held to Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Judges (4 Of 5) Shamgar

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This is the fourth sermon in the series on the Judges of the Old Testament.

We have already dealt with the life of - • Othniel in Judges 3:7-11 • Ehud in Judges 3:12-30 Today we want to talk about another Judge, and his name is Shamgar. The first thing we want to say about him is that the fact that he appears in the Bible at all is testimony to his significance. • He ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings—it’s Not Clichés.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 16, 2020

God waits to give us a new beginning, a fresh start. Maybe we're in the middle of a year, a hard year--the year 2020. However, COVD won't have the final say. God will.

New Beginnings—It’s Not Clichés. Lamentations 3:21-26NKJV Jeremiah was a man whose message of repentance was rejected, and despite his earnest prayer for his people, he was to witness the children of Israel being sold into slavery.. the city of God being destroyed and the Temple of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Go To Church! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 5, 2020

Sermon based on Hebrews 10:24-25 to challenge & encourage faithfulness in corporate worship.

“LET’S GO TO CHURCH!” Hebrews 10:24-25 FBCF – 10/4/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – FB post: “The deepest level of worship is praising God through the pain, thanking God during the trials, trusting Him when we are tempted to lose hope, & loving Him even when He seems distant.” Next tool in “My ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother In Israel

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 14, 2023

You see, it isn’t by our numbers, wealth or strength that gets the job down; it is the power of the Holy Spirit alone, “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.”

Judges 5:6-9 A MOTHER IN ISRAEL May 14, 2023 The book of Judges is a gritty, dirty history book. It is filled with sin, violence, and the judgment of God. In the text before us today, we are introduced to two women who were used by God in great ways, for his glory. Those women are Deborah and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles And Power Of Vision Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 22, 2023

King Solomon said ‘‘Where there is no vision the people perish.’’ One of the things that this verse makes very clear is that a vision is vital to carrying out God’s will and Purpose for our lives

‘‘Where there is no vision the people perish.’’ One of the things that this verse makes very clear is that a vision is vital to carrying out God’s will and Purpose for our lives. Vision in Proverbs 29:18 is the knowledge and understanding of God, His will, and purposes for their life revealed in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Resurrection: A Stumbling Block” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 10, 2022

Chapters 21-25 bring to conclusion the promise made to Paul on the road to Damascus, that he would proclaim the story of Jesus to kings, rulers, both Jews and Greeks. Includes a tory about Winston Churchill's funeral. hope in the resurrection.

In Jesus Holy Name November 13, 2022 Text: Acts 21-25 Redeemer Lutheran “The Resurrection: A Stumbling Block” Over 50,000 people ran in the New York Marathon this past weekend. For 26.2 miles the streets were packed with runners ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11, Acts 26:13-28

Denomination: Lutheran