Sermons About Strength
Strength Training
It is one thing to grow and it is another thing to grow strong. It is one thing for a movement to expand. It is another thing for it to endure. When we look at Acts 14 the issue is not just how the church expanded but how it endured. How it grew strong in a hostile culture. That's important because the principles revealed in these verses are relevant not only to Christian faith as a movement but to each individual in it.
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The Origin of the Word of God Part 2: God's Word is truth
I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth
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He is God and We are not
Nebuchadnezzar was a man who ruled the known world. This went to his head and pride consumed him. Nebuchadnezzar was forced to go to the bottom. The king of the known world ate grass like cattle. God may not do this in the same way today, but he often allows things that are very similar. Often times he will allow to go to the bottom until our pride is gone and we can truly rely on him. The only thing that pride ever really accomplishes is keeping us from realizing who is truly in charge.
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La Madre ideal
La hermana Anita llega desde Nueva York y nos trae un mensaje de poder y esperanza a nuestras madres y familias. Sister Anita from NYC, brings a message of power and hope to our mothers and familes.
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Control Freak DETOX
Control Freak DETOX (SERIES: Over the Rivers and Through The Providence -- The Psalms: Songs We Sing Along the Way) Psalm 46
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Gods Greatest Work
In church we hear stories of great miracles and are often even taught that we should expect them. Then, we are disillusioned when they fail to appear. Why the great disconnect between what we expect and what really happens? Could it be that we have not dared to acknowledge the truth? That is, that God more often works through suffering than through triumph. Key Verses: Daniel 3, Mark 14:32-42, Mark 15:22-39, 2Cor 12:7-10, 2Cor 4:7-12, 1Peter 4:12-19
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Peter Keeps It Real pt. 3
This sermon was preached on Good Shepherd Sunday. It shows us how Christ taking on the punishment of the cross models for us a way to resist the temptation to retaliate when we feel unjustly wronged. We also looked at Psalm 23 as a text along with the reading from 1 Peter. As sinners we build up walls between us and others, but Jesus came to break down walls.
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The Church In Philadelphia
There were three things this church was doing right. Is Jesus saying the same thing to you?
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The Narrow Path
There is no question that God loves us and wants us to have abundant life. Yet he has made it clear that the path that leads to life is narrow. Why is the path narrow and which path is the right path? The answer may surprise you. Key Verses: John 10:10, Mat 7:13-23, Lk 18:10ff, Lk 15:11ff, Acts 20:18-24, Heb 11:7-12, Col 2:13-23, Heb 11:6
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Samson: Strength Out Of Weakness (Judges 16:18-30)
Samson was a strong “man’s man” who frequently acted like a hot-headed gangster. It is not, however, in Samson’s strength that we see God’s greatest victory, but in Samson’s moment of greatest weakness. In this sermon, we see that finding our mission and calling will mean leaning into our weakness and leading with the “fierce meekness” brought about by the Gospel.
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Facing Pain, Like Jesus
Jesus' experiences in the Garden of Gethsemane teach us how to handle trials and troubles in our lives. There are three parts to His experience that can help us.
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2 Samuel 24 - Senseless Census
As we come to the final chapter in 2 Samuel we find some of our old nemeses of human strength and human success making us trust in ourselves. The author arranged these chapters so that right after the account of David's mighty men - Israel's strength, we find that David sinfully (even thought God incited him) counting Israel and Judah so that he might trust in the strength of his numbers. We must all remember that according to Hebrew thinking that whatever God permits is part of His plan. By allowing this census, God is viewed as having brought about the act. Let us, like David, not harden our hearts against the Spirit's convicting work. When we seek God's forgiveness from sin, we must not always expect the elimination of the consequences of that sin, nor should we think that forgiveness is without an atonement. David learns that even thought God's wrath is staid, it is not yet satisfied because David must build an alter a make sacrifice to the LORD for his people. It is only then that the famine ceases. You will find that it is only through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross that the mercy of God is available so that his wrath against you is staid and satisfied. Don't be a stranger to the covenants and promises of God by trusting your own strength ... Flee to Christ and trust Him today.
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2 Samuel 23:8-39 - Hail to the Cheifs
This passage is all about David's mighty men who with valor and loyalty supported David and his kingdom. We must understand that living in God's Kingdom is a community exercise. The church (the body of Christ) is an essential means of grace that God uses to sactify our hearts to keep on following the Lord. We all can learn the following principles from these men about how to keep our hearts from going astray from our Lord: 1) Give Credit to God for Victory, 2) Worship God in Difficulties, 3) Trust in God's provision, 4) Let sinful memories humble you. It is so easy for our hearts to drift away from Holiness and following the Lord Jesus. Make it your aim to guard your heart by noting the principle examples of these men who were loyal to David as you seek to live out your liife within the body of Christ for the honor of God.
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The Advantage of the Holy Spirit
Jesus told the Disciples that he was going away, and that this would be better for them, because His Father would send the Holy Spirit to them. He said it was to our advantage for Him to go away. He comes to be our helper. He speaks what He hears the Father say. He brings the Word of God to us. He helps us do what we’re called to do. He is our helper, our teacher, our guide, our strength. Jesus said that He would do 4 things for us: 1. Lead us into all truth, 2. Teach us all things, 3. Show us things to come, 4. Bring all things to our remembrance.
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Psalm 46
Background to Psalm 46 - Hezakiah's prayer when facing the Assyrians (2 Kings 18 - 19). God is our refuge and strength. The Lord of Hosts, Jehovah Shabboath, God reigns over all. Come and See. Be still and know that I am God. I don't look after myself, God looks after me.
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2 Samuel 21:15-22 - Courage for Insurmountable Enemies
In the last half 2 Samuel 21 we find david gaining victory over 4 giant enemies. There is debate on whether the word "giant" is to be taken in its regualr sense as a big person, or as a god, but the evidence of the context would favor the first viewpoint. Another issue here is the identification of Goliath. Some see a corruption of the original text, but it is better to see this as a copies error which 1 Chronicles 20:5 correst and itentifies the giant as the "brother of Goliath." During battles David has grown weary and is not as stong physically as he use to be. His loyal leaders come to his aid and fight for him defeating all 4 giants. What we learn is that no what the physical ability of a man, he better not trash talk God people, because he will be silenced. We see the benefits of realistic humility, steadfast perseverance, proper praise, and developed character. The purpose of the passage is to elicit in you courage against insurmountable enemies as you live a persistent godly life that sustains you in the direction of God and his will.
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ONE: first things first, service
First things first, service. Love the Lord your God with all your strength
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Filled With High Octane
Do you every feel like you're running on empty? Do you lack peace, have no time for prayer, are confused or feel overwhelmed? God will provide the fuel that gives us the ability to continue running the race of life. You can live with the assurance that God will bless you! How do we receive that spiritual refueling? Seek forgiveness, draw close to the resource, ask for power, surrender to God's will and thank Him for His grace and strength.
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Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable / Stay in the boat.
The faith of many is being tested right now. We need to rejoice, because the testing of our faith is good for us. It means there’s something the enemy is trying to keep us from. It helps strengthen us. Those who are not being tested need to be agreeing with those who are that they will receive that for which they are believing. We need to stay in joy. God will come though for us. Stay in faith. Stay in the boat, in joy. Joy is the boat. There’s no triumph without a trial, no victory without a battle. But the battle is the Lord’s. Don’t give up, you’re almost there.
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The Gift of Strength
Feeling exhausted - God can give you the gift of strength. When Elijah fell asleep the angel awoke him and fed him. He was able to go on the strength of that meat for 40 days. God has strength for you!
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Church and Me
If we remove all the opinions of man, what does the Bible say about man's need for God's church? God gives us an open door policy in His church, where we can linger in His presence. We can find our source of strength in God's church through God's faithfulness. We can also find and share encouragement in God's church.
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Victory Over Trouble
Sunday AM - Biblical way to have vistory over trials in the Christian life.
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Removing the Limits
Removing the limits of what God want to accomplish in you and through you.
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Where True Strength Is Found
"In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength." It's a beautiful, poetic scripture, but maybe that's the problem. We see it as beautiful and poetic and that may cause us to not see it as what it is. It sounds good, but does the truth of this verse really work in the real struggles of life?
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Samson A Man of Struggles and Triumphs
Samson had times of great strength and great weakness. True Strength can only be found with God.
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2 Samuel 2:12-3:39 - Promise Rules
David is still waiting on God to fulfill His promise of a kingdom. He has shown humility in inquiring of God (2:1-8) about where the kingdom show start out. Now Abner has set up Ish-bosheth as the king of Judah in a rebellious move. This passage (2:12-3:39) shows the failure of Abner and Joab in their attempts set up a kingdom contrary to God's. We will look at 3 wrong ways to seeking God's kingdom, and then will be encouraged to trust that God's promises will prevail over the desires of men. This will encourage us to always seek God's Kingdom in Chirst first before all others. (Matthew 6:33)
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1 Samuel 30 - When to Bottom Drops out - Part 2
We will be overwhelemd by strife in this world which can cause bitterness and covetousness in our lives unless we understand serveral solutions that steady our hearts during strife.
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Who Are You?
Samson's strength came from God but he didn't take his calling seriously. He dismissed God's power as if it were magic or a superstition. When we look at our own lives, are we acknowledging God and staying true to our calling as Christians?
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Alternate Outlook
When facing Goliath, David's unique perspective allows him to focus on the bigness of God instead of the stature of the giant before him. Compared to God's might, Goliath is puny and weak. So when we question how we could possibly do anything to remedy the problems of the world, we need only to realize that our God is plenty big and plenty strong to defeat the giants we confront.
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1 Samuel 30 - When the Bottom Drops Out
David is going to see all that he desire destroyed and his family taken from him. It shouls us that noone excpet God controls and ordains all things. Our job is to thank God for everything so that a root of bitterness will not set into our lives. The Christian life is life in the strength and power of God, They Holy Spirit.
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The Most Important Thing
Wherever we go, God wants us to show compassion to others as God has shown it to us.
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The Mount of Transfiguration (Mark 9:2-13)
In the transfiguration we see a momentary glimpse of Jesus's divinity and true greatness. This vision strengthened the disciples -- and strengthens us -- for a lifetime of whatever hardship lies ahead of us. Jesus is our example in facing hardship, but more importantly the fact that he faced it for us gives us enduring hope and power.
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What Are You Gonna Do Now?
Just as Nehemiah was provided the materials he needed to rebuild the temple and restore Israel to Jerusalem, God has given us resources for us to put to use. What are we going to do for the kingdom?
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Strengthen Your Grip on God
We must strengthen our grip on God to holdfast just has Jacob wrestled with God.
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Doormats, Hissy Fits & Power Plays
Worldly people demand their way by making you feel miserable or powerplays. Or they are doormats. But the kingdom and its citizens are marked by meekness: strength under control, that doesn't demand its way but waits for God to act. While we wait, we put our sinful desires to death by the power of the Spirit.
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