Sermons on Keep Courage In Life:

Now Is The Hour

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 16, 2024

Though we do not know what the future holds, we will choose what we do, become, and how we respond.

NOW IS THE HOUR (Ephesians 5:15-17) Compared to eternity, in one sense our lives are almost nothing. But they are everything, because in this short thing called life, I can insert myself into God’s eternal plan – passionately live for Him, use my time and talents to live for others and make an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Life Can Hurt But God Can Heal Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[2] Life can really hurt sometimes, can’t it? Whether it’s something we bring on ourselves or it’s something that just happens, theirs times when life really hurts. [Lucy’s hand, Kenny’s business, dad’s daughters stories.] At times, life can really hurt. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Life Right: Re-Cycling Relationships Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

1) Break the Cycle of Retribution, 2) Start a New Cycle of Love. "What goes around comes around" is not the final answer. Love graciously as God loves.

Getting Life Right: RE-CYCLING RELATIONSHIPS—Matthew 5:38-48 Most relationships follow a simple rule: “What goes around comes around.” If interactions between people are going in a positive direction, the relationship thrives, with reciprocal affirmation, encouragement, cooperation, and kindness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unspectacular Faith: The Story Of Esther

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

Often times our attempts to be faithful servants of God make us feel so alienated from those around us, that it seems impossible to both “serve God” and “be in this world” at the same time.

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22 I Peter 4:7-11 Dean Willimon of Duke University tells of a conversation he had with a student who had recently transferred to the university and joined their Bible study. Willimon relates: “The student told me how much he was enjoying his Bible study group here at ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Questions About Life After Death Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

When you see your life from its future perspective, you sense the significance of life itself. Knowing that Christ Himself will evaluate your life, we know every good deed done will be rewarded. Not one item in our lives will be overlooked!

Easter is a time when people turn their attention to Jesus Christ and His resurrection. For millions of people, Jesus’ resurrection offers the hope of life after death. But this year, Easter is unique because it falls on April 1, sharing the date with April Fool’s Day. It’s rare that these two ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29, 2 Corinthians 4:13, Romans 8:11, Colossians 3:4, 1 Corinthians 6:14, 1 John 3:2, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, Acts 26:23, Romans 6:5, John 5:25, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of wisdom in our lives, the need to guard our hearts as the source of our actions, and the transformative power of wisdom when aligned with God's teachings.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! We are gathered here today to explore a deeply profound scripture from the book of Proverbs, a book known for its nuggets of wisdom and life guiding principles. Proverbs 4:23: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" This can teach ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Topics: Wisdom, Easier Life

Weary Well Doers

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 26, 2000

why keep on doing right.

1. the classes of weary well doers: a. those who are bored with worship---st. john 4:24---philippians3:3---matt. 15:8-9. b. those who are broken in their walk...col.4:17---2tim.4:17 c. those who are bruised in their work.---2corin.11:23-30. d. those who are blind to the will of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10, Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Heavenward Lifted Soul

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Keeping your eyes on the Lord.

THE HEAVENWARD LIFTED SOUL Psalm 25:1-l5 INTRODUCTION: These are days in which the Christian must draw near to the throne of God. Every day millions of people are taking tranquilizers to assure them of rest and ease. They take one tablet to keep them awake and another to make them sleep! However, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Today Was A Good Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

This sermon explores God's guidance during good times, His grace in times of grief, and His greatness in our spiritual growth, emphasizing trust in His wisdom.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are gathered here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are here to celebrate the glory of God's guidance, grace, and greatness in our lives, as we seek to understand His word and His will for us. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Topics: Life Without God

Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

How can you tell if a Christian is exercising this living hope? They will be expecting good to come out of all circumstances. They will be focusing on the best and not the worst. They will seeking for ways to do instead of grumbling about what can't be done.

Billy Graham in his book Hope For The Troubled Heart tells the story of the lone survivor of a shipwreck who was marooned on an uninhabited island. He managed to build a hut in which he put everything he had saved from the wreck. He prayed to God for rescue as he daily scanned the horizon for a ...read more

The Essential And Elements Of Prayer

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Dec 9, 2024

The Lord Jesus Christ teaches His disciples about the essential and the elements of prayer.

1. The PRECEPT of God *verse 5, (SUPPLICATING to God SINCERELY) “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full." 2. The PATERNITY of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Without God Life Makes No Sense. Ecclesiastes

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 12, 2012

God blessed this man with everything that most humans try to achieve in life and he surpasses them all because of God's blessings of knowledge and riches.

"Without God life makes no sense." Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 We come to the midpoint in our study in Ecclesiastes and I have always thought the reasoning and thoughts of Solomon in Proverbs ...Song of Solomon and here in Ecclesiastes are really fascinating. Why are his thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Too Late For Jacob Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jul 9, 2009

Message about how an encounter with GOD changed JACOB from a DECEIVER into ISRAEL one who has striggled with GOD & prevailed.

There will come in each of our lives heartbreaking & troublesome situations & conditions which are totally out of our human control. The devil likes to tell us that the longer they continue the more hopeless they become. However, in this series of messages we will be reminded that with GOD there is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Conquest Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 27, 2022

What was the secret to the successful conquest of ancient Canaan? God's Promises - Strength - Courage - Obedience

August 27, 2022 The book of Joshua begins where Deuteronomy left off – with the death of Moses: “Moses my servant is dead. Get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them. 3 I will give you every place where you set your foot, just as I promised Moses. 4 Your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2-8, Genesis 15:18-21, Deuteronomy 6:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Armored Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Encourages Christians to courageously engage in spiritual warfare, equipped with the armor of God, trusting in His victory and strength.

Dear friends, brothers, and sisters in Christ, it is a joy to be with you today, to stand together in the house of the Lord, to share in this sacred moment. We are gathered in the presence of God, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Samuel 17:37-41

Topics: Strength, Protection, Victory