Sermons on courageous: showing 556-570 of 21,083

Fear Not

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 22, 2018

A sermon dedicated to our graduating seniors to stir up courage.

1. “Fear Not” is repeated in the bible 365 times in one form or another. FEAR is a big deal to us and God 2. It seems we all have some kind of fear a. Claustrophobia – Fear of confined Spaces b. Agoraphobia- Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded c. Globophobia – Fear of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostles' Creed: God, The Father, Almighty Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

Belief in God as Father and Almighty gives us CONFIDENCE and COURAGE.

APOSTLES’ CREED: God the Father Almighty Today we begin a study of the Apostles’ Creed. The creed probably did not originate with the 12 apostles, but it was a very early statement of what Christians believed. Through the centuries, Christians like us have come together to say, “I believe…” Yet ...read more

Scripture: John 10:15-30, Jeremiah 32:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eagle's Wing Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 7, 2022

God, grant me the courage to change the things I can.

[This the second sermon that is based on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer/poem "The Serenity Prayer." This sermon is about asking God to grant us the courage to change the things that we can.] Once upon a time, a caterpillar crawled inside a hare’s house when the hare was away and set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Isaiah 40:25-31, Jonah 1:2, Jonah 1:12, Jonah 1:17, Romans 8:28-31, Jonah 2:2, Jonah 3:4, Jonah 4:2, Jonah 4:6-11, Jonah 3:9-10, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Samuel 17:46, Numbers 14:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

You're Not Too Old To Serve (Joshua 14:6-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 20, 2022

If you act with courage, perhaps God will fight with you, and for you.

We've reached the point, in the book of Joshua, where it's mostly focused on the allocation of the land to the twelve tribes of Israel. It's important. It needs to be here. You should read it once, at least, if for no other reason than to keep seeing little notes about how Israel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13, 1 Timothy 5:9

Why Should We Thank God And Take Courage?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Some of the benefits of thankfulness during trials

Why It Is Important To Thank God and Take Courage (Acts 28:10-15) Illustration;Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersby illustrated this problem in his commentary on Colossians. He told about a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, who was part of a life-saving squad. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 1 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003

Having addressed the subject of Salvation and the Second Coming in the first chapter, Paul now turns to address Service and the Second Coming of Christ in chapter 2 of 1 Thessalonians.

“Service and the Second Coming” - Part 1 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 "Paul’s Courage Before Them" 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 I. Paul’s COURAGE before the Thessalonians. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless 1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 2 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003

Paul’s continues to remind them of the Gospel that he shared with them in 1 Thessalonians 2:3.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 2 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Courage Before Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:3 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless B. His AFFLICTION in boldly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Courage Before Them - Part 3 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 3, 2003

Paul then reminds him of the responsibility which was entrusted to him of sharing the gospel and also his own accountability to God in 1 Thessalonians 2:4.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 3 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Courage Before Them” 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). A. His APPROACH towards them was not in vain. (v.1) entrance was neither empty-handed nor fruitless B. His AFFLICTION in boldly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing The Paralytic To Christ: A Witness To Compassion, Faith, Courage

Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 26, 2003

We pray for a peaceful resolution to the tensions between the US and Iraq and support those working towards that end, but we must consider that for the longer term, military action could be the most compassionate, faithful and courageous response.

Bringing the Paralytic to Christ: a witness to compassion, faith and courage Then some people came, bringing to him a paralysed man, carried by four of them. And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and after having dug through it, they let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:3-4

Denomination: Anglican

When The Odds Are Against Us Faith Fights With Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007

This message examines the example of David’s faith.

Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine is currently the tallest man in the world. He began to grow rapidly at age 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland. He is officially 8 feet 5 inches, wears size 64 shoes and believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making An Impact For God Sermon Iii: Courageous Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

In times like these, when pressures are brought to bear on the omitted by the uncommitted, mature Christians stay committed to God's Way and Ways as opposed to succumbing to worldly ways and points of view.

COURAGEOUS FAITH ENDURES "And they lived happily ever after"! Like so many novels that end that way, the end of chapter two of Daniel intimated that everything was going to be alright now that the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-28

Esther - A Woman Of Humility And Wisdom - The Queen Of Beauty And Courage Series

Contributed by Bev Sesink on Jul 17, 2019

A sermon about Esther and the impact she had due to her humility and wisdom.

Esther - A Woman Of Humility And Wisdom The Queen Of Beauty And Courage Esther - A Woman Of Humility And Wisdom The Queen Of Beauty And Courage (The Book Of Esther) THE Story Chapter 20 Sunday March 10, 2019 Thank you for joining us today as we continue with The Story. This week we are looking at ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10, Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: *other

Women Of Faith Sermon I: Rahab: Courageous Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When any of us gets caught up in worldly pursuits that have devastating effects on one's own life as well as the lives of others, God's amazing grace and providential care provides a way of salvation - if we only trust Him.

RAHAB: COURAGEOUS FAITH The LORD our God – omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent – is at it again: this time working in and through the lives of certain women who love and trust God - to bring about good in their own lives and in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Faithful Service

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

A Veteran's Day Message -- understanding what it means to serve God with extraordinary faith and courage by encouraging others.

INTRO: THE STORY OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS This morning, I’d thought it be good to honor our veterans, and to look at veteran of the faith who served so that others could live. Now, to all you who’ve given so much for this country and for our freedoms —Thank you! It is in that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Redemption Story (John 19:38-42) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

Nicodemus overcomes his fear, and the darkness, to courageously, openly, come to Jesus. A true disciple, is an open disciple.

This morning's sermon is going to have a different feel. The actual passage we are reading is only five verses. But these five verses build on a few other passages in the Gospel of John. And what these verses will help us do, is get a sense of the book as a whole. I'm hoping, after this ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42