Sermons on Strong Beginnings:

What In The World Is Going On?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2013

Three events that have happened from Feb 2013-April 2013 1. World Beginning To Unit to a Sp. Leader 2. Israel's Promise Land Eroding 3. WWIII Threat 4. Sp. Decay

2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 (AV) 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Winning S-H-O-T Towards Our Goal!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

We are encouraged to set a GOAL. A goal that other people think you can’t. Create the guts to face your fear and every struggle that comes on your way. Have a STRONG CHARACTER! Always THINK POSITIVE! Don’t be affected from those DISCOURAGEMENTS. When we

“SHOOTING is the MOST IMPORTANT fundamental OFFENSIVE SKILL in basketball. A team that SHOOTS WELL will always be in a ball game.” By: Coach Jerry Tarkanian If you want to be a SUPERB SHOOTER, you must have VERY GOOD basketball SHOOTING FORM and TECHNIQUE. SHOT Defined:  A STROKE in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: *other

"Storms; ‘oh, It’s Just You!’” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 2, 2019

life changes that it is possible from day 1 Full of blessings to day 2 full of problems! It is that our life would would shift to vibrant ecstasy to a sudden depression and questions. A change may begin. Be like Jesus!

Let us be blessed by this story and be refreshed and reminded of the infallibility of the Scriptures and the lessons of life it would brings to us. Sea of Galilee has many names, most New Testament readers recognize "the Sea of Galilee" as its common designation. It is also called the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 10, 2009

This is the twelfth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in James 4:4. "Do you not know that friendship with

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Friendship with the World Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: There’s a war going on at this very moment. And whether the battlefield is Iraq or Afghanistan, or your mind, the causes are the same. Someone wants what you’ve got or you want something someone else ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Anxiety And Worry

Contributed by Richard Wayne Wiggins on Jul 31, 2016

In these two verses God gives us a formula to practice to overcome anxiety and worry. Four words that begin with the letter R will help you to learn to have peace even when circumstances are not peaceful. Realize, Reach, Release and Rest.

I. Realize (v. 6) "Be anxious for nothing" We must first come to the place that we know that we are anxious. The Bible says our hearts are deceptive. Sometimes we do not know what is bothering us. Some people show anger. Some get depressed. Underlying these emotions might be anxiety and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2017

Paul begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note of thanksgiving for God's Power that is available through the Holy Spirit!

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Theme: Prayer Title: The Power of Prayer In this passage we see Paul praying for his readers. He begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Chaos And Control - Positive Perspective Or Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 29, 2008

Where does a positive perspective end and faith begin? Faith is not simply hoping that things will work out someday. If a positive perspective is what brings me success, then why do I need God?

A rabbi was at odds with his congregation. The president of the synagogue said, ”Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all.” So the rabbi, the president an the ten elders met together to discuss the issue – but the rabbi soon discovered that he was the sole dissenting ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The David Conundrum (2 Samuel 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2025

How could a man who plundered whole villages, committed adultery and murder be considered righteous and a man after God's own heart? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 23.

How could a man who pillaged whole villages, committed adultery and murder be declared righteous, and a man after God’s own heart? How could the Spirit of the Lord speak through such a man? Are genuine repentance and faith keys? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 23. Does the fear of God begin to explain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Manager's Accounting Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 26, 2008

Jesus takes a quite different tack in challenging us with how much intention and wisdom we really do or do not apply to how our present actions impact our much greater and more important future. To make His point strong and penetrating, Jesus gives an ex

A MANAGER’S ACCOUNTING Series: First Fruits, Fresh Spirit Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sun. November 23, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Most of us are very familiar with and have heard or read much about Jesus’ Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son as recorded in Luke 15 as well as ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 5, 2016

Psalm 33:12-22 begins by saying “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord...” The rest of the chapter describes how our country can continue to survive as a free people, blessed of God

In God We Trust July 4th sermon Chuck Sligh July 3, 2016 [PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon upon request by emailing chucksligh@hotmail.com.] Adapted from Bruce Howell’s sermon, “Happy Birthday America” found on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe?

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Mar 19, 2015

This sermon is inspired by the movie beginning on March 20, 2015 by the same title. It uses Thomas and the story of his "doubting" in his faith-believing following Jesus' resurrection. It leaves us with the question, "Do you believe?"

In 2012, the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted a survey including White, Black and Hispanic Catholic, Protestant and Non-Denominational Christians. In this survey was the following statement, “I never doubt the existence of God.” Survey results are as follows: 80% ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: *other

Clearing The Landscape (Lesson 3 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 24, 2008

Before a building project begins, there is always the process of clearing the landscape. You wouldn’t want to lay a foundation on land with debris, would you? In the process of building towards revival, what debris is on your landscape?

• Throwing things away is not my strong point. My wife and my mother can attest to this. I remember when I was a teenager Mom used to come in my room and ask, "Glenn, are you in there?" Of course she was being sarcastic (At least I think she was). • When we moved I decided I would throw away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Losing The Shame Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 5, 2025

The way back begins when you remember God’s love for you, renounce your unfaithfulness to God, and receive God’s discipline. Then you can anticipate God’s restoration.

Phillip Griffin tells a story about a man who walks into a restaurant and orders a Coke. As soon as he receives it, he throws it in the waiter's face. The waiter is ready to fight, but the man says, “Oh, I'm so sorry. I have a horrible compulsion. I can't help it. Whenever someone hands ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-63, Ephesians 5:25-27, Psalm 51:4, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Spiritual Armoury

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2015

Making our stand on the word, and prayerfully advancing in evangelism.

A SPIRITUAL ARMOURY. Ephesians 6:10-20. “Go on being made strong,” begins the final exhortation of this Epistle. Having been made strong in the past by relying on the Lord, so make your stand now “in the power of His might” (Ephesians 6:10). Do not yield one inch: do not ‘give place to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Realization Of God’s Guidance-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 18, 2025

5 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-V— Luke 1:67b-79[Part-2--:69-70](:57-80) Attention: Slippery Subject: Students at school were asked to write about the harmful environmental effects of oil on fish/the marine environment. One 11-year old wrote, “When my mom opened a tin of sardines last night ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:69-70, Luke 1:69-79, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist