Sermons on spiritual weakness: showing 151-165 of 120,127

Christ's Power Dwells On The Weak

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 22, 2009

So often our lives seem weak and frail. Has God failed us? Not at all! Through the Apostle Paul, learn of God’s power and grace that is at work for you. Parts: A. Lord Jesus, use my weakness for your sake. B. Lord Jesus, your grace never falls short.

Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Theme: Christ’s Power Dwells on the Weak A. Lord Jesus, use my weakness for your sake B. Lord Jesus, your grace never falls short Season: Pentecost 7b Date: July 19, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Our Fears And Weaknesses

Contributed by Skillful Shepherd on Feb 10, 2009

Sermon on Joshua 1:1-9 - Overcoming our fears and weaknesses

Josh 1:1-9 Overcoming our fears and weaknesses Introduction How many of us have phobias? You know, there are all kinds of phobias out there, phobia of heights, insects, etc. I am sure you have watched Fear Factor before, I was watching an episode the other day, where 3 people were put through an ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Meek Does Not Mean Weak Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

I was struck with how “in control” Jesus was, even when events were transpiring around him and people were doing disturbing things to Him.

Meek Does Not Mean Weak This past Tuesday Pastor Jeff and I had had the opportunity to view a screening of the film called, “The Passion of the Christ” with about 4,000 other pastors. We should have known we were in for an unforgettable experience when we saw boxes of Kleenex arrayed on tables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In Your Wilderness Weakness

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2020

The only way out of the wilderness in to be lifted up and out in the power of God.

We Americans have a common problem. Most of us want to be self-sufficient, have a plan and a backup plan with a backup plan and always be right. We have to be in control. We are told all our life to be this way. Either we make it happen or suck it up and either way we have exercised some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11, Matthew 10:22-25, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Man; Weak Mind

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2013

What does God expect His servants to do with all that He has given them? All the talents, gifts, and opportunities? God expects His servants to live life with dignity and decency.

22 February 2006 Strong Man; weak Mind Judges 16:1-16:31 Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked night and day. An hour after he gave it to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Muscles, Weak Morals

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001

The story of Samson is not so much about his delivering Israel, but about God delivering him.

Samson: Strong Muscles, Weak Morals Bible background: Judges 13-16 tell about Samson… is he a success or failure? His leadership follows three little known leaders. Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. He is followed by two final leaders before God anoints Israel’s first king. Many times the cycle of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret To Spiritual Strength

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What is it that seperates the powerful church’s from those who just merely exist?

Turn this evening to Amos 8:11-12 (READ) The days are coming, declares the Sovereign Lord, when I will send a famine through the land. Not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. Men will stagger from sea to sea, and wonder from north to east, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Strong And The Weak Glorify God

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE STRONG AND THE WEAK GLORIFY GOD WHEN HELD TOGETHER BY DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT 1.

THE STRONG AND THE WEAK GLORIFY GOD WHEN HELD TOGETHER BY DIVINE ENCOURAGEMENT 1. The Strong are Obligated to Encourage the Weak (:1-5a) a. How can we encourage the weak? 1) by bearing with their failings (:1a) 2) by preferring them (not living for self) (:1-2) 3) by building up our neighbor 4) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Weak Strong Man #3.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 5, 2005

The entire biblical record of Sampson’s activities, except the two introductory verses chapter 13:24, 25, revolves around and is a result of his infatuation with unholy women.

The weak strong man 3. Sampson’s romance. Judges 14:1 -- 5. 05/04/05 The entire biblical record of Sampson’s activities, except the two introductory verses chapter 13:24, 25, revolves around and is a result of his infatuation with unholy women. There are three women involved in Sampson story. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Weak Strong Man. #5

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 24, 2005

This entire riddle revealed the disobedience of Samson. Also it says something about the sins of gambling.

The riddle of Sampson. Judges 14:10 -- 20. 05/25/05 In our last chapter we noted the two trips Sampson and his parents made to Timnath regarding his marriage to the Philistines girl there. In this chapter we will consider what happened after they arrived in Timnath on the second trip. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along With Weak And Strong Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 12, 2005

Are opinions dividing the fellowship? God has a few words to say about that. Actually, most of what God says in the New Testament is about how we come together in Christ to work and worship and call others.

This is the third week since we have entered the practical part of the Roman letter beginning in chapter 12. The heart of that chapter told us: 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Weak Strong Man. #1

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 24, 2005

Sampson was physically the strongest man who ever lived. Yet, he was also a very weak man, and his weakness overcame his strength.

The weak strong man. (1) The retrogression of Sampson. Judges 13: 1. 04/10/05 I want to start a series of sermons on the man Sampson. I am calling it the weak strong man. I believe we can learn a lot as we look into his life and see his ups and downs. I will start out by introducing Samson ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

What? Are You Weak Or Something?

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2004

This word teaches the proper view of weakness in the life of the Christian.

What? Are You Weak or Something? 2 Corinthians 12:9 February 29, 2004 Intro: A. [When We Are Weak, We Are Strong, Citation: Joni Eareckson Tada, quoted in My Heart Sings. Christianity Today, Vol. 33, no. 1.] I relive each moment of my visit with Corrie ten Boom (paralyzed by a stroke). I recall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weak Strong Man 6

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 28, 2005

Now we like times of great victory and accomplishment but they are most likely going to be dangerous if you allow yourself to be filled with pride. God will see to it that his children know they are not self-sufficient.

The weak strong man. Judges 15:18-20 06/29/05 After Samson had slain 1000 Philistines, he was about to die of thirst. I could certainly see how a man could get thirsty slaying a thousand enemies with his weapon being the jawbone of a donkey. But in this moment of his life of thirst, was probably ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Weak Strong Man 10

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 20, 2005

It is odd when you get to thinking about the Philistines and Samson. They knew his weakness but did not know what gave him great strength. His weakness of course was women.

The weak strong man 10. Judges 16:4-21. 07/20/05 These last two studies in the life of Samson are dark scenes and a great warning of the danger in walking after the lust of the flesh. Samson’s disregard of the call of God in his life has led him down the street of dead end and no turning back. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Baptist