Sermons on Spiritual Courage:

Our Personal War

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

In Deuteronomy 20 Moses tells the Israelite people how God wants them to conquer the promised land. He provides the principles of war. Paul tells us in Ephesians 6 that we fight a war today. Are the principles similar?

In Deuteronomy 20 Moses tells the Israelite people how God wants them to conquer the promised land. He provides the principles of War. In short they are: 1. Don’t be afraid (vs. 1) 2. Be courageous and dependent on God (vs. 2-4) 3. Offer peace (to those outside the promised land) (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Big Providence And Avanchle Of Promises Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

God guides every detail of human history in order to fulfill his promises. It’s not fate or chance or even the strong eating the weak that runs the world, but God guiding every detail of human history.

Voting Video plays before me. I hope you are planning on voting in the coming weeks because we need to take biblical values into the voting booth. Fall is here and the rain is finally gone! Week of Prayer for Missions is just around the corner. The intrigue & the theatre are high in our story ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Tools For Standing Firm Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

Two-part series dealing with standing firm in the midst of evil's onslaught, and the tools God gives us to stand.

The Tools For Standing Firm CCCAG, July 18th, 2021 Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 When I was younger, I was into sports in junior high school and high school in addition to martial arts. I played football and did a single season of wrestling, but I didn't like that because it involved too much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Overcoming Spiritual Mountains

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Nov 25, 2022

Physical mountains are intimidating. There are almost immovable. Spiritual mountains are even more fearsome, they instil fear. Spiritual mountains represent challenges in life that defy human solutions.

TEXT: ZECHARIA 4:7 "Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it." SPIRITUAL MOUNTAINS Physical mountains are intimidating and we require courage and technique to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:7, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Encourages embracing God's gifts of power, love, and a sound mind to live out our faith courageously amidst fear and uncertainty.

Good morning, beloved family of God. There is a sense of anticipation in the air today as we gather in this sacred space, united in faith and fellowship. We are here to share, to listen, and to learn. We are here to be comforted and to be challenged. We are here to be reminded of our divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Fear, Courage

Perseverance Is A Spiritual Weapon

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025

Win by persevering to the end.

Perseverance is a Spiritual Weapon Florence May Chadwick was an American swimmer who was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. In 1952, Florence was the first woman to attempt to swim the 26 miles between Catalina Island and the California coastline. As she began, she was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spiritual Wisdom Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon explores the nature of divine wisdom, how to discern it, and the importance of developing a Christ-like mindset to fully comprehend it. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather to bask in the warmth of God's love, to seek His wisdom, and to align our hearts and minds with His divine purpose. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to draw from its wellspring of wisdom and to allow its truths to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Topics: Mind Of Christ

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

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