Sermons on Courage:

Wake Up Caleb

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 15, 2009

I believe inside of Every Christian is the spirit of Caleb, This sermon is my attempt to call that spirit and anointing to attention.

In our test we are looking at the children of Israel who fail to take possession of thier inheritance, not because it was not available but because they were not willing to confront thier adversaries to get it. God was angry at the rebellious self preserving Israelites, but he took a great deal of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Possessing The Promise Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Feb 10, 2009

God is faithful 100 percent.

Walking in Godliness—Joshua Possessing the Promise! Part 1 of 2 Joshua 1:1-9 Intro: Horton Hears a Who! - Faithful 100% I meant what I said, and I said what I meant! An Elephant is faithful 100%! Wow that is a great statement! I meant what I said, and I said what I meant! An Elephant is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Dare You! Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 18, 2009

Courage doesn’t mean we’re not afraid. It means we do what we know is the right thing to do even though we’re afraid.

What does “I Dare You!” mean? Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Whenever someone dares us to do something or be something, it means they want us to do something that’s hard for us to do. Story of “The Cat and the Mice” by Aesop… Mice had a problem… Q: Why was the young mouse’s suggestion a good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:19-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Rejoice In The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009

There is room for everyone in the Spirit!

Rejoice in the Power of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:16-20 and Various Verses from the Epistles The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 15, 2009 Introduction: Our passage today is made up of phrases from Paul’s letters to the early churches. It is an inspiring array of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Danger Close: Is The Christian Life Safe? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 22, 2009

If we are going to experience what the NT church experienced, to see the lost saved and lives changed, we cannnot life a "safe" life. We have to be close to the "danger."

Danger Close: Is the Christian Life Safe? January 21, 2009 What is the scariest thing that has happened to you? What did you do? If we are going to experience what the NT church experienced, to see the lost saved and lives changed, we cannnot life a "safe" life. We have to be close to the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prince Caspian: Following, Even If No One Else Will Go Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009

Sometimes you have to make the choice to follow God when others around you are failing.

Prince Caspian: Following, even if no one else will go (Show Prince Caspian Clip, Lucy sees Aslan, or Lucy meets Aslan) The KJV says, "be offended" instead of "fall away". The translation is trying to capture the spiritual implications of what it means to be ensnared by Satan. Jesus is about to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Mennonite

The Best Help You Will Ever Have Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 21, 2009

The best help you can ever get comes from God, and He wants to help you. How should you respond?

Summer Psalms #7 - The Best Help You Will Ever Have Psalm 46:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 15, 2009 *Most of you have probably heard about the terrible bus wreck Sunday morning involving the Youth Group from FBC in Shreveport. They were on their way to a camp in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Camping With The Snakes Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 27, 2009

(PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing [email protected]) Discovering God’s provision to overcome the snakes.

Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-14) Camping with the Snakes John 3:9-21 The people of Israel are on the brink of victory. They are about to start defeating the nation of Canaan after spending 40 years wandering around the wilderness. They are about to enter the Promised Land that God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-21

Denomination: *other

Keeping On Keeping On Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 13, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Peter and John’s example in refusing to stay silent or testifying in Jesus’ name.

*Intro>The French Foreign Legion has an inspiring motto: “If I falter, push me on. If I stumble, pick me up. If I retreat, shoot me.” -Obviously, neither Peter nor John were members of the French Foreign Legion, but they demonstrated a similar determination. -After being used by God to heal a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Saddling Up Anyway"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2011

A semon about serving in spite of fear.

Deuteronomy 15:4, 7-8,10-11 Luke 4:14-21 Recently I read an article about a church in California that has adopted its local high school, the roughest in a rough city. Now what do I mean by “adopted”? You see, 40 percent of the students at Centennial High School in Compton, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Being More Than A Conqueror

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012

Most believers live well below where God desres us to live. We live counted out instead of a life with purpose.

Being more than a conqueror Romans chapter 8:26-8:39 Introduction- This was birthed by prayer and ideas from some contributors of Sermoncentral. Romans chapter 8 We have been in a series about living the abundant life for 4 weeks, that ended last week, but the thought is continued this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Showdown On Mount Carmet Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 23, 2012

In this lesson, we see Elijah stand all alone against the prophets of Baal and Asherah. We learn many things from Elijah's example, including the difference one person can make.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was solo skydiving for the very first time. 1. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. 2. He leapt out of the plane and as he was falling he panicked and couldn’t remember how to open his parachute. 3. As he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s The Name Of Your Mountain?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 29, 2011

When you focus on the problem, instead of focusing on the problem solver, when you let your mountain get in your line of vision, thats when your faith becomes little or small, thats when it becomes only about your ability, instead of Gods Amazing Ability!

Whats The Name Of Your Mountain? Mark 11:22-24 NKJ 22. So Jesus answered and said to them, Have faith in God. 23. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-51, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mordecai's Loyalty To God - Esther 3:2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 5, 2011

Mordecai's Loyalty To God - Esther 3:2 What rewards to get when you are being tried on your loyalty to God?

Mordecai's Loyalty To God - Esther 3:2 Esther 3:2 All the royal officials at the king's gate knelt down and paid honor to Haman, for the king had commanded this concerning him. But Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor. (NIV) Esther 3:2 And all the king's servants, that were in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Life Worthy Of Imitation?

Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Aug 12, 2011

Paul’s life was worthy of imitation. We can make the biggest impact on those around us when we’re role models for them.

The back-story of this book is found in Acts 17. Paul had just left Philippi after the earthquake that occurred while he and Silas were in prison. The jailer and his family were all saved that night and baptized in water. From Philippi, Paul went to Thessalonica where he was able to reach many ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God