Sermons on Religious Leaders Lack Courage:

Saved From Sin Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is a relational God who saves us from the power of sin and is always with us, empowering us to live with courage.

Today, I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let me ask you a question: Have you ever felt trapped or stuck in a bad habit or situation? Yeah, we all have. But guess what? God wants to help us break free from those things! I have a mousetrap here. Imagine this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Moral Courage, Sin Redemption, Faithful Living

A Proper Place Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Living a life free from fear and anxiety is possible when we learn to trust God completely, giving our fears and worries to Him and expecting His peace to fill our hearts.

So, you know how we all have that one drawer or closet in our room that's just full of random stuff? It's like a black hole, right? You throw in all the things you don't know what to do with, and they just disappear. But the thing is, they don't really go away. They're still there, cluttering up ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Topics: Spiritual Trust, Divine Comfort, Faith Healing, Godly Courage

The Step Of Faith Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

Faith is about trusting in God even when things don't make sense. Overcoming fear can lead to great rewards and our faith can have a positive impact on others.

Today we're going to talk about faith. You know, that thing that makes us believe in God even when things don't make sense. It's like trusting your best friend with your deepest secrets. You can't see what they'll do with it, but you trust them anyway. That's faith. That's faith. Let's look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Courage, Fearless Living, Trust In God

Don't Fear The Light Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Mar 4, 2024

Jesus teaches that many of us are afraid to come into the light because we're scared our bad actions will be exposed. But Jesus didn't come to condemn us, He came to heal us. He searches for us in the darkness and wants us to trust Him, look to Him, and follow Him into His kingdom of light.

Hey guys! Let's play a game called "What's Your Phobia?" I'll name a fear, and you tell me what it's about. Ready? 1. Arachnophobia is the fear of...? (Spiders) 2. Acrophobia is the fear of...? (Heights) Now, let's make it a bit harder: 3. Ophidiophobia is the fear of...? (Snakes!) 4. Pogonophobia ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9, Colossians 1:13

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Faith Courage, God's Light

The Helper In Time Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 20, 2025

Psalm 54 reminds us that when betrayal and trouble surround us, our sure refuge is the Helper who never fails.

Title: The Helper in a Time of Trouble Text: Psalm 54 Introduction: A Desperate Situation Brothers and sisters, have you ever felt the sting of betrayal? Have you ever found yourself in a situation where those you thought were on your side, your own countrymen, your own neighbors, suddenly turned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Entrance Into The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 21, 2015

The only way to enter the Kingdom of God is by way of a new birth. The religious bubble of Nicodemus must have burst!

Entrance into the Kingdom of God: John 2:24-3:3 Jesus knew the desperate condition of the sinful human heart of mankind. Jesus has the ability to look into the very heart of man, knowing his thoughts and motivations. Jesus knew that people’s enthusiasm for His signs, wonders and miracles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptizer Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John the Baptizer had courage to confront the darkness in people's lives and to speak into their lives that he loved with tears in his eyes and compassion about their sin.

So now we’re gonna talk about John the Baptizer. It’s not John the Baptist. John wasn’t a Baptist. He’s a baptizer. Story starts. He had a dad. He had a mom. Most kids, that’s where the story starts. John’s dad, Zechariah, was a priest, served the temple, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Reigns Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016

Despite the wickedness of our rulers hope reigns. God wants us to trust Him enough that we look to Him for direction in choosing our leaders. He also want us to trust Him when those leaders don't appear to do His will.

Intro: Something has been weighing heavily on me as November quickly approaches like a growing storm. It is often said that this is the most important election of our nation’s history. What we have to do is look at the elections that are upcoming with a fresh and new set of eyes. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

Against The Grain Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 1, 2007

Let us learn from the example of Horace Bushnell. Let us find the courage in Christ, to go against the grain.

Against The Grain, Acts 23:11 Introduction When I was a teenager I spent a couple of years living with my Dad and Grandpa in Butte, Montana. It was a true bachelor lifestyle with three generations of Surber men living under one roof. The only place we shopped was as the local butcher shop which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Lukewarm Christian Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

. A lukewarm Christian, according to Jesus, is someone who is neither cold nor hot, but rather tepid, lacking genuine passion and commitment to their faith.

In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea, warning them of the dangers of lukewarmness. This passage serves as a reminder that merely professing Christianity is not enough to guarantee salvation. A lukewarm Christian, according to Jesus, is someone who is neither cold nor hot, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Why Did They Kill Jesus? - Mark 2:6-3:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

Mark uses five conflicts between Jesus and the religious authorities that show how the animosity began and grew.

Five Conflict Stories Does Jesus Christ strike you as a likeable guy? The type of guy most people would look up to and respect, even if they disagreed with his teachings? Most people would say “yes,” but think about how his life ended. It ended in his early 30’s with the crowds in Israel begging ...read more

Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 9, 2007

Paul identifies three requirements for leaders who are engaged in fighting the good fight.

A few moments ago we commissioned this congregation’s Leadership Team. These are people who have accepted the call of God to carry out specific tasks as leaders in the life of the church. There will be new things to consider as they make the transition from serving as board members to members of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

Back To The Future: Remembering How God Has Led

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

Remembering how God has led restores our identity in Christ and renews courage to live and share His hope today.

Introduction – Remembering the Fire My grandfather tilled the farm soil of Eastern Idaho in much the same manner as Noah and Abraham—by faith, by sweat, and by seasons. His world was defined by rhythm: sunrise, plow, prayer, harvest. He believed that what you sow, you reap, and that everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Revelation 14:6-12, Exodus 20:8-11, Daniel 8:14, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Close To The Kingdom

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 23, 2002

An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34, Mark 12:28-40

Denomination: Holiness

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

A sermon for pastors and church leaders. It is a message on leadership illustrated from the interactions between Samuel and Saul.

I Samuel 14:47: After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment on them. Saul was a fighting King. He was a great general. He dealt all kinds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-29

Denomination: Holiness