Sermons on strength in weakness:

Weather The Storm Series

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 13, 2023

Jesus is making His final appeal. Many of those who were listening to Him believed, but many didn't. When adversity comes our way, is your foundation built on the solid rock or sand?

The Sermon on the Mount 25 Weather the Storm Mat 7:24-27 Guess what folks? We’re at the end of the Sermon on the Mount! Jesus originally preached this message to willing and anxious ears. They sat quietly through His sermon which even though it may have taken Him only an hour or two, we have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Know The God Of The Bible? (Omnipotence)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 1, 2024

We have been looking at some of the ATTRIBUTES of the GOD OF THE BIBLE that we love and serve.

In two previous sermons we have discovered from the scriptures that the GOD OF THE BIBLE IS; 1) Omniscient (He knows ALL things) Psalm 139:1-6 2) Omnipresent (He is everywhere ALL at the same time) Psalm 139:7-18 But today in this sermon we will be dealing with another attribute that the God of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Be Still

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 3, 2013

All struggle with an inner war between the Spirit and the Flesh. We loose our-self and win with Jesus within. Jesus completes us all.

Quotes: “The best fighter is never angry.” ― Lao Tzu “Peace comes from within.” ― Gautama Buddha “Nobody can hurt me without my permission.” ― Mahatma Gandhi “Pleasure is always derived from something outside you, whereas joy arises from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fathers Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2013

Strength and Courage are two things that will help us to live an abundant life a life where the battle no longer is ours but God's. It will then be won.

Rocking Rod Stewart sings a song to his son, in that song forever young he sings of his hopes and dreams for his boy, “ May the good Lord be with you Down every road you roam And may sunshine and happiness Surround you when you're far from home And may you grow to be proud Dignified and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21, 1 Samuel 17:45-47, 2 Samuel 11:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Encouraged Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 3, 2020

This is a message of encouragement. In this message I share Scriptural references of how important we are to God and what we should be remembering in our current circumstance.

Be Encouraged Scripture: John 16:32-33; James 1:2; Jer. 29:11; Isa. 49:13-17 As Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure He understood what they would be facing after His death. He understood that they would be scared and would be scattered to their own homes in isolation. Knowing ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 49:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 4, 2013

Once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior - what next? How do you actually move forward in your life with God? There are forces that want to keep you from doing well, and we explore them in these two psalms.

In your desire to serve and walk with the Lord did you know there are those who do not want you to succeed? There are forces arrayed against you to keep you from loving, mirroring, and serving the Lord. These forces are not friendly, they don’t mean well and cannot be reasoned ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Vision Of Purpose

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2017

The church faces many difficulties and obstacles while serving the Lord. While these are unavoidable, we do not have to allow them to defeat us. We must maintain our focus on the Lord and follow the vision He has provided.

A Vision of Purpose Ephesians 3: 20-21 The church at Ephesus was dear to Paul. His ministry among them spanned three years. The church there began with just twelve believers (Acts 19:7), but through faithful effort they experienced amazing growth. Knowing the success in Ephesus, Paul desired them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Allow Discouragement From Ministry Kill You

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

you can love something so much AND love folk so much that when disappointment and discouragement gets into our mind that it will destroy or even kill you or the vision that God has given you…

MINISTRY CAN KILL YOU IF YOU AREN’T CAREFUL…you can love something so much AND love folk so much that when disappointment and discouragement gets into our mind that it will destroy or even kill you or the vision that God has given you… I want to tell you that you don’t have to die for a church that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Other

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

Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012

Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tsur "The Rock" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 15, 2011

Just as we need a constant supply of water to keep us healthy, we also need a constant supply of God's Word to keep us satisfied. I want to bring some satisfying refreshment to our dry and parched souls today.

Purpose: To extol God as our Rock. Aim: I want the listener to admire God's power and stability. INTRODUCTION: Water is a common substance that we give very little though to. Our homes are connected to the city's water supply so any time we need water to drink, or water to wash something, or water ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting Upon The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 11, 2020

There is no shortage of God’s power, might, and strength. Our way is not hidden from Him. He has not forgotten about us. He will make His strength available to us, if we but trust Him. AND WAIT.

Waiting on the Lord entails patient faith and is rewarded by His strength. This past week we experimented here at the church with livestreaming on our church Facebook page. I’m not sure if you saw that post. We are learning how to film the service LIVE when we finally do come back to church for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Gethsemane - We Overcome Through Jesus Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 8, 2008

The moment I faced my complete lack of control, was the moment where I found total freedom in our Lord Jesus Christ.

“Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones.” So Zechariah predicts of Jesus and his disciples in the book of Zechariah 13:7 . And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah-Sabaoth "The Lord Of Hosts" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2011

This name for God will change how we relate to God.A person who understands that "The Eternally Self-existent One is over Hosts" will never joke about "the Man upstairs" or that "Someone up there likes me."

Purpose: To unfold the truth that God has all power. Aim: I want the listener to be in awe of God's strength. INTRODUCTION: Jehovah-Sabaoth (not to confused with Sabbath) is often translated "The LORD of Hosts." Sometimes the Bible uses, "LORD God of hosts" or "God of hosts." All together we find ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Paul Arnold on Jul 16, 2018

Part of a series on discipleship looking at how we can be Strong and Courageous because our strength and courage come from the Lord.

[Slide 1] Be Strong and Courageous Well, hello, it is such a blessing to be finally here! It feels like forever in the coming, but since I have been here now nearly three weeks it seems like nothing has stood still. We have had moving, getting our eldest into school, going on retreat, ordination ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Anglican