Sermons on Strengthen:

Eliphaz's Opinion (Job 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 19, 2025

Is suffering always the result of sin?

How should we comfort others when they are suffering? Should we set aside judgment, because sin is not always the cause of distress? Let’s look at Job 4. After a week of silence, showing sympathy, did Eliphaz begin criticizing Job for a lack of patience? Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bildad's Opinion (Job 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2025

Is the health wealth so-called gospel true?

Is the health and wealth “gospel” an ancient lie? Let’s look at Job 8. Did Bildad claim that prosperity comes from living pure and upright, while suffering only comes because we sinned? Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: “How long will you speak these things, And the words of your mouth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Theology Of Church Planting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

``If you want to study something, begin with its origins.’’ In this lesson we want to ask the Lord’s help in examining the origins, nature, aims, Biblical commands, and methods of the apostles first century church planting Biblical Theology of Church Pla

A Brief Biblical Theology of Church Planting From The Acts of the Apostles Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the first church started and grew. 2. The students will be able to explain five principles from Acts that will help their church grow. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

When our faith is properly anchored in Christ it makes a noticable difference in our lives, qualifies us to be God’s ministers, and brings us God’s salvation.

Americans have a love/hate relationship with faith. One the one hand people in our culture admire people who have a strong faith. Success literature tells us, "If you believe it, you can achieve it." The Robin Williams movie "Jacob the Liar" captures our culture’s fascination with faith. In the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Lose Hope

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 27, 2007

The hope we have in Christ is founded on the hope of salvation - every hope we have for anything finds that hope of salvation as the foundation.

Don’t Lose Hope TCF Sermon January 7, 2007 Do you ever read the newspaper, or watch the TV news, and find yourself just shaking your head? You read of more bombings in the Middle East, or terrorist attacks someplace in the world. You see a story about someplace like Darfur, Sudan, where for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Role In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 4, 2011

Why should you join a local congregation when you become a Christian? The message explores your vital role in the assembly where God places you.

“There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Help Us

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

A revival message.

LORD HELP US! 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 by Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. February 24, 2003 INTRODUCTION The shattering saga of God’s people during a divided kingdom presents heartbreak; hope, but most importantly instruction. After the exciting, adventurous, industrious, and thrilling reign of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying In Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

Message explores the value of speaking in tongues and it validity for today. The voluntary nature of glossolalia of then discussed.

1 Cor. 14:18 2-28-16 Intro Based upon the proclamation God made in Isaiah 56:7 we have spent a lot of time talking about prayer. In that verse God said, “…For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”i Of course, Jesus quoted that verse when he drove the money changers from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Luke 11:13, Acts 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Thanksgiving And Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2018

The thanksgiving in Colossians, addressed to "God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ"—that is, the God whom Jesus Christ has revealed to us as Father—is woven around three short but very important words, which we are given in verse 4.

3/31/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 1b: Thanksgiving and prayer (Colossians 1:3-14) Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14 (NIV) 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people— 5 the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 20, 2022

Now is the time to look back over the past two years of the pandemic and see where God was clearly present and at work. It is also an important time for us to look at ourselves and how we reacted to this time of crisis and testing

Series: If God is For You … Sermon: Waiting on the Lord Scripture: James 5:7-11 [Hold up cell phone.] I think it’s safe to say that most, if not all of you, have one of these and I can also probably say that if you have one of these it has some kind of GPS on it. In fact, it’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, James 5:17-20, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Fooled By A Prophet Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 19, 2021

Prophetic messages on the Internet are abundant posing new challenges as well as possible benefits. Pastors must equip their congregations to test these messages using biblical principles. This series teaches principles for doing that. This message uses lessons from the story in 1 Kings 13.

Intro Last week we taught on the subject of testing prophecy. How do we know that a dream, a vision, a word that someone is sharing is truly from the Lord? And even if it is from the Lord, are we interpreting it correctly and applying it wisely. We found that all three aspects of a prophecy must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:7-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-22, Hebrews 8:1-13, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Revelation 2:7-29, 2 Timothy 3:10, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 19:6, Hebrews 5:11, John 16:13-14, John 10:27, Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 2 Kings 23:15-18, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20, 1 Kings 13:1-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Nine Tests Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 26, 2021

Gullible believers can be misled by false prophecies. We are told in Scripture to judge all prophecy. This message equips Christians with nine tests to determine whether a prophecy, dream, vision, etc. is from God.

During the last two messages, we have addressed the need to judge prophetic ministry. Last week we learned from the story in 1 Kings 13 where the failure to judge a prophecy cost a man his life. It led him astray, and he was killed by a lion. Jesus warned about the increase in deception that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Romans 8:14-16, Deuteronomy 13:1-5, Matthew 7:15-16, Galatians 5:1-26, John 16:13-14, Revelation 19:10, 2 Corinthians 3:6, Psalm 119:10-11, 2 Timothy 3:5-16, Isaiah 8:20, Matthew 10:16, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Matthew 16:24, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Genesis 3:1, Matthew 24:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

In Training Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 20, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 12 verses 1 through 13

Hebrews 12: 1 – 13 In Training 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Do We Sing?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 16, 2022

On the occasion of dedicating new hymnals, it is fitting for us to think about why we sing, and how important singing hymns is to our spiritual health and growth.

This morning we are dedicating new hymnals for use in our worship. Lord willing, these hymnals will bless our congregation for many years to come. We are thankful to have them. We are thankful to the committee which compared and evaluated several hymnals before choosing this one. And we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Love's Foundation In Christian Marriage

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 25, 2023

"In this sacred discourse, we delve into the essence of 'Love's Foundation in Christian Marriage.' Discover how the unbreakable bond of love, rooted in faith and guided by scripture, forms the cornerstone of a flourishing marital journey."

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to explore the foundation of love in Christian marriage. Marriage is a sacred union ordained by God, and at its core, it is built upon the foundation of love. As believers, we have been called to reflect the love of Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational