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Test 1 Of 9: The Purpose Of Prophecy Is To Build Up, Encourage And Comfort Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 9, 2004

The end purpose of all true prophecy is to build up, to admonish, and to encourage the people of Cod. Anything, that is not directed to this end is not true prophecy.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Charismatic

A New Attitude For A New Year

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 1, 2004

A New Year Sermon

Scripture: Psalms 42 and 43, especially Psalm 42:5: Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance. Introduction: You’d like to begin 2004 saying, “This is the year that the Lord has made. I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Our Troubles

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

A scriptual message from Psa. 116 on troubles.

PSALM 116 - REASONS FOR OUR TROUBLES TEXT - PSALM 116 INTRO. - I love the way this psalm begins. The first four words are outstanding. When you read them you immediately want to know more. "I love the Lord because...". Our love is always a consequent love. Something causes us to love. We find it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Four Responses To Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Consider how to address people who respond in these four ways to truth

Four Responses to the Truth (Acts 17:32-34) Quote: I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. Source Unknown. 1. Why do some people respond differently to the truth of God’s word? Dr. Luke records four types ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Christians Face Battles

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

how to face the trials of life

Intro: as we look around our world today we see a world in the midst of battles and struggles. Christians face the same battles that those do in the world, it truly rains on the just and the unjust. But as Christians we face our battles not from a worldly perspective but a Godly one. The Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rejoicing Always

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 25, 2006

Trials and persecutions notwithstanding, Paul keeps the focus on rejoicing both in his life and in the church.

REJOICING ALWAYS “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul referred to “rejoice”, “rejoiced” or “rejoicing” ten times. The church had much that tended to discourage it. It was not an affluent congregation. It was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

This Christmas Believe

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 22, 2006

Three things to focus our faith on over the Christmas season.

24, December 2003 Dakota Community Church This Christmas - Believe Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born. Unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. We are believers. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Mennonite

Reason's To Praise The Lord

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Elderly S.S. teacher said, “If you want to get in good with God just brag on His Son”.

Reason’s To Praise The Lord; 1 Peter 1:1-7 A boy said to his father: “Let’s play darts. I’ll throw and you say, ‘Wonderful!’” Elderly S.S. teacher said, “If you want to get in good with God just brag on His Son”. I. God Has Given Us A Living Hope Vs.3 A. The Condition of those living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

You Can Know Peace

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Aug 24, 2007

Jesus can calm the storms in your life

You Can Know Peace Mark 4:35-41 It’s an incredible fact that the Lord can do all things at all times. He is not restrained as we are. He is always in complete control, not only of His own faculties but of all creation as well. If we look for a moment at today’s text we see Jesus quieting a storm ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of An Encouraging Word

Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 15, 2005

We have the power in our tongue to build people up or tear them down. Let’s use that power for the good and discover the tremendous power of encouragement

The Power of an Encouraging Word Do you remember that old cowboy song called “Home on the Range”? One of the lines says, “Where seldom is heard a discouraging word.” What a powerful statement that is if you really think about it. Imagine what life would be like without discouraging words. People ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen One

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2013

Jesus rides into a town claiming He is the Chosen One.

The Chosen One Luke 19:26-40 ." Jesus chooses to enter Jerusalem this time mounted on a donkey to claim publicly that he was the chosen Son of David to sit on David's throne (1Ki 1:33,44), Solomon who would be King also rode in on the Kings Donkey Jesus is the Chosen One , the one of whom the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

Why, O God, Why!

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 31, 2021

Sometimes it seems God is so far away from us. His silence picks our conscience and in despair we cry: Why, O God, Why.

TEXT: PSALMS 22:1, 42:5 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble (Psalm 10:1). My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? ... Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1, Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Not Weary In Well Doing

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 8, 2021

A sermon of encouragement

LET US NOT BE WEARY IN WELL DOING 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my brothers and sister, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in WELL DOING: for in due season we shall reap, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eating Blood (Leviticus 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2024

Was forbidding blood a law long before Sinai? Is it still relevant? Let's look at Leviticus 17.

Why did God require all sacrifices be made at the tent of meeting? Was it partly to discourage pagan offerings? Why did God forbid eating blood? Is it a toxic health risk? Does it still apply? Let’s consider Leviticus 17. Where were the Israelites required to make any sacrifices? And the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch Your Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the spiritual significance of our words, emphasizing their power and the importance of using them to reflect our faith and love for God. Key

Welcome, beloved members of our shared faith, to this gathering where we seek solace, strength, and wisdom in the Word of God. We are here today to reflect upon a matter that is as close to us as our own breath and yet often overlooked in its spiritual significance - the power of our words. In the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Topics: Spiritual Health, Tongues