Strength
In the Bible, the concept of strength encompasses a range of meanings, often reflecting physical power, emotional resilience, and spiritual fortitude. In a physical sense, strength is frequently linked to the might of individuals or nations, as seen in verses like Psalm 68:28, which states, "Your God has commanded your strength; show yourself strong, O God, who have worked for us." Here, strength is associated with God's might and His ability to empower His people.Spiritually, strength is often seen as reliance on God rather than on one's own capabilities. Philippians 4:13 illustrates this beautifully with the declaration, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me," emphasizing that true strength comes from faith and divine support. Additionally, the term "strength" in Hebrew (כּוֹחַ, koach) signifies not just physical prowess but also moral and spiritual capacity. This duality is reflected in verses such as Isaiah 40:29, which asserts, "He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength." Here, the scripture highlights God's role in providing strength, especially in times of weakness, underlining a central biblical theme: that human frailty is met with divine empowerment.
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The Secret of Strength
By Chuck Smith2.4K30:36ISA 40:21In this sermon, Pastor Skip takes the audience through chapters 38 to 40 of the book of Isaiah. He emphasizes the greatness of God and His mighty powers. The sermon highlights the fact that there is nothing that can be likened to God, and therefore, making graven images or likenesses of Him is forbidden. The sermon also discusses how God is the creator of the universe and has complete understanding and power. Additionally, Pastor Skip reassures the audience that God gives strength to the weary and promises to be with them.
Helpless but Strong
By Jim Cymbala1.2K27:012CH 20:12In this sermon, the speaker recounts the story of a battle in which the people of Judah and Jerusalem were facing a formidable enemy. Before the battle, Joseph encouraged the people to put their trust in the Lord and believe in the words of the prophets. The king then ordered musicians to march ahead of the army, singing praises to the Lord. As they began to sing, the Lord caused confusion among the enemy armies, leading them to attack and destroy each other. The speaker emphasizes the power of praising God before seeing the victory and encourages the congregation to bring their burdens to God, praising Him and trusting in His strength.
Where Is Your Strength
By Leonard Ravenhill2.0K1:29:51JDG 13:25JDG 16:20DAN 11:32MAT 6:33ACT 2:41CO 2:92CO 12:7In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man who was a menace to his enemies. His enemies tried to find his secret and eventually captured him. They bound him, blinded him, and made him work on a treadmill. However, this man had incredible strength and was able to defeat his enemies using the jawbone of an ass. The preacher then discusses the importance of examining one's prayer life and Bible reading when feeling spiritually dry, and encourages listeners to seek God's guidance in identifying what may be wrong.
How Do I Find the Strength of Christ?
By Carter Conlon1.4K45:01MAT 6:332CO 11:222CO 12:7PHP 1:12PHP 4:10PHP 4:13PHP 4:19In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing a powerful and clean movie that can be enjoyed by families without any discomfort. He emphasizes the importance of supporting filmmakers who create such movies. The speaker then moves on to the topic of finding strength in Christ. He highlights the impact of hearing encouraging words from someone who has experienced hardships and assures the listeners that they will make it through their own struggles. The sermon concludes with a reference to Philippians chapter four, where the Apostle Paul expresses his joy and gratitude for the care shown to him by the Philippians.
Isaiah 40 - Strength for Your Life
By Mariano Di Gangi52829:01ISA 40:28ISA 40:31HEB 12:1The sermon transcript discusses the challenges of facing the same routine day after day and how it can drain our energy and creativity. It highlights the apostle Peter's experience of going from a sensational and spectacular moment of converting 3,000 people to the mundane routine of ministry. The sermon emphasizes the importance of having a realistic view of God and engaging in lively debate and complaint with Him. It concludes by stating that if our strength is renewed by God, we will be able to soar like eagles and continue to serve Him even in the daily drudgery of routine.