Sermons on Strength In Weakness:

High Strung

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 10, 2008

Had any conflict at your house this week? Be honest. Maybe it was one of those he-said-she-said things. First came the noise of quarreling, then even worse—the deafening silence. So much of the pain in life flows from relational conflict. We think i

Had any conflict at your house this week? Be honest. Maybe it was one of those he-said-she-said things. First came the noise of quarreling, then even worse—the deafening silence. So much of the pain in life flows from relational conflict. We think it’ll go away if we just sweep it under the rug ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pastoral Heart

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2020

The gentleness, love and self-sacrifice of a mother.

A PASTORAL HEART. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Having favourably described the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel message (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7), Paul now speaks of that first encounter from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:1. “For you yourselves know, brethren, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Survival Instinct

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

Sometimes life gets demanding! Satanic temptations assail us! Before long, in moments of weakness we want to give up. That is when we need the Survival Instinct to press on in those pressing times!

"THE SURVIVAL INSTINCT" Mark McCool TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12; 2 TIMOTHY 4:5-8 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Working Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 11, 2024

in these difficult days before Jesus comes again, depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE... I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” His older brother leaned over, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Can't Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Gregory White on Jun 18, 2003

Although we are faced with discouragements in our lives, if we keep faith and strength in God, He will not let us stay down forever.

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down Thank you for having me speak here again tonight. Our pastor and his wife are on vacation so they don’t have to hear what I have to say. I guess they are the lucky ones. No, I think they needed a break. They work very hard in this church and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

People Are Fragile—handle With Care Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

If you learn anything about gentleness, please understand that real gentleness requires supernatural strength. In fact, the way to be gentle is to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Orange you glad you came to church today? Fruit is the outward expression of an inner nature. When you see an orange hanging on a tree, you can safely assume, that’s an orange tree. The reason you can identify the tree is because of its fruit. Jesus said the same thing about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Anxiety PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage us to seek an intimate relationship with God, dwelling in His presence, gazing on His strength, and seeking His guidance as expressed in Psalm 27.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Psalms, specifically Psalm 27. This Psalm is all about an intimate relationship with God – dwelling in His presence, gazing on His strength, and seeking His guidance. As Charles Stanley beautifully puts it, "As you walk through ...read more

Topics: Fear, Anxiety

When God Is With You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores how God's love provides sustenance in suffering, security in our Savior, and strength in His sovereignty, guiding us through life's trials.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, bound by the love and grace that our Savior has so generously bestowed upon us. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Isn’t it a wonder how God’s love draws us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Topics: God, Keeper

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Use Let Downs For Our Advantage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will.

1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will. Paul wrote, "We are assured and know that God being a partner in our labors works together all things to fit into His plans for good to and for those who love God and are ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithful Come Out Of The Closet In The Darkness Of The Evening Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2006

This sermon examines how JOseph and Nicodemus step up to the plate at the death of Jesus. How does such strength come about? That’s what is addressed in this sermon.

March 29, 2006 Matthew 27:55-61 Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. As evening approached, there came a rich man from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-61

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Prayed Up

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Christ’s admonition to his disciples continues to warn his modern disciples.

Get Prayed Up! Intro: We are in a battle. Expect hardships, the necessity of discipline, self-denial and determination. ****Am I a soldier of the Cross?**** Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Mat 26:41) I. Willing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dust And Ashes Attitude

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 24, 2004

How God wants us to remember who we are and where we’re headed so we can find strength in him

February 25, 2004 Job 30:16-19 16 “And now my life ebbs away; days of suffering grip me. 17 Night pierces my bones; my gnawing pains never rest. 18 In his great power God becomes like clothing to me; he binds me like the neck of my garment. 19 He throws me into the mud, and I am reduced to ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:16-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayerlessness Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

Do you know the number one struggle of every Christian? It is prayerlessness. See how Moses found the strength to pray when weary.

Corporate & Intercessory Prayer Review – What kind of diet are you on? What do you fill your appetite with? Did you “diet” this week from sawdust and try some bread of life? Testimonies? Preview A recent survey of Discipleship Journal readers ranked areas of greatest spiritual challenge to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

People God Can Use

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 25, 2023

We long ago realized that the differences between us could either be a source of conflicts, or the building blocks of some of our greatest strengths.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SCRIPTURE TEXTS: Ephesians 4:1-6; Acts 13:36; Colossians 3:11 ILL. Maybe I should have realized it earlier, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Acts 13:36, Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Many People In One Grave Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

This passage addresses Christians who have been born again and describes what has happened to us. This is not about things that ought to happen to you nor are they things you ought to try to do. These are true realities in your life if you are born again.

INTRODUCTION I’m sure you have all heard lawyer jokes. There are plenty of them, but it is said when the American humorist, Will Rogers, was walking through a cemetery one day, he saw a tombstone that said, “Here lies a lawyer, and an honest man.” Will said, “What do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist