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7 Reasons To Be Encouraged

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2012

Our lives are filled with discouragements. Paul mentions "the encouragement of the Scriptures," Rom. 15:4. Here are seven reasons that every believer should be encouraged and positive about their lives and futures.

SEVEN REASONS TO BE ENCOURAGED [This is a reworked version of John Shearhart’s message, “20 Reasons to Be Encouraged.”] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Light Bulb jokes, 133 yrs old. (Reader's Digest) 1. How many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? They never get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Victory Begins Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2012

More eternal truth from Esther’s trouble: 1. Esther’s vital request (vs. 1-3). 2. The king’s righteous rage (vs. 3-7). 3. Haman’s desperate reaction (vs. 7-8). 4. Haman’s terrible reaping (vs. 9-10).

For Such a Time as This Part 7: The Victory Begins Esther 7:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 1, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Five hundred years before Christ, Esther the orphan and secret Jew was chosen to be queen of the Persian Empire. Esther was put there by the invisible Hand ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Time For A Career Change Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 9 – 13

Matthew 9: 9 – 13 Time For A Career Change As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. 10 Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many tax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

“put Not Your Trust In Princes”(Politicians)

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2012

This election is very important, but despite the outcome, we still may find ourselves disillusioned. David has sage advice for us: "Do not put your trust in princes." So what should be the object of our Trust? There are 3 accessories to gain that trust.

“PUT NOT YOUR TRUST IN PRINCES”(POLITICIANS) Psalm 146:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LIBERAL KITTENS 1. Chris Matthews (MSNBC Hardball; liberal) was out jogging one morning, and saw a little boy on the corner with a box. 'What's in the box son?' The little boy, who knew who he was, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Negligent Disciples Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012

This passage presents the distinctions between Old Covenant and New Covenant religion.

Introduction We’ve noticed that, while Jesus has gotten off to a great start amazing everyone with his teaching, healing and exorcising of demons, he has also started to create controversy. He first seems like he has all the markings of a special man of God – maybe a prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Church Is Going To The Dogs

Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Sep 7, 2012

This sermon teaches that all are loved by God and therefore the Church should reach out to everyone.

The Church is Going to the Dogs (Mark 7:24-37) Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

God Shows Us The Way To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 31, 2012

1. God makes a revelation to us. 2. We make our requests to God. 3. God makes the right response.

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 10: God Shows Us the Way to Pray Genesis 18:1-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 25, 2012 BACKGROUND: *What would you do if the Lord came to lunch? -- That’s the question we answered last week in the first part of Genesis 18. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

#1 A Voice For God Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 3, 2019

A short intro to the Gospel of Mark, followed by an examination of Mark's story of John the Baptizer and his role, and applications from this passage for our lives.

A Voice for God Series: Mark, Sermon 1 Chuck Sligh November 3, 2019 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 – "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Called! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 9, 2020

Beginning of Year Sermon reminding people they were created for a purpose and mission in God's Kingdom. Heavily Adapted from a series offered by Sermon Central *note*- parts of this sermon refer to the death of our associate pastor the day before

We are all Called! Made for Mission: Week 1 CCCAG January 5, 2020 Scripture- Matthew 9 Today we are going to start a 6 week series that will help focus us in the new year. It’s called “Made for Mission” and we will be focusing on how God has made each one of us to fit within His Kingdom as part ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Imperfect Bride Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 23, 2020

Some folks treat the Bride of Christ like she were the whore of Babylon. That's not really a good idea. Find out why in this sermon.

OPEN: At the 1st church I served, there was a man named Frank who was … difficult. He was a hardworking man with a wife and 4 kids, but he could be a hard man to get to know. His wife and kids came to church… but he didn’t. I’d go over to his house to visit once in a while trying to talk to him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Your History: Conquering The Flesh Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 27, 2020

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I pray God bless your souls.

MAKING YOUR HISTORY: CONQUERING THE FLESH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 27, 2020) “For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-39, James 4:8-17, John 21:15-17, Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Friends

David's Growing Confidence In The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2019

First Samuel 22:1-23 shows us how to trust in the Lord in difficult circumstances.

Scripture David was now a fugitive on the run from King Saul. Initially, David’s faith in the Lord was superseded by his fear of Saul. As a result of his fear, he made a number of mistakes. He went to Ahimelech, the priest at Nob, and lied to him. Then he left Ahimelech and fled to Achish, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 26, 2020

The city of Sardis was built around B.C. 500 and was located on a narrow plateau fifteen hundred feet above sea level, about thirty-five miles southeast of Thyatira.

THE CHURCH OF SARDIS **The city of Sardis was built around B.C. 500 and was located on a narrow plateau fifteen hundred feet above sea level, about thirty-five miles southeast of Thyatira. __Because the city was built in a mountainous region it was a natural citadel. __It was the capital of the ...read more

Denomination: Other

Reforming Our Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2017

I would like to set down five principles of public worship that are important for reforming our worship.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. So far, we have examined the five key doctrines of the Reformation: sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph-Revenge Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 29, 2017

Leave vengeance to God.

Title: Joseph-Revenge Place: BLCC Date: 12/3/17 Text: Romans 12.17-19 CT: Leave vengeance to God. [Screen 1] Matt Woodley told this story. My friend Steve warned me that he didn't believe in forgiveness. "God could never forgive me," he said. "Okay, maybe he could forgive 70 percent of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church