Sermons on Courageous Conversation:

The Power Of Conversion – Saul Becomes Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

God’s transforming grace can turn the fiercest persecutor into His greatest preacher.

THE POWER OF CONVERSION – SAUL BECOMES PAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:1-19 Key Verse: “He is a chosen vessel unto me.” (Acts 9:15) Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 Timothy 1:12-16; Ezekiel 36:26; Galatians 1:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The story of Saul’s conversion is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph Of Arimathea The Corageous Coward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

It took the crisis of the cross to change his cowardice into courage. Sometimes it takes a crisis to bring out a man's true faith.

A fireman who was half dead from exhaustion and smoke inhalation, with face dirty and uniform covered with grime, staggers past the crowd and is almost deafened by their shouts and cheers for him. He has just come from a burning building where, at the risk of his life, he climbed to the third ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-47

"Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005

Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

“And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

James: Ambition, Courage And Zeal Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 30, 2004

The three main characteristics of James the Apostle.

The 12 Apostles Week 4 – James Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Ambition, Courage and Zeal" Joke MAN OF THE HOUSE One of the men in the church had gone to his Pastor for counseling, where he revealed his dreams of becoming more ambitious, couragous and zealous in his marriage. With that the Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Bible Church

From Fear To Courage To Perseverance

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

Falling deeper in love with Jesus (from knowledge about him, to conviction that he lives, to identification with his suffering) moves us from fear to courage to perseverance.

This passage in Acts 5 describes the third time that the apostles risked arrest because of their association with Jesus. The first time that the apostles stood and faced arrest, they didn’t… That is, they didn’t stand, they turned and ran. And they didn’t face their opponents, they scattered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Courage To Leave, Forgive And Love Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 12, 2002

What do we do when it is time to leave a place we have grown comfortable in? Leaving any place that we have had relationships, children, or grown to love is very difficult.

Courage to Leave, Forgive and Love Genesis 31:1-55 A. The Separation B. The Reunion and Reconcilliation Have you ever had to leave a place of comfort and immense joy for you? A place where maybe you have had your children, lost loved ones, met your spouse? A place that you have worked, sweated, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Baptist

Having Courage To Advance The Gospel

Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 3, 2001

An expository message

Philippians 1:19-30 (RSV) 1:19 Yes, & I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers & the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 1:20 as it is my eager expectation & hope that I shall not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Test Of His Courage"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 1, 2006

The Cross is the ultimate in Courage.

Matthew 20:17-19 “The Test of His Courage” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview united Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org There are, at least, two kinds of courage. There is the courage that is a kind of instinctive reaction… …it’s like a reflex action… …it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Nativity Story: The Courage Of Joseph Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world.

THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH Matthew 1:18-25 The Main Idea Because of his allegiance to God, Joseph displayed moral courage and manly courage. Moral. He showed courage in his personal life, by being a morally and spiritually strong man in a corrupt world. Manly. He demonstrated his courage when, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have The Courage?

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 6, 2002

David showed us a good example of courage and bad example of being a coward. Which one will you follow?

David Do You Have the Courage? Or Are You a Coward? Introduction A. Remember back in 1995 we had this Young QB on the Steelers names Stewart B. In 95 we made him Slash C. And Slash was great D. Everyone loved slash E. Well eventually he became the starter F. And well now, everybody does not like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006

There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

(This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage And Cowardice At The Garden Gate Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

Peter’s Denial of Christ (part 2 of 2).

COURAGE AND COWARDICE AT THE GARDEN GATE (Part 2) John 18:15-18, 25-27 INTRO: This morning, we started this message on the life of Simon Peter, and just got started. We saw how he was tempted by the devil, and denied ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Chains, Critics, Crises, And Courage

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 22, 2008

Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall I be afraid?’

Chains, Critics, Crises, and Courage Topic: Only he who can say, ‘The Lord is the strength of my life’ can say, ‘Of whom shall I be afraid?’ The apostle Paul was such a man. A man who was no stranger to Chains, Critics, and Crises in his life. A man who learned to be content in Christ, who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Le Courage Du Croyant

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Feb 24, 2008

Courage (vient du cœur). Force de caractère, fermeté que l’on a devant le danger, dans la souffrance ou dans toute situation difficile à affronter. Qui ont donné lieu à des expressions familières, comme prendre son courage à 2 mains. Faire appel à tout

LE COURAGE DU CROYANT, DU LEADER Introduction sur le sujet (10 min) Courage (vient du cœur). Force de caractère, fermeté que l’on a devant le danger, dans la souffrance ou dans toute situation difficile à affronter. Qui ont donné lieu à des expressions familières, comme prendre son courage à 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Le Courage Du Leader

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 24, 2007

"4 Lève-toi, car cette affaire te regarde. Nous serons avec toi. Prends courage et agis." Esdras 10/4. La crainte peut et gardera beaucoup de bons leaders à devenir de grands leaders. Beaucoup de grimpeurs en montagne se sont tenus au camp de base d

LE COURAGE DU LEADER "4 Lève-toi, car cette affaire te regarde. Nous serons avec toi. Prends courage et agis." Esdras 10/4. La crainte peut et gardera beaucoup de bons leaders à devenir de grands leaders. Beaucoup de grimpeurs en montagne se sont tenus au camp de base du Mont Everest, pourtant ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal