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Humble Servants - Joyful - Praying With Faith - Rejoicing Whether Rich Or P Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that followers of Christ are to be humble servants, they are to be joyful, they are, as they pray, to express strong faith and to rejoice whether they are poor or rich.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 1:1&ff. 2. As we finish up our study in the book of Judges we are going to start a series of sermons on the books of James, 1st & 2nd Peter, 1st , 2nd, & 3rd John and Jude. 3. The Lord willing through the summer and until next bible bowl book is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding Steady In Life’s Storms Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2011

We need to be able to stand strong in the midst of the storms of life if we are going to grow and thrive in our spiritual walk with Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested positions held. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must Arm Ourselves For Battle! Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

The apostle Peter provides us as believers with four perspectives motivating us to be strong when living out our Christian lives.

We must Arm Ourselves for battle! 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction I read this news article on the internet as I was preparing this sermon this is exactly what the article read: When 53-year-old Danny Anderson was feeding his horses Monday night, a 5-foot rattler slithered onto his central Washington ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Raise Positive Kids In A Negative World Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram offers advice from years of pastoring and parenting on how to raise spiritually strong kids in the midst of a godless world.

Well, I’d like to welcome you because we’re on a journey together and our journey is to learn how to become effective parents in a defective world. And I wanna share a story with you. It’s a traumatic one and one that actually happened. I did a funeral about four or five years ago and in this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other

Soap Bubble Confidence!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 2, 2015

Amidst avalanching anxiety, their confidence collapsed like soap bubble! Is your confidence like soap bubble or is it strong like a rock?

Soap bubble confidence! Numbers 14:14”O LORD, are in the midst of this people. For you, O LORD, are seen face to face, and your cloud stands over them and you go before them, in a pillar of cloud by day and in a pillar of fire by night.” Is your confidence in God like soap bubble or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Need An Anchor

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 8, 2014

All of us are prone to drift. God encourages us to be strong and courageous by being faithful to his word in a society that's drifting.

We Need An Anchor 11/8/2014 Gathering Service Joshua 1:6-9 (NIV) 6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. 7 Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Life Of Paul Part V Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016

Paul has many life struggles. He suffers many hardships, but in the end delights in his weakness because then he is strong.

INTRODUCTION • Last week we talked about how Paul was sent into nations. How much he traveled and how he trusted God in traveling. The hardships he faced and the miracles that followed him wherever he went. • Today I want to discuss the issue that causes so many to struggle - ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Theology Can Harm Scriptural Understanding

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Do you have a strong allegiance to a particular set of doctrines or theology? Are you a staunch Arminian or a dedicated five point Calvinist?

Matthew 24:10-13 (ESV) "And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 24:10-13, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Peter 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pressing Your Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis on Oct 24, 2021

Hold your head up. It's not over until Christ calls you home. Be strong and of good courage.

Pressing your way! Rev. Howard Lewis 2018 Today I would like to encourage you not to give up on God. I know you have suffer, I have suffer. Sometimes life throws us uncertainties and woes that we often don’t understand. But I learned that it takes time to have a good aged wine, or a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Your Place In His Plan - Philippians 3:1b-3a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Paul gives yet another strong warning about the Judaizers because they are a major threat to the most important thing – knowing Christ.

Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, watch out for those men who do evil, watch out for the mutilation. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Courage Or Compromise?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2022

We are at a time in history when Christians need to be courageous. Stop compromising with the world and stand strong, bold as a lion, and speak the truth!

Courage or Compromise Text: 1 Kings 22:1-28 GIVE THANKS / OPEN WITH PRAYER This morning I want to share with you all something from God’s Word, that I believe is very relevant and important for us to grasp, especially for this time that we are living in. And what that important thing is - - IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Raising Up Warriors For The Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To encourage believers to be strong in their faith by putting on the full Armor of God and utilizing the power of prayer to stand firm against spiritual battles.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from the Bible that talks about the Armor of God, the Power of Prayer, and how we are to be raised up as warriors for the Kingdom. This is a message that is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. It's about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Topics: Children Of God, Kingdom

Together: One Vision, One Church, One Purpose PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon explores Ephesians 4, emphasizing the importance of unity, purpose, and Christ-like behavior in building a strong, cohesive Christian community.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the presence of our Lord? To find solace in the sanctuary of His grace, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to seek wisdom from His word? Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound revelation, an understanding ...read more

Topics: Church Unity, Living Like Jesus

Faith Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 10, 2024

God is with us today to show us and to encourage us to be strong in our faith because faith can change our lives.

Do you remember the day that you surrendered your life to Jesus and accepted him as Lord of your life? Can you remember how strong your faith was at that moment? Is your faith as strong now as it was then, or is it maybe even stronger? The Bible defines faith as “the certainty of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Acts 8:26-40, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For War PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare, understand the necessity of preparation, and embrace the power of God's armor to stand strong against the forces of darkness.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that is absolutely essential for every believer: spiritual warfare. We often hear about this, but do we truly understand the gravity of it? Are we prepared to face the battles that are waged in the unseen realm? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Topics: Spiritual Warfare