Sermons on Courageous Christians:

"When Standing Alone..." Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 6, 2017

Christians who pursue honouring Christ can anticipate standing alone against the enemies of Christ. How shall the child of God react when compelled to stand alone, without even a fellow saint to stand with him or her?

“At my first defense, no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So, I was rescued from the lion’s mouth. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

Explores the hope, faith, and fulfillment found in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as recounted in Mark.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this blessed gathering where we seek solace, strength, and wisdom from the Word of God. I am humbled and privileged to be the vessel through which God's message is delivered to you today. We stand on the brink of the vast ocean of God's wisdom, ready to plunge into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Topics: Fear, Courage

Old Testament Challenge: David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 22, 2010

Old Testament Challenge: David and Goliath

The Courage of David A few weeks ago we talked about Moses and his answering God’s call in his life. Today we are going to talk about courage with yet another Old Testament personality but I want to revisit Moses for a moment. What would have happened had Moses tried to figure out what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: *other

Sideline Christians

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 20, 2008

EVERY CHURCH MEMBER IS “IN THE GAME” EVERY CHURCH MEMBER CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CHURCH MINISTRY TO CARRY OUT THE CAUSE OF CHRIST, AND SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE LORD AND DO HIS PART TO HELP WIN THE BATTLE AGAINST S

SIDELINE CHRISTIANS 1/20/08 TEXT: JAMES 1: VS. 22--25 INTRODUCTION: I WAS WATCHING A FOOTBALL GAME RECENTLY, AND I COULD NOT HELP BUT NOTICE THAT THOSE WHO WERE “IN” THE GAME (11 ACTIVE PLAYERS ON EACH SIDE), WERE CARRYING THE LOAD FOR THE TEAM. THEY WERE IN THE TRENCHES, THE THICK ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2019

I want to address the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs.Hopefully I can provide some encouragement for you. Let's see what God did through Gideon's army.

A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part one) Judges 6-7 Today I want to address the elephant in the room-the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs. You might be wondering if we're doing something wrong. You ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Paradoxes

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 5, 2017

Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." There are paradoxes when it comes to Christianity. Let's take a look at some of them.

CHRISTIAN PARADOXES Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." A paradox is something that's not necessarily a contradiction; just a contradiction in terms. There are some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Matthew 10:39, 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dynamic Christianity

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic.

Dynamic Christianity Matt 14:25-33 NIV • The activity in a Christians life should be active not passive. Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic. • Many follow only wanting to be blessed. • Christianity should be a blessing to any that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Faith

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

Faith is the expectation of things that are hoped for, the evidence of things not seen but expected or imagined in the heart or the mind

1) how important is faith? __(Mark 11:22) __it is faith in God that makes the difference between the christian and the unsaved man __(John 3:36) __faith brings eternal life __faith gives peace when others are filled with fear __it gives courage __faith enables us to overcome the world __unbelief ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Other

Living The Life.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 12, 2007

Message on Christian character traits of conduct, unity and courage.

Phil 1:27 –2:4. “Living the life in 2007 ” . We all make New Year resolutions: hopes – dreams – expectations – what are yours for 2007? Lets be honest it doesn’t always work out – often the unexpected happens. Plans change - we may experience bereavement in 2007 – face ridicule in 2007 – our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Armour

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 26, 2008

The real meaning of putting on the whole armour of God and what we as believers need to be doing.

The Christian’s Armour Ephesians 6:10-18 The story has been told of a mental hospital that many years ago came up with an unusual test to determine when their patients were ready to go back into the world. They brought the patient who was ready for release into a room where a water faucet was left ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian Converted Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Can a Christian be converted? Yes, and not only can a Christian be converted, but it is often essential before he becomes an effective servant of Jesus Christ.

Can a Christian be converted? Yes, and not only can a Christian be converted, but it is often essential before he becomes an effective servant of Jesus Christ. Conversion means to turn again to the ways of the Savior from the ways of self and sin. We are only born again once, but we need to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

"Fear No Evil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 18, 2018

God is with us!!!

“Fear No Evil” Psalm 23 Donald Barnhouse was the pastor of Philadelphia’s Tenth Presbyterian Church when his wife died and left him with two young daughters to raise alone. While he was driving to his wife’s funeral he realized that he needed to say something to explain what was happening to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Rise To Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

Explores how prayerful preparation, active participation, and pioneering spirit, as exemplified by Nehemiah, can lead to personal and communal transformation.

Welcome, dear friends and family of faith. We are gathered here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine appointment of our Creator. The same Creator who, in His infinite wisdom, has ordained this very moment for us to gather, to learn, and to grow. We are here to draw from the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Topics: Courage, Go

The Christian Home Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 7, 2016

So what kind of home are you building for your family? Is it one where God is honored, loved and served faithfully or halfheartedly?

The Christian Home Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 Deuteronomy 6:1-9 6 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 8, 2011

Changing Your Attitude Altars Your Altitude

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God. Haggai Sermon Series (2 of 3) 7/31/11 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A We could overlook the significance of the time stamp on this text (2.1) if weren’t careful. 1 Stuff means stuff to God (Numbers, colors, dates have ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:4

Denomination: Baptist