Sermon Topic: Strength

The Religion of the Natural Man

Date: May 30th, 1954  |  Scripture: Acts 28:1-10  |  Topics: Death, False Religion, Paganism, Religion, Shipwreck, Strength

And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand. And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer,Continue Reading


Prevailing with God

Date: November 6th, 1955  |  Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32  |  Topics: Blessing, Esau, Jacob, Power, Strength, Struggle, Wrestle

And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hContinue Reading


Out of Weakness-Strength

Date: June 24th, 1956  |  Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10  |  Topics: Humility, Strength, Suffering, Weakness

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pContinue Reading


Be Strong in the Lord

Date: March 3rd, 1957  |  Scripture: Ephesians 6:10  |  Topics: Battle, Faith, Martyrdom, Power, Strength, Word

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.


Spiritual Omnipotence

Date: June 30th, 1957  |  Scripture: Philippians 4:13  |  Topics: Christ, Omnipotence, Paul, Strength

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.


The Face of God

Date: June 29th, 1958  |  Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32  |  Topics: Power, Prince of God, Strength, Supplanter, Weakness

And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hContinue Reading


On the Road to Bethel

Date: July 6th, 1958  |  Scripture: Genesis 35:1  |  Topics: Deliverance, Fear, Prince of God, Strength, Supplanter, worry

And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother.


The Third Day He Rose Again

Date: March 29th, 1959  |  Scripture: Hosea 6:2  |  Topics: Hope, Obedience, Resurrection, Strength, Third Day

After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.


The Brave Three Hundred

Date: March 20th, 1960  |  Scripture: Judges 6-8  |  Topics: Courage, Faith, Strength, Weakness

And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years. And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them; And they encamped against them, and destroyed tContinue Reading


Samson Agonistes

Date: April 24th, 1960  |  Scripture: Judges 13-16  |  Topics: Dagon, Marriage, Repentance, Samson, Strength, Tragedy

And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the Philistines forty years. And there was a certain man of Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and his wife was barren, and bare not. And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink,Continue Reading