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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

Call Of Gideon Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 19, 2019

Gideon responded positively to the initial conversation about God and God called him to save Israel from the Midianites, who oppressed them for 7 years.

Before we look at our main passage for today, open your Bibles to Hebrews 11 for a moment…. Look at verses 1-2…… and then we read the “ancients” men and women who lived by faith believing in what God said but actually doing it! Look at Hebrews 11:32-35…. God called Gideon a man of faith. Gideon, a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Promised Land Doesn't Mean Problem Free Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009

Often we have a crazy notion that somewhere along the Christian journey things should become really easy and we equate that with our lives being blessed. When we adopt this thinking we add societal truths to biblical truths, which leads to disappointment

Often we have a crazy notion that somewhere along the Christian journey things should become really easy and we equate that with our lives being blessed. When we adopt this thinking we add societal wants to biblical truths, which leads to disappointment and disenchantment. Nowhere in all of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:8

God Is Good All The Time

Contributed by Tim Wallace on Jan 29, 2009

God is good not only when life is pleasant, God is also good in life’s unpleasant circumstances

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME Matthew 14:22-32 God is good all the time, All the time God is good. We tend to say that and perhaps only believe it when life is going great. You ask her to marry and she says yes. “GIG” (God is good) You get an unexpected raise. “GIG” Meryl beats Darcy in a horse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

This Mission: Not For The Faint Of Heart

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 30, 2009

This sermon is in preparation for a large evangelistic campaign we did in 2005. It’s an encouraging, motivational message on faith.

OUTLINE THIS MISSION: Not for the faint of heart Preparing for HGHF March 5, 2006 – Pastor Tom Bartlett When Courage And Faith Collide Ask: 1. Lord is this what you really want? • Know that God will always confirms His Word. Joshua 5:13-15 (NLT) “When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010

To face the future set up a plan, stay in the Word and step out in faith.

FACING THE FUTURE Years ago there was a TV program I was reminded of the other day called "Early Edition." I only saw it once or twice but if I remember the basic storyline centered around a young man who was given tomorrow’s newspaper today. In other words, he was able to know what was going to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

One Woman In The Presence Of A King

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008

Queen Esther’s experience before the king for the saving of her people. We need to be aware that we have a mission and as daunting as the task may be if we would stand in the presence of the King of kings we can stand up for the King anywhere.

Maranatha Tabernacle Church of God 381 Manton Avenue, Providence RI 02909 Sunday October 8th 2006 10:00am and 11:30am One Woman before a King In the year 586 BC Nebuchadnezzar Emperor of the Babylonians (the Iraqis) invaded Jerusalem, destroyed the temple and captured more than 10,000 young Jews. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Have No Fear, God Is Near

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This sermon examines the fear that we encounter in life, and how we can overcome it, knowing that God is with us

INTRODUCTION * Fear: the natural feeling of alarm caused by the expectation of imminent danger, pain or disaster * Fear is common and widespread: over 500 documented phobias (and some are pretty funny) - cacophobia: the fear of ugliness - dentophobia: the fear of dentists - gynophobia: the fear of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Warriors Of The King

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012

Three characteristics of David's men 1. Commitment 2. Competent 3. Courageous

• In what ways, if any, do you view yourself as being in a spiritual "battle"? • Of all that you have done in your past Christian life, what things required the most courage from you? ‎David has been anointed king at Hebron!" Three characteristics of his men 1. Commitment V. 38 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

If we want to walk on water we need to get out of the boat.

Overcoming the Fear Factor Series: Get Out of the Boat ! Living a Life of Greater Faith Brad Bailey – July 24, 2011 Intro In the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie…the evil pirate “The Black Pearl” turns to another character and said: “Arhhh… there be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The C * O * S * T Of Walking In Faith

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2011

When God’s people follow God’s challenges and callings there are certain traits that will always need to be present.

The C*O*S*T of Faith Hebrews 11 If the Saints of Hebrews 11 are any indication, following God’s plan will C*O*S*T us C – Courageous – Because God’s calling can be unnerving; even daunting • When Joshua and the Hebrews followed God into the Promised Land it was with a great sense of personal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Nazarene

One Against Thousand!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2013

Do not feel insignificant, small or wormy and curl yourself inside a shell like a snail; look not at the circumstances but meditate the Word that says, ‘One man of you puts to flight a thousand’, and take courage!

One against thousand! Joshua 23:10 “One man of you puts to flight a thousand, since it is the LORD your God who fights for you, just as He promised you.” One single man stood boldly against the atrocities towards the black in South Africa and brought about terrific changes. Nelson ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Firm Before The Foe Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2012

Peter and John before the Sanhedrin provide an example of how the child of God is to respond to pressure from the world to conform to low expectations.

“When [the guards] had brought [Peter and John before the council], they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, ‘We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Character During Adversity Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 31, 2011

The character of Paul is revealed as his stands trial before the high priest who reveals he already has deemed Paul guilty.

If you ever testify in court, you might wish you could have been as sharp as this policeman. He was being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial. The lawyer was trying to undermine the policeman’s credibility.... Q: "Officer -- did you see my client fleeing the scene?" A: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon's Gambit (Gideon Smashes The Family Altar) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 19, 2010

Faith does not rest on the heart like foam on beer, said Martin Luther. Gideon's faith is active in this episode as he the spiritual idolatry of his own people.

How was your first day of school? Did the teacher give you a test? Were you assigned any projects? Did you get any homework at all? In my experience the first day of school was a day to get books, meet the teacher, and catch up with friends. It was probably one of the easiest days of the school ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran