Sermons on Divine Strength:

Three Levels Of Love, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

The driving motivation behind all great art, all great music, all great architecture, or writing is a single force: Passion. Nothing great in life was ever accomplished without passion.

INTRODUCTION This is the second part of a message I started earlier this month entitled three levels of love. With Christmas behind us, we can take a deep breath from all the hustle and bustle of shopping and crowds. I heard a story about a guy who was driving around in a crowded mall parking lot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Whoever Loves

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 18, 2022

If we truly love the Lord, there is no reason to fear when doing what we are called to do.

Whoever Loves – John 14:23 -29 Intro: Listen to the following expressions and think about the last time you may have heard them: Luv ya man! / I just love German chocolate cake! / I love your new hair cut! / I love your outfit! --- These expressions all deal with the word LOVE. NOW, I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

Two-part series dealing with standing firm in the midst of evil's onslaught, and the tools God gives us to stand.

Standing Firm CCCAG July 11, 2021 Scripture- Matt 24 1-14 Today I want to talk about some things that are going on in our world that will probably affect us in the near future. I have a social media friend who is a pastor in Roanoke VA who posted a story about the first transgender female to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32, Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tools For Standing Firm Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

Two-part series dealing with standing firm in the midst of evil's onslaught, and the tools God gives us to stand.

The Tools For Standing Firm CCCAG, July 18th, 2021 Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 When I was younger, I was into sports in junior high school and high school in addition to martial arts. I played football and did a single season of wrestling, but I didn't like that because it involved too much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 28, 2021

How far along on our trip to heaven are we?

Are We There Yet? – Mark 12: 28 - 34 Intro: Anyone who has traveled with children can attest to the fact that after about 15 minutes on the road you will hear the first of many questions. “Are we there yet?” On an especially long trip any parent will agree that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Hand(S)

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 10, 2021

There is a saying that goes - “Those who leave everything in God’s hand will eventually see God’s hand in everything”. That is a very powerful and true statement the problem comes because we often fail to leave things in God’s hand.

God’s Hand By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: There is a saying that goes - “Those who leave everything in God’s hand will eventually see God’s hand in everything”. That is a very powerful and true statement the problem comes because we often fail to leave things in God’s hand. We want ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:16, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 48:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Be Strong And Of Good Courage Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020

In the face of a crisis, are instruction from God is the same as it was to Joshua, "Be Strong and of Good Courage."

2020 will be remembered as the year of the world wide coronavirus pandemic. We have seen and experience entire countries close down, commerce slowed down to crawl, whole states, cities, and communities shut off and placed in quarantine. Every day, we hear the new infection and death count. Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 7, 2025

This sermon centres on a life-transforming truth: Go! and turn your eyes upon Jesus.In a world full of distractions, doubts, and difficulties, the key to hope and victory is to fix our gaze on Christ.

Go! And Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Introduction Today, our message centres on a life-transforming truth: Go! and turn your eyes upon Jesus. In a world full of distractions, doubts, and difficulties, the key to hope and victory is to fix our gaze on Christ. Hebrews 12:2 (NLT): exhorts us: “We do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Matthew 11:28-30, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 119:105, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Champion's Anthem

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jun 19, 2024

Paul describes what I am calling the "Champion's Anthem" in 2 Corinthians 4:7-10. It's a description of what it means to press into the pain so that God's grace would reign.

The Champion’s Anthem is what I call Apostle Paul’s description of hard times described in 2 Corinthians 4:7-10. Here is my rendition of that– “I am squeezed but not squished, still having hope–even at the end of my rope. I am still in the race, even if I am being chased, and I may be knocked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Isaiah 55:11, Ecclesiastes 9:4, Habakkuk 3:19, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

The Battle Within.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 24, 2024

"But if ye are led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law" (Galatians 5:18).

THE BATTLE WITHIN. Galatians 5:16-24. We must “walk in the (Holy) Spirit”: to which imperative is added a promise, “and ye shall not fulfil the lusts of the flesh” (GALATIANS 5:16). We need to be aware of the spiritual nature of the battle in which we are engaged (GALATIANS 5:17). If we are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Strong Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 13, 2023

No matter what the world or life brings my way, I have an unshakable believing loyalty that God is with me, and my feet are on the rock of Christ.

1 Kings 11 Standing Strong 1 Kings 11:1-4 NIV But King Solomon loved many foreign women, as well as the daughter of Pharaoh: women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites— 2 from the nations of whom the LORD had said to the children of Israel, “You shall not intermarry with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-4, Ephesians 6:13-17, Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Heard The News?

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 17, 2024

What do you do when you are in a difficult place in life? You seek the Lord because He has some great news for you. His grace can empower you to rise up above whatever has brought you down.

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? ISAIAH 40:27-31 Have you heard the news? My boyfriend just proposed to me and we are engaged. Take a look at this ring he bought me! Have you seen the Big Buck I killed this week? I posted it on Facebook so everyone could be jealous. Did you watch the Big Game? Ole ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Inward Intimacy With Christ

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Mar 2, 2024

Samson is a story of a man who had an outward consecration but was missing an internal intimacy. Our number one charge as believers is to maintain an inward intimacy with Christ and to work "with God" (instead of "for Him).

Being strong is important. King David told Solomon to “be strong, and show yourself a man” (1 Kings 2:2 ESV) when he gave his final exhortations to him before he passed away. Being strong is part of what we have to do in order to fulfill what God has called us to do. It is true that God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:2, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 7:21-23, Proverbs 9:10, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Rest For The Weary Matthew 11:28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 7, 2024

There is a profound invitation extended to us by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a call to find rest for our weary souls

Rest for the Weary Matthew 11:28 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore a profound invitation extended to us by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a call to find rest for our weary souls. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus beckons to all who are burdened and heavy-laden, offering them rest. Let us delve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Psalm 62:1, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 11:30, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing God's Guidance: A Post-Easter Reflection From Psalm 27:13-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2024

In Psalm 27:13-14, we find guidance and encouragement for the journey that lies ahead, reminding us of the importance of seeking God's direction in every season of our lives.

Embracing God's Guidance: A Post-Easter Reflection from Psalm 27:13-14 Introduction: As we gather today, let us reflect on the significance of Easter and ponder the question: "After Easter, what next?" In Psalm 27:13-14, we find guidance and encouragement for the journey that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14, Psalm 27:13, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal