Sermons About Strength
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 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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