Sermons on Spiritual Courage:

Courage Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 5, 2008

Fear is a part of life. I don’t believe people who say they’re not afraid of anything. Everybody’s afraid of something.

Fear is a part of life. I don’t believe people who say they’re not afraid of anything. Everybody’s afraid of something. I used to be afraid of eighth graders. They terrified me, bullied me, threatened me and laughed at me. Of course, I was a seventh grader at the time. I’ve gotten over that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 5, 2008

What Makes a Hero?

What Makes a Hero? Remember last week? Gideon fought the bad guys, the Midianites, and won. He was a Judge, remember? There was another Judge in old Israel, a few Judges down from Gideon; his name was Samson. In the eyes of most folks Samson was a hero; the kind of stuff Sunday school stories are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 5, 2008

“We have met the enemy, and he is us” - Pogo

“In those days Israel had no king; every one did as he saw fit.” (Judges 17:6) “We have met the enemy, and he is us” - Pogo We’re going to hang with the Judges for one more week. From last week’s letter you could tell that things were beginning to go astray in Samson’s time, but after he died life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2014

Courage is not the absence of fear. Biblical courage is facing your fears with the power of God's word and the presence of God's Spirit. These are applied to our lives to give us freedom.

Intro: One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said tenderly, "I can't dear. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Courage Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Courage is simetimes a choice...Faceing ptoblems is not reason to hold on to fear.

Last week as a sort of a set up for the Book of Philippians as a letter that we can learn how the apostle Paul reacted to his personal situation. We found a thread of Joy, and encouragement in the book. The underlying point of looking at the scripture is that we live in and are affected by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Congregational

Courageous

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 6, 2011

Joshua means- “Jehovah saves, or the Lord is my Salvation.” Joshua was born in Egyptian slavery, trained under Moses, and by God’s choice rouse to his position of leading Israel into Canaan. Joshua was approaching 90 years of age when he became Israel’s

Courageous Joshua 1:1-9NKJ After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Courage To Take A Stand Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2025

God calls His people to take courageous stands for truth, integrity, and faith. Today, we’ll focus on two individuals—Queen Vashti and Mordecai—and examine three moments when they took bold stands that changed history. Even when it’s costly.

• Have you ever faced a moment when doing the right thing came with a cost? • What do you do when that time comes? • Obviously you do what is right and take a stand! • Maybe. • We live in a world that often demands conformity, a world where it can feel safer to blend in, to stay silent, and to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-12, Esther 2:21-23, Esther 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Courage

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2010

Jehoshaphat put God’s Kingdom in greater Spiritual order than at any time since Solomon. To ensure this order, he set “judges” in place and gave them principles to rule by: 1. Accountability to God (vs.6) 2. Integrity and honesty (vs.7) 3. Loyalty to God

Take Courage Text: 2 Chronicles 19:11b... Take courage as you fulfill your duties, and may the Lord be with those who do what is right.” Jehoshaphat faces possible death that was diverted by God, he’s rebuked because of his alliances. Vs.2 of II Chronicles 19 say’s, And Jehu ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 19:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Spiritual Lion Tamer Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 4, 2021

What qualified David to be used so mightily by God that two pagan kings were converted to fear His God. The story of Daniel and the Lion's Den supplies us with many encouraging spiritual lessons about how to be the kind of man whom God fully supports!

One of my favorite verses is II Chronicles 16:9a: “For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” It’s a verse that gives hope to any one and every one of us who would like to be used of the Lord that great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Courage, Opposition And Prayer Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 31, 2002

How prayer is the right response to opposition of any type -- spiritual, financial, physical, etc.

November 3, 2002 The job to which God called Nehemiah was to leave being a comfortable captive in the service of Persian king (Artaxerxes), and travel to the home of his ancestors, Jerusalem; it was there the work of rebuilding the crumbling walls of a defeated people was to take place. Nehemiah ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Living With Strength And Courage Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

The first of three sermons addressing the need for the church to go into the city, and bring spiritual victory to lives.

(Began sermon with a background on the life of Joshua. . .modeled after the old TV series, "This is Your Life") JOSHUA – THIS IS YOUR LIFE A favorite Bible character of mine. The story picks up in Exodus 24:9 (read through verse 18). Joshua was with Moses as they descended the mountain and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Courage Is Greater Than Gossip Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

Instead of spreading gossip, we should have the courage to go directly to the person involved in conflict or sin. We should always choose kindness over gossip.

Hey guys! Ever heard of the Copernican Revolution? It's when people figured out that the sun, not the earth, was the center of the universe. It was a total game-changer. Just like when you realize that your parents should be the center of the family, not you. It's a tough pill to swallow, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Topics: Church Discipline, Spiritual Growth, Repentance, Forgiveness

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 2, 2004

1. We are in the midst of a spiritual battle. 2. You must choose sides. 3. The battle must be fought with courage.

Jennifer Hoes will get married on her birthday, May 28, 2004. It will be an elaborate affair: a unique wedding gown, a ceremony in the wedding room of the City Hall of Haarlem in the Netherlands. Jennifer will be both the blushing bride and the dashing groom. Family and friends will gather to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Fighting Spiritual Battles

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2024

The Lord, and only He, gives prosperity of mind, heart and spirit, but only when we follow His commands in right worship and righteous living.

Eleventh Sunday in Course 2024 The Word of the Lord endures forever. However, the language it is expressed in can differ by the time and place it is written. Remember that it has three meanings. The meaning intended by the human author is inspired by God. The meaning understood by the people of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24, Psalm 92:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34, Psalm 92:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Gospel Demands Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

We’re going to looking inside a first-century Roman courtroom. And as I love a good legal drama as much as anyone, I’m eager to tell the story

You’ve Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You’ll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days – it’s just that simple. I’m preaching on selected Scriptures throughout the forty days as you listen. As with last week’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27, Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Baptist