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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Real Courage Series

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 16,772 views

    Better understand how David was able to not be afraid, and how we might grow more courage in our life.

    There is a new television show called Fear Factor. Some critics suggest it is a new low on TV. This "reality show" pays people money to face their biggest fears. So, for example, you have a man staked to the ground with 200 rats crawling over him for ten minutes and getting paid $10,000 for doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Field avatar

    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,369 views

    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    Be Strong & Courageous

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Nov 10, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,939 views

    Living at the Border of the Promised Land

    The people of God stand at the border of the promised land. It has been hundreds of years since this land was first promised to Abraham. It has been a whole generation wandering the desert on the other side of the border. But, now, finally, after so much promise, it is about to become reality. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Courage To Stand

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 13,812 views

    Abigail shows us real courage for real life

    COURAGE TO STAND 1 Samuel 25:18 -19, 23-31, 39-42 February 20, 2000 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of Ruby Bridges II. What is the largest problem facing the church of today? A. Possible answers 1. Is it a lack of belief in God? - No 2. Is it a lack of ability to do God’s work? - No 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    An Attitude Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,865 views

    This is a message calling members to a deeper prayer life.

    AN ATTITUDE OF COURAGE Acts 4:1-31 INTRO: We are all stirred by tales of valor and bravery. We all wish we were braver. As children, most boys played like they were a soldier in the thick of the battle or a ship’s captain riding a storm. But our daydreams never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Take Courage

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 21,750 views

    This text is all about contrary winds - really opposition; those things that come into our lives and make us wonder if we will EVER get anything accomplished.

    This text is all about contrary winds - really opposition; those things that come into our lives and make us wonder if we will EVER get anything accomplished. What kinds of contrary winds did Jesus face? Mark’s gospel (v.1) tells us that Jesus had just been rejected in his home town, Nazareth. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Adlai Naidoo avatar

    Call To Courage

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 143 ratings
     | 8,349 views

    Standing rightside up in an upside down world!

    CALL TO COURAGE – Dr. Adlai Naidoo There was another graduation some years ago. A young man graduated from a private school. v His teachers were all of the same religion that he was v His classmates were all of the same faith as he was v We would say that he lived in a cultural, religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    Courage For The Call Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 195 ratings
     | 26,632 views

    In the middle of his life, Abram receives a call to travel with God. Where does he find the courage to launch out?

    From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Courage for the Call Genesis 12: 1-9 12 Then the LORD told Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will cause you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Courage For The Apprehensive

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Courage for the apprehensive(Christian) is found in The Comfort of ...

    COURAGE FOR THE APPREHENSIVE—Revelation 2:8-11 Jesus encouraged the Smyrnan church as they faced the certainty of mortal/lethal/deadly persecution. Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Where does Christian courage arise during apprehensive moments? 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Take Courage Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,370 views

    How the Lord appears to encourage the Apostle Paul.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 38 “Take Courage” Acts 23: 1-35 by Dr. John R. Hamby Let me set the stage the year is 57 A.D. and Paul is at the end of his third missionary journey. He has gone through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Courageous Fishing Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    This sermon stresses the importance of Christians changing to become more like the lost in order to save the lost.

    1 Corinthians Courageous Fishing 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 April 6, 2003 INTRO: A. [Courageous Fishers of Men, Citation: Eugene A Maddox, Interlachen, Florida; source: The Perfect Storm] The movie, The Perfect Storm, well described the dangers of the fishing industry through the eyes of the crew of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Decker avatar

    The Courage To Believe

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,211 views

    Believe in the Lord Jesus.

    THE COURAGE TO BELIEVE John 20:24-31 S: Resurrection Sunday Th: Courage to believe Pr: BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS. ?: Inductive KW: Steps TS: We will find in our study of John 20:24-31 how Thomas comes to believe in Jesus. The _____ step in the process is… I. DISBELIEF (24-25) II. DISPLAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Be Strong And Courageous

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 276 ratings
     | 107,469 views

    Assuming leadership roles can often be tough. It requires being strong & courageous. This sermon shares Biblical advice as to how we can be strong & courageous.

    BE STRONG & COURAGEOUS JOSHUA 1:1-18 Joshua is an unevious position. Can you imagine having to fill the shoes of Moses ? Taking the place of a man...who could speak to God through a burning bush...cast down his rod, and have it turn into a snake, and then retrieve it, and find it a rod again. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    Take Courage. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    A sermon that takes heart from the teaching of Hebrews chapter 5. It shows how this chapter can increase our courage.

    It wasn’t an easy task. The best runners in the world were there - world record holder Roger Moens, Ernie Cunliffe, George Kerr, Christian Waegli, Istvan Rozsavoelgyi, Jerry Siebert, Bulyshev, Balke, Murphy, Matuschewski, Schmidt. Any one of these could be the winner. High up in the pressbox ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • George Odell avatar

    Courage And The Christian Series

    Contributed by George Odell on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    Sermon Series on the Book of Acts, this sermon just happened to be preached on the 4th of July weekend. It deals with courage as a Christian and having courage in time of peril.

    As we go into the coming week we will be celebrating another Fourth of July here in our country. The fourth is the day we celebrate our independence from those who oppressed us so many years ago. This year I think it will have as much or more meaning than the Fourth that followed the bombing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist