Sermons on Christmas Encouragement:

The Danger Of Listening To Bad Advice

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 24, 2018

THE STORY OF JOB SEEMS TO BE SAD SAGA WITH NO END IN SIGHT BECAUSE JOB IS DEALING WITH PROBLEMS AFTER PROBLEMS AND EVEN WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS OF JOB THE CONCEPT OF BEING BIPOLAR COMES TO MIND `

Job 32:1-12 (MSG) Job's three friends now fell silent. They were talked out, stymied because Job wouldn't budge an inch—wouldn't admit to an ounce of guilt. 2 Then Elihu lost his temper. (Elihu was the son of Barakel the Buzite from the clan of Ram.) He blazed out in anger against Job for ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Birthmark Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 21, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#1] BIRTHMARKS OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: As I talk with Tharon often about his health, I hate that I passed some of those genetic traits to him. The truth is, we all pass things on to our children whether it be a genetic trait, a behavioral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Behavior Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#2] BEHAVIOR OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Introduction: Last week, we began our series from 1 Thessalonians. We looked at the birthmarks of a model Church. This morning we are going to continue to look at a model Church. Churches, like individuals, are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Resources Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#4] RESOURCES OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction: It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where people suffered persecution. Yet, in the midst of this suffering; the Thessalonian Christians experienced joy. Churches do experience “growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Wesley Boyd on Jan 8, 2019

I have heard the word "visionary" defined from a Christian perspective as "he who sees what can be done for God, and has a passion to do it."

Do You See What I See? Numbers 13:25-31; 14:6-8 In our text this morning there are two groups of people. The first group is the Visionary group. The second group is the Stationary group.??Let’s define these two words. The word "visionary" means "characterized by vision or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25, Numbers 13:25-31

At The Scent Of Water

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 29, 2019

A message from the poetic language of Job 14:7-9 where a tree that is to all appearances dead and without hope, comes back to life at the "scent of water." God wants us to be waterboys/girls.

At The Scent of Water... PPT 1 title PPT 2 text with pic of dead tree stump Job 14:7 "For there is hope for a tree, When it is cut down, that it will sprout again, And its shoots will not fail. Job 14:8 "Though its roots grow old in the ground, And its stump dies in the dry soil, Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9, 1 Samuel 1:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Prophecy Life

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 21, 2018

God sets the prophet Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones (which represented the house of Israel) for one purpose - to prophesy life. There was so much power and authority in his voice that everything dead in the valley came back to life.

I PROPHESY LIFE “The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry. And he ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here Comes The Judge - Shamgar The Suggestions Of A Lifestyle

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2019

Shamgar’s story offers three significant challenges that may help us. (1) Start where you are; Use what you have; and Do what you can and the victory is sure!

Subject: Here Comes the Judge -The Suggestions of a LifeStyle Text: Judges 3:31 Introduction: Life is filled with transition and change. You and I can count on opposition. Almost every time you make a new start, embrace a new vision, or attempt a goal, you expect opposition. Even if you decide to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Methodist

Having A Model Walk Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 6th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model walk look like?

Series: Encouragement [#6] HAVING A MODEL WALK 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction: We talk about how we should live like Jesus; but do we even know what that is? 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 (NIV) 1 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

David Pursued By Saul Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 5, 2019

First Samuel 23:15-29 shows us how God providentially cares for believers.

Scripture In our study of the life of David, we are now following David as a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. But then David came to realize that God was sovereignly watching over him. As a result, David’s trust in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Emptied Out To Be Filled

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 6, 2019

How to be emptied out and then refilled by the Lord.

How to be emptied and then refilled Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Model Of Being Prepared Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 8th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". Are you prepared for the end?

Series: Encouragement [#8] A MODEL OF BEING PREPARED 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As I preached about the Rapture last week, I didn’t say much about what I believe happens next. I believe that once all of the Christians are raptured out of here, the 7 years of Tribulation will begin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Godly Behavior Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 9th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". How is your behavior?

Series: Encouragement [#9] A MODEL OF GODLY BEHAVIOR 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction: As we conclude this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul explains to us what godly behavior looks like. Paul gives us a list of things we should and should not be doing. All of this is for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 25, 2019

Barnabas, son of consolation, his name and his life was an encouragement.

Barnabas Acts 4:36-37 I. Barnabas…. His name describes the man….” son of consolation” 1. Name given by the Apostles…. (nick name) 2. His name means “to encourage” …this is needed much in our day. 3. This was a man of the N.T. Church……. Acts 11:22-23, 1 Thess. 2:11-12, Hebrews 10:25 a. Example ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Brag About Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 26, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#1] SOMETHING TO BRAG ABOUT 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: One thing I talk about often is the success of our children. While they are all grown, I love talking about what they are doing and how they are doing. Paul continues in the same theme in 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist