God's Strength
God's Strength6
Isaiah 40:31
By Chuck Smith0PSA 27:14PSA 31:24ISA 40:12MAT 11:282CO 12:9PHP 4:13Chuck Smith emphasizes the theme of God's strength in Isaiah 40:31, addressing the reality of human weakness and the necessity of relying on God. He points out that everyone eventually faces moments of inadequacy and that true strength comes from waiting on the Lord rather than rushing into action. Smith encourages believers to trust in God's timing and power, assuring them that He will renew their strength and enable them to overcome life's burdens. The sermon highlights the importance of patience and faith in God's ability to empower us through our challenges.
God Bless and Keep You in Peace
By David Wilkerson0EXO 12:41EXO 13:31SA 2:42SA 22:40PSA 29:11PSA 68:35PSA 71:9PSA 71:16PSA 84:5PSA 138:3David Wilkerson emphasizes the power of God's strength in delivering His people, drawing parallels from the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, where the blood of the lamb protected them from death. He highlights that it is solely by God's strength that we are delivered from our struggles, not by our own efforts. Wilkerson reassures believers that even in times of weakness, God provides promises of renewal and strength, encouraging them to trust in His might. He reminds us that God is our protector and that we should commit our challenges to Him, believing in His ability to make a way. Ultimately, he calls on the congregation to recognize and trust in the strength of God, who blesses His people with peace.
The Unfainting Creator and the Fainting Creature.
By Horatius Bonar0ISA 40:28Horatius Bonar emphasizes the contrast between the unfainting Creator and the fainting creature, illustrating how God, who never grows weary, offers strength to those who are weak and despondent. He encourages believers to recognize their own helplessness and to wait upon the Lord, as it is in their weakness that they can experience His power. Bonar describes the unfainting saint as one who, by relying on God, finds renewed strength and the ability to soar, run, and walk without growing weary. This message serves as a reminder that God's unwavering support is available to all who trust in Him, transforming fainting sinners into unfainting saints. Ultimately, Bonar calls believers to wait on God, assuring them of His sustaining power.
I Will Strengthen Thee; Yea, I Will Help Thee; Yea, I Will Uphold Thee
By A.B. Simpson0PSA 46:1PSA 73:26ISA 40:29ISA 41:10ROM 8:312CO 12:9EPH 6:10PHP 4:132TI 1:71PE 5:7A.B. Simpson emphasizes God's promise to strengthen, help, and uphold us in our times of need. He explains that God first strengthens us individually, then adds His strength to ours, and finally upholds us completely when we are at our weakest. This paradox reveals that true strength comes from acknowledging our weaknesses and relying on God's grace. Simpson encourages believers to embrace their infirmities, as it is in our weakness that Christ's power is made perfect. Ultimately, God's grace is sufficient for all who trust in Him.
Isaiah 40:28
By Chuck Smith0PSA 46:1PSA 55:22PRO 3:5ISA 40:28MAT 11:28ROM 8:282CO 12:9PHP 4:13Chuck Smith emphasizes that life is filled with stresses and challenges, highlighting the frailty of human strength and the breaking point we all face. He contrasts our limitations with the unlimited strength of God, who is infinitely powerful and wise, capable of holding us up in our times of need. Smith encourages believers to recognize their own weaknesses and to wait upon the Lord for help, as true strength comes from surrendering to God rather than relying on our own resources. He reassures that God is always willing to provide guidance and support when we feel overwhelmed. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deep trust in God's unfathomable mystery and strength.
Surefootedness
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 18:32PSA 37:23PSA 121:3PRO 3:5ISA 40:31HAB 3:19ROM 8:312CO 12:9EPH 6:10PHP 4:13C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the strength and surefootedness that God provides to His people, as illustrated in Habakkuk 3:19. He explains that faith in God's promises allows believers to navigate through life's challenges, whether in times of poverty or conflict, without fear of stumbling. The Lord Himself becomes our strength, enabling us to traverse difficult paths with grace and confidence. Spurgeon encourages believers to trust in God's ability to equip them for both the low valleys and high places of life, ultimately leading them to the mount of God. The sermon highlights the importance of faith as the means by which we ascend to spiritual heights.