Sermons on Religious Leaders Lack Courage:

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023

A 5 seek series using Philippians as a guide.

Never Give In Philippians 3:12-4:1 November 26, 2023 You may not know this about Winston Churchill, but he struggled in school. Churchill failed the 6th grade and had to take a math class over 3 times. He couldn’t get into certain colleges because of poor grades and he failed the military ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prends Courage

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

Malgré les joies de la vie en Dieu et les bénédictions qui nous encouragent, nous sommes néanmoins englobés dans cette incertitude grandissante qui plane sur la planète.

PRENDS COURAGE ! Marc 10.46-52 (SG21) 46 Ils arrivèrent à Jéricho. Lorsque Jésus sortit de la ville avec ses disciples et une assez grande foule, Bartimée, le fils aveugle de Timée, était assis en train de mendier au bord du chemin. 47 Il en-tendit que ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live Courageously Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 5, 2019

We find courage for the living of our days in our eternal identity: we are children of God

November 3, 2019 All Saints Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Stewardship Week One: Live Courageously Hope Lutheran Church Luke 6:20-31; Ephesians 1:11-23 Live Courageously Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A prayer by Rosie Venner (at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31, Ephesians 1:11-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 5, 2025

God calls His people to a life of strength, courage, and unwavering obedience to His Word, regardless of the challenges before them.

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 1:6-9 Key Verse: “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Courage And Faith

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 28, 2024

It explores the themes of courage, faith, and trust in God during difficult times, particularly when faced with ethical dilemmas.

Introduction Hi everyone, let's imagine this situation: I work at the VA, right? And I stumble upon something upsetting. I discovered that some of the bosses in our Community Living Centers, where we promise to look after our veterans, aren't doing the right thing. Now, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Confidence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

This is the 3rd Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#3] COURAGEOUS CONFIDENCE Ruth 3:1-18 Introduction: In Ruth 3, we witness a pivotal moment where Ruth steps forward in faith, trusting God's sovereignty and displaying remarkable courage amid uncertainty. Her actions are not merely acts of human ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Bold And Courageous

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 5, 2025

As we go through the challenges of life our strength and courage to face them comes from God. On our part we are called to be strong and courageous to carry out the responsibilities God has entrusted to us, to live in obedience to God’s word knowing that God will never leave us or forsake us.

Today’s meditation is taken from Joshua 1:6-9, Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9, Job 23:14, 1 Kings 19:4, 1 Kings 19:15-16, Joshua 1:7, Joshua 6:3-5, Romans 12:17-19, Joshua 1:9, Judges 6:12-13, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Stand Courageously

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 19, 2001

Giants come at us all through life. David’s example shows us how to deal with the Giants that try to attack our lives.

Stand Courageously 1 Samuel 17 1-58 Giants come at us all through life. Some kill our enthusiasm for Christ. Some attack our attitudes and habits. Personal relationships, compromising situations, sinful additions become giants that taunt us day and night. The giants win one small battle and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Real Courage Series

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jul 3, 2001

Better understand how David was able to not be afraid, and how we might grow more courage in our life.

There is a new television show called Fear Factor. Some critics suggest it is a new low on TV. This "reality show" pays people money to face their biggest fears. So, for example, you have a man staked to the ground with 200 rats crawling over him for ten minutes and getting paid $10,000 for doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Courage Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL

BIG IDEA: PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – based on vv.6-7 you have been called and gifted for the gospel ministry you have received the divine empowering = “power and love and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call To Courage

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 29, 2001

Courage comes from following God wherever He leads

A Call to Courage Deuteronomy 31:6 May 6, 2001 Evening Service A professor gave his class an assignment. They were to turn in a five-page paper. The theme was Courage. Each student was to describe the best example of courage that he or she had ever witnessed. One student boldly turned in five ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, Deuteronomy 31:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Courage (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

Joshua - Philippians

Joshua 2:11 - "When we heard it, our hearts melted and no courage remained in any man any longer because of you; for the LORD your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath. 1 Samuel 4:9 - "Take courage and be men, O Philistines, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews, as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:11

Denomination: Vineyard

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Apr 22, 2021

How do we as Christians become bold in sharing the Gospel of Christ? We will pull some lessons from looking at several courageous individuals from the Old Testament.

Please note all Bible verses are copyrighted and are shown here for ease sake. Introduction I asked at supper what were some ideas on what to talk about and William said to speak on courage. I questioned him a bit and it was courage in sharing the gospel message. This lesson is for William, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Judges 6:11-16, 2 Samuel 23:9-10, 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage To Speak

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 29, 2014

BELIEVERS MUST COURAGEOUSLY SPEAK TRUTH!

COURAGE TO SPEAK OBSERVATION: THE WRITINGS IN FIRST AND SECOND KINGS IS ORGANIZED AROUND THE REIGNS OF KINGS BEGINNING WITH SOLOMON AND CONTINUES THROUGH THE DIVIDING OF TWO DIFFERENT KINGDOMS (ISRAEL AND JUDAH). THE EMPHASIS IN BOTH KINGDOMS IS THE DECLINE OF MORALITY. BOTH KINGDOMS CAME TO AN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Apr 15, 2024

God loves us with a brave and sacrificial love, and this love should overflow from our hearts into the lives of others. To love courageously means putting others' needs before our own and being moved with compassion.

Hey guys! You know how we all love superhero movies, right? The hero always sacrifices for others, fights the bad guys, and saves the day. Well, guess what? We have a real-life superhero, and His name is Jesus. He showed us the ultimate love by giving up His life for us. And He wants us to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, Luke 10:30-35, Philippians 2:5-8

Topics: Divine Inspiration, Selfless Love, Spiritual Courage, God's Love