Sermons on Fortitude:

Reaching Forth In The New Year

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 4, 2015

This sermon is about setting goals for the new year, making a plan to realistically achieve those goals and having persistence to follow your plan to the end.

Reaching Forth in the New Year Chuck Sligh January 3, 2010 (AM) / January 4, 2015 (PM) TEXT: Philippians 3:12-14– “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Encouragement For The Weak Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

the first qualification for serving God with any amount of success, and for doing God's work well and triumphantly, is A SENSE OF OUR OWN WEAKNESS.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 7 Oct 2012 “An Encouragement to the weak” Are you overcome by the world around you, overwhelmed by the circumstances of your life, and have nothing left? Perhaps through frailty or failure you have drawn the conclusion that you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Kissing Frogs ( Apostolic Action )

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2009

We must fight the good fight. We must finish the race. Remember you are the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World. What you do no matter how small it may seem does make a difference. Beloved, Please Remember the Frogs. Updated January 2020.

We have talked about Piety, ......Filling our life with Christ. We have discussed Study ... deepening our understanding of Gods will for us. Yet ... These two things are not complete, without Action. Just as a three legged stool is not complete... without the third leg. Action will remind us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, James 2:17, Mark 16:15, John 13:34, James 2:22, Matthew 13:46, Matthew 24:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Significance Of A New Creation-17 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 21, 2016

Part B--vii-ix of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XVII—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. Attention: No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Clearing The Way-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2015

6 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

CLEARING THE WAY-part 6—Psalm 119:9-16 Building a house. There must be no liens on the land. Permits/legalities must be satisfied. The land must be cleared! There must be no obstructions to pouring the foundation. There must be no dangerous objects in the soon to be yard.—safe for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Factor Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2020

In chapter 12 of Romans, Paul gives an overview of what real, sincere love looks like. In so doing, Paul moves love out of the realm of the abstract into the realm of the concrete.

This morning I want us to start with a Peanuts comic strip. 1. One day Linus said to Lucy, “I’m going to be a doctor when I grow up.” 2. Lucy replied, “You a Doctor! Ha! You could never be a doctor! You know why? Because you don’t love mankind. That’s why!” 3. Linus defended himself, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contentment Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Contentment

Once upon a time, a rich business owner was walking along the shore, when he came along a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. “Why aren’t you out there fishing?” he asked. “Because I’ve caught enough fish for today,” said the fisherman. “Why don’t you catch more fish than you need?’ the rich ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah 9:6 Christmas: Mighty God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 13, 2021

The key words that we are talking about with Jesus Christ today are redeemed, vanquished, triumphed, and sacrifice. Those words describe Jesus the Son of God Who is Mighty God.

ISAIAH 9:6 CHRISTMAS: MIGHTY GOD ISAIAH 9:6 #isaiah96christmas INTRODUCTION… Cool Gifts for Christmas 2021, thegrommet.com Christmas, more than any other time of year, is a season of giving gifts. It is part of what we do and what makes this time of year special. I am a full-service pastor so ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God's Word Tests You

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 17, 2023

God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. A plan backed by divine action will conquer your darkest hour.

Turn to Psalm 105:17, as we talk today about when the Word of God tests you. God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Listen closely. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream about your future. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good And The Bad

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 26, 2023

The book of John is often neglected.

Why? It could be because it is a small book. Illus: But we need to remember that “Dynamite” can come in small package. We know that size does not have anything to do with significance. John teaches many things in this third epistle for God’s church. Illus: Many of the movies that Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Education Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Severe suffering will cause most Christians to go through some sort of conflict like this, and that is why Christians need to be taught to have sound endurance. This is the ability to not give up, but to hang in there and do the will of God even when it does not seem to pay off.

One of the most remarkable stories in the history of horse training is that of the horse named Snow Man. There is an old verse that jockeys supposedly whisper into the horses ear before a race: Roses are red, Violets are blue. Horses that lose Are made into glue. Snow Man apparently heard this ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Year C, Proper 4. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025

Not used this year.

1 Kings 18:20-39, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43, Psalm 96:1-9, Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10. A). THE CONTEST ON MOUNT CARMEL. 1 Kings 18:20-39. The prophet Elijah is nothing if not bold in his confrontation with King Ahab. The king accused Elijah of being “he that troubles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43, Psalm 96:1-9, Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dynamic Disciples Striving To Be Men Of Excellence

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 30, 2025

In Daniel, we find encouragement that build faith and hope, great examples worthy of imitation, and something to direct our thoughts to Christ Jesus, his death burial, resurrection and his glorious return.

Subject: "Dynamic Disciples Striving to be Men of Excellence " Text: Daniel 1:8-21 “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. Now God had given the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21, Daniel 6:1-10, Proverbs 12:26, Proverbs 17:27, Philippians 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Exploring The Supernatural: How To Really Experience Life Supernaturally

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 8, 2002

Surprising source of a strength for the Christian: his "thorn"

1I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know--God knows. 3And I know that this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"fill My Cup, Lord"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 14, 2002

Prayer has been called "breathing for the soul" yet so many of us are spiritually suffocating and don’t understand why.

“Fill My Cup, Lord” The subject upon which we will dwell this morning, is no doubt one that Satan would rather we not explore. Why? because today it is my intention to make known to you an unbeatable weapon provided to us by God. Now this particular weapon is included in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6, Mark 11:24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist