Sermons on Strength Of Faith:

A Renewed Faith

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004

The apostle Paul speaks about a renewed faith.

INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man visited a doctor for a thorough exam. After the exam, the doctor said, “You’re as fit as a fiddle. You’ll live to be eighty.” The man said, “But I am eighty!” The doctor replied, “See, what did I tell you?” Most of us don’t mind growing older as long as we can stay ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

In spite of all that David has been through in his life, a song of praise has always been on his lips. In 2 Samuel 22, David sings a song of praise that teaches us about how we can always depend on God.

Introduction: A. How many of you like to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles? 1. One day a man went to the DMV and stood in line for what seemed like eons. 2. When it was finally his turn, the clerk typed his name into the computer and said, “That’s odd.” 3. “What’s wrong?” the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-120

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Lessons From Stephen

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2013

Acts 6-7 tell us about Stephen's short ministry and message. God demonstrates lessons in leadership that are still applicable today.

What does history teach us about leadership? What does biblical history teach us about leadership for God’s people? First, Leadership is essential for God’s people. Second, Leadership requires giftedness and God’s wisdom. Third, Leadership is often resisted even by God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lions, Bears And Giants, Oh My!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

What kind of strength are you getting from your personal devotions?

1 Sam 17:34-37 34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2011

We are not just conquerors but more than conquerors through Christ, not just in some situations, but in all circumstances of life. The ground of this confidence is His great love for us. Therefore let us fight with an attitude of faith, and reliance.

Believers in those times faced many trials and sufferings. They were persecuted and opposed, because of their faith in Jesus Christ. • We got to know it in history, as well as in the Scriptures. • Paul mentioned some of these difficulties in verse 35 - trouble or hardship or persecution or famine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Able Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 9, 2011

God is Able to help you overcome your weakness

Five kings were keeping God’s people from entering the Promised Land. Joshua and his army chased them, so they hid in a cave. Joshua had some of his men block the entrance to the cave, trapping the kings inside while the rest of his army slaughtered the kings’ forces. Once the battle ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When The Battle Comes

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 6, 2016

To encourage the listener that the battle belongs to the Lord!

Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath. It truly is one of the greatest victories in all of Scripture. David, a mere shepherd boy stands to face the giant, Goliath in battle and he wins. This is the kind of story we need to hear isn’t it? After all who doesn’t have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-50

Denomination: Other

Our Weaknesses Can Strengthen Us Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 27, 2017

Strength out of weakness, sounds a little impossible doesn’t it? How can something that makes us weak cause us to be strong? For when I am weak, then I am strong. How do we apply this in our own lives today? How can our weaknesses strengthen us?

Our Weaknesses Can Strengthen Us Strength out of weakness, sounds a little impossible doesn’t it? How can something that makes us weak cause us to be strong? It sounds like a paradox, strength out of weakness, it is a phrase that at first may not seem to make a lot of sense, many in the world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Hebrews 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying For Our Church

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 12, 2020

Paul's second prayer for the church in Ephesus is a great model of how we can pray for our church and for other churches today, for God to strengthen his people with power.

PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION We’ve now come to the sixth and last in our mini-series on prayer. We first looked at Gideon’s prayer for guidance. Then we spent two weeks on the Lord’s Prayer. Then we had two weeks on Daniel’s prayer of confession on behalf of his people. Today we’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In Uncertainty Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Develop relational trust in God who loves and guides us, even in uncertain times.

Imagine you're blindfolded and trying to navigate through an obstacle course. You can't see where you're going, and you're unsure of what's ahead. But, you have a friend who can see everything and is guiding you through the course. You have to trust their voice and follow their instructions, even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Topics: Faith, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Strength, Overcoming Fear

Anchored By Hope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As believers, we are encouraged to remain steadfast and committed in our faith through every trial and storm that life may bring. We are anchored by Jesus, our great hope, salvation, and savior.

Today, we're gonna talk about anchors: those big, heavy things that keep ships from drifting away. We're gonna see how anchors can teach us something important about our faith and our relationship with Jesus. Our main verse for today is Hebrews 6:19, which says: "We have this hope as an anchor for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 14:25-31

Topics: Resilience, Spiritual Strength, Faith Endurance, Overcoming Trials

Remain Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Learning to remain firm and steadfast in Jesus, as He is the only firm and secure anchor for our souls.

Today, we're going to talk about remaining firm and steadfast in Jesus. Life can be pretty crazy sometimes, and it's easy to get distracted or lose our grip on what really matters. But Jesus is like the ultimate anchor, keeping us steady and secure no matter what storms come our way. So, let's dive ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8, Psalm 23:1-3

Topics: Faithfulness, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Strength, Jesus' Teachings

You’re Not Alone Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

No matter what we're going through, we can have peace knowing that Jesus is with us. We can trust that he will never leave us or forsake us. And with Jesus by our side, we can face any fear or challenge that comes our way.

Do you remember the story of Joshua? Dude was chosen to lead a whole nation into a new land. No pressure, right? But God was like, 'Hey, I've got your back. I was with Moses, and I'll be with you. So be brave, don't freak out.' God was telling Joshua he wasn't alone. Now, let's fast forward to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Joshua 1:1-9, John 16:33

Topics: Faith, Divine Presence, Fear Management, Spiritual Strength

God Gets The Glory Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

David's story teaches us to keep our focus on God above all else. We must recognize the "giants" in our lives and trust that God is bigger and more powerful.

Today, we're gonna dig deep into the story of David. Let's jump into 1 Samuel 17:12-28. David was the youngest in his family, and his job was to look after the sheep. Not exactly glamorous, right? But God didn't care about that. He saw David's heart. Ever felt like you're not taken seriously ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-28

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faith Healing, Resilience

Overcoming Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the contrast between the majority's fear and doubt with Caleb's faith in God's promise, as depicted in Numbers 13:30, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience in God's power.

Good morning, everyone. I'm glad to see you all here today, ready to delve into God's Word and uncover the wisdom within it. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage from the book of Numbers – Chapter 13, verse 30. But before we dive in, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer, "Faith, as Paul ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Topics: Overcome