Sermons on Courageous Conversation:

13. Courage In The Gap - Jonathan's Bold Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

There are moments in life—and in faith—when staying still becomes the greater risk—when the safety of inaction leads to spiritual stagnation, missed opportunity, or even disobedience

Courage in the Gap – Jonathan’s Bold Faith May 21, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 14 There are moments in life—and in faith—when staying still becomes the greater risk—when the safety of inaction leads to spiritual stagnation, missed opportunity, or even ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Real St. Patrick "from Captive To Courageous"

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 3, 2026

Patrick’s story gives us snapshots — moments of pain, calling, forgiveness, obedience — and with each moment, we’re going to anchor it in God’s Word. Because the power is not in Patrick. The power is in the truth of Scripture that shaped him.

When most people hear “Saint Patrick,” they think: Shamrocks. Parades. Corned beef. Green everything. But Patrick was not about parties. He was about purpose. He was not Irish by birth. He was not lucky. He was not chasing comfort. He was a kidnapped teenager who became a missionary to the very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Denomination: Other

When Standing Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2016

Each Christian will eventually stand alone. At such times, they may be assured that they are never truly alone--the Lord is standing with them.

2 TIMOTHY 4:16-18 WHEN STANDING ALONE… “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. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Small Man Who Became Big

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

A sermon on the conversion of Zaccheus.

A Small Man Who Became Big Luke 19:1-10 Introduction Who was the shortest man in the Bible? One person said “Zaccheus” Someone else said Nehemiah - “Knee high miah” Another said no, it was Bildad the Shuhite – “shoe height” Still another said no, It was Peter because the Bible says that “Peter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From A Lion To A Lamb

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 19, 2008

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

1. SAUL’S ADVERSITY “It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks”. The word “pricks” refers to the instrument used by a ploughman to guide his oxen. It was up to 10 feet long and had a pointed end. Saul was doing what sinners have done down through the ages - resisting the speaking voice of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

I Am The Resurrection And The Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022

Jesus in conversation with Martha.

I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. John 11:23-26. Jesus said, “Thy brother shall rise again” (John 11:23). Martha believed already in “the resurrection at the last day” (John 11:24), but Jesus offered Himself in the here and now as “the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25). As usual in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have A Blessed Life Sermon Iv: Blessed By The Word Of God With Courage Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 23, 2020

In America we are blessed in ways that the world at large can only dream about and hope for. Courage is a must for fighting the good fight, and God's Word is the source of the courage we need.

BLESSED WITH COURAGE BY THE WORD OF GOD “Let courage rise with danger, and strength to strength oppose!” Let’s face it! As Christians, we are beginning to feel more and more like strangers in enemy occupied territory. However, “With God on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

How To Be A Spiritual Lion Tamer Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 4, 2021

What qualified David to be used so mightily by God that two pagan kings were converted to fear His God. The story of Daniel and the Lion's Den supplies us with many encouraging spiritual lessons about how to be the kind of man whom God fully supports!

One of my favorite verses is II Chronicles 16:9a: “For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” It’s a verse that gives hope to any one and every one of us who would like to be used of the Lord that great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Comfort And Courage Sermon Ii: The Miracle Of God's Salvation Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 17, 2020

In times of distress, the need we all have for God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and reaffirming the glorious miracle of salvation provided by the Lord God.

Comforted by the Miracle of God’s Salvation Have you ever felt that your life was in danger . . . all alone . . . helpless . . . hopeless . . . like the walls were closing in on you . . . like there was no way out . . . all was lost . ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Comfort And Courage Sermon Iii: God's Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 17, 2020

In times of distress, the need we all have for God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and rejoicing in God's gift of hope that is real and reassuring to Christian believers.

Comforted by God’s Gift of Hope A guy named Alex engaged me in conversation at the Waffle House. Alex told me how the Lord had blessed him and his wife with two miracles. ...read more

Sexual Satisfaction In Marriage Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Some conversations are hard for couples to have, and there is none more awkward for some Christian couples than having a conversation about sex.

You think about it the most, but you talk about it the least Some conversations are hard for couples to have, and there is none more awkward for some Christian couples than having a conversation about sex. Given that we live in a culture that is saturated with sexual images and innuendos, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3

Denomination: Baptist

Adam Could Communicate With Animals Series

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 4, 2001

Answer to a question could Adam and Eve converse with the animals as we now converse with each other.

Sunday 03/04/01 6:00 P. M. Service Intro: The question before us is this, was man able to intelligibly speak with the animals in the garden prior to the fall. Thus we must look to Genesis 1:26 - 28, "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word For The Overworked

Contributed by Arthur Jenkins on Jan 14, 2003

The conversions of Peter and Cornelius in Acts, Chapter 10 gives insight into God’s conversion for the Overworked

God’s Word For The Overworked January 12, 2003 "You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the Good News of Peace through Jesus Christ." Acts 10:37 Are you tired, overworked, run down? Is the pace of your life getting you down? No, this is not a Geritol commercial. But, if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:15-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Not As The Pharisees Convert Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2010

We must be converted daily to the following of Christ, and be sensitive to the signs others demonstrate that they are ready to hear the message and be healed by Christ.

Monday of 21st Week in Course August 23, 2010 Today’s Gospel verses betray the Hebrew original of Matthew–one after another, Hebrew words come tumbling from Jesus’s lips: oi, as in oi vay–woe in English, peroushim, the separate ones we call Pharisees, ben Hinnom, which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

This Life...that Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 3, 2010

We can live the new life in Christ by continually working at three changes: in our thinking (our minds), in our doing (our bodies), and in our being (our spirit).

THAT LIFE...THIS LIFE August 1, 2010 Colossians 3:1-17 (NRSV) 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed