Sermons on Support The Weak:

Deserted In The Desert Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 13, 2013

We become aware that our real strength (God) becomes apparent in our weakest times. The desert proves to be a friend to bring this about.

1. Know where you are There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Could God Do Something Great Through Someone Like Me?! Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 26, 2010

This sermon examines how God sees potential within us that we may not see ourselves.

HIDING OUT: We see ourselves as weak and powerless. - Judges 6:11. - Here we meet Gideon for the first time. - A telling detail that is at first obscure is that he was “threshing wheat in a winepress.” What’s that mean? A winepress was a small pit carved out of rocky ground. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Marriage-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2018

5 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses/encompasses...

C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage-V—1Peter 3:1-7 Governance by God in Marriage. Attention: Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. Christian governance is foundational in/to Christian marriage. How is Christian governance addressed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Losers Never Win

Contributed by Craig Benner on May 18, 2011

You don't have to be a loser. Unfortunately, many choose this route as a way of life. They never really become overcomers. Make the right choices, as hard and sacrificial as they may be. Remember Lot and Lots' wife.

Central Text---Gen. 13:7-14 Lu 17:28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; Lu 17:29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Lu 17:32 Remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:27-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Embracing Weakness To Discover God's Strength 2 Corinthians 12:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024

2 Corinthians 12:9 invites us to embrace our weaknesses, recognising that God's power is made perfect in our frailty. Through this, we can experience a profound transformation by understanding and living in the truth of God's grace.

Transformed by Truth: Embracing Weakness to Discover God's Strength 2 Corinthians 12:9 Introduction: Today, we delve into a powerful and transformative truth found in 2 Corinthians 12:9. This verse invites us to embrace our weaknesses, recognising that God's power is made perfect in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 4:16, Philippians 4:13, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: A Father’s Compassion Psalm 103:13-14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

In Psalm 103:13-14 we see the tender heart of God as our Father, His deep compassion for us, and His understanding of our frailty.

Transformed by Truth: A Father’s Compassion Psalm 103:13-14 Psalm 103:13-14 (NLT): "The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust." Introduction: Today, we are diving into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13-14, Psalm 103:13, Isaiah 49:15, Psalm 103:14, Genesis 2:7, Proverbs 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ignoring Those On The Edges Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2020

An overview of how central it is to our Christian faith to care for those on the edges of society.

LOOKING OUT FOR #1: Sometimes we let an “I got mine!” attitude come into our spiritual lives. - Our society in general has a lot of the “I got mine!” mentality. Everyone looking out for themselves. - That can easily creep over into a spiritual attitude that is simply focused on “me and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Antipas: The Perverse And Putrid Puppet Ruler Of Galilee Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 12, 2021

The story of Herod Antipas is one of treachery, murder, lust, cowardice, deceit, and perversion. He was responsible for the murder of John the Baptist and ridiculed Jesus on the day of His execution. The family of Herod had no redeeming qualities and are examples of unredeemed humanity.

It would make sense to say that the ministry of the Lord Jesus was attracting a great deal of attention and some scrutiny by virtue of His wondrous teachings, His compassion to all who came to Him in faith and trust, the way He handled the criticisms and pettiness of the Pharisees, His ability ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-19, Mark 6:14-29, Leviticus 20:21, Luke 23:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Transfigured In Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 2, 2021

Even when God's people screw up and turn their backs on their call, He continues to work to turn them back to the right path.

Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus 2021 Whenever I read Gospels such as the one today, where Jesus is transfigured before his key disciples, speaks with Moses and Elijah, and then tells the witnesses not to tell anyone else about the vision, I think of Isaiah chapter 55. God is speaking: “For my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4, Mark 9:2-10, Psalm 77:2-16, Deuteronomy 4:32-40

Denomination: Catholic

Samson: Wrongly Trusted In His Own Strength Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

Samson put his faith in God in an age of national doubt and apostasy.

A. THE BIRTH OF SAMSON 1. From the weak unlikely tribe “of the Danites” (Judges 13:2) 2. A Nazarite from birth (13:7), i.e., separated to God. (Numbers 6:1-13). a. Can’t cut hair. b. Can’t touch a dead body. c. Can’t drink wine (fruit of the vine). 3. God’s call. “He shall begin to deliver ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20, Judges 16:4-21, Hebrews 11:32, Hebrews 11:39

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Or Broken

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 10, 2025

You may be too high to be saved or used, but never too low.

Last night at our men's discipleship group one of the lads brought up the announcement of Christ's birth to the shepherds. It was opposite of most grand announcements of royal births. Usually, they came from the king to his court and nobles and then it would filter down to the least of the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18, Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In Weakness: Transformed By God's Grace 2 Corinthians 12:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 12:9 the Apostle Paul declares God's sufficient grace amid weakness. This verse offers profound encouragement for all believers who face challenges and difficulties in life, reminding us of the transformative power of God's grace.

Strength in Weakness: Transformed by God's Grace 2 Corinthians 12:9 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful truth found in 2 Corinthians 12:9 where the Apostle Paul declares God's sufficient grace in the midst of weakness. This verse offers profound encouragement for all believers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-8, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Great Day--Because Of Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 3, 2010

It's a great day to be a Catholic, and to begin fulfilling the promise of the Council through our worship and witness.

Divine Mercy Sunday April 11, 2010 Our Sacred Liturgy–the Hermeneutic of Continuity This is a great era in history to be a Catholic. What? “A great era to be a Catholic?” Just now, when some of the dust has settled over the abusive histories of 2% of U.S. priests, we begin to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Christian Enough?

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Mar 11, 2015

True Christianity requires love not rigid ideology that supports oppression.

ARE YOU CHRISTIAN ENOUGH? Luke 7: 36 – 50; Gal. 2: 11 – 16 Dr. Ezekiel Ette A story is told of a man who wanted to become a Christian. He walked to church within a walking distance from his home. When he got there he discovered that the board of trustees was having an emergency meeting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: United Methodist

7 Things The Devil Wants You To Believe Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 18, 2011

7 things the Devil wants every Christian to believe, The church is a building, The church is weak and dying, The Gospel is a philosophy for weak-minded people, Children are a burden on the church, Church leaders are weak and lack vision, As long as I’m

7 Things the Devil Wants You to Believe Matthew 16:13-23 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23