Sermons on Strengths:

We Are Not Strong Enough Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 15, 2025

The world tells us we must be strong on our own. But God's truth reminds us that His power is perfected in our weakness. We do not need to be strong enough—we need to trust the One who is.

### **Introduction: The Pressure to Be Strong** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper We live in a culture that bullies weakness. If you cannot handle it on your own, you are labeled as fragile, broken, or useless. Weakness is laughed at, mocked, and quickly dismissed. From childhood, we are told to toughen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Fights For Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

This sermon explores our reliance on God's strength in adversity, standing firm in spiritual battles, and surrendering our struggles to His sovereign will.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, gathered together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our unity in Him is a testament to His unyielding love and grace. And so, we come together not as strangers, but as brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:22

Topics: God's Power, Unwavering Strength

Into The Wilderness: Strengthened For The Journey Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 21, 2025

This is the follow up to "The Wilderness Test" It helps us understand where our strength comes from and how it helps us when we are on a journey through the wilderness

The wilderness is not just a place of testing; it’s also a place of provision. God doesn't leave us empty in our struggles; He strengthens us for the journey ahead. Introduction: We have already talked about how the wilderness is a place of testing, a place where God refines us, shapes us, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:13-25, 1 Kings 19:1-8, Luke 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choice

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 13, 2025

This is a short Sermon I used for a Sunday night and focused on Jesus in the Garden and the choice He made for us

There’s a moment every firefighter knows — when the alarm sounds, and you have to decide whether you’re willing to run toward what everyone else is running away from. I’ll never forget one particular call years ago. We arrived to find a house fully engulfed in flames. On the porch stood a woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Tragedy To Triumph

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Even so, when tragedy strikes and your emotions are strongly felt, you especially need direction from the Lord. You need to know what to do in such a dark hour. You need direction.

Opening illustration: It was 1818 in France, and Louis, a boy of 9, was sitting in his father's workshop. The father was a harness-maker and the boy loved to watch his father work the leather. "Someday Father," said Louis, "I want to be a harness-maker, just like you." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Stronger Marriages By Pst. Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024

But building a strong marriage is not always easy. It requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice. It requires a willingness to put the needs of our spouse above our own, to love them unconditionally, and to forgive them freely.

Building Stronger Marriages Today I want to talk to you about the importance of building stronger marriages—marriages that are rooted in love, strengthened by faith, and sustained by the grace of God. In the book of Genesis, chapter 2, verse 24, we find these words: "Therefore a man shall ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 14, 2024

• How to keep the fire burning?

1. FAN THE FLAME. • This takes effort and determination. • Do not let the fire go out. 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason, I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2. REMEMBER WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE TO YOUR LIFE. • GOD HAS DONE TOO MUCH FOR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Where Can I Find My Strength In Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

God does not always remove affliction, but uses it to reveal his power as we embrace our weakness.

We’ve been talking this month about suffering, because I know how many of you have been going through difficult things in recent times. (Let me say that if you want a copy of these 7 messages on “Making Sense of Suffering,” sign up on the tape request form on that little desk in the back corner.) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Loving Jesus With All Your Strength - Part 2

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 31, 2010

Part two - looking at how God has equipped us to serve Him.

Loving God with All Your Strength (Part 2) Various Scriptures January 31, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Last week was one of those messages that I really struggled with as I was preparing it, because I just didn’t want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 4 "The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

This series on Lean Time is a depiction of where our church and country is right now and how we grow during Lean Times with the Lord.

Question: When the race gets tough what do you do? Nehemiah 8:5-12 When Life is Tough: 1. Don't give up! Our resolve is to never give up! Isaiah 40:28-31 William Barclay "Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory." Lamentations 3:40-41 "Let ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

“the Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

Westminster catechism: Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Sadly, not many believers seem to enjoy God. Yet, according to scripture, discovering God's Joy in our lives is the key to persevering in our prayer life. Here are three keys!

Introduction: As most of you know, over the last month or so, we have been doing a series on prayer based on the movie “War Room”. With all the different things going on in the world, and with all our unique struggles and difficulties that we go through just as people, one has to ask, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Vineyard

Sermon # 19 - Go In God's Strength Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 22, 2023

The Lord invited us to come and be part of His Kingdom, but the Lord also commissioned us to go into all the world and preach the good news. Read on to know what happens when we go out in obedience to God.

We read in Judges 6:13-14, “Sir," Gideon replied, "if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn't they say, 'The LORD brought us up out of Egypt'? But now the LORD has abandoned us and handed us over ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13-14, Matthew 9:9, Mark 1:17, Matthew 11:28, Luke 22:42, Mark 6:7, Luke 10:1, John 20:21, Exodus 4:1, Jeremiah 1:6, Judges 6:15, John 4:39, Mark 16:20, Judges 6:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Sovereign God: A Source Of Hope And Strength Psalm 33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 11, 2024

Psalm 33, is a psalm that celebrates the sovereignty and faithfulness of God. As we delve into this psalm, we will uncover insights that will inspire us to trust in God's unfailing love and to find hope and strength in His promises.

The Sovereign God: A Source of Hope and Strength Psalm 33 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the timeless truths found in Psalm 33, a psalm that celebrates the sovereignty and faithfulness of God. As we delve into this psalm, we will uncover insights that will inspire us to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-9, Psalm 33:18-19, Psalm 33:1-3, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 24:1-2, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 36:7-9, Psalm 37:3-5, Psalm 33:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength In The Heavenly Perspective Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 23, 2023

As we open our hearts and minds to the profound truths of His Word, let us explore a topic that resonates deeply with our theme of Visionary View "Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength in the Heavenly Perspective."

"Lifting Our Gaze: Finding Strength in the Heavenly Perspective" It is a privilege to stand here this evening, in the presence of our Almighty God, and delve into the depths of His Word with you. As we open our hearts and minds to the profound truths of His Word, let us explore a topic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Matthew 14:29-30, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Numbers 6:24-26, Psalm 123:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal