Sermons on Gives Me Strength:

The Foolish Fisherman – A Modern Parable

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2001

Check your lures.

The Foolish Fisherman – A Modern Parable Bob was a fisherman. He was a great fisherman. He lived, ate, and breathed fishing. He told everybody about his love for fishing and tried to get everyone involved in fishing. Some tried it and some only listened, but nothing deterred Bob from his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Courage

Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001

Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lighten The Load Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 9, 2001

This is the second sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon shows us how to run the Christian race faster and endure longer.

Sunday Morning August 12, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #2 LIGHTEN THE LOAD Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: 1. Have you ever run a race? I am sure most of us have run in a race at some point in our life. If you want to see the best foot races, you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of An Able Savior

Contributed by Olen Bruner on Feb 16, 2002

The power and posture of Christ when confronted by our weaknesses.

Introduction: Today our lesson opens with a father caught in the grips of an understandable fear, loss in his worry over the illness of his child. This father confronted by his child in crisis was compelled to seek out anyone who just might be able to help. Is it not strange that sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Serpent

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 4, 2002

JESUS THE ANTIDOTE TO THE SERPENT`S POISON

The Old Testament tells a very strange story about Moses. Moses had led the people of Israel out of their most terrible slavery in Egypt. There lives had been a burden under a terrible tyrant - they longed for escape. So, God, who loved them, delivered them from slavery with MIGHTY MIRACLES - how ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Revival Series

Contributed by Paul Williams on Mar 23, 2002

We see here the stages in a real work of God in revival

Nehemiah 7v1-8v18 Revival Introduction After a long, hard struggle for the abolition of slavery, William Wilberforce finally won the victory in 1807. On the evening of the 22nd February 1807, news was brought to him of the victory. Wilberforce turned to his old friend Henry Thornton and said ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tipos Y Figuras De La Biblia Series

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 23, 2002

4to. sermon de la serie "ESTUDIEMOS LA BIBLIA" La Escritura se comparacon elementos conocidos para ayudarnos a comprender como trabaja en nuestras vidas cuando la leemos, o la escuchamos.

TIPOS Y FIGURAS DE LA PALABRA DE DIOS La Escritura constantemente es comparada (por ella misma) con algunos elementos muy conocidos para nosotros, con el fin de ayudarnos a comprender la manera en que la palabra de Dios trabaja en nuestras vidas cuando la leemos, o la escuchamos guardándola en ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39

Denomination: Apostolic

Questioning God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: It is o.

Thesis: It is o.k. to question God, just don't get stuck there. Intro.: 1. Illust. There's an old story about a Jewish tailor named Lev Ashram who goes to a synagogue to pray. On his way out he meets a rabbi. "Well, what have you been doing in the synagogue, Lev Ashram?" the rabbi asks. "I was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:13

A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: When I was a kid I used to like to watch Mister Magoo.

Intro: When I was a kid I used to like to watch Mister Magoo. I remember about eight years ago when we were preaching a Chief Capua. This guy was preaching up a storm and seen this one guy across the street standing by the bar. After we looked harder we found out it was just a tree. 2 Thess ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:5, Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 4:25

The Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Fallen Humankind Series

Contributed by Jim Hoogeveen on Nov 21, 2000

The Bible teaches that all people have sinned and are spiritually dead. We have closed hearts, darkened minds, closed ears, and blinded eyes. Because we are spiritually dead we need God's help.

Ephesians 2:1-5 HCC 10-1-00 Fallen Humankind This last week a gymnast from Romania was stripped of her Olympic gold medal because she tested positive for a drug that was banned. The team doctor had given her some medicine for her cold. It was a mistake. It was a trespass of the rules. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Key To Survival

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Jan 18, 2001

The key to surviving in life

THE KEY TO SURVIVAL © Mark Beaird 9-2000 Text: Matthew 7:24-27 What does it take to be a survivor in life? According to the world’s philosophy, it takes someone who is crafty, manipulative and willing to look out for number one above all else. This is the world’s wisdom. However, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Hang Up Your Harp

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 26, 2001

Don"t Let Circumstances Dictate Your Praise

Don’t Hang Up Your Harp We want to open the message with the scripture in Psalms 137:2-4. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For they that carried us away required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying sing us one of the songs of Zion. How ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:2-4, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon Of Cyrene: A Man Drafted Into Service

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 23, 2001

A little known bible character seen at the cross teaches us about expecting God to work.

Morning Message March 25, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs - Faces Around the Cross - A MAN DRAFTED INTO SERVICE Luke 23:22-27 Introduction: 1. After Jesus was put before Pilate, and finally handed over to the Jews for crucifixion, he was taken into the Praetorium. There he was mocked by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ