Sermons on Strength And Power:

Finding Strength In Small Things SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The world often values the big, the many, the rich, and the famous. However, this sermon explores the idea that less can be more, and that there is strength and importance in the small and few when God is involved. It challenges the belief that bigger is always better, and encourages finding value in simplicity and smallness.

The world often promotes the idea that bigger is better and smaller is not good. The unbelievers believe that more is always better and less is not valuable. They believe that there is strength in numbers and that the few are unimportant. They prioritize the rich and famous over the poor and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25-29

Topics: God's Presence In Hardships, Value In Simplicity

Gentleness: Strength Under Control Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 8th sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

Introduction: 1. When was the last time you heard a sermon on gentleness? That’s what I thought. It doesn’t sound like something you would read about in the Bible. In fact, it doesn’t sound like something that important at all. However, it’s a fruit of the Spirit, so it really is a big deal. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Challenging Weakness With Strength

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 25, 2024

One of the many definitions of weakness is explicated as being in a condition or state of pusillanimity.

Thomas Edison, an American inventor and businessman once remarked: “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Psalm 34:17-20 reminds us: “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 17:10, Luke 18:1

Strength For The Weak, Shoes For The Walk.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 6, 2012

There are 3 degrees of growth in a Christian life in Isaiah chapter 40. The first one is the young Christian shall mount up as an eagle. The second is the adult Christian shall run. And the third is the mature Christian shall walk. God will furnish you s

Strength for the weak, shoes for the walk. Isaiah 40:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. 29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Renewed Strength For The New Year

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Jan 2, 2021

The year 2020 has been the year of the unexpected which has left many in distress and discouragement. As we begin the journey this year , we need a renewed strength from the Lord.

TOPIC: RENEWED STRENGTH FOR THE NEW YEAR TEXT:ISAIAH 40:31. " But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint." The year 2020 has been a year of the unexpected, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Samson's Strength

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 11, 2019

While Samson was known for his physical strength he was also known to be spiritually weak. To find out more read on

Samson’s Strength Judges 15:1-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whom amongst us has not heard of the great strength of Samson? Was not slaying 1,000 Philistines with nothing but a jawbone of a donkey and tearing apart a lion and bringing down a temple building with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Storms That Give Us Strength

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 26, 2017

Struggles and devastation: we've felt them, we've seen them, and we've experienced them. They hurt, they linger, they hold us down, and they discourage us. We must understand that there will be storms.

Struggles and devastation: we've felt them, we've seen them, and we've experienced them. They hurt, they linger, they hold us down, and they discourage us. Struggles are a part of our lives. The life we all live. So at some point in each of our lives, there will be struggles. But we must ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:4-5, Psalm 107:28-31, Psalm 91:2-6

By Strength Shall No Man Prevail

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 9, 2004

If you do not allow God fight your battles for you, you will end up in a ditch.

Before we go into this message, I want you to pray like this: “Every enemy of my increase, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus.” Beloved, because the Lord is already touching you as you read this message, whatever says you will not improve, whatever says you will not go up, whatever says you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13, 1 Samuel 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God - Our Refuge And Strength

Contributed by Mark Calder on Sep 13, 2001

A pastoral sermon from Psalm 46 responding to the present crisis in USA

Some thoughts from Mark Calder about the US crisis * The events of the last 12 hours have stunned the world. Susan and I were watching Channel 10 late news when it came through at about 11pm. We then watched the television coverage till around 2am... * We were speechless mostly... perhaps a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Is Our Refuge And Strength

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 20, 2016

When we take time to praise God, fear, doubt and frustration fade. Praising God doesn’t mean that our problems aren’t serious or that our problems won’t go away, but praising God forces us to lift our eyes to God.

Have you ever been afraid? It doesn’t have to be an occasion when you were physically scared. It can be an occasion where you were afraid for your health or your finances or even for a loved one. How did you feel? How did you react? There are different ways to react. Some say God is dead. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

We Are Not Strong Enough Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 15, 2025

The world tells us we must be strong on our own. But God's truth reminds us that His power is perfected in our weakness. We do not need to be strong enough—we need to trust the One who is.

### **Introduction: The Pressure to Be Strong** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper We live in a culture that bullies weakness. If you cannot handle it on your own, you are labeled as fragile, broken, or useless. Weakness is laughed at, mocked, and quickly dismissed. From childhood, we are told to toughen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Opposition, Finding Strength

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 7, 2009

In Acts 4 we see a church alive and on fire. But it is also a church under attack. How did the first believers cope with opposition?

Introduction Once upon a time, an atheist lived in a small town. The atheist wasn’t a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He wasn’t interested in church… and there was only one in the area. It was cold and dead. More of a social club for the deceased. One day the church building caught on fire. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Refuge And Strength Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 1, 2020

Psalm 46:1-11 shows us God's supremacy over all things.

Scripture Wally and Eleanor Turnbull, veteran missionaries to Haiti, collected and translated the prayers of some Christians who live in the mountains of Haiti. These profound and child-like prayers are recorded in their book God Is No Stranger. Here are just four prayers about God’s grace and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David: Strength For The Cave Season

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025

David didn’t remain in the cave; he drew strength from God, built alliances, wrote psalms, and prepared for greater responsibility. What you do in your cave season determines how you emerge when the season changes.

DAVID: STRENGTH FOR THE CAVE SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-2 "David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Find Strength In The Lord

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 27, 2021

What does it mean to be a strong Christian? The truth is that our strength is in the Lord - not in ourselves.

How to Find Strength in the Lord 1 Timothy 1:12-2:4 Introduction What does it mean to be a strong Christian? We might answer that in terms of activities - how much do we DO for the Lord. We might answer that in terms of faith - how much do we BELIEVE in the Lord. We might answer that in terms of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ