Sermons on Dishearten:

Failure, The Backdoor To Victory Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018

Message 11 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message explores principles leaned from Israel's eventual victory over Ai after a humiliating defeat.

Joshua Series #11 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Failure: the Backdoor to Victory” We have been following the trail of the new generation of Israelites all under 40 except for two old guys, Joshua and Caleb. All the rest died in the 40 year wandering in the wilderness because they failed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Psalm 32:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Not Our Way, But God’s Way

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

Though the Lord had led them out of perilous situations, and taken care of all their needs, the Israelites were still hesitant to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly. While Moses kept the promise of God at the forefront the people kept themselves ahead of everything else.

For today’s meditation we will read Deuteronomy 1:21, “See, the LORD your God has set the land before you. Go up, take possession, as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has told you. Do not fear or be dismayed.'” (ESV) These were the words of Moses to the people of Israel. When the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 15 - No Turning Back Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 24, 2023

Our Christian life and journey is not always smooth and easy. When things get tough we can either give up or continue on. Let’s learn how to move on and not turn back.

We read in John 21:4, “Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus” (ESV) They failed to recognize Jesus It was indeed an unusual situation on the sea shore that day, as the resurrected Jesus stood on the shore, and his own disciples who ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4, John 21:2-3, Matthew 16:21, Matthew 27:62-63, John 16:33, Proverbs 18:21, Luke 5:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 18 - Faithful With Our Finances Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 15, 2023

God expects us to be faithful in everything that He has entrusted to us, especially with our finances. Let’s learn how to give cheerfully, and in a way that is pleasing to God.

In Judges 6:12-13, we read, the Lord’s angel appeared to him there and said, “The LORD is with you, brave and mighty man!" Gideon said to him, "If I may ask, sir, why has all this happened to us if the LORD is with us? What happened to all the wonderful things that our fathers told us the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12-13, Judges 6:6, Judges 6:1, Judges 6:2, Judges 6:10-11, Luke 16:10-11, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Deuteronomy 16:17, Romans 13:7, James 5:4, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Following Jesus: Mark 16 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 16 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 16.

Following Jesus (16) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/16/2017 Good morning, welcome to the Grove and Happy Easter. I’m reminded of a preacher who spotted a young man he recognized at church on Easter Sunday. On his way out the door, the preacher ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Only Believe

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 5, 2021

Why in the world, would anyone want to limit themselves to what someone else could give them, Instead of what the God could give them? We don’t have to settle for a sliver of pie, you can have as many pieces of the pie your willing to believe for!

Only Believe Ephesians 5:8-10,15-17 NIV For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 15-17 So, then, be careful how you live. Do not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32, 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Timothy 2:15, Colossians 4:5-6, Ephesians 5:8-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 3, 2021

Matthew's insistence that Jesus is the Messiah of Old Testament Prophecy.

October 02, 2021 Between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament there is a span of about 400 years known as the quiet/silent years – a period of time that is not reflected in Scripture. When the curtain closed on the Old Testament, Medo-Persia – located in the near ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 9:1-2, Jeremiah 31:15, Hosea 11:1, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, Jeremiah 23:5, Isaiah 11:1, Genesis 22:18, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Clay People

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2023

Just what are you? Are you an accidental, evolved, compilation of male and female genes? God spoke to Jeremiah: "Go down to the Potter's House, Jeremiah. Watch him work. Learn a "lesson" (Jeremiah 18:2).

CLAY PEOPLE Jer. 18:1-6; 19:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In Johnson City, Tennessee, a police officer and his partner pulled over an unlicensed motorist. They asked the man to follow them to the police station, 2. …but while en route they spotted a North Carolina vehicle whose license plate ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 11 - Faith That Inspires Others Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2025

Faith prompted Abram, Ruth and Matthew to step out in obedience to God. The outcome was that they were blessed and became an inspiration to others. May our faith in God be so contagious that many others will be encouraged to put their faith in Jesus.

We read in Genesis 12:4, When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him. (GNB) Abram believed the words of the Lord who called him, left his country and people to follow after God. The reason for this kind of implicit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4, Hebrews 11:8, Ruth 1:8, Ruth 1:16-17, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 11:28, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

To Fulfill The Law Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 26, 2024

Every bit of Jesus’ previous statements in the Sermon on the Mount have been about the life and attitudes of his followers. How a disciple might act. What a believer seeks in his or her life. Today, Jesus makes some statements about himself and his purpose here on earth.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THE WEIRDEST LAWS IN EVERY STATE The United States is a large, vibrant and diverse country in which states and even cities have the power to pass their own laws. This makes sense in many cases because life is different from the East Coast to the West Coast and what needs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, John 5:39, Luke 18:9-13, Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Big Questions- Big God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2023

God is big enough for our questions and objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and trust him with them.

Big Questions- Big God Jeffery Anselmi / General Silence- The Book of Habakkuk / Evil; Silence / Habakkuk 1:1–17 God is big enough for our questions and our objections; he invites us to bring them to him in dialogue and to trust him with them. INTRODUCTION • Today we embark on a four-week series ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Gates, One Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 28, 2023

What did Jesus mean, enter through the narrow gate?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come now to what I consider to be the conclusion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, beginning in verse 13 to verse 27. Here, Jesus will sum up his sermon by poignantly and clearly stating that the way to heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Brethren

How To Get Along In Church - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 2, 2024

Let us head Apostle Paul’s teaching and live in peace with one another by admonishing the sinful, encouraging the timid, helping the weak, and being patient with those who occasionally miss the mark of Christ’s holiness!

How to Get Along in Church – Part I 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Following his discussion on the Day of the Lord (5:1-11), Paul concludes his letter by addressing practical matters related to congregational life and worship (5:12-22). He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 35 - Prayers That Please God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 11, 2025

Are our prayers pleasing to God? What are the things that we ask God for when we go to Him in prayer? May our prayers be faith-filled and our petitions in accordance with God’s will so that our prayers are pleasing and acceptable to God.

Our meditation for today is based on Ephesians 5:10, “Try to learn what pleases the Lord.” (ERV) The above mentioned verse exhorts us to find out what are those things that are pleasing to God, and to lead such kind of lives that God would delight in. It is an unchanging fact that God loves us, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10, 1 Kings 3:5, John 14:13, 1 Kings 3:9-13, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 28:9, Matthew 8:5-7, Matthew 8:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Living Well While Waiting

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 18, 2024

Waiting for something that you know is going to happen, but you don't know just when, can be a difficult period in your life. So what do you do? Twiddle your thumbs? Do you not start to do something, afraid that there won't be enough time to finish it? It can be a quandary.

Alba 2-18-2024 LIVING WELL WHILE WAITING I Thessalonians 5:12-22 A man named Ed Watt was visiting a local department store with his wife. And they had just purchased a piece of luggage and a cooler. As Ed browsed in the shoe department waiting for his wife to finish the rest of her shopping, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ