Sermons on Inner Strength:

The Choice

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 13, 2025

This is a short Sermon I used for a Sunday night and focused on Jesus in the Garden and the choice He made for us

There’s a moment every firefighter knows — when the alarm sounds, and you have to decide whether you’re willing to run toward what everyone else is running away from. I’ll never forget one particular call years ago. We arrived to find a house fully engulfed in flames. On the porch stood a woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm For The Family

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 22, 2025

Anyone here named Eutychus? No? Good. Do y’all know that the Apostle Paul preached so long one night, that a young man who was perched in a window, fell asleep and fell to his death?

Now listen, I know Paul resurrected that young man, but I’d just as soon wish everyone would stay awake for the next 3 hours that I’ve been given to speak to you. Seriously though, I want y’all to receive this in the spirit in which it is given. Pastor Parrish encouraged us to “be real” in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Peter 5:9

Triumphing In Life's Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Victory is closer than you think, as you are destined to triumph. There is an unbreakable force within you, the divine life, which guarantees your victory in all life's challenges. This force is activated by the new birth.

Introduction: Life is a constant battle, and to succeed, we must be willing to fight. Victory is within reach for those who believe they are born to win. The key to triumph lies in the indomitable spirit within us, the God-kind of life that begins with new birth. 1. Job: Despite losing everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Topics: Victory, Strength, Life Challenges

Jesus Fights For Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores our reliance on God's strength in adversity, standing firm in spiritual battles, and surrendering our struggles to His sovereign will.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, gathered together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our unity in Him is a testament to His unyielding love and grace. And so, we come together not as strangers, but as brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:22

Topics: God's Power, Unwavering Strength

Boundaries

Contributed by Helen Trevizo on Jun 1, 2002

The church must adhere to the boundaries God has established in order to maintain it’s effectiveness.

Boundaries Jigsaw puzzle Cornerstone - boundary pieces No boundaries in our country - 9/11 Same on a smaller scale - the family A Person’s Character is one’s destiny It is easier to set a man against the entire world than against himself, and yet this must be in conversion The gate is strait ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace That Comes From Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2014

James describes how to identify counterfeit earthly wisdom and enjoy the inner peace that comes from heavenly wisdom.

There is a familiar picture of a man at the base of a lighthouse, standing in an open door. A giant wave smashing against the lighthouse, but the man seems oblivious to the danger around him. The picture is called“Lighthouse in the Storm” and was taken by French photographer Jean ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Planted - Living The Effective Life

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

Like a Tree Planted... This messages instructs on how to live a blessed, successful life.

Planted - Living the Effective Life 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breakthrough In Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 15, 2020

With the inner guiding and power of the Holy Spirit we can learn how to get a breakthrough in bad or strained relationships. Breakthrough is possible is most relationships. God designed us all to be in relationship with Him and with each other.

Video Transition: Les and Leslie Parrott - Relationships – Real Relationships clip Story: Les Parrot notes, “In the autumn of 1992, we did something unusual. We offered a course at Seattle Pacific University that promised to answer questions openly and honestly about family, friends, dating, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace, The Gift Of God's Love

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 21, 2004

Only Jesus can bring inner peace and harmony to our lives.

Peace, the Gift of God’s Love Isa. 26:1-4 INTRO.: Few will argue with the statement peace is one of man’s constant quests in this life. We’ve tried many ways to achieve peace, even going to war. Yet, all our efforts seem futile and the world is armed and ready for war. We are engaged in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greater Promise Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 7, 2005

The New Covenant is Greater because it is an INNER, RELATIONAL, INCLUSIVE, and ETERNAL Covenant.

The Greater Promise Hebrews 8 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 8:6-13 INTRODUCTION: I was talking to one of the Pueblo Group leaders this week and they mentioned that their group “had a lot of fun last week with Melchizedek.” Maybe we should have called the lesson, “fun with Melchizedek.” To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Joy Also Comes In The Morning

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 29, 2016

This is a message given at the anniversary service of an inner-city church in Toronto, Canada.

Anniversary Service - February 28, 2016 Well…Happy Anniversary to Church at the Mission! Hard to believe it’s been 18 years since we formally launched as Church at the Mission. Actually we didn’t have a name when we started. Two different members of the mission’s ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Instructions From God To Women Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

God desires women to reflect His beauty, both inner and outer.

As daughters of God, women play a vital role in the kingdom of God. Throughout the Bible, God provides guidance and instructions for women to live a life that honors Him. Here are instructions from God to women, based on biblical teachings: 1. Be a Woman of Faith (Hebrews 11:1-3, 35-40) God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

An Audience Of One Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

True worship is all about God, not about us. How important it is that we serve God and communicate with Him in a way that takes the focus off of us and puts it on Him!

An Audience of One Matthew 6:1-6 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Name Of Jesus: A Strong Tower Of Protection

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 17, 2025

The name of the Lord will protect you from all forms of evil and danger whether in the physical or spiritual.

The Name of Jesus: A Strong Tower of Protection Study Text: Judges: 9:50 - 54 Introduction: Abimelech in a bid to succeed his father as king, plotted and killed 70 of his half-brothers; only Jotham escaped. In the battle to take a city called Thebaz, Abimelech came upon a heavily fortified ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:50-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Branch Can Never Boast Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

A tree's fruit reveals outwardly the inner nature of that tree. The same is true in the Christian life. When there is fruit in your life what you are expressing outwardly is the inner character and nature of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION We are studying Romans, 9, 10, and 11 about God’s past, present and future dealing with the nation of Israel. Sometimes what people think is impossible becomes a reality. For instance, I want to read to you an actual editorial from a Boston newspaper from 120 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-25

Denomination: Baptist