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  • Faith Never Fails: It Is Imperishable thumbnail

    Faith Never Fails: It Is Imperishable PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 75 views

    The sermon calls believers to courageous, costly obedience, trusting God’s sovereignty even when outcomes are uncertain, inspired by Esther’s example of sacrificial faith.

    There’s a holy hush that falls over a room when courage walks in. Not the loud kind that shouts to be seen, but the quiet courage that prays in whispers and stands when knees are weak. We know this courage. We’ve asked for it in hospital hallways. We’ve reached for it at midnight when the house is ...read more

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    Vision, Faith & Courage - Making Change In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 26,327 views

    It’s been said that the only person that likes change is a wet baby. This can be especially true in the church. This sermon explores the attitudes needed to successfully navigate through change.

    March 16 – Standing on the East Side Numbers 32:1-6, 19 One of my favorite movie lines comes from the classic "Cool Hand Luke" in which the Captain says "What we have here, is a failure to communicate." Well, as we being I want to share with you an illustration on the need to communicate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Courageous Christians

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,149 views

    Sometimes God has to remind us to be strong and courageous.

    Courageous Christians Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9 Romans 15:1-6 Moses is dead. Now YOU go and inherit the land I am giving you. I will not fail you. I will not abandon you. Three times in the first nine verses of the first chapter of Joshua, we are called to be STRONG and COURAGEOUS. Right ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Courage To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023
     | 1,460 views

    A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

    The Beauty of Sacrifice Philippians 2:1-11 November 5, 2023 Israel Ziv was taking a bike ride on a beautiful Saturday morning when he started receiving a lot of alarming calls. He raced home, put on his uniform and grabbed his weapon, a 9 mm pistol. He left his house, a beautiful home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes Faith (Part Eleven) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,276 views

    We've looked at many people on our journey through the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. And while it wouldn't surprise us to see names like Noah, Abraham and Moses, the next name on our list might raise a few eyebrows. Today we'll look at the faith of Rahab

    IT TAKES FAITH (part eleven) Hebrews 11:31 INTRODUCTION: We've looked at many people on our journey through the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. And while it wouldn't surprise us to see names like Noah, Abraham and Moses, the next name on our list might raise a few eyebrows. Last week I talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Strong & Courageous

    Contributed by James May on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,212 views

    God calls each of us to be leaders in His Kingdom. He equips us, enables us and then, by following the example of Joshua, helps us to accomplish good success.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Characteristics Of Faithful Ministry Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 30, 2013
     | 6,395 views

    WE ALL HAVE HEARD AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER THAT WE SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN SOME TYPE OF MINISTRY FOR CHRIST. AFTER ALL WE HAVE BEEN SAVED BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST, CALLED TO SERVE THE RISEN CHRIST, AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE CROWNS OF HAVING FAITHFULLY SERVED THE

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FAITHFUL MINISTRY Acts 14:1-7 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking A Look At Faith

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012
     | 3,202 views

    When it comes to faith I believe in two things; God can and God cares. Why did the followers of Jesus mentioned in the Hebrew writers' description endure the horrific treatment of persecution? Why did they keep their faith in Jesus as the Son of God eve

    Last week we took a look at failure. We discussed that God’s love is unconditional. He doesn't remove love because of your failure or give you some love when you succeed. He loves you because He made you. Paul made his case that even with his failures; God was using Him to unleash His power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Courage Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,962 views

    The Biblical account of the life of Joseph holds truths that the Holy Spirit wants you to grasp this Christmas season. Christians who live a life expressing that the birth of Christ is an event worth celebrating take time to invite the Holy Spirit to illu

    Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 1:18-24 Title: Christmas Courage Theme: The Courage of Joseph Listen as I read Matthew 1:18-24, “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Courage Of Love Series

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023
     | 1,988 views

    We began a series of messages declaring that what the world needed was LOVE, God’s LOVE! There’s no greater need! There’s no great call! There’s no greater act of Courage!

    Text: Joshua 1:1-9 (1) Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, (2) Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience Reveals Provision PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,218 views

    To emphasize the themes of obedience, faith, God's provision, and its foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

    Good morning, church family. This morning we're going to dive deep into one of the most powerful stories in the Bible – the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22. Before we get into it, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, Philip Yancey. He once said, "Faith ...read more

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    Contrasts In Courage Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,250 views

    As Jesus is taken into captivity we see both courage and cowardice on display in the lives of three characters.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Contrasts in Courage” John 18:12-27 Introduction: Most of us have probably seen movies or documentaries about people of courage or read about such individuals. We enjoy these profiles in courage because they give us something to which we can aspire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Through Obedience Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,689 views

    The Magi responded with obedience to the call to worship Jesus.

    A lot is made in our culture of leaders. We look up to leaders, we have high expectations of leaders and don’t hesitate to criticize a leader that does something that we don’t agree with. We talk a lot about leadership, but there are times when even leaders need to be followers, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage, Not Fear

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 13, 2024
     | 2,097 views

    The theme of this message—overcoming fear with courage. Jesus's disciples in Matthew 14 had the opportunity to exhibit courage, and we do too. The key is fixing our eyes on Jesus.

    Today I want us to look at replacing our fear with courage. Are any of you afraid of heights? I'll have to admit that I am one that is very afraid of heights. When I was in my teenage years, I was helping my dad and brother replace the water lines and sucker rods in his well. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage To Do........

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,166 views

    though courage takes on another dimension, a dimension of peace and joy in the middle of challenges and struggles

    Do you know what my son James dreamed about last night? A friend asked Steve ( adapted from a story by Steve Goodier). The friend continued, “He dreamed about you.” Steve smiled with delight at the honor of a friend’s son including him in a dream. Steve had befriended the young boy early in their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist