Sermons on weak shame the strong:

No More Shame

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 7, 2023

It took 10 plagues for God to bring His people out of Egypt, but it took 40 years for God to get Egypt out of His people.

Joshua 5:6-12 NKJV “No More Shame” May 7, 2023 Intro: Today let us explore the place called Gilgal where God prepared His people for the promise. They had been delivered out of Egypt, but they weren’t ready! God told Moses that there was a quicker way to the promised land but ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Saints Both Weak And Strong" Romans Pt. 20 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007

Romans 14 challenges the “Saint” to look out for their brothers and sisters in Christ and to make sure that they don’t become a stumbling block or obstacle. They need to do this because one day they will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and give a

“Saints Both Weak and Strong!” Romans pt. 20 Opening Illustration: Louie Giglio: What is God’s Purpose for My Life? From Blue Fish Tv.com Point: Our teacher in this illustration helps us to see that the purpose for my life is also wrapped up in the way I live my life on a daily basis. It deals ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory In The Shame!

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002

Perhaps we don’t understand that ancient mentality of hostility towards the preaching of the cross but the Apostle Paul did. And though he KNEW that people regarded the idea of God on a cross as vile and shameful, not only did he preach it, but he glor

GLORY IN THE SHAME! Galatians 6:14 Today, at least in Western society, the cross is a perfectly acceptable symbol, a rather harmless token of the Christian faith. Most people, except perhaps some of the trouble-making sort, take no offense at all to the sight of a cross. In fact, many people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Fame To Shame Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the story of one of the great heroes of the Bible...Samson. But as you track his life you’ll see that there were some missteps that moved him from fame to shame. And it’s my hope that we can look at t

“Fame to Shame” Judges 16: 15-22, 28-30 May 5, 2013 Intro: Mike Tyson was no doubt the MOST feared fighter of the 1990s. Even his nickname’s scary--Iron Mike! Mine pales in comparison--Elmo. Tyson was so dominating he started his career off by winning 19 straight fights by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Stronger Than You Think You Are

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jul 23, 2010

When you think you are weak you are strong

Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. When people looked at Samson after his capture they seen a weak man, when they mocked him and his God they didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No More Shame

Contributed by Jarrett Stephens on Jan 5, 2022

A biblical perspective on the origins of shame.

Intro – Selected texts And today, I want us to talk about and address from a biblical perspective where shame comes from. It may come from the result of a sin or wrongdoing that you have committed OR your shame could be coming from a sin or wrongdoing that was committed against you. Either way, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25, Genesis 3:6-11, John 16:7-8, 2 Corinthians 7:10

I Am Weak, But

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2019

Ever hear a Christian work say: I AM SO TIRED? I AM WEAK? BUT they never finish but THOU ART SO STRONG! We are but candles, Jesus is the light. Come let us give ourselves for the LIGHT.

I AM WEAK, BUT… Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks Billy L. Meeks, Jr. for the fodder. SOLOMON LEARNED A LESSON… AND HE WANTS TO TEACH THE LESSON TO US… 2 Chronicles 6:1 (NIV) Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud; 2 Chronicles 6:1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:1, Genesis 17:1, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shame Of God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002

Our shame can be healed.

From time to time I have said to you that one of the challenges of being a pastor is that when you preach, there is always the possibility that someone in the audience is thinking, "Pastor, you are telling my story. You are talking about me." And then they think that everyone knows that the person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Shame On The Shepherd

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 4, 2001

Pastor’s who do not lead the flock of God should hang their head in shame.

SHAME ON THE SHEPHERDS TEXT: JEREMIAH 50:1-6 MY PEOPLE HATH BEEN LOST SHEEP: THEIR SHEPHERDS HAVE CAUSED THEM TO GO ASTRAY, THEY HAVE TURNED THEM TO GO ASTRAY ON THE MOUNTAINS; THEY HAVE GONE FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE HILL, THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN THEIR RESTINGPLACE. INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Shameful Walk Series

Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 20, 2003

Adam and Eve.

Title: A Shameful Walk Text: Genesis 3 Subject: Disobedience; Temptation Series: The Walk Series; #1 Introduction: Before cars, before roller skates, before bicycles, before boats, and even before people rode animals, people walked places. Thousands of years later, walking is still very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power And The Shame Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 11, 2009

Paul lays out the entire book of Romans in just two verses and gives his reason for excitement about the gospel, an attitude that can infect us as well.

How ‘bout them Blazers! They beat Golden State 113-100 before a sellout crowd of over twenty thousand in the Rose Garden. The Portland Trailblazers are now 22-14 for the season, inching up on first place Denver in their division. Portland is a basketball town once again. The team is winning and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Shameful Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007

This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 1 of 3.

Our topic will be “From a Hot Mess to a Holy Miracle” - A Scandalous Beginning - A Shameful Birth - A Startling Truth Last week we looked at the bloodline of Jesus to see that he was related to some notorious people: 1) Tamar – Played the prostitute 2) Rahab – A prostitute who helped the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Despising The Shame

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 4, 2011

Shame is one of the most painful experiences in our lives - dealing with it is crucial and the key is looking toward Jesus who both bore our shame and rejected shame that he was not guilty of.

Looking to Jesus is not something natural for us. Normally we don’t look to Jesus but we look to other things. As you know we used to live in Poland. We rented a house with the most beautiful view of the mountains from our living room and bedroom. It was spectacular! But one year the field ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Shame In Shechem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2011

Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord, and don’t compromise with the godless culture that surrounds us, lest you be consumed by it.

There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Not For Shameful Gain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2018

There are all kinds of examples, great ones and poor ones, among the popes.

Feast of the Chair of St. Peter 2018 Reformation/Revolution Today’s Catholic feast celebrates the “chair” or authority given by Christ to St. Peter and his successors, one that has its foundations in the Old Testament. We see St. Peter as the vicar, or maybe viceroy or even “chief of staff” of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic