Sermons on Disheartenment:

Fear To Faith - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 11, 2007

Seond part of Fear to Faith: Steps to success 1. Examine the work 2. Enlist others 3. Exercise your faith.

Fear to Faith - Part 2 Nehemiah 2:11-20 Pastor Don Jones Introduction Rev. David E. Cox passed along this observation to his congregation one day. My youngest son, Brandon, is quite the newcomer as an author. No, he does not have the capabilities of writing splendid poetry like Maya Angelou ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Seer Wars" Episode Iii: Revenge Of The Sith Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 1, 2005

How does God deal with our cries of anguish? He patiently listens and then gives us what we need.

“Lord, I can’t go on. My life is pointless. Please, just take it from me.” The prayer of someone in the midst of chemotherapy? Perhaps. The cry of an adolescent who doesn’t feel she fits in? Maybe. The plea of God’s champion prophet? Surprisingly. Last week in Episode II of our sermon series “Seer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Fears Disappear

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 5, 2005

God can help in making our fears disappear !

Making Fears Disappear John 14:1,27 Matt. 6:25-34 Joke: A wife was constantly waking her husband up in the middle of the night after hearing noises........"Honey, someone’s trying to break in........I just heard them...........I think their in the house now." There was nothing for the husband ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Doers (Action)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A call to listen to the Word, accept the Word, followed by a call to DO the word.

God Wants Doers Listen The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journey Through The O.t. #3: Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 20, 2012

The story of Joshua and Caleb and the 10 spies gives us the keys to being strong and courageous as we face giants in our own lives today.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #3: STRONG AND COURAGEOUS OPENING TEXT: “22 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 23 "Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ’This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 "The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Treasure Inside

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 12, 2011

Did you know that the word stress comes from a Latin word that means to be drawn tight? Is anybody here uptight about anything? How many times do you hear someone ask, “how are you doing” and they answer, “I’m all stressed out.” You hear that all of th

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 I have a question to ask this morning: is there anybody here under stress? Did you know that the word stress comes from a Latin word that means to be drawn tight? Is anybody here uptight about anything? How many times do you hear someone ask, “how are you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divisive And The Godly Minister

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 13, 2012

This is the very reason that this 3rd letter of John was written. There was a divisive leader in the church who was causing serious problems. In writing, John covers the traits of the divisive leader and he tells us how to handle him.

A divisive leader is one of the most serious problems to ever confront a church. When a church has within its ranks a divisive leader, the very life and ministry of the church are threatened. A divisive leader always carries a church through one of its most traumatic experiences. He usually ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Handle On Discouragement!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 13, 2010

Most of us would not choose discouragement is a leading deadly disease, but let me tell you why I believe that discouragement is just right up there with the top killers. First of all, it is more common than all the others combined It is universal –All of

HOW TO HANDLE DISCOURAGEMENT! INTRO: A gardener took great pride in caring for his lawn. But one year it grew full of dandelions. He tried every method and product to get rid of them, but nothing worked. Exasperated, he wrote the Department of Agriculture explaining all he had done. “What ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Mission Possible: True Worshippers

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 28, 2010

Being a true worshipper means we must worship Him in spirit and in truth. But how do we do that.

Mission Possible: True Worshippers Scripture References: John 4:16-26 Other References: Believers’ Bible Commentary 1. Introduction a. How many of you have ever dreamed of or fantasized about being a secret agent, like James Bond, complete with all the cool toys? b. In my youth, there ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-26

The Nike Factor

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 28, 2015

In all his obedience Jesus was standing in for us, doing for us what we could never do for ourselves.

“Just do it.” That’s the way Nike hopes to motivate us to “get back to sport,” as they put it, to get back in the game. “Just do it,” they tell us, and, of course, they also tell us: the best way to “do it” is to use their shoes and their gear. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Who Is Our 'man From Macedonia'?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 15, 2015

A sermon about mission.

"Who is Our 'Man from Macedonia'?" Acts 16:6-15 Our Scripture passage from Acts starts out with a series of experiences which must have been extremely disheartening and discouraging for Paul and "his companions." They had made huge commitments and sacrifices in order to go out on this long and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Story: Mission Impossible (Wandering)

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 18, 2015

The story of Joshua and Caleb gives us the keys to being strong and courageous as we face impossible situations and giants in our own lives today.

THE STORY #6: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: (WANDERING – NUMBERS & DEUTERONOMY) INTRO TO TOPIC: In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” • That’s true of today! What does it take for us to become strong and courageous? • John Wayne ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-30

Denomination: *other

Can You Thread A Needle With Your Camel? Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 11, 2016

In this message we discover that Jesus is not against us having money; but when money has us it's a whole different issue. Greed costs us more than we'll ever get from being greedy.

Intro: The African hunters have an interesting strategy when it comes to catching monkeys. The hunter will take a hollow gourd, cut a hole in it just large enough for the monkey to fit its hand through, but too small for the monkey to pull its closed fist out, bait the trap with peanuts, rice, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do I Find My Hope

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT TURMOIL AND DANGER. CHRISTIANS ARE BEING BRUTALLY EXECUTED FOR THEIR FAITH. WHERE CAN WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS? WHERE DO WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF OUR DAILY LIVES?

WHERE DO I FIND MY HOPE 1 PETER 4:12-18 WE HAVE BEEN TALKING IN THIS SERIES ABOUT THE HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN. I’VE SHARED WITH YOU SOME THINGS THAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID WE CAN DRAW HOPE FROM, AND I’VE SHARED DIFFERENT PLACES IN THE BIBLE WE CAN TURN TO FOR ENCOURAGEMENT. WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Night-A Man Worthy To Follow

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

Jesus is described by God as One worthy to be followed.

Sunday Night: A Man To Follow Place: BLCC Date: 5/21/17 Text: Isaiah 42.1-7 CT: Jesus is worthy to be followed. Two months before [Orthodox priest] Aleksandr Menn was felled by an ax, he was asked in a radio interview broadcast across Russia, "Does one need to be a Christian, and if one does, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church