Sermons on God Uses The Weak:

Power Made Perfect In Weakness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Our ability to serve God depends not on our ability but on God’s power.

There was a guy on the news the other day who’s about to become the first Australian to enter some Solo Round the World Sailing Race and he was saying how no-one from Australia had ever attempted this before. He was basically wanting to tell us how great he is. And why not? That’s how you get ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God With Us - Hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2015

We learn from the words of Isaiah to Ahaz that we need to adjust our focus, anchor our faith and anticipate our future.

GOD WITH US – HOPE Years ago a submarine was rammed by another ship and quickly it sank to the bottom of the ocean. The entire crew was trapped inside that submarine. Many boats rushed to the disaster, but no one really knew what the submarine crew went through in those few hours ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:7-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jacob Shows Us How To Conquer God Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 24, 2005

This title seems blasphemous, yet it can be understood correctly when we look at how Jacob faced his own weaknesses in return home to Esau. THis is the final sermon in a series of four on Jacob.

June 26, 2005 Episode IV - The Return of the Jacob - Genesis 31-32 The easiest position to play in the sporting world is that of the armchair quarterback. You don’t have to exercise. You don’t have to risk injury to your body. All you have to do is sit in a nicely cushioned chair of an air ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Grace Sustains Us! Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 27, 2023

Through God’s grace the weak of us are able to shame the strong not due to our abilities but due to Christ’s power that rests upon us to do great things in His name!

God’s Grace Sustains Us! 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 4:8-12; Philippians 1:27; Romans 8:37; 2 Kings 18-20 How hard is it to say YES to the Lord when He asks you to serve in His kingdom? While we would like to say that with the bravery of Moses at the Red Sea, David in front of Goliath, Daniel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, Philippians 1:27, Romans 8:37

Denomination: Baptist

Remedy Part 2: The Remedy For Weakness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 20, 2009

None of us are as strong as we like to think we are. The remedy is a personal relationship with God. This sermon explores how a relationship with God REALLY works.

REMEDY The Remedy for Weakness Icebreaker: Bluefishtv: “A Man Fell in a Hole” Intro: Now, we could just about pray and go home right there. Because that’s the message today. But I won’t. Sorry. -Several of you here this morning made commitments to Jesus last Sunday, either a first time ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Wise Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Regardless of our circumstances, God can use us in powerful ways.

Good morning, Church! Our sermon today is inspired by a woman of great wisdom and courage found in the pages of 2 Samuel. Her story is a testament that no matter who we are, where we come from, or what circumstances we find ourselves in, God can use us in powerful ways. In the words of Richard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:16-22

Topics: God's Use

Immanuel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the birth of Jesus, emphasizing God's unending love, His promise to guide and save us, and His divine presence in our lives.

Good morning, dear friends! It is indeed a joy to gather together in this sacred space, in the presence of our Heavenly Father, to reflect on His divine Word. We are here to immerse ourselves in the richness of His teachings, to find comfort, guidance, and hope in the divine narrative of His love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: God With Us

Helps In Times Of Weakness!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024

Helps in times of Weakness! Romans chapter 8 verses 26-27 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Involvement of the Spirit. (vs 26a) (2). The Intercession of the Spirit (vs 26b). (3). The Intelligence of the Spirit (vs 27a) SERMON BODY: The Holy Spirit is the Spirit who is not a ghost: • Old translations of the Bible call him the Holy Ghost rather than the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Brethren

Delighting In Our Weaknesses

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 7, 2021

'Delighting in our weaknesses, really?' Yes, really. Last week we looked at how Paul learned the secret to contentment. As we needed to learn the secret to contentment, we also need to learn the secret to delighting in our weaknesses.

DELIGHTING IN OUR WEAKNESSES 2nd Cor. 12:7-10 Last week I mentioned that my sermon title, Being Content During Covid, probably caused you to think, 'he can't be serious'. Well, you might have the same reaction to today's sermon title. 'Delighting in our weaknesses, really?' ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 11:30, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 82:4, Isaiah 40:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Weakness Of A Strong Man

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on elements of the Christian life.

THE WEAKNESS OF A STRONG MAN Judges 16:20-21 INTRO: I once heard the testimony of Paul Anderson, the world’s strongest man at the time. In his testimony, he tells how he was brought under conviction and accepted Christ as he personal savior after listening to the testimony of someone who was in a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Relationship To The Weak

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We have a special responsibility to brothers and sisters who are weak.

Introduction: I heard about a college recruiter who interviewed a high school basketball star. The recruiter said, "I hear you’re pretty good." The player said, "I’m the best there is. I averaged 45 points per game. I was the best rebounder in my high school. And I led our team to 3 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength Out Of Weakness

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

Often the world considers trouble to be a terrible intruder into life. For many people the problems of life are viewed as nothing more than minus factors. But the Christian perspective of trouble is not pessimistic. Paul experienced a thorn in the flesh,

Title: Strength Out of Weakness Text: "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me" (2 Cor. 12:9). Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strength For The Weak Days Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Feb 15, 2003

Part 5 in a series on the 119th Psalm

“Strength for the Weak Days” Part 4 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: February 17, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 25-32 Introduction In this section of the 119th Psalm, the writer is crying out from the melting pot of trials and troubles. He is experiencing difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Is For Weak People Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 3, 2006

Life’s difficulties are often the Father’s appointed paths to spiritual maturity. The positive way forward in difficult and painful circumstances is the way of prayer.

An airliner was bound for New York City. The flight was routine until the pilot began the descent. Then he realizes that the landing gear would not engage. Working the controls back and forth, he tried again and again to lock the gear into place. No success. He circled the landing field, getting ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Touched By Our Weakness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 8, 2006

Jesus knows all about our struggles

Intro: the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ is one of the most important doctrines in scripture, that Jesus (part of the Trinity) became man. False religions all attack the concept of the God-man. They give us that Jesus was a prophet, teacher, miracle worker, but not Divine. God had to become man ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God