Sermons on Christian Encouragement:

Two Words To Count On

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008

This message explores the promise of the Holy Spirit to bring power and a witness to our lives.

Any “Wheel of Fortune” fans here today? “Wheel of Fortune” is very different than when I was, well, let’s just say younger. How many of you remember that when a person used to win a puzzle, they would go shopping? Remember that? They don’t do that anymore. And now they have some different ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pr1de Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 14, 2008

Pride is the first of the 7 deadly sins. It is insidious. It is also often recognized as being present alongside the other 6 sins. We’ll look at what makes this so dangerous.

Se7en: Pride 2 Chronicles 32:24-26 April 13, 2008 Pride is the first of the seven deadly sins. Many preachers and theologians have noted that pride is perhaps the one deadly sin that connects all the other deadly sins together. It acts like the nervous system. It feeds the other sins. It helps ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:24-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Poverty, Riches And God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 20, 2008

God’s heart for the poor is clearly presented in Luke’s gospel. Jesus continues to hammer home the point of good news to the poor and warnings to the wealthy. What should we take from this?

(If you rate this sermon, please offer helpful comments. God bless, Greg) If you think of yourself as extremely rich, raise your hand. If you think of yourself as terribly poor and needy raise your hand. What does it look like to be extremely rich today? What about terribly poor and needy? In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wonder Bread, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 22, 2008

The bread (manna) that the Israelites were fed in the desert foreshadowed Christ, the true bread from heaven.

[If you would like to receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] REVIEW Jesus took a little boy’s lunch and miraculously multiplied it to feed a crowd of five thousand men, plus women and children (John 6:1-13). Lesson: God can use anyone to do great ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Another Counselor Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

Sermon #9 in the John series where Jesus introduces his men to the Holy Spirit He will send to them after he leaves the earth

John’s Gospel #9 Another Counselor CHCC: March 30, 2008 John 14-17 INTRODUCTION: I like this series we’re having from the Gospel of John. Matthew, Mark, and Luke give more of the public teachings of Jesus. But John describes more long private conversations. In fact, John 13 – 17 goes ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quality Characteristics – Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 7, 2008

This is a sermon to help build faith. 1. God does not get shook up by your STORMS. 2. God is bigger than your CIRCUMSTANCES. 3. Walking in faith builds FAITH.

Quality Characteristics – Faith Today I want us to begin by reading our focal passage. This is a story that took place with Jesus and His disciples on the Sea of Galilee. It is found in Matthew chapter eight. Follow along with me as I read: “Now when He (Jesus) got into a boat, His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faithful Mother

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 8, 2008

A truly faithful mother does three things that impact her children for eternity.

A Faithful Mother Griffith Baptist Church – 5/11/08 A.M. Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Key verse: 2 Timothy 1:5 - When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Pathway To Peace

Contributed by Chris Horne on May 9, 2008

Learning to walk in the peace that surpasses all understanding takes time and understanding. This message teaches us that we can choose to walk in the peace of Christ and not be troubled by the worries of the world.

Peace is a very familiar word. It is a word we hear all the time and a word that describes a feeling of contentment and rest that few of us manage to walk in every day. Yet, that is exactly what we Christians are called to do. Walk in peace every day regardless of our outward circumstances. Look ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

King Of Glory Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

It is hard to capture the glory of God in a definition. In fact, it is hard to define the word Glory. It is also hard to understand what it means to give glory to our God.

King of Glory Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Psalm 24: A Psalm of David. Reads: 1 The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, 2 for he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

David's Confession Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We are going to look at the Israelite king, David, after he sins against God and man. We are specifically going to look at how he confesses his sin to God.

David’s Confession Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scripture marked The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Earlier this month, as I listened to the news—where most people receive their news—in the DFAC, there was a story about the confession of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Thankful? Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

This morning we are going to look at a man who was thankful for healing.

Are you thankful? Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. What does it mean to be thankful, truly thankful. As we have been going through the four aspects of prayer, Adoration, Confession, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

This House Has Survived Many Storms

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 23, 2008

I was raised in an old brick house that has survived many storms. My body is a temple where God dwells. Where God dwells is a place that has and will survive many storms.

This House Has Survived Many Storms 1 Kings 9:1-9 1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steadily Walking

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

Communion meditation for Sunday, August 3, 2008

(Slide 1) I begin this morning with gratitude because I am grateful for the Bible and how it has helps us find faith and life and the power to do what is right even in the face of overwhelming opposition. The truth and power of which it teaches is sometimes, though, expressed in some unusual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008

The conclusion of a four-part series on the pastor’s commission to "preach the Word" from 2 Timothy 4:5. This sermon addresses the call of God and how to identify it.

Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 4 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION The dominant element of 1 and 2 Timothy is a series of commands that Paul gave to Timothy. What makes those commands binding not only on Timothy but also on all preachers and teachers is the call of God. What is the call of God? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Found In Hell, That Belongs In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008

From the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 5 of the many things which we see in hell--that needs to be found in the church

THINGS FOUND IN HELL, WHICH BELONG IN THE CHURCH Luke 16:19-31 * Let’s talk for a time tonight about 2 very important institutions. One is a place for people and the other is a people for a place. One offers life, joy, and peace, while the other offers punishment, pain, and death. One is called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist