Sermons on Divinty Of Jesus:

"Encouragement"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

We extend compassion as wounded healers. But before we can help others, we have to learn how to weep. The word compassion means “to suffer with others”.

“Encouragement” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts King David is faced with a bittersweet victory. His son Absalom turned against him, raised up an army to overthrow his father, and in battle against David’s forces he met a violent death. In the previous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

The Secret To Being A Positive Thinker

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 11, 2002

How can you be hopeful,joyful, enthusiastic, in a world and life full of problems? Here you find the answer...

Romans 8:18-25: THE SECRET TO BEING A POSITIVE THINKER Have you ever heard someone say, “You should think more positively. You should be a positive thinker.” Sometimes that’s easy. Sometimes, it’s not. For example, think about the flooding in Texas. I read about one man down there, whose ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Handmade!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002

We are important to God because He personally created us!

Among the treasures of our home are two quilts. One hangs on the quilt rack in the entry hallway of our home. On one section of that quilt are many names of a particular congregation we have served. A second quilt given to us by another congregation hangs over the back of the rocker in our living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-22, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Winners Worship

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 23, 2002

Why we worship as we do and what fruit it bears.

17, February 2002 Dakota Community Church The Winners Worship Introduction: 1 Cor. 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Ill. If you were going to a sporting event, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:6-9, Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Mennonite

When A Christian Sins

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 27, 2002

WHEN A CHRISTIAN CHOOSES TO LIVE HIS OR HER LIFE IN SIN - IT MIGHT JUST SHOCK YOU AS TO WHAT CAN HAPPEN!

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN SINS 6/30/02 TEXT: ROMANS 8:1 - 13 INTRO: AS I BEGAN PREPARING FOR THIS MESSAGE, IN MY MIND, I THOUGHT OF THE THOUSANDS OF SERMONS THAT HAVE BEEN PREACHED AGAINST SIN. AND LET ME JUST SAY THAT WITH ALL THE SERMONS THAT HAVE BEEN PREACHED, IT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 28, 2002

Through Nehemiah we learn the Godly way to overcome what could potentially become discouragement.

Introduction: John Hus Illustration Background: Hard work is almost finished Purpose Statement: Being a Committed Christian Means… I. Never Letting Your Guard Down (v. 1, 8-9) A. The Work is all but finished 1. The enemies make a concession speech 2. They were appealing to his pride B. Never fall ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

El Clima Como Señal De Los Tiempos

Contributed by Ervin De Leon on Aug 1, 2002

Muchos males se han estado acumulando en los ultimos anos: abierta influencia satanica, destruccion de la familia, delincuencia, falta a la ley moral. A todo esto se anade algo nuevo: “ El cambio de los tiempos”. Notamos que el mundo va caminando hacia

Matt 24:33 “Así también vosotros, cuando veáis todas estas cosas, sabed que está cerca, a las puertas. 34 De cierto os digo que no pasará esta generación hasta que todas estas cosas sucedan.” Introduccion a) Muchos males se han estado acumulando en los ultimos anos: abierta ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Revival Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 11, 2002

First in the series, "Revival in the Land: Rekindling the Hearts of Kings and Kingdoms." Looks at God’s promise to restore His people.

Introduction In our New testament Text we read about what could be called the first Christian Revival, on the Day of Pentecost after Peter had preached to the assembled crowd, 3,000 put their trust in Christ and were baptized. Perhaps you’ve heard also about the Great Awakening, the Revival that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crawling Out Of The Depression Hole #1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines many of the emotional holes that we fall into and how we can crawl out.

February 3, 2002 Numbers 11:14-15 Crawling Out of the Holes of Life Series “Crawling Out of the Depression Hole” On November 1, 1993 I traveled to Palm Springs California. As the American Airlines MD-80 banked over a small mountain range just to the east of Palm Springs I was able to catch ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:14-15, Numbers 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Sep 1, 2002

In the judgment of Belshazzar we once again see that God is clearly in control. This sermon talks about his four fatal sins.

- - - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations from the New Living Translation - - - - - - - - - - - You’ve heard the expression "Deja vu all over again." Well, that’s what our text in Daniel 5 reminds me of. Doesn’t this episode seem to be a lot like the stories we’ve already read in Daniel? I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-30

Denomination: *other

Why Whys Aren't Wise

Contributed by Bryan Ness on Sep 4, 2002

An expository sermon on Habakkuk and what Habakkuk has to say to us about times when we doubt God is in control.

Why Whys Aren’t Wise I. Story Viktor was seated in a crowded train headed for Budapest. He was one of the leading bee experts in Hungary and he was transporting a box of bees, which he had placed under his seat. He was enjoying the passing scenery and the cool breeze coming from the open ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Silent Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

God is always at work in his world and in his people.

- Stacey’s gonna kill me for sharing this story. But, I just have to. One winter several years ago, Stacey and I were traveling from Colorado to her home in Arkansas. Now the route that you take to make that trip is Interstate 70 which runs from the Western border of Kansas all the way to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conditions To Answered Prayer

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 5, 2001

God answers prayer when His conditions are met.

A pastor had earned a vacation from his flock and he decided to make it a golfing holiday. He went to a golfing resort, and on his first day out on the course he learned that Arnold Palmer played the course frequently. The toughest hole was the 17th, and as the pastor approached the tee his ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hung By The Tongue

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 11, 2001

It does matter what you say, so don’t be hung by the tongue.

How many of you have ever had foot in mouth disease? While at the hospital I was teasing the anesthesiologist when he came in to see Brother Crider, I told him I had foot in mouth disease, every time I opened my mouth, my foot seemed to end up in it. Have you ever been hung by the tongue? Have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Promise Of Fruit

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 17, 2001

This is a promise of encouragement to every preacher, to every teacher, to every worker to keep casting their bread on the water, for in due season they will reap.

THE PROMISE OF FRUIT Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days As we read this verse, it seems at first, it do not make sense. It seems foolish to cast our bread or seed upon the waters. The sensible place would be in the ground. We can better ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1

Denomination: Baptist