Sermons on Yehoshua 12:9:

Fruit Of The Holy Spirit: Love, Joy And Peace

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jul 25, 2024

Prayer is an essential part of our daily lives and sharing prayer is an ideal way to grown in faith. The Church has a manifold resource of prayers from which we can use and adapt and indeed grow in faith. The Revised Common Lectionary collect for the 9th Sunday after Trinity is one such prayer.

Collect for Trinity 9 Fruit of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy and Peace The Holy Spirit is available to whisper to us thoughts of love and joy and peace and patience every moment of our lives. Our collect for today is a beautiful prayer and so full of meaning and purpose – an ideal prayer for our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Romans 12:9-12, Matthew 13:52

Love God & Neighbor (Mark 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2024

What are the greatest commandments? Let's look at Mark 12.

Have religious leaders often killed the prophets and even God’s own Son? Has Jesus become the cornerstone of God's spiritual temple? Should Christians pay taxes? Is God the God of the dead or the living? What are the key commandments? Do some religious leaders still prefer showmanship over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 17, 2025

The Fig tree is a symbol of prosperity, peace and divine blessings. Fig tree is the symbol of Israel in the Bible. Sitting under one’s one fig tree means having prosperity, peace and divine blessings. The Fig tree has the ability to produce fruit multiple times in a year.

Theme: Fig Tree Text: Mark 11:20-26 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: The Four notable events of this chapter are the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem City (11:1-11), Cursing the Fig Tree and Cleansing of the temple (11:12-19), the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

Why Paul Wanted To Send Timothy

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 25, 2025

The Apostle Paul says that most people—even all except Timothy—are only concerned with their own affairs, not with the interests of Christ. The work of Christ is, in fact, to truly love and care for fellow believers.

Why Paul Wanted to Send Timothy Philippians 2:19–24 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Strength In Weakness: Embracing God’s Power In Our Frailty Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 25, 2026

The Christian life contains a profound paradox: strength is found not in self-reliance, but in surrender; not in achievement, but in humility; not in boasting, but in admitting our weakness

Title: Strength in Weakness: Embracing God’s Power in Our Frailty Text: 2 Corinthians 12:10 “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Introduction: The Christian life contains a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage us to trust in God's wisdom, strength, and guidance, especially during challenging times, as He is always with us and cares for us.

Hey everyone, I’m excited to share today’s sermon with you. It's about those three things we all need to navigate life's rough waters - Trust in God's Wisdom, Trust in God's Strength, and Trust in God's Guidance. From the Book of Proverbs (3:5) we read, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 34:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Trusting In God, All Situations

Lord I Pray, In My Weakness, Be My Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace our weaknesses as opportunities for God's power to shine through, knowing that His grace is sufficient for us and He is always with us in our struggles.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive deep into a subject that I know many of us can relate to — it's about our weaknesses, our struggles, and the comfort we receive from knowing that God is with us. We are focusing on a Scripture that has comforted and emboldened many in their darkest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Topics: Strength

Lions And Tigers And Bears PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to face their life challenges with joy and unwavering faith, understanding that no problem is too big when we have a mighty God fighting for us.

Good morning, family! It's great to be together in the house of the Lord. Today we're going to dive into an incredible story you all may remember from Sunday school, David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. Now, I'm not talking about literal giants here, but those life challenges that seem ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Topics: Problems, Faith

Women Living God's Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of God's Word as the true source of strength, contentment, and joy.

Good morning, family. I want to start by sharing a quote from Edward McKendree Bounds, who once said, "The Word of God is the food by which prayer is nourished and made strong." Friends, it's no secret that we are living in a world where strength, contentment, and happiness are often sought in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-26

Topics: Satisfaction, Empowerment

Resilient PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to remain steadfast and resilient in their faith and work for the Lord, even in challenging times, knowing that their efforts are not in vain.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into the heart of 1 Corinthians 15:58, where we'll be talking about staying resilient in difficult times, the power of perseverance, and the strength of faithfulness. Now, we all face challenging times, don't we? Moments when it feels like the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Topics: Staying The Course

With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power of God's strength, the importance of perseverance, and the victory that comes from faith, encouraging the congregation to face their battles with courage and faith in God.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into the heart of a battle. We're going to be exploring the depths of God's strength, the power of perseverance and the victory of faith. As we navigate through this sermon, I want to remind you of the powerful words spoken by C.S. Lewis, "God knows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:8

Topics: Perseverance, Fight

Combining Prayer & Fasting For Spiritual Victory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Some spiritual battles require more than human efforts and can only be overcome through prayer and fasting.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to be diving into the deep waters of Mark 9:29. We'll be talking about the tough stuff – the adversity we all face, the reality of spiritual warfare, and the victory we can find through prayer and fasting. As we gear up for this spiritual battle, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:29

Topics: Spiritual Warfare

The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand God's boundless generosity, grace, and unexpected provision, as illustrated in the parable of the workers in the vineyard.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving headfirst into the depths of God’s boundless generosity, his unfathomable grace, and his unexpected provision. There’s a quote by Charles Spurgeon that I think perfectly encompasses our topic today. He said, "That truth is that it is beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: God's Provision

Men's Fellowship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to be courageous leaders by relying not on their own strength, but on the strength and power of God to accomplish the impossible.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's such a blessing to be in the house of the Lord, standing shoulder to shoulder with each one of you today. We're going to dive right into a topic that's near and dear to my heart, and that's God's call to courageous leadership, the power of men's fellowship, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Topics: Courageous

Treasure In Clay Jars, Why Not A Vault? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Despite our flaws and imperfections, God has chosen to house His all-surpassing power within us, demonstrating His grace and glory through our lives.

Good morning, family of God! You know, this world can make us feel pretty beat up and broken sometimes, can't it? If you're anything like me, there are days when your flaws seem just too big to bear. But I've got some good news for you today. We're going to dive into 2 Corinthians 4:7, and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Topics: God's Glory