Sermons on Mental Strength:

Faith, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2011

Part 1 of 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on defining faith and what the basis of our faith must be. That biblical basis has always been, and always will be, Jesus!

Faith, Part 1 Galatians 2:15-21 Believers often struggle with explaining, "What is faith?" Sometimes we are strong Other times we are weak ... and we struggle It is in these times that God moves us IF ... we will listen and obey His direction Stand and read Galatians 2:15-21 / Pray 1. What is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tsur "The Rock" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 15, 2011

Just as we need a constant supply of water to keep us healthy, we also need a constant supply of God's Word to keep us satisfied. I want to bring some satisfying refreshment to our dry and parched souls today.

Purpose: To extol God as our Rock. Aim: I want the listener to admire God's power and stability. INTRODUCTION: Water is a common substance that we give very little though to. Our homes are connected to the city's water supply so any time we need water to drink, or water to wash something, or water ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Using Your Authority!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 10, 2013

Realize that the authority commanding this unspeakable might and indescribable power of the resurrection is bestowed on the believer who is now one with the Father and the Son! He's got your back and all of you!!!

Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strengthened By The Gospel

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 25, 2013

A sermon on Romans 16:25-27 used on Sunday before Thanksgiving (Material adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/god-strengthens-us-by-the-gospel)

HoHum: A new preacher came to minister with an aging congregation. He told them that he was thinking about serving them prune juice in place of grape juice for communion. When they asked him why he said, “Well, if the Holy Spirit won’t move you, maybe the prune juice will.” As ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Of The Lord!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2015

Move away from people who are taking away the joy in the Lord and trying to replace it with joy from wrong sources.

Joy in the Lord! Deuteronomy 28:47:”Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joyfulness and gladness of heart, because of the abundance of all things..” There are unusual stuff that would yank at our heartstrings at times and distract us from deriving joy in the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:47-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Samson, A Double-Minded Man

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013

Samson was the quintessential example of the double minded man... unstable in all he did.

Samson: A Double-Minded Man Judges 16 Introduction: Samson has long been a negative example held up before children and adults. He is a negative example of ... uncontrolled passion, an undisciplined life, a disobedient servant, and a carnal believer. But the truth is that Samson was a jumble of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 4, 2013

Once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior - what next? How do you actually move forward in your life with God? There are forces that want to keep you from doing well, and we explore them in these two psalms.

In your desire to serve and walk with the Lord did you know there are those who do not want you to succeed? There are forces arrayed against you to keep you from loving, mirroring, and serving the Lord. These forces are not friendly, they don’t mean well and cannot be reasoned ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living God's Will Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 15, 2013

God WANTS us to live in His will and He will help us to be able to accomplish the task!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the questions I get a lot concerns the issue of God’s will for their life. • I really believe that most Christians have a desire to know God’s will for their life. I also believe that people do want to live in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Be Still

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 3, 2013

All struggle with an inner war between the Spirit and the Flesh. We loose our-self and win with Jesus within. Jesus completes us all.

Quotes: “The best fighter is never angry.” ― Lao Tzu “Peace comes from within.” ― Gautama Buddha “Nobody can hurt me without my permission.” ― Mahatma Gandhi “Pleasure is always derived from something outside you, whereas joy arises from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surprise! Not Everyone Is On You Side Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

It may be Satan or a Saint but opposition is a certainty in ministry

Surprise! Not Everyone Is On You Side Nehemiah 4:1-23 Rodeo Road Baptist Church September 21, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: *other

Crossing Over

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2012

Moses tells Joshua not to be afraid, or not to fear his enemies. “Wow, now that’s the pot calling the kettle black!” Are maybe it’s Moses’ experience speaking; experience can be a great teacher. Someone who failed, but he got back up, and desires hi

Crossing Over Deuteronomy 3:22-29NLT   Do not be afraid of the nations there, for the LORD your God will fight for you.’23 “At that time I pleaded with the LORD and said, 24 ‘O Sovereign LORD, you have only begun to show your greatness and the strength of your hand to me, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Vision Of Purpose

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2017

The church faces many difficulties and obstacles while serving the Lord. While these are unavoidable, we do not have to allow them to defeat us. We must maintain our focus on the Lord and follow the vision He has provided.

A Vision of Purpose Ephesians 3: 20-21 The church at Ephesus was dear to Paul. His ministry among them spanned three years. The church there began with just twelve believers (Acts 19:7), but through faithful effort they experienced amazing growth. Knowing the success in Ephesus, Paul desired them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of Peace

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2016

1) Peace (2 Thessalonians 3:16a), 2) Strength (2 Thessalonians 3:16b), 3) Truth (2 Thessalonians 3:17), and 4) Grace (2 Thessalonians 3:18).

After the recent election in the United States of Donald Trump for President, continued riots have broken out several states. Rejecting notions like a new border wall, protestors have demanded that Trump step down. Law enforcement officials are calling for hostilities to end so grievances can be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

Denomination: Other

Facing Your Giants (2) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 18, 2016

By God's grace and strength, we can overcome our challenges in life. Remember where your strength lies. Let the glory of God drives you

David was able to overcome Goliath even though he was smaller, younger, untrained and inexperience. He wasn’t terrified because he was not focusing on the giant. • We need to WATCH WHAT WE ARE LOOKING AT because whatever we focus on affects us. We are easily overwhelmed because we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fathers Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2013

Strength and Courage are two things that will help us to live an abundant life a life where the battle no longer is ours but God's. It will then be won.

Rocking Rod Stewart sings a song to his son, in that song forever young he sings of his hopes and dreams for his boy, “ May the good Lord be with you Down every road you roam And may sunshine and happiness Surround you when you're far from home And may you grow to be proud Dignified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 2 Samuel 11:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army