Sermons on Human Strength:

You Can't Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Gregory White on Jun 18, 2003

Although we are faced with discouragements in our lives, if we keep faith and strength in God, He will not let us stay down forever.

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down Thank you for having me speak here again tonight. Our pastor and his wife are on vacation so they don’t have to hear what I have to say. I guess they are the lucky ones. No, I think they needed a break. They work very hard in this church and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Resist The Devil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

True strength and peace come from wholeheartedly submitting to God, resisting evil, and finding our deepest satisfaction and security in Christ alone.

Some mornings the mirror tells the truth we’re slow to admit: we’re tired in places that sleep can’t reach. Our hearts carry headlines nobody else reads. The schedule is stuffed, the inbox is full, and the soul feels thin. In that kind of world, we need a word that’s short enough to memorize and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Our God Is New! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 11, 2020

God created us to be persons who are to be good as NEW! A new creation has a new spirit, a new heart, a new song, a new strength!

Solomon said, "There is nothing new underneath the sun . . . "(Ecc.1:9) However with the believer/Christian there is as the scriptures tell us. 2 Corinthians 5:17 "We are a new creation, the old has passed away." Eph. 4:24 says "Putting off the old self and putting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Messiah Truly Means PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

Explores misunderstanding Jesus' mission, contrasting human perspectives with God's plan, and the importance of surrendering to God's will for true spiritual fulfillment.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together as we bask in the warmth of fellowship and the illuminating light of God's Word. There's something incredibly comforting and empowering about being in a room full of believers, each one a testament of God's grace and love. We're all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-36

Topics: Surrendering, Jesus

Remember What’s Ahead

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 15, 2010

Why did the wicked prosper and the faithful suffer? Through Psalm 73 our God brings us comfort and strength as we struggle with this question.

Text: Psalm 73:1-28 Theme: Remember What’s Ahead Season: The Last Sunday after Epiphany: Transfiguration Date: February 14, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-What_s-Ahead-Psalm73_1-28.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Resurrection Sunday: The Power That Raised Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 18, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our Christian faith. Without it, the gospel loses its power and hope vanishes.

RESURRECTION SUNDAY: THE POWER THAT RAISED JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11, Philippians 3:10, John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:17-22, Colossians 2:12-15 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our Christian faith. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dust And Ashes Attitude

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 24, 2004

How God wants us to remember who we are and where we’re headed so we can find strength in him

February 25, 2004 Job 30:16-19 16 “And now my life ebbs away; days of suffering grip me. 17 Night pierces my bones; my gnawing pains never rest. 18 In his great power God becomes like clothing to me; he binds me like the neck of my garment. 19 He throws me into the mud, and I am reduced to ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:16-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

Do you know the number one struggle of every Christian? It is prayerlessness. See how Moses found the strength to pray when weary.

Corporate & Intercessory Prayer Review – What kind of diet are you on? What do you fill your appetite with? Did you “diet” this week from sawdust and try some bread of life? Testimonies? Preview A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Leave No One Behind

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

We who are strong, meaning here strong spiritually and doctrinally are obligated to bear the weaknesses of those who are without strength. And not to please ourselves.

When I was coming up with my preaching schedule for these few weeks of Summer I simply asked God to lead me to a few different passages, and they actually came from the little devotional day planners that many of you have. The first is our passage today from Romans 15 and I’m calling it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006

Defending discipleship against division caused by loyalty to a human persona creates an ongoing allegiance to our Master and Lord.

Introduction Today, we tread troubled waters. We may ‘strain at the oars’ so to speak. Pride will be confronted today. It may even be a little painful. Believe me when I say to you, “This is necessary; to be the real deal, to be genuine and authentic, to become the group of disciples which is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connectedness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores God's design for human relationships, emphasizing the importance of connection, commitment to Christ's work, and the consequences of disconnection.

Good morning, beloved brethren. What a joy it is to gather once again in the house of the Lord, united in purpose, bound by love, and held together by the grace of Jesus. We are gathered here today to open our hearts, to open our minds, and to open the sacred pages of the Holy Bible, to seek wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Topics: Plugged In

My Friend Abraham

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 10, 2004

This sermons reminds us that our God is a perfect God who seeks friendship with imperfect humanity.

Introduction: This text is filled with possibilities. The fact that God the creator of the universe would seek friendship with man is incomprehensible. God our Banner. God the omnipotent. God the Omnipresent one. God the omniscience. God the Most High. God of the empty tomb. God our healer. God the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8

Denomination: Baptist

I Ain't Too Proud To Beg

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 13, 2005

This sermon is on the story of the woman who "outwits" Jesus. It emphasizes the generousity of God with we human beggars.

Sermon on Matthew 15:21-28 Ordinary 20-A / Pentecost +13-A August 14, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, OSL The famous one-time Catholic monk, Martin Luther, was legendary not just for nailing a piece of paper to the door of his home church citing 95 things that needed to be changed about it. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Pattern To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by David Kim on Jan 23, 2005

Here in this text, we see a recording of a victory of our Lord over human sin and temptation.

Scripture: Luke 9:23 Here in this text, we see a recording of a victory of our Lord over human sin and temptation. Matthew’s intention here is to show: (A)Jesus’ right or qualification as a King of kings and Lord of lords by defeating the opposing kingdom and its king, Satan. (B)demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Glorious Son Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 14, 2003

In Christ we see the wonder of God’s glory and the perfect human depiction of His person

His glorious Son Reading Is 9:6-7; Mt.17:1-9 Heb 1:3a the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person We can but lightly touch on the majestic titles which a loving and adoring heart here heaps around the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. The theme might well engage a seraph’s tongue! ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist