Sermons on Courage:

Acts 16 - God Always Leads Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 25, 2013

God leads. God leads us to where He wants us to be. Therefore watch where you are, and be the instrument that God can use to accomplish His purposes.

1. God LEADS… are we following? Paul has chosen Silas as his partner for the 2nd missionary journey. He also took Timothy along this time. • Something interesting happens in 16:6. They were in the region of PHRYGIA but they were ‘kept by the Holy Spirit’ from moving into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2013

Acts 12 has both answered and unanswered prayers within it. We tend to like it better when we get a "yes" from heaven, but God might actually be doing greater things for us when the answer is "no."

When is the last time you prayed earnestly for something? What do you expect when you pray? What do you pray for most? I think about the family of a small child who is dying in a cancer ward. They pray night and day and are joined in prayer by hundreds of others asking God to spare the life of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Be? For God Is With You! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 6, 2013

We continue on in our own strength, how often when we can be empowered, filled and living out God given dreams that change the temple that is our body, world we live in. A Salvation Message.

Do not be? For God is with you. Please be warned this is a Salvation Message and there will be an opportunity for response at the end of it. Have you ever forsaken something? What? Forsaken is to leave, to be renounce, to give up altogether…My first car was a red Ford Anglia 105e that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21, Matthew 4:17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 3:5-8, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Chronicles 15:1-2, Exodus 31:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Into The Storm

Contributed by Bart Baril on Sep 16, 2013

How to not only survive life's storms but grow in the process!

Joh 6:16-21 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, (17) where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. (18) A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. (19) When they had rowed three or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Say Thanks?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 27, 2011

Psalm 107:8 says, “Oh that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!" How can we say thanks to God who has so greatly blessed our lives? Let me give you five ways to express your thanks to God.

How Can I Say Thanks? 2 Corinthians 9:15 Psalm 107:8 says, “Oh that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!" How can we say thanks to God who has so greatly blessed our lives? Let ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The History Of The Nativity Series

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

A concise exposition of Jesus in history and what that means to us

Matthew 1:1-19. Part one of a series History Mystery Majesty (not my invention for the series) History Mention history to most people and immediately what comes to mind is a list of dates. Dates of battles, kings, presidents, and events. Or, what comes to my mind, is a kind of fuzzy impression that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

God’s Power Through God’s People #3: Peter Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through Acts - Peter.

Acts 2:14-41 - God’s Power through God’s People #3: Peter Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. The whole book is about people who were used by God to take His message of forgiveness and grace to the world, to make a difference in people’s lives. Two weeks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Make Time Take Time Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011

Extending our Arms to the community will mean making time and taking to for prayer

Make Time Take Time Extending your Arms in Prayer Acts 12:5-16 July 01, 2011 5:53 PM INTRODUCTION Off-duty cop rescues family asleep during house fire A Midland County family escaped a house fire last just after midnight. No one was injured, although the family lost everything. They are now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Hero's Secret Strength Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 9, 2012

Every super hero has a secret strenth and a hidden vulnerability. Jesus, the only real superhero, has a strength to help guide Him in every situation and a vulnerability that each of us should possess.

Every superhero has a secret to their great strength, and a hidden something that some might call a vulnerability. For the Green Lantern it was the special ring he wore that gave him the ability to form things out of nothing; for Superman, Kryptonite was the only thing that stopped his superhuman ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

King Size Bed- The Curse Of Contentment

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

King OG was a giant that had to be defeated...he was known by his king size bed...

Deuteronomy 3:11 For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man. 12 And this land, which we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:11-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Darkness Before Dawn Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 6, 2012

Nature gives us insights into who God is and what he does as well as how we are to live before him. In this lesson we recognize that the darkness of night, ths shining of the stars, and the dawn of the sun parallel the darkness of evil that encompasses th

1. Aggie and Sun Story The rivalry between UT and Texas A&M is well known. While living in Texas, a UT fan told me an “Aggie” joke. “Did you hear about the Aggie” who stayed up all night wondering what happened to the sun? Then it dawned on him!” 2. Psalm 8.2-4 3 When I look at your heavens, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost In Translation Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 17, 2012

This sermon from Daniel chapter 5 deals with the story of King Belshazzar and the handwriting on the wall.

DANIEL ch. 5, Lost in Translation CHCC: October 14, 2012 Belshazzar by Johnny Cash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pAvKBwCTTU INTRODUCTION: Today we’re looking at one of the most interesting stories in the Old Testament. We have a Ruler of the greatest Kingdom of that day holding a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Through The Big D Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 5, 2012

Exposition of Hebrews 12:3-11

Text: Hebrews 12:3-11, Title: Going through the Big D, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.4.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Encouragements for discipline (v. 3-5a) 1. The writer gives three encouraging pieces of insight in order for them to think about their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Checking Integrity

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 3, 2012

Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, honor, and honesty --- Opposite: Devious, corruption, Deceitful

Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, honor, and honesty Opposite: Devious, corruption, Deceitful Mark 12:14 (AV) 14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Paradoxes Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2012

Jesus in His last public sermon shares some paradoxes of life we need to grasp.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the next seven weeks leading up to Easter together we are going follow the teachings of Jesus that took place during the final week of His life. • For context earlier in chapter 12 we have the triumphal entry into Jerusalem which marks the beginning of the last week ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ