Sermons on Weakness:

Withered Hand

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 3, 2022

Hand-Sometimes we have to show our infirmities, or deformities, our brokenness, our weaknesses and our sins to be seen by others.

Withered Hand Mark 3:1-And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered hand. 2-So they watched Him closely, whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. They watched Him-This would have been a good thing, if they wasn't doing it to trap ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God's strength and grace are most evident in our weaknesses and sufferings, and we should embrace our 'thorns' as they serve a divine purpose.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into the fascinating world of 2 Corinthians 12:5-10. You know, C.S. Lewis once said, "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." Now ain't that the truth? It's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Topics: Thorns

This Pain Is Not The Issue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores finding strength in our weaknesses through God's grace, embracing humility in hardships, and finding hope and healing in our faith.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming over with anticipation for the divine wisdom we are about to receive from the Word of God. We are gathered here for a purpose, not by accident. We are here to discover the profound truths ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Topics: Grace

Men Like Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores how God's power is made perfect in our weaknesses, choosing flawed individuals to manifest His glory and grace.

Good morning, family of faith. It is a joy and an honor to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who we are in Christ. We are gathered here, not as perfect beings, but as flawed vessels, chosen by Christ. And in this truth, there is an overwhelming beauty and an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27

Topics: Jesus' Choice

Compromise Or Conviction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024

This sermon explores King David's moral failings, the consequences of his actions, and the manifestation of God's grace amidst human weakness and failure.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a place where we can put the world on pause, if only for a moment, and turn our hearts and minds to the wisdom and grace of our heavenly Father. Today, we will look at a narrative that is as human as it is divine, as ...read more

Topics: David, Bathsheba

Jehovah Tsidkenu PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024

This sermon emphasizes God's promise of righteousness and restoration, urging believers to surrender their weaknesses to Him and find strength in His divine grace.

Good morning, beloved friends. I stand before you today, not as a stranger but as a fellow pilgrim, walking by your side on this path of faith we tread together. We are companions, bound by a shared love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and united in our pursuit of understanding His word. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-8

Topics: Lord, Righteousness

A Sound Mind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to live victoriously by harnessing God's wisdom, managing human weaknesses with grace, and finding hope in God's promises.

Dear friends and fellow believers, I greet you today with the joy and peace that comes from knowing our Lord Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith. We are gathered here, not by chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. We are here to learn, to grow, and to draw closer to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: God's Promises

Five Smooth Stones - God Gets The Glory Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how God often chooses the unlikely and the weak to showcase His strength and faithfulness, using the story of David as an example.

Welcome back for another week of worship together! I’m thankful you decided to join us this morning. If you were here last week, you know we started a brand new sermon series called “5 Smooth Stones.” We looked at the story of David and Goliath. This is a well-known story about the Israelite army ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-28

Topics: Unlikely Heroes, Divine Plan, Facing Giants

Sermon Series: Five Smooth Stones

The God Of Enough (Part 2)

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on May 27, 2021

"God is all that you need" A thousand times YES! We no longer rely on our strength, we are no longer afraid of our weaknesses because we know His Word Declares: "... My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”...2. Cor. 12:9.

I am supercharged by the influence of the anointing of the Holy Ghost welling up from the inside of me. Last night, I had an awesome experience of the presence of the Holy Ghost; FLAMES OF GLORY engulfed my entire being. What a blissful experience; As I stood out there in the realms of the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1, Luke 1:37, Exodus 14:1-11

Denomination: *other

Transgression Confession And Accession

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

When we go before the Father to confess our sins, our failures and weaknesses, we are admitting that we are human and in need of forgiveness.

Becoming a Born-Again Christian and experiencing the transforming power of God’s forgiveness in salvation requires you repent of your sins, confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. The Bible tells us that "it is with your heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build A Fire

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002

When you’re weary, weak, confused and just don’t know what to do… build a Fire!

“Build A Fire” Acts 28: 1-10 INTRO: 1. I believe that there is nothing in this book that is insignificant. a. If we truly believe that God orchestrated everything in the life of Paul, we must also believe that even the smallest detail is ordained by God. b. In my ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Necessity Of Forgetfulness

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Aug 5, 2004

Loss of memory has been often been looked at as a weakness, a failure; however, in our walk with Christ, forgetfulness is often an absolute necessity.

The Necessity of Forgetfulness Phil. 3:13 Luke 9:62 1) Introduction a) We have often maligned forgetfulness, as being a weakness, a problem area, and it is true that, often, being unable to remember can be a frustration to us. However, there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Capacity

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 28, 2008

We have a spiritual capacity, but whether we are among the "strong" or the "weak" in this sense, we are called to help one another and be patient with all.

Spiritual Capacity TCF Sermon April 20, 2008 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NASB77) And we urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men. 1 Thess 5:14 (NLT) Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leave No One Behind

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

We who are strong, meaning here strong spiritually and doctrinally are obligated to bear the weaknesses of those who are without strength. And not to please ourselves.

When I was coming up with my preaching schedule for these few weeks of Summer I simply asked God to lead me to a few different passages, and they actually came from the little devotional day planners that many of you have. The first is our passage today from Romans 15 and I’m calling it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Yin And Yang - How To Deal With It As A Christian

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 28, 2012

Americans may be infatuated with Yin and Yang but they neither understand its strengths nor its weakness; they certainly do not understand the hidden dangers.

YINYANG – HOW TO DEAL WITH IT AS A CHRISTIAN INTRODUCTION I have a dozen unfinished writing tasks but I find myself chasing a topic through a maze of rabbit tunnels. I recon this is what I deserve for candidly commenting about a subject that is near and dear to the minds of so many people: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25, Romans 7:7

Denomination: Christian Church