Sermons on Inner Strength:

Why We Should Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 17, 2022

In our text, God talks to us about waiting. Waiting is something none of us enjoy doing.

Most of us would have to admit we have never heard anyone say, “I love to wait”. There are some particular things we hate to wait for, such as: • Sitting in the dentist’s office waiting for them to say, “You are next!” When they say this, you almost want to kiss your wife and kids goodbye, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Hindrances

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 4, 2022

In the race of life we must remove the hindrances from our lives so that we can run the race to win it.

Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1)” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Corinthians 7:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Spirit Activate PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

This sermon explores harnessing hope in pain, finding healing through praise, and experiencing harmony amidst chaos, all through the unchanging nature of God.

Good morning, cherished family of God. It's a joy to be with you today, as we gather in the house of the Lord to seek His face, to learn from His Word, and to encourage one another in our shared faith. We are here, not because we've got it all figured out, but because we recognize our need for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3

Topics: Praise, Lord

Members Without Salvation Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 17, 2008

There are so many churches today, that are filled without people, that don’t have salvation. The difference between the average Christian and average non-Christian is very little. Why what until you die and go to the Judgment seat to know for sure if yo

Members without Salvation 1 John 3:4-9 Intro Of all the without messages, I have brought to you this far, this one is the most troubling. So many churches today are filled with sinners and little salvation. The difference between the average church member and the average un-churched person is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

3rd Day Anoining

Contributed by Samuel Stephen on Jan 25, 2010

2 Peter 3:8 (New Living Translation) but you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day. 1st day – the early Church 2nd day – we were saved (until 31st Dec 2000) 3rd d

Third Day Anointing Text: 2 Peter 3:8 (New Living Translation) but you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day. 1st day – the early Church 2nd day – we were saved (until 31st Dec 2000) 3rd day – Today’s Church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Apostolic

The Cure For A Restless Soul

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Feb 23, 2008

Every human being is seeking rest for the soul and Jesus offers it to all who will come to Him. This sermon should challenge each listener to come to Christ to find eternal and internal rest.

Subject: Eternal Peace Scripture: Matthew 11.28-29 Sermon: The Cure for a Restless Soul Scope: This sermon should challenge each listener to come to Christ to find eternal and internal rest. Summary: Every human being is seeking rest for the soul and Jesus offers it to all who will come to Him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Sufficient

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 7, 2004

God not only showers us with Saving Grace but also with Enabling Grace. No matter how difficult situations may become, His grace is sufficient to meet every need.

GRACE SUFFICIENT—Numbers 33:50-56 and II Corinthians 12:1-10 I have always appreciated Robert Frost’s poem “The Death of the Hired Man” since first reading it as a junior in high school. Frost portrays three characters in his poem: Warren, a New England farmer; his wife Mary; and Silas their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Longing For God Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on May 4, 2008

In Times of discouragement, we rest in God’s Attributes. Knowing Who God Is, Brings us confidence in Times of Difficulties of daily living

Psalm 63 A longing for God Introduction: Someone once said that music has a tremendous impact in our lives. Whether we want to accept it or not music can influence the way we think and live our life. The Psalms were a collection of hymns, It ‘s the Jewish hymnbook. In it we find sound theology in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Laugh...all Over Again!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012

As we allow the spontaneous movement of this life within us we are able to experience a joy unspeakable and full of glory.

The world pays people to make it laugh. Stand up comedians are paid to make people laugh. Books, movies and pictures abound that has one purpose…to make people laugh! The laughter lasts for a moment and then ceases. The child of God however has within him rivers of living water flowing, a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Builds His Church

Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011

It's easy to get discouraged about our work for the Lord when we look at it from a worldly perspective. But God is doing a work that is not always visible to you and me.

“When God Builds His Church” Haggai 2:1-9 January 9th 2011 “'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the Lord Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the Lord Almighty." Haggai 2:9 (NIV) Introduction: > ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Just Food. . .or Is It

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 29, 2008

This message explores the spiritual discipline of fasting from the perspective of overcoming the stronghold of food. Extensive inspiration for this message taken from Mike Bickle’s "The Rewards of Fasting."

Okay, repeat after me. “This Morning. . .I will be. . .truly honest with myself. I will not hide. I will not deny. I will not lie. I will listen for God’s voice. And apply it to my life.” So now this isn’t between you and me. This is between you and God. And just between you and God, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Key To Freedom

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The more you read of the history of our nation the more you realize the heroes of our history were not gods come down to earth, but they were weak and fallible men. It was their dependence upon God that enabled them to declare their independence from tyranny.

The story I am about to tell is fiction, but it is funny and it has a point. After 38 years of marriage I thought I knew everything about Lavonne. But I discovered something new when we got back from our trip to Washington. I was putting things away and I was pushing something under her side of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

I Will Change Your Name

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 16, 2026

I will change your name - You shall no longer be called - Wounded, outcast, lonely or afraid - I will change your name - Your new name shall be - Confidence, joyfulness, overcoming one - Faithfulness, friend of God - One who seeks My face

Back in the 60's ... a man named Laurence J. Peter ... visited several corporations ... and studied some of their management styles ... and characteristics. As a result, ... he came up with a maxim ... which was later named after him ... called ... "The Peter Principle." ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42, 1 Samuel 16:7, Genesis 17:5, Genesis 32:28, Acts 13:9, Acts 5:29, Matthew 26:33, Philippians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

It's Time To Open Up To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 25, 2006

it is time we allow Jesus to really do something with our lives

INTRODUCTION • When I was younger, I used to struggle with opening up to people. I was always afraid of what they would think of me if I let them in my “inner circle”. • I was afraid to open myself up to being vulnerable to those around me because if you open up, you risk getting hurt. • I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

THE ROLE OF SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN SPIRITUAL GROWTH

LESSON 8: THE ROLE OF SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN SPIRITUAL GROWTH “The Disciplines are God’s way of getting us into the ground; they put us where He can work within us and transform us. By themselves the Spiritual Disciplines can do nothing; they can only get us to the place where something can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal