Sermons on Spiritual Courage:

Finding God In Fear

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 7, 2020

David found his home in God when he was fearful. This is an interactive message with a small group.

This is a psalm of David that speaks to my heart in a powerful way. David was a controversial figure in the Old Testament. He's controversial because he was a deeply flawed person, and yet he gave particular attention to matters of the spiritual life that was quite uncommon during his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Spiritual World

Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2025

The spiritual world is often considered an unknown entity, apprised as a realm or dimension beyond the physical.

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a French priest and philosopher once remarked: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” Hebrews 11:3 reminds us: “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Ephesians 6:12, Hebrews 4:12, Amos 3:7

Rise To Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

Explores how prayerful preparation, active participation, and pioneering spirit, as exemplified by Nehemiah, can lead to personal and communal transformation.

Welcome, dear friends and family of faith. We are gathered here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine appointment of our Creator. The same Creator who, in His infinite wisdom, has ordained this very moment for us to gather, to learn, and to grow. We are here to draw from the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Topics: Courage, Go

The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 9, 2002

Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?

Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2002

This is a message to help those who can relate to the spiritual hole described in Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”

Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement Overcoming spiritual discouragement. Text: Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” In this message we want to try to explain the difference between soulish discouragement, and spiritual discouragement. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Courage In The Palm Of Your Hands - Palm Sunday

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 8, 2017

A sermon that explores Jesus Courage exemplified on Palm Sunday and the events following

Courage and destiny The courage of easter. This week we celebrate a man about 33 years of age – not just a good man but a great man – Jesus – son of God – Young man with an extraordinary reach. His reputation had stretched wide and far. Politicians – Kings and other powerful rulers heard of him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sword And The Trowel

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 25, 2023

As we rebuild God's kingdom, we WILL have opposition and have to wage spiritual warfare. But don't fear! We HAVE A CHAMPION who has never lost a battle! Be courageous and fight for your God and His Kingdom!

THE SWORD AND THE TROWEL NEH. 4:1-17 NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Honig from California was helplessly lost in a small town in upstate New York. She flagged down a passing police officer. It turned out the address she was looking for was in the opposite direction. 2. “Is it ok if I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spiritual Armor Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

TODAY WE COME TO THE LAST OF THE ELEMENTS PAUL SPEAKS OF WHEN HE IS TEACHING ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE, THE WEAPON OF PRAYER.

THE SPIRITUAL ARMOR OF PRAYER EPHESIANS 6:18-20 TODAY WE COME TO THE LAST OF THE ELEMENTS PAUL SPEAKS OF WHEN HE IS TEACHING ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE. PAUL HAS TAUGHT US THAT, WHILE WE MAY FACE TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIES IN THIS WORLD, THAT THESE TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIES HAVE A SPIRITUAL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Two Spiritual Mindsets

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 10, 2018

The growth mindset, by contrast, believes that there is no limit to our ability to learn, grow and change for the better.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2018 Reformation/Revolution Now what? We have received our ashes, symbol of our turning back or turning more faithfully to God. We have begun our Lenten journey, forty days and a triduum toward the destination of Christ’s Resurrection. What do we do now? Our study for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25, Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

The Role of Faith in Spiritual Growth

Lesson 7: The Role of Faith in Spiritual Growth “Little faith will bring your soul to heaven; great faith will bring heaven to your soul.” C.H. Spurgeon Introduction Faith is the foundation of the Christian life; its importance cannot be overstated. Faith determines our actions. We act on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Risen PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

Explores the hope, faith, and fulfillment found in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as recounted in Mark.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this blessed gathering where we seek solace, strength, and wisdom from the Word of God. I am humbled and privileged to be the vessel through which God's message is delivered to you today. We stand on the brink of the vast ocean of God's wisdom, ready to plunge into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Topics: Fear, Courage

The Causes Of Spiritual Awakening Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 25, 2001

How God changed spiritual apapathy into Spiritual awakening

Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Studies in Haggai Study 4 Introduction Over the past three Sabbath Mornings in our studies in the Book of Haggai we have been considering the subject of Spiritual Apathy among the people of God and we have seen that such was the condition of God’s people in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 8, 2011

Changing Your Attitude Altars Your Altitude

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God. Haggai Sermon Series (2 of 3) 7/31/11 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A We could overlook the significance of the time stamp on this text (2.1) if weren’t careful. 1 Stuff means stuff to God (Numbers, colors, dates have ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2019

I want to address the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs.Hopefully I can provide some encouragement for you. Let's see what God did through Gideon's army.

A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part one) Judges 6-7 Today I want to address the elephant in the room-the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs. You might be wondering if we're doing something wrong. You ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Make Jesus known where he is needed. Be his heralds and his ambassadors.

Opening illustration: Our country is in desperate need of a spiritual awakening, but we have a problem. When we consider that the last true, widespread, landscape changing spiritual awakening in this country was in the middle of the 19th century, it is safe to say that no one “alive today” has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational