Sermons on strength in weakness:

God's Victory In My Weakness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 17, 2024

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#6] GOD’S VICTORY IN MY WEAKNESS Judges 7:1-25 Introduction: As we have been studying in the Book of Judges, the Israelites were living in a cycle of sin, punishment, repentance, and deliverance. During the time of Gideon, the Midianites were ruling over the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Mercy Meets Us In Our Weakness Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 21, 2025

Divine Mercy is not a distant decree but the heartbeat of relationship, a dance between human and divine that begins in weakness and culminates in redemption.

Title: Divine Mercy Meets Us in Our Weakness Intro: Divine Mercy is not a distant decree but the heartbeat of relationship, a dance between human and divine that begins in weakness and culminates in redemption. Scriptures: John 20:19-31 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In the quiet ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Other

240 - Strongest Man's Weakness - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Nov 9, 2002

Tore a lion with his bear hands, struck down thirty men, caught three hundred foxes and tied them tail to tail, killed 1,000 men with a donkey’s jawbone. Is it Superman? Is it Spiderman? Is it Batman? No - it’s SUPER SAMSON! What stopped Samson can s

Sermon Study # 240 – STRONGEST MAN’S WEAKNESS – part 1 If Samson was a superhero – his introduction would sound something like this: Tore a lion with his bear hands, struck down thirty men, caught three hundred foxes and tied them tail to tail, killed 1,000 men with a donkey’s jawbone. Is it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Strength For The Long Journey Beyond The Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 7, 2020

The Scriptures reveal that God spoke to Abraham only 7 or 8 times. Even though many people are constantly talking about how God is speaking to them every day, most of us do not hear from God that frequently. What do you do when God is silent?

"Abram was fourscore and six years old, when Hagar bare Ishmael to Abram......And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me and be thou perfect.” Introduction: The interaction between God and Abram and later ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:16, Genesis 17:1, Romans 4:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

Strength Through Humility In The Good Soil

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 16, 2014

In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in the end, it is only strength through humility that prevails.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Finding Ways To Build Your Strength Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2005

Growing stronger in service and faith.

SERIES: ACTS 18:1-11 TEXT: ACTS 18:1-11 TITLE: “FINDING WAYS TO BUILD YOUR STRENGTH” INTRODUCTION: A. Maltbie Babcock: Be strong! We are not here to play, to dream to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Preach Christ Crucified"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011

LENT 1 - We preach Christ crucified. This gospel message is both the wisdom of God and also the power of God.

“WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED” (Outline) March 13, 2011 - Lent 1 - 1 CORINTHIANS 1:21-25 INTRO: The cross of Christ is central to Christianity. Sadly, today some arrogantly declare the cross of Christ to be “too controversial”. No cross means no sacrifice. No ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-25

Denomination: Lutheran

(Lesson 2) Gideon: A Weak Self-Image

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Gideon was at the bottom of the social ladder and filled with self-doubt when he encountered God. Because of that experience, Gideon was able to drive the enemy out of his homeland.

A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. Poor. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. "My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house" (I Judges 6:15). 2. Weak Name. Gideon was also called Jerubbal (Baal fighter) after confronting idol ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Essence Of Your Strength ~ Self Control Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2008

I guess of all the nine fruits of the Spirit, “self-control” is the one with which we might feel the greatest sense of unease. Self-control is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable us. Then we will know what

Opening illustration: Some years ago the press had reported that the president of a Midwestern theological seminary was fired after the Board of Directors determined that his temper had imperiled his leadership. The president confessed to “misappropriation of anger,” and after hours of agonizing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Branded Person?

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Apr 18, 2016

A short Devotional to encourage those who have been put down by others and to help them understand the value that God places on them.

Are You A Branded Person? When they let me out of prison, I held my head up high Determined i would rise above the shame But no matter where I'm living, the black mark follows me I'm branded with a number on my name I’d like to hold my head up and be proud of who I am But they won’t ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Brother's Keeper: Bearing Up For The Weak PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand and exercise our Christian liberty responsibly, using it to support the weak and build a harmonious community, as guided by Romans 15:1-3.

Good morning, beloved! Imagine a world where the weak are not overlooked but loved, where the strong are not arrogant but humble, and where all of us, despite our differences, live in harmony. This is the kind of world that we as Christians are called to build. And today, we're going to explore how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Topics: Responsibility, Christian Liberty

Check Your Joy

Contributed by David Dailey on Sep 1, 2001

IN the presence of the lord is fullness of joy and the joy of the lord is our strength

Check Your Joy Have you ever drug yourself around in defeat saying things like: I just don’t understand it; I just can’t figure it out? Well, I have. We believe the Bible. We believe God is a healer. We believe Jesus delivered us from the curse of sin, but yet victory has not manifested, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are The Blessings On Those Who Are Poor Or Weak?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014

The ‘blessed ones’ are the so called experts to whom many people go to for advice; seeking fame, riches and beauty as outward signs of God blessing them; but secretly they want others to kowtow to their success. Jesus could sort them out.

Summary: The ‘blessed ones’ are the so called experts to whom many people go to for advice; seeking fame, riches and beauty as outward signs of God blessing them; but secretly they want others to kowtow to their success. Jesus could sort them out. Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

What Am I To Do? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 4, 2020

And I can tell you that in 2020, that question “what am I to do” keeps popping up for me. It is a recurring question in my life as Pastor of Bala Chitto Baptist Church.

INTRODUCTION If you are like me, you probably have asked yourself the question, “WHAT AM I TO DO?” many times over the span of your lifetime. You know those times when that question comes to your mind. Times when you find yourself in a situation where you are over your head, you don’t know which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Weary ---

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 9, 2018

Ministry and daily life can get so heavy... Have you ever just got weary of life? How did we get here? How long will we stay here? Is there a way to get over this weariness?

WEARY--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I was traveling yesterday and was listening to the news on my radio. The word WEARY popped up on the face of the radio. I thought this very strange? WEARY, what does that mean. I kept looking over at the radio and it said: WEARY? As I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10, 1 Kings 19:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God