Sermons on Courageous Men:

"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

A Prayer Of Courage (Part 2)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Part 2 of David's plea to God to SEARCH, KNOW, TEST, and LEAD him

A few weeks ago we began looking at David’s Prayer of Courage Whenever we pray this prayer, we are opening ourselves up for God to examine every part and do whatever He feels is necessary to make me like Jesus First, we saw David say SEARCH ME – examine me, look at every part, even the ones I’m ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 9, 2012

Sermon #5 in the series of Untold Stories in the Old Testament, Using the Text from 1 Chronicles 11, and Psalm 34. This message deals with the way David Trained up his men in the cave of Adullam and turned them into his mighty men.

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #5 Date: CHCC: June 24, 2012 Title: David’s Mighty Men Texts: 1 Samuel 22; I Chronicles 11; Psalm 34 INTRODUCTION: What do you already know about David from the Old Testament? (answer, things like: killed Goliath, man after God’s own ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

When Men Cry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon encourages breaking masculine stereotypes, embracing emotional expression, and vulnerability as integral parts of a transformative, authentic faith in God.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. A day where we gather together, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, bound by our shared faith, shared love, and shared commitment to serve our Heavenly Father. Today, we will turn our attention to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Matthew 9:27-31

Topics: Anatomy, Crying

Courage - The Fuel Of True Fellowship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2010

We have far too long sanitized the act of 'followship' in the Christian life! We are called to deny ourselves, take up the cross and follow Him! That means nothing less than giving to Christ EVERYTHING of who we are...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 29, 2010 Date Preached: October 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community – TRUE Fellowship – Sermon 5 Sermon Title: Courage – The FUEL of TRUE Fellowship Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Find Courage In Jesus' Ascension

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 29, 2006

Find Courage In Jesus’ Ascension 1) Our place in heaven is secure 2) Our purpose on earth is clear

Tears filled his eyes as he watched his brother go. “So this was it,” he thought. His brother was really going. He could hardly believe it. No on in the family could really believe it. They never thought that someone they knew, much less a sibling, would become Prime Minister! What a difference ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Courageous Women Under Fire

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 29, 2013

“Courageous Under Fire”? Is when you face the unknowns (and sometimes the known) and have no clue as to how the outcome will be. Yet, because of one’s trust and faith in God, the individual steps out in faith and pursue his/her god-given assignment.

I was having difficulty with this topic because of recent setbacks in my life. However, I’ve come to the conclusion that setbacks are God’s opportunity for setups! Amen! Circumstances do not stop what God has for His children: that’s you and me. This morning, I want to speak on ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tenacity #3 Confidence And Courage Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020

There will be obstacles, setbacks, challenges throughout our lives. It’s especially true if you are on a quest for the Lord. By developing tenacity, we can give ourselves the fuel to keep going. It will help in the short term to overcome the daily distractions.

Over the last two weeks, we have discussed two of the important aspects of developing the quality of Tenacity - Connection and Control. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the quality or fact of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, Romans 1:16, Titus 2:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Blind Men Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 20, 2013

The Healing of two blind men and their deaf-mute friend were specific fulfillments of Isaiah as well as a description of God's Work of salvation.

“Two Blind Men” Matthew 9:27-33 Matthew selects ten miracles in chapters 8-9 during the ministry of Jesus, which gives evidence that Jesus is the King of the promised Kingdom of Heaven; He alone is the one who has power over disease, demons, death, all of the elements and all of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men/Women Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 23, 2022

Jesus wants us to become fishers of men and women and not just fish for fish but for others who need to know Jesus’ love and truth.

Chapel: Feb 2, 2022 Topic: “Fisher of Men/Women” Illustrations: Introducing the fishing lifestyle and scenario to the students. How many have ever watch shows about fishing or fisherman? Shows like “Wicked Tuna” – “The Bering Sea” “River Monsters” and the like? “Life Below Zero” (Hands) Pull out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses' Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 16, 2016

Message 15 shows Jethro's advice to Mose about his administration as a warning to pastors who try to do too much, without delegating some of the work to others,, especially lay church leaders

15 MOSES’ MIGHTY MEN Exodus 18 D. The Steps to Sinai 3. The Management Problem There was a certain pastor who disappeared every Friday afternoon around four o’clock. He would get in his car, drive off, and come back in about an hour. His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27, Exodus 18:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Courage Part 3 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

Now everyone faces opposition in life. It may be physical, emotional, it may relational, or economic. It may be spiritual. Yet through out the Bible we are called to be courageous, to stand firm, to face life knowing God is with us.

ACTS Lessons in Courage Dr. Tom Bartlett October 6, 2019 Acts 22 (part 2) OUTLINE A Faith That Is D.A.R.I.N.G. (i. n. g.) Dignified respect for opposition “Brothers and fathers. . . he was addressing them in the Hebrew language. . .” Acts 22:1-3 Assessment of your own personal failures I ...read more

Denomination: Other

Serving God Requires Courage

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 5, 2021

As we look at the life of Elijah, I think we will see a resemblance of what he went through and what we go through today as we serve our Savior.

If you've been with us for the past 7 weeks then you know that we took a journey to visit the seven churches that Jesus wrote letters to in the Book of Revelation. We found that those messages still apply to our individual lives and our churches today. Now we're going to change gears for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Jul 18, 2017

David's Three Mighty Men defended a seemingly insigniffican bean patch etc. But King David sent them there. What is your bean patch that King Jesus sent you to defend

DAVID'S MIGHTY MEN Luke: 18:1 And he spake a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; saying , There was in a city a judge, which feared not God neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city and she came unto him saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational