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Live Courageously Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 5, 2019

We find courage for the living of our days in our eternal identity: we are children of God

November 3, 2019 All Saints Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Stewardship Week One: Live Courageously Hope Lutheran Church Luke 6:20-31; Ephesians 1:11-23 Live Courageously Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A prayer by Rosie Venner (at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31, Ephesians 1:11-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Courage To Stand

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001

Abigail shows us real courage for real life

COURAGE TO STAND 1 Samuel 25:18 -19, 23-31, 39-42 February 20, 2000 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of Ruby Bridges II. What is the largest problem facing the church of today? A. Possible answers 1. Is it a lack of belief in God? - No 2. Is it a lack of ability to do God’s work? - No 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:18-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Courageous Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 29, 2009

Using the GRINCH as an acronym the "C" is for the courage of Joseph who took on God’s call to protect God’s son, Jesus

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale in a Christmas message wrote, “During the Christmas rush two men were standing on Fifth Avenue at 57th Street in New York City, waiting for a red light. One of them was irritated by the traffic. ‘This town is totally disorganized,’ he growled. ‘Look at this traffic! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Courageous Christians

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 18, 2008

Sometimes God has to remind us to be strong and courageous.

Courageous Christians Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9 Romans 15:1-6 Moses is dead. Now YOU go and inherit the land I am giving you. I will not fail you. I will not abandon you. Three times in the first nine verses of the first chapter of Joshua, we are called to be STRONG and COURAGEOUS. Right ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Maintaining Courage

Contributed by Robin Fletcher on May 30, 2004

Useful sermon for patriotic holidays that discusses how Christians can maintain courage (like soldiers).

Maintaining Courage Note: Much of the information in this sermon was taken verbatim, from sermons on the www.sermoncentral.com Web site as follows: A Call to Courage (David DeWitt), Be Strong and Courageous (James Galbraith), Turning Chains into Courage (Dana Chau), Valuable Lessons for the Day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Be Courageous

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 8, 2010

God is definitely looking for people to get outside the comfort zone and break new barriers and take new ground. Could you be that person? Is your church that church?

A call to be courageous Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Introduction- We have been in the book of Deuteronomy for several weeks. We have looked at covenants or binding agreements between us and God. We ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Courage To Be

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 1, 2021

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year B

May 30, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Is. 6:1-8; Rom. 8:12-17; Jn. 3:1-17 The Courage to Be Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul Tillich was a gifted theologian in the last century. During Hitler’s rise to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Courageous

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Jan 20, 2012

Joshua 1:6-9 calls us to be more Courageous 1) At home, 2) At work and school and 3) In the world. (to expand on the themes of the movie "Courageous")

Courageous Joshua 1:6-9 INTRODUCTION This past Friday, September 30th, the latest Sherwood Baptist movie project, Courageous, opened at area theatres all around St. Louis and across the nation. I received a Facebook message from FBC, Wright City Pastor Chad Hodges about going to the movie on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Courage Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2014

Courage is not the absence of fear. Biblical courage is facing your fears with the power of God's word and the presence of God's Spirit. These are applied to our lives to give us freedom.

Intro: One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the light off when he asked in a trembling voice, "Mommy, will you stay with me all night?" Smiling, the mother gave him a warm, reassuring hug and said tenderly, "I can't dear. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Courage

Contributed by Jason Bentley on May 12, 2015

What is courage? How would you define it? How do we handle the moments when our courage fails?

Courage Do It Anyway What is courage? How would you define it? On this day, 20 years ago, at 9:02 a.m., a Ryder truck containing 4800 lbs of ammonium nitrate, nitromethane, and diesel fuel exploded in front of the Alfred P. Murrah building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people and wounding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courageous

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 6, 2011

Joshua means- “Jehovah saves, or the Lord is my Salvation.” Joshua was born in Egyptian slavery, trained under Moses, and by God’s choice rouse to his position of leading Israel into Canaan. Joshua was approaching 90 years of age when he became Israel’s

Courageous Joshua 1:1-9NKJ After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Courage Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 5, 2008

What Makes a Hero?

What Makes a Hero? Remember last week? Gideon fought the bad guys, the Midianites, and won. He was a Judge, remember? There was another Judge in old Israel, a few Judges down from Gideon; his name was Samson. In the eyes of most folks Samson was a hero; the kind of stuff Sunday school stories are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Courageous Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 6, 2022

It takes courage to be a Christian in a post-Christian society in which we live.

Be Courageous Joshua Introduction This month our theme is SIGNPOSTS FOR THE JOURNEY. Last week we talked about the ten commands and the underlying truth that we need to BE OBEDIENT. Today we want to think about the journey we are on and how it calls for us to BE COURAGEOUS. Swindoll: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage

Contributed by F R on Aug 17, 2008

Encouragement to the believers when facing dark days

Courage Necessity of Courage: Courage is essential for a soldier in battle and for the soldier of Christ in the fight of faith Courage is the strength of the soul Spiritual strength includes steadfastness, bravery, faith and honesty Such does not come by accident by is deliberately ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 3, 2023

Just like the runners in the Boston marathon, Christians should expect that there will be, at some point, opposition that will test us—our endurance, perseverance, and our principles.

Has anyone here this morning ever ran a marathon? A marathon is always measured at 26.2 Miles. Have you ever heard of heartbreak hill? In the Boston Marathon, at mile 20, the runners come to what is called heartbreak Hill. Heartbreak Hill is the final incline of the Boston marathon. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:6-27

Denomination: Baptist