Sermons on Dishearten:

Faithful To The Calling Or Spiritual Deserters

Contributed by Simeon Krastev on Jan 29, 2001

A challenge to dedicated life and ministry.

The most needed ingredient in the Church today is dedication. WHAT IS DEDICATION? There is this story about the hen and the pig. The hen and the pig were walking together and they were meditating on the question "What is the meaning of commitment?". As they were walking and talking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

But Joy Comes In The Morning

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 12, 2004

... hold on to God’s promises, morning is coming.

Preached on 7 November 2004 at Mainne Street Baptist Church Brunswick, Maine [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. [v.3] O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5, Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Theft Prevention

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

God has given to us a wonderful identity in Christ; but the Accuser will attack our thinking and try to rob us of the full realization of it.

Identity Theft Prevention Luke 3:21-4:41[1] 1-9-05 Intro This morning I want to talk with you about “Identity Theft”. According to the Federal Trade Commission, last year alone, approximately 10 million Americans were victims of identity theft. The cost was nearly $ 50 billion.[2] There are a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Facing The Storms Of Life Like Jesus

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 10, 2007

This is my "first sermon". It uses the example of Jesus in the Garden as an example of how we can face the storms of life.

Good morning! Today is kind of an anniversary for me and I’m really excited to be here with you today to mark this day. You see, it was eleven years ago today that I was sitting out there in a pew in my dress blues after my thirteen-week vacation at Perris Island, South Carolina. I can still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Trials May Come Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 9, 2007

When trials come, as trials do come into each life, how shall the godly person respond?

JAMES 1:2-4 WHAT TRIALS MAY COME “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” One truth is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Eternal Worship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 19, 2012

Who will be in Heaven? What will the saints do in Heaven? How do the redeemed get there?

“Between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Unlimited Love Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 10, 2014

A sermon that uses the progression of God's l;ove through our life to explore how to share it.

Unmistakable rythem of love. I don’t think this is the only time we will explore this theme of love. Today I want to explore with you 1 corinthians chapter 13. 1 Corinthians 13 New International Version (NIV) 13 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handling Bitterness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 25, 2012

In order avoid becoming bitter in running the race of faith, the author of Hebrews in verses 12–17 gives three exhortations for: 1) Continuance (Hebrews 12:12–13), 2) Diligence (Hebrews 12:14), and for 3) Vigilance (Hebrews 12:15-17).

During extended times of great physical exertion, like a marathon, an athlete must train themselves to overcome the natural physical obstacles. The first thing that happens to a runner when they start to tire is that their arms drop. The position and motion of the arms are extremely important in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Other

Mission People. Are You Prepared?

Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 8, 2014

Mission work is hard work. Many missionaries endure more things than you could possibly imagine. If you are not truly called to the "Mission Field", then please reconsider your position to serve in this type ministry. Let me share our exploits w/you.

The "Mission Field". What is it? Where is it? Who shall go? We are missionaries and the road to become one was very peculiar....or was it? We know many successful missionaries and they all have something in common.....on how they were led to the mission field. Please read our personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, John 20:21, Matthew 26:11, Luke 9:23, Matthew 19:21, Jeremiah 22:16, Job 5:16, Philippians 4:6, Acts 2:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Purpose In The Process

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process.

Title: Purpose in the Process (Timeless Truths Wk 1) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Bottom Line: There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process. Intro Welcome to our first service at our new permanent, temporary location! Where are all my 1st service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2018

The apostle bursts forth into thanksgiving for the comfort that has come to him in the midst of his distress and affliction.

March 8, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Thanksgiving (1:3–11) 2nd Corinthians 1:3-11 (NKJV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of A Disciple: Humility Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 12, 2018

Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking rightly about yourself. It's getting and keeping a "right-sized" image of yourself by having a "right-sized" image of God.

How may of you dream or have ever dreamed of becoming famous? I mean REALLY famous? Can't go anywhere without being recognized famous? Remembered and adored long after you're dead famous? Ah ... glad to see that I'm not the only one. When I was in my twenties and thirties, I considered myself ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-9, Job 1:1-12, Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 24, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

Becoming (8) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Blessed are the Persecuted” Matthew 5:1–10 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How God Uses Failure

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Some Powerful Steps How to Overcome Failure in Life and Bounce Back

How God Uses Failure (Exodus 2:11-25) “HOW TO LEARN FROM FAILURE Some Powerful Steps How to Overcome Failure in Life and Bounce Back Life of Moses/Peter Luke 22:54-61 john 21:3 • Shame over past failures and sins can haunt and inhibit us in many ways. • And Satan seeks to steal and destroy our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2) Seeking Grace

Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 9, 2023

Part II

2) Seeking Grace, Ruth 1:18-2:4 We left off last week listening to Ruth’s interchange with her disheartened mother-in-law, Naomi. And we saw in Ruth 1:16-17 her incredible statement of faith. Let’s look at it again. 16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22, Ruth 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist