Sermons on mental toughness:

"A Few More Scenes"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 27, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm others (in the midst of difficulties and tough times) TO CHEER-UP because JESUS HAS RISEN AND HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Camp Walker Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Although parents, family members, and friends may sometimes ABANDON YOU; GOD – THE FATHER can be trusted never to LEAVE YOU ALONE, AND NEVER TO ABANDON YOU. REFERENCES: Mark 15:41-47 (MSG); Zech. 13:7 KJV (Awake, O ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About Suffering? Series

Contributed by Cameron Smith on Aug 4, 2007

Part 2 in a series about responding to tough questions. Part 1 examined other religions. This sermon responds to the question, How could God allow Suffering?

What about Suffering? In 2005 some friends of mine were pregnant with their first child. They happened to be studying at college at the time, with the intention of going into Asia to preach the gospel after they had given birth. About 6 months into their pregnancy they found out that there were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Apostolic Invasion Of Europe (A Sermon On Acts 16:9-15)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2007

Philippi was a tough place to start a mission - wrong type of people, wrong area, wrong timing! But it seems that God doesn’t need straightforward circumstances in or...

We’re reading from the diary of St Paul, as given to us in the book of Acts - a section covering Paul’s second tour of duty in Asia Minor. In Acts Chapter 16, Paul begins what we might call the Apostolic invasion of Europe! In the diary entry that follows this one, Paul and his comrade Silas are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How "Self" Conscious Are You?

Contributed by Gary Miller on May 11, 2007

Where does your strength come from? What is it that gets you through the really tough times? This morning I will highlight the three sources of our strength.

How “Self” Conscious Are You? Well, we’re on the eve of another new year. How many of you have made New Year’s resolutions in the past? Let me see a show of hands. How many are making resolutions this year? Usually these are about losing a certain number of pounds or starting an exercise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

Cheerfully Bringing To The Storehouse Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2010

Giving is a tough topic to speak about. It is also one that God addresses as part of our faith walk. Giving is a heart attitude and is a indicator of where we are spiritually.

Cheerfully bringing to the storehouse Malachi chapter 3:6-18 Introduction- I will be here 5 years in July and this is the first message I will give on giving or tithing. What it means to give an offering. Noone can ever accuse me of always asking for money. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Dull Listener Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 16, 2018

If you want to grow in these tough times, practice God’s Word; then persist in the practice of God’s Word, and don’t be pig-headed in your ways.

Dana Van Scoy, of Oxnard, CA, talks about the time when her son had graduated from the 8th grade and was getting ready to enter high school. He was the first of their children to reach this point in life, and she wasn’t real sure about how to prepare him for the pitfalls lurking in the halls of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Loneliness Of Self Pity (July 31, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 29, 2022

Have you ever wanted to quit because things got tough? ... Elijah was considering dropping out of his role because Queen Jezebel threatened him!

THE LONELINESS OF SELF PITY Text: I Kings 19:1- 4, I Kings 19:10 -18 1 Kings 19:1-4  Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  (2)  Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4, 1 Kings 19:10-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Persevere Under Hardship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 30, 2005

Are you going through tough times? It could be that God is making you into a wonderul tool - to use in furthering His kingdom. Find out how Paul encouraged Timothy to stay with it under pressure.

Paul has just gotten finished telling Timothy that despite the fact that he was abandoned in Rome – that there were a few – like Onesiphorus, who were a great comfort during hard times. Now he takes it one step further – be strong yourself, and look for people you can trust – then pass on good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fruits That Bring Delight

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 31, 2006

Without a consistent renewing of our spiritual, emotional and mental capacities with the fruit of the Spirit we will grow weak, vulnerable to temptation and unable to fulfill God’s greater purposes for lives.

Fruits That Delight (Psalm 34:8-12) "Oh taste and see that the Lord is good." We often hear about the need to eat our daily portion of fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet should contain at least 4-6 serving of fruits to build up our anti-oxidant levels that fight against the free radicals ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart Affair

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

This sermon knocks down the ’you can look, but you can’t touch’ mentality. God’s not just concerned with bodily adultery, but also the adultery that takes place in the heart.

A Heart Affair A sermon on Lust Introduction Today we are going to talk about a subject that is very disturbing. That subject is adultery. And the most disturbing fact about this subject is that we are all adulterers. Does that shock you? It should! But it is a reality. Read Matthew 5:27-30 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 20, 2007

It is the eternal soul, given by God, that is the subject of today’s study. We want to very briefly see the effect of Spiritual Maturity on three aspects of the soul – Mentality, Volition and Conscience.

Psychology (personal) = The emotional and behavioral characteristics of an individual, a group, or an activity; Subtle tactical actions or arguments used to manipulate or influence another. Our minds, do not have a psychology of their own. The personal psychology of each individual or group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Writing Your Dream/Vision

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 1, 2006

“Vision . . . is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstance.” -George Barna, The Power of Vision

THREE ASPECTS OF VISION “Vision . . . is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstance.” -George Barna, The Power of Vision 1. God. Your vision comes from God, it is not thought up. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist

Home Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 5, 2001

Jesus offers us a wonderful promise that he will come to us and make his home with us. In his home we are blessed with physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health and wholeness.

Sermon for 6th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Jn. 14:23 & 27 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Home” Home…. What is a home? For some, it’s a place of sorrow, insecurity, hurt, pain and abuse. For others, it’s a place of joy, security, comfort and love. The Gospel of John often has a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is This? A Message For Palm Sunday

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

Do we get caught up in the ’crowd mentality’ of today as people did on the day Christ rode into Jerusalem? How does society influence our thinking and our actions?

Who is This? Palm Sunday, April 5, 2009 Matthew 21:1-11 Matthew 21 The Triumphal Entry 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Darius

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2019

Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius.......

Darius Daniel 6:2”……that the king (Darius) might not suffer loss….” Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius and also many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal