Sermons on Christian Encouragement:

The Shepherd's Psalm

Contributed by James R. Rice on Jan 30, 2014

King David made one of the great contributions to the world when he wrote the beloved 23rd Psalm. This psalm has been memorized more than any other psalm. It has blessed more people than any other.

A. David made one of the great contributions to the world when he wrote Psalm 23. 1. “They tell me that David wrote the 23rd Psalm; I believe that I could have written it, David just beat me to it.” (Angel Martinez) 2. He wrote the Psalm in the twilight years of his life. After he had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of God's Servant Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 2, 2014

A sermon examining the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

THE RESURRECTION OF GOD’S SERVANT Isaiah 53:10-12 Isaiah prophesied that God’s Servant would one day come to earth; He would live, please the Father, accomplish the plan of redemption, and ultimately be “exalted and extolled and be very high.” However, with all of the evidence before them, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: A Life Of Many Colors - White (Forgiveness) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 6, 2013

Forgiveness recipients are forgiveness donors.

Did you see it Wednesday? It showed up for just a bit in the early morning hours but its shape and color were unmistakable: chunky and white, the first snow-spit of the season. While many of us dread the onset of winter, the first significant snowfall followed by a bright blue day is unmatched. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

When Your Hero Becomes A Zero Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2013

Malachi is declaring how bad leadership causes “bad” fellowship. (The priesthood had spoiled and corrupted a nation.) Spiritual leaders must accept the responsibility of the call to live holy lives.

“When Your Hero Becomes a Zero” Malachi Series Pt. 4 July 7, 2013 Introduction A In Malachi, the first group of offenders God addresses are the priests. Malachi 1:6 (NASB) 6 " 'A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity Xx Series

Contributed by R Daniel Carlson on Oct 12, 2013

A sermon based on the Gospel of St Matthew, chapter 22 verses 1-14

Grace, mercy and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Have you ever been invited to a wedding ceremony? I suppose at one time or another we all have, right? In fact for some of us, it may have been our own wedding. But how many of us have ever been invited by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Walk On Water Sermon

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 13, 2013

The storms and setbacks of life are opportunities for us to trust God.

Matthew 14:22 thru 33 ..Walk on Water …sermon 10/2013 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful To The End.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013

Funeral service of a mother of the church who had fought a good fight, and who was faithful until the end, despite all her challenges.

First Church of God in Harvey Funeral Service for a mother of our church May 21st, 2011 To ..................... all family members, pastors, ministers, saints and friends. We are here today to celebrate the home-going of one whom we all dearly love, in the person of.................... On ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

You're Not Down Yet!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2013

Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well.

Title: You’re Not Down Yet! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well. Introduction I-70 originates in Baltimore, Maryland and terminates at Cove Fort, Utah. Here in Colorado I-70 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 29, 2013

Taking a look at what it meant to be forsaken by the Father and what Jesus meant by saying, "it is finished".

THE DEATH OF JESUS John 19:28-42 1) Forsaken (Matt. 27:45-49). “Later, knowing that all was now completed…” What had happened? Three hours of darkness. This could’ve been the result of God’s provision of an eclipse. I don’t know why exactly but it’s been ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved By Works

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2013

No, we're not saved by our works, but GOD's works!

If you had the chance to look at the bulletin before the service and noticed the sermon theme, you may be a bit puzzled. “Saved by Works”? How can a Lutheran pastor preach about being saved by works, and on Reformation of all Sundays! Today is when you expect to hear how Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mindset Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 8, 2013

Humility, A Servant's Heart, Obedience

Philippians 2:5-8 (p. 819) November 10, 2013 Introduction: The challenge we ended with last week was “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, rather in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests, but each of you to the interests of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Guiding Light Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 18, 2013

Are you following THE Guiding Light or just a guiding light?

Do you remember this intro? “And now, The Guiding Light.” It is an old one. According to Guinness Book of World Records The Guiding Light was the longest running drama of all time. It came on the air in January 25, 1937 five days after President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s second ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Foursquare

“diagnosing A Heart Problem” Mark 7: 5, 14-23

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

In the first 5 verses of mark, chapter 7 we see the religionists have found fault with Jesus' disciples. The religionists were on a fact-finding commission from Jerusalem. They had come to investigate Jesus, to see exactly what was going on.

In the first 5 verses of mark, chapter 7 we see the religionists have found fault with Jesus' disciples. The religionists were on a fact-finding commission from Jerusalem. They had come to investigate Jesus, to see exactly what was going on. News of His preaching and healing and of His conflicts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-23

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 22, 2013

The ten lepers had a real problem that required real healing. Jesus blesses them, why did not all ten come back to give thanks?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Governor Bradford made what many would call the first Thanksgiving proclamation in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth. • The life and voyage the Pilgrims experienced was tough. • They lost over half of the people they started, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2013

We don't like to wait. But God's people are often called to wait? What does it mean to wait?

“Guidelines for Christmas: Hurry Up and Wait” Is. 40:27-31; Micah 5:2-5; Luke 1:1-10 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-10, Luke 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed