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    Be Courageous PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
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    To understand that our courage comes from God, not from within ourselves, and it is a testament to our faith in Him, especially during challenging times.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into the deep and meaningful waters of courage. Opening Scripture Reading – We'll be focusing on Deuteronomy 31:6, where we find instruction and encouragement on the source, strength, and significance of courage. It says, "Be strong and courageous. ...read more

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    Courage

    Contributed by Gordon Douglas on Mar 10, 2008
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    Courage is not the absence of fear but the capacity to put one foot in front of the other and move forward.

    Courage – I Corinthians 16:13 “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like me, (be men of courage), be strong” I think most every one, if not all, have, at one time or another, been overtaken by a situation or condition that left them very apprehensive as to the outcome. Perhaps there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Courage Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
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    THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

    THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Victory Gives Courage In The Face Of Death

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 13, 2006
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    An Easter sermon that uplifts God’s victory over the finality of death.

    The Resurrection of our Lord April 16, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day we recall how you raised Jesus, your beloved Son, from death. And through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Chronicle Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016
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    It takes courage to move in the will of God. Elijah's faith brought the courage necessary to face the evil of his day. We learns lessons for our own day from Elijah's experience with King Ahab.

    When last we encountered our hero, Elijah, he was performing miracles for a widow and her son in Zarephath. Here’s an interesting note I need to make as we begin because today we’ll see another miracle Elijah performs. There are basically three clusters of miracles in the bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take Courage

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jul 15, 2012
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    We all have to face opposition, 'winds blowing against us', but with faith in Jesus and the courage that only the Holy Spirit can give, we can endure and come through the challenges victorious.

    Title: Take Courage! Text: Mark 6:45-52 The context is important here. Immediately before this section of Mark 6 we have verses 30-44 which record the time when Jesus fed 5000 men with only 5 loaves and 2 fish. The disciples had witnessed a great miracle, so why were they terrified ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Adversity

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
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    Adversity is to be expected in the life of a Christian, but how we handle adversity will determine it’s effect and outcome in our life.

    Intro: Paul’s main emphasis here seems to be that God has opened a door for effective ministry and that he has faced much opposition. Opposition was not new to Paul neither is it uncommon for any believer, for the Bible tells us that we have an adversary the devil, who goes about as a roaring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Adversity Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
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     | 17,324 views

    As we look at the life & experiences of Nehemiah we find again & again that Nehemiah deals with problems & decisions that are very relevant to us today.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the seventh of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responding To Adversity

    Contributed by Mike Turner on May 1, 2004
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    This sermons looks at Paul’s response to being in prison. How do we respond to adversity ?

    Responding To Adversity 2 Timothy 1:6-12 We may not be able to control much of the adversities that we encounter in life, but we may be able to control our response by putting into practice what Paul did. Being in the ministry for over 25 years now has allowed me to see people with all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Adversity?

    Contributed by John White on Aug 6, 2018
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    Exploring possible reasons God may allow adversities to come into our lives

    Why Adversity? I Peter 4:12-16 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Bad things happen but we are still called to obedience even through the storms of life.

    Sermon Date: January 21, 2007 Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 (NASB) 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power, only do not put forth your hand on him." So Satan departed from the presence of the LORD. 13 Now on the day when his sons and his daughters were eating and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2010
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    A wise person is able to turn a bad day into a good day.

    [To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE CROOKEDNESS OF LIFE Consider the work of God: who can make straight what he has made crooked? In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Merits Of Adversity

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 20, 2014
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    ADVERSITY HAS MERIT.

    THE MERIT OF ADVERSITY OBSERVATION: DAVID IN PSALMS 22 PRAYS TO GOD IN HIS GREAT DISTRESS. HE FERVENTLY SEEKS ANSWERS. READ PSALMS 22: 22-24 INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 22:24 (NASB) FOR HE HAS NOT DESPISED NOR ABHORRED THE AFFLICTION OF THE AFFLICTED; NOR HAS HE HIDDEN HIS FACE FROM HIM; BUT WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of Adversity

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Oct 23, 2022
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     | 10,841 views

    BECAUSE SOMETIMES THE SITUATIONS OF LIFE WILL SUCK YOU IN WASH YOU UP AND BLOW YOU OVER THAT IS------- SUCK US INTO A VICIOUS CURCUMSTANCE AND WASH US OVER WITH WORRY AND WEARINESS AND BLOW US OVER WITH BURDENS

    THE BENEFITS OF ADVERSITY Job 23:10 (NKJV) 10  But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (THE BENEFITS OF ADVERSITY ) MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Adversity

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
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    Today from this passage of scripture I want us to see how Daniel handled adversity, so that when adversity comes into our lives, we will be able to handle it as well.

    Handling Adversity Am October 11th 2009 Daniel 2: 12-28 Introduction We began a six part series titled “Faith under Fire” last week we will be studying this topic from the book of Daniel, last week in part one we learned what four tests of our faith are: Isolation, Indoctrination, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist