Sermons on strength in weakness:

How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more.

How Jesus’ Joy Gave Him Strength by Paul Fritz John 15:10-15:11 Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Move Spiritual Gifts From Stress To Strengths

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 8, 2005

Every day offers an opportunity to serve and to make a difference for God when I move my spiritual gifts from stress to strengths.

Move Spiritual Gifts from Stress to Strengths 1 Peter 4:10-11 (New International Version) 10Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Bigger

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 21, 2015

An introduction to reveal that God is bigger than the issues around us.

God Is Bigger Isaiah 41:10 “Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” I really hate to admit this but I am really one of those people who happen to be more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Uses Thorns

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 3, 2012

Paul really tries to get his readers to understand that there is a danger of thinking too much of ourselves

I’m not sure who said this but it really says a lot. "My God, I have never thanked Thee for my thorn. I have thanked Thee a thousand times for my roses, but not once for my thorn. I have been looking forward to a world where I shall get compensation for my cross; but I have never thought of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Lifts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025

Jesus lifts the broken, the oppressed, the weak, the rejected, and those who trust in Him. His lifting brings healing, honour, and divine promotion. When He lifts a man, no force can bring him down.

JESUS LIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time." – 1 Peter 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 3:3, Psalm 75:6-7, James 4:10, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 1:52 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with challenges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 75:6-7, James 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samson: The Weakest Strongman (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 20, 2022

The story of Samson is a tale of 2 Samsons. In Judges 13-15 we see Samson is the strongest man in the world and full of pride. In chapter 16 he is weak blind and in shackles. Guess which Samson God used to deliver his people?

Judges 16 You know that when you buy a new car it is not going to cost the advertised price. You know there are hidden costs, right? The advertised price is not going to mention the sales tax, title registration fee, license tag, documentation fees, undercoating, warranty package, destination and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God And I

Contributed by Terry Spriestersbach on Jun 11, 2021

O foolish little acorn, wilt thou be all this? I ask. Yes, God and I, it answers. ‘Parable of the Acorn’ by Lyman Abbot

I may sound a little nasally this morning. The pollen count is up. The grass grows. AND it needs cut. SPEAKING OF GRASS Did you ever notice there are things that hide in the grass? In his ‘Parable of the Acorn’ Lyman Abbot wrote, I pluck an acorn from the greensward and hold it to my ear, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, James 1:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Interlude With Evil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the providence, power, and hope of God in difficult times, as demonstrated in Esther Chapter 5, emphasizing that God often calls us in our weaknesses, not our strengths.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we are going to delve into the book of Esther, specifically Chapter 5, where we encounter the providence of God in the face of pain and misery, His power in the midst of evil, and the hope He provides in difficult times. In the words of Jerry Bridges, "He ...read more

Topics: Providence, God

Sovereign Lord, Remember Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

Explores how our strength comes from God, demonstrated through Samson's life, his prayer in weakness, God's steadfast grace, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, cherished family of God. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body, a family knit together by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:26-30

Topics: Calling, Name Of The Lord

Working Out Of Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore God's promise of strength and support during our darkest times, particularly in working out of depression, through understanding and applying His Word in our lives.

Good morning, family. There's a quote by Charles Spurgeon that strikes a chord, especially for anyone who has walked through the valley of depression. He said, "I find myself frequently depressed - perhaps more so than any other person here. And I find no better cure for that depression than to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Topics: Overcoming, Strength, Perseverance

God Has A Plan For Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 2, 2020

Gods plan will come in due time when he is ready to give it to us he is weighting on us to obey.

God has a plan for us Romans 8: 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. I believe that we will over come in time. I believe God is on our side. I believe our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd And His Sheep (3) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021

The Shepherd refreshes and restores the strength of the sheep. He heals and restores the health of the sheep. He is also known as the great Physician.

TEXT: PSALMS 23:3 (NLT) "He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name." The Shepherd is the Sheep source of strength. "He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake" (Ps 23:3). The journey of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strong In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012

The apostle Paul tells what it means to be strong in Christ. 1- We access God’s armor 2- We recognize God’s enemy 3- We serve God’s saints

INTRO.- There is strength and there is strength. ILL.- A young strong man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philadelphia: Did We In Our Own Strength Confide? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

We can only walk through the doors that Christ has already opened for us…

Title: Did we in our own strength confide? Text: Rev FCF: We can only walk through the doors that Christ has already opened for us… SO: Intro: The general point: We walk in his strength: See if you can finish these verses for me: - I can do all things [how?] through Christ who strengthens me ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Power?

Contributed by William Lock on Oct 8, 2009

Do we truly trust God with our power or ourselves and other things? Concluding look at Philippians especially concentrating on Philippians 4:13

Where and what is your power? Are you (living) empowered? By what means (en toi) Intro: 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (NRSV) 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV) 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. (NIV) Whatever I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ