Sermons on Discouraged:

Is Church Attendance Necessary?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

How important is the corporate worship of the saints? Mnay say I can worship God as well in the privacy of my home as I can at church? Is this true or an excuse?

“Church Attendance” Introduction: The announcement that the Cleveland Browns were moving to Baltimore after 30 years in Cleveland devastated many people. Among the many Browns fans interviewed, one man sat in his pickup truck and wept as he said, "Now me and my family will have no place to go on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Embarrassing Failure

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2007

We are to practice humility.

AN EMBARRASSING FAILURE John 18.15-27 S: Peter’s Denials C: Failure Pr: WE ARE TO PRACTICE HUMILITY. TS: In our study of John 18.15-27 we will find how Peter’s weakness is exposed. Type: Inductive I. UNDERCOVER (15-18) II. UNDERHANDED (19-24) III. UNDERCURRENT (25-27) IV. UNDERSTANDING ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Need Jesus

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 13, 2007

Sometimes christians depend way to much on men to "fix" things; they need Jesus!

PEOPLE NEED JESUS We all have one thing in common today. We have needs. And because we have needs we seek to meet those needs. We need security. We need jobs. We need food. We need relationships. We need direction. We need hope. We need faith. We need trust. No matter who you are we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apples Of Gold

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The words we use to communicate can be very powerful. So we need to be very careful how we use them. Words can make us happy, or sad, they can make us angry or fill us with joy, they can make us laugh or cry. They can heal or they can hurt. Words are an i

Apples Of Gold; Proverbs 25:11 I want to start of today by asking some thought provoking questions. Why is it that doctors call what they do “A practice”? Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour? Why do they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11

A Travesty Of Justice

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 25, 2007

Because we are founded on truth (Jesus), we are to act justly.

A TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE John 19.1-16 S: Trial of Jesus C: Justice Pr: BECAUSE WE ARE FOUNDED ON TRUTH, WE ARE TO ACT JUSTLY. TS: We will find in our study of John 19.1-16 the process of how Pilate allowed justice to be set aside. Type: Inductive I. PERSECUTION (1-5) II. APPREHENSION ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Family Fairytales: "Being A Mom Looks Like This" Series

Contributed by Fred Shackelford on May 16, 2011

Have you ever felt that to be the perfect mom, you have to look a certain way or dress a certain way. There's only one standard for motherhood, and that only to be found in the Word of God.

Family Fairytales: “Being a Mom Looks Like This” Luke 1:34-38; Matthew 12:46-50; John 19:25 Sunday Morning, May 8, 2011 Mother’s Day Springhill Baptist Church I’ve been looking forward to being here with you today, because I believe that this is the real deal. The things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Once Upon A Time... Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2011

This sermon is an introduction to a study of the life of Moses. It is based on Charles Swindoll's book on Moses from his character series.

Introduction: A. A young girl asked her father, “Do all fairy tales begin with “Once Upon A Time?” 1. “No,” he replied, “A whole lot of them begin with ‘If elected I promise…’ ” B. “Once upon a time” is a wonderful, classic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 14, 2007

This is a mother’s day sermon that focusses on the Gentile mother whose daughter was possessed by an evil spirit.

Title: "A Mother’s Faith" Text: Mark 7:24-30, (Matthew 15:21-28) Date: May 13, 2007 (Mother’s Day) Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Today is Mother’s Day, the day we set aside each year to recognize and honor our Mothers. Now since I’m obviously not a mother, I don’t know what kind of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming The Church That You And God Have Always Wanted

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The third and final sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church that You and God have Always Wanted.’

(1) As we conclude our current series, ‘The Church that You and God Have Always Wanted,’ we are treated one last time to some classic bulletin bloopers. (2) Today’s focus is on preachers and guest speakers. (2A) The Rev. Merriweather spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience. (2B) During ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You A Grasshopper Or A Giant Warrior?

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants--- Yes God wants to prosper you and bless you, but sometimes you

So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants---they just wanna lay down and let someone else do it...and then whine and complain about things the whole ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: *other

Be Sure You Are Saved

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2007

*4 key questions to help you be sure you are saved.

Be Sure You Are Saved Luke 23:33-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 20, 2007 *I recently ran across some alarming statements from several well-known pastors and evangelists. -Billy Graham once said that 75-85% of church members are lost. -Vance Havner estimated that over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 29, 2007

For the Day of Pentecost, on the Holy Spirit, prayer, and the reality that God doesn’t do what I want Him to do...

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 May 27, 2007 Call To Worship Time: Acts 2:1-13 (NLT): “On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 25, 2008

What is it, in the end, that honestly, really matters?

Do you identify with any of these statements? I am happy when I have no family conflict. When all my bills are paid, I feel better about life. I feel relieved, my medical exam went well. I am delighted when my parent’s leave me alone. I was able to help out a good friend today, I feel very ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Has God Called You To Be A Shepherd?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jun 27, 2008

God has called you to be a shepherd of his flock.

Has God Called You to be a Shepherd? Val will sing: God Will Make A Way at the end of the message Nehemiah 1: 3 Monte T. Brown September 24, 2005 Annual Sermon Tri-County Assoc. Annual Mtg. First Southern Fort Scott I will be taking my text from Nehemiah 1: ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 1

THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible