Sermons on Strength Gideon:

“the Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

Westminster catechism: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Sadly, not many believers seem to enjoy God. Yet, according to scripture, discovering God's Joy in our lives is the key to persevering in our prayer life. Here are three keys!

Introduction: As most of you know, over the last month or so, we have been doing a series on prayer based on the movie “War Room”. With all the different things going on in the world, and with all our unique struggles and difficulties that we go through just as people, one has to ask, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Vineyard

Strength In Weakness: Embracing God's Grace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023

In 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, we discover that our weaknesses are not hindrances but opportunities for God's grace and power to shine. Let us embrace our vulnerabilities, boast in our weaknesses, find joy in adversity, and become sources of comfort to others.

"Strength in Weakness: Embracing God's Grace" Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound message found in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT): "Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"unshakeable - Forging Strength In The Fires Of Adversity"

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jul 29, 2024

In a world filled with challenges and trials, we are called to stand firm in our faith, finding joy and growth even in the midst of hardship.

Focal Scripture: James 1:2-4 (CSB) "Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Other

God’s Strength Is Made Perfect In Our Weakness.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2024

By using the story of the gentile woman, whose daughter was possessed, we can learn the process of prayer, and how we need to become nothing to allow God to work through us and bless us abundantly whilst doing so.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 8th September 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength In The Heavenly Perspective Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 23, 2023

As we open our hearts and minds to the profound truths of His Word, let us explore a topic that resonates deeply with our theme of Visionary View "Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength in the Heavenly Perspective."

"Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength in the Heavenly Perspective" It is a privilege to stand here this evening, in the presence of our Almighty God, and delve into the depths of His Word with you. As we open our hearts and minds to the profound truths of His Word, let us explore a topic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Matthew 14:29-30, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Numbers 6:24-26, Psalm 123:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Promises Give Strength To His People Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 28, 2025

Deliverance, or protection from an enemy, is the joy of the Lord to give! God delights in having His children come and find comfort, because He wants us to find a place of safety within Him. This is what brings us true hope, and what we see in Hezekiah's prayer and God's response to Him.

Isaiah, Part 14 God’s promises give strength to His people Isaiah 37:21-38 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! -- Last week, we celebrated the marvelous truth that Jesus is risen -- Because He Lives (just sang) is the reason we gather here ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:21-38, Proverbs 25:2, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

: Hope That Endures – Walking Forward In God’s Strength Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 1, 2025

“To break this down: endurance produces hope to walk forward with the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Hope That Endures – Walking Forward in God’s Strength Text: Romans 5:3–5 "Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sovereign God: A Source Of Hope And Strength Psalm 33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 11, 2024

Psalm 33, is a psalm that celebrates the sovereignty and faithfulness of God. As we delve into this psalm, we will uncover insights that will inspire us to trust in God's unfailing love and to find hope and strength in His promises.

The Sovereign God: A Source of Hope and Strength Psalm 33 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the timeless truths found in Psalm 33, a psalm that celebrates the sovereignty and faithfulness of God. As we delve into this psalm, we will uncover insights that will inspire us to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-9, Psalm 33:18-19, Psalm 33:1-3, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 24:1-2, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 36:7-9, Psalm 37:3-5, Psalm 33:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Light, My Salvation, And The Strength Of My Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2022

The dawn of a New Year.

MY LIGHT, MY SALVATION, AND THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE. Psalm 27:1. It is a wonderful and profound statement: “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” It is a challenging and liberating truth: “Of whom then shall I be afraid?” Yet we must be careful not to gloss over this personal message, nor to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants Ordinary People To Spread His Word

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Oct 14, 2010

Sermon uses Gideon as motivation for ordinary people to tell others about Jesus.

Judges 61-6,11-16 You know, we hear a lot of people in churches say that it’s not just the pastor’s job to go out and tell people about Jesus. They say that anybody can do it, and that we all should be doing it. But I’m not so sure, you see I’ve often thought that maybe ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A Hero

Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 23, 2008

In this study, we take a look at a Bible hero, Gideon and how the Lord can see the heart of a hero in even the most unlikliest of us.

The Heart of a Hero Have you ever noticed, how some people just naturally seem to have a “heroic gene” and others wouldn’t know the meaning of the word hero if one of them pulled a train wreck off of them? Of course, some people are more heroic than others by nature, and some, through training and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

God Our Peace (Jehovah Shalom) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

He is Jehovah Shalom, the God of Peace.

In the Hobbit, which is Tolkien’s prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Bilbo Baggins and his friends finally find the riches they were searching for and “talked delightedly of the recovery of their treasure.” But then, almost immediately, the cold dark mountain began to rumble because ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Sputtering, Stuttering, And Shuddering

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 4, 2009

Without Christ providing us with our strength and ability we are no more than sputtering, stuttering, shuddering Christians.

SPUTTERING, STUTTERING, AND SHUDDERING JOHN 15:4-5 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Character Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004

This message looks at the integrity of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz

They moved for the same reasons that families all over the world all through history have moved. Economic reasons. Karen read the story earlier how a man name Elimelech moved from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because of a famine that spread across Israel. There was a scarcity of luxury items ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Supreme Ministry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 27, 2014

1) The Source (Col. 1:23c, 25a), 2) Spirit (Col. 1:24a), 3) Suffering (Col. 1:24b), 4) Scope (Col. 1:25b), 5) Subject (Col. 1:26–27), 6)Style (Col. 1:28a), 7)Sum (Col. 1:28b) & 8)Strength of the ministry (Col. 1:29)

For those mountain climbing, the time they are in most danger is right after they reach the summit. In striving so hard for so long, after the point to which they reach their goal, they are most likely to put their guard down and lose their way. We've just celebrated the pinnacle of our year in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Other