Sermons on Strong Beginnings:

Family Strong: Partnership Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2015

God's original plan for marriage was partnership. That was lost in the curse of sin. Christ came to redeem family and marriages and outlines the results of that redemption in Ephesians 5.

Family Strong I Ephesians 5:21-33 Ogden Nash, known for his short, witty poems which often carry much wisdom has written: "To keep your marriage brimming / With love in the loving cup / Whenever you're wrong, admit it / Whenever you're right, shut up!" A pastor, after counseling a husband and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Family Strong: Finances Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2015

The scriptures address one of the most troubling issues of marriage.

Family Strong: Finances Matthew 6:19-24 Please be patient with the message today. It is one of our least favorites, typically. But before we begin, I am going to ask Stephen to come and share a testimony. • Stephen’s Testimony • In Family Strong, we have discussed the marriage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez Finish Strong Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015

Evil wants to get us. If we have a shaky start or messy middle, God wants us to finish strong.

“Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bore him in pain.’ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Family Strong: Children Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2015

Parenting can try the best of us. Yet God's Word is full of wisdom which, when used, brings up Christian children.

Family Strong: Children Ephesians 6:1-4 Children are a blessing, usually…. A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That's quite a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong & Courageous

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 19, 2022

Joshua 1 contains God's charge to Joshua to be courageous, meditate on the words of the covenant that He has made with Israel, and the Promise of His Presence in His life.

Be Strong & Courageous Introduction The Scriptures are filled with comforting words that encourage us to do these things and embrace what God has for us. Joshua 1:1-18 ESV The book of Joshua is an account of God keeping His Promise to Abraham of giving his descendants that land of Canaan for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Strong, Be Fearless, And Build Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 5, 2016

God had to reprimand his people for not building his house. Their eyes were on their own selfish desire. This message is for a church in decline.

Last week we examined the life of Solomon. We discovered that he asked God for wisdom to govern his people but chose not to use it. So we read these sad words concerning the nation of Israel. 1 Kings 11:9-13 “The Lord was very angry with Solomon, for his heart had turned away from the Lord, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

How Strong Are You?

Contributed by Darryly Mcauley on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question.

INTRODUCTION: I remember as a child growing up one of the greatest experiences that I had with my father was when he would ask me that question. Do you want to go along with me somewhere. The most vivid memories I had was when he would invite me to go along with him as he worked as a truck driver ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Standing Strong In The Battle

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 23, 2009

Christians have the choice as to their approach for the battles they will face. They can either be victorious or defeated.

May 24, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:1 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: Standing Strong in the Battle As we celebrate this Memorial Day, a United Statesfederal holiday, observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs Of A Strong Church Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 14, 2019

A sermon examining the qualities of a strong church.

SIGNS OF A STRONG CHURCH II Thessalonians 1:1-4 You may be surprised to learn that America is one of the top 4 largest "un-churched" nations in the world. Each year between 3,500 & 4000 churches close their doors forever, while only 1,000 to 1,500 new ones are started in the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Strong Spills The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 4, 2015

To show that the strong and wise in this world rejects and destroys GOD's WORDS for them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you destroy the seed? No. I'm weak, GOD is strong in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Amplified Bible) But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 4, 2019

This sermon is on trusting God to get your sermon back on track. After 6 years, our church had bypassed the Great Commission and we needed to admit where we were, where we failed, and cast a new vision for the future of our church as we sought to relaunch in 5 weeks.

Only Be Strong and Be Courageous Joshua 1:1-11 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 All of us have faced a challenge of some sort in life in which we wondered if we were capable of doing the job. It may have been trying out for a team, going away to school, getting a promotion on a job, enlisting in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Strong Man Competition Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Jesus’s strength compared to Evil Spirits

“The Strong man competition” Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm S1 - When we look around the world, we sometimes doubt that good is winning the war against Evil (OOPS) Earlier in the service, I asked you to share with each other who was the strongest man you knew or could think of. What were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

How Strong Are You?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 7, 2022

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”

Shared Sermons by Dr. Odell Belger - SermonCentral.Com Introduction: There are times when we know somethings are important. For example: - YOU KNOW WHEN the telephone rings at three in the morning, more than likely someone has an emergency. - YOU KNOW WHEN the sheriff’s department calls, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Strong Redeemer

Contributed by David Mingus on Oct 18, 2000

Our Redeemer is Strong Enough to: 1.

Our Redeemer is Strong Enough to: 1. Save Only the Redeemer can save--not we ourselves--not our Church--but He alone 2. Sanctify He is the only strength behind sanctification--not our own strength, works, intensity, but He and His strength. 3. Solve The Redeemer is the only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:34