Sermons on Do Not Be Discourage:

How Do We Prosper When Dealing With A Problem?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 2, 2023

What Christians are supposed to do when they face a problem and what some might do are two separate issues. How Christians handle themselves can either have a positive or a negative effect on others.

Nehemiah 2:1-20 Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of Persia, Artaxerxes. He was a man of God and was a trusted advisor to the king. Many decades prior, Zerubbabel was able to get the Jerusalem Temple rebuilt. Some years later, Ezra had returned to Jerusalem to help with the spiritual needs of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Lose Heart Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart.

DON’T LOSE HEART II CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Some days are diamonds. Some days are stones. Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart. Note in v.1 Paul’s “therefore”. He’s drawing a conclusion about his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Groanings To Glory

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2019

In these last days it’s easy for the believer to get discouraged but it won’t be long before all will be glory.

Romans 8:18-28 I. The groanings of creation 2. The groanings of the christian 3. The groanings of the Comforter Gleaned from a message by Dr Adrian Rodgers (deceased) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do When The Lights Go Out?

Contributed by James Turner on Mar 9, 2001

How to weather the storm, coming out of darkness into his light.

Title: What Do You Do When the Lights Go Out? Text: John 1:1-5 & 9 Matthew 5:14-16 -I want to talk to you about this simple question - What do you do when the lights go out? Pray Light the candle Turn lights out (Stats by George Barna) I. Los Angeles School District A. They practice five ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Iserve - This Is What Christ Wants Us To Do

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Oct 1, 2007

Serving others - that is where our faith goes into action.

iTruths – iServe Serving others. That is where our faith goes into action. This is where we take what we believe, take the love of Christ that is within us, and affect others with it. This is what Christ wants us to do. We continue our iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation series. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is Our Father --Then Do Not Kick Is Kids!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Mar 28, 2010

A church will find power,stability and effectiveness when it works together for the common cause for its existence

IF GOD IS OUR FATHER --DONT KICK HIS KIDS! Introduction: Teamwork is the FUEL that allows Common People To Produce Uncommon Results!" T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More! I.TEAMWORK REQUIRES THAT WE KNOW WHO OUR ENEMY IS. A.Eph. 6:11-12—“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 25, 2016

How can we see Jesus Christ do a great work in and through us? And I am talking about a mighty work, a work changing us from the inside out, enabling us to become the man or woman in Christ we are capable of being.

Seeing Christ Do A Great Work John 11 – Part 2 Introduction: 1. According to Romans 8:34, Christ is in heaven doing a great work – He is praying on our behalf to the Father. 2. Discussed previously, today we are not seeing the outward, physical signs and wonders that were so prevalent ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Bible Church

Endurance: Do You Ever Feel Giving Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2020

Often we allow fear to reign and give birth to tiredness, fatigue, lack of patience. We walk in danger when we watch other people. We must focus on endurance.

ENDURANCE: DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE GIVING UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE MINUTE CHAIR. In 1982 the ABC EVENING NEWS told a story about a modern art project that the artist created. It was called the MINUTE CHAIR. The artist took a beautiful chair and at point blank range ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Galatians 6:9, Romans 5:3, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Month Of Developing Myself

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.22 When you walk, they[d] will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you

My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. 21 Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.22 When you walk, they[d] will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you 23 For the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-21, 2 Kings 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Great Questions Of Jesus Iii: "what Do You Want Me To Do?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 7, 2019

Christians prevent narcissism from rubbing off on themselves by reaffirming and proclaiming Who Jesus Christ Is versus who we mortals are. Ask not: "What more can Christ do for me?" Ask: "What can I do for my Lord?"

FOUR GREAT QUESTIONS OF JESUS III A Series of Devotional Sermons Third Great Question: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:36

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – The Christian Position On Retribution: What Do We Do? - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 13, 2023

Where do we cross the line from the legitimate to the revengeful? This is one of the most difficult areas of our Christian lives personally to evaluate. Does any form of vengeance or retribution lie with us? Let us consider the Lord, Stephen and Paul. I have been there.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON RETRIBUTION: WHAT DO WE DO? - PART 5 [A]. THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON VENGEANCE AND INJUSTICE Having looked at various examples from the Old Testament and drawing certain conclusions from them, we now turn the spotlight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-43, 1 Peter 2:22-24, Luke 23:34, Acts 7:59-60, Leviticus 19:18, 2 Timothy 4:14, Psalm 22:24, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:12, Romans 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 29, 2007

This message is part of a series entitled "Walking in the Spirit." Though Christians believe in the Holy Spirit, many do not understand how to walk daily in the Spirit nor the blessing God grants to those who do.

Galatians 5:16-18 LIVE BY THE SPIRIT Romans 7:14- 8:4 What principle should one follow to live the Christian life? If a group of average church members were asked that question what answers would they give? Some would likely emphasis Bible reading and prayer. Some would stress faithful church ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What We Need To Do To Make The Church Alive

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 26, 2004

What the church should be

WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO MAKE THE CHURCH ALIVE Matthew 16:1-5 3 you can’t read the obvious signs of the times!” “Why can’t you read the signs of the times?” It has been reported that in Briton every week there are 53,000 people who leave churches never to return again. Do you think there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Doorkeepers Or Tent-Dwellers?

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

The reason some have little desire for God’s House on Sunday is because they have had little desire for God throughout the week.

Doorkeepers or Tent-dwellers? 05/28/2000 (Psalm 84:1-12) RPBC a.m. ILL: This is an alleged New Year’s letter written from a church member to the pastor. Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Justice Is Coming" (Obadiah) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

God’s warnings are to restore us--His purpose is to help and restore us

Obadiah—“Justice is Coming” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Perhaps where you work you have an annual evaluation. In the Army we receive written efficiency reports. The following are some phrases you wouldn’t want on your report: Ø “His men would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-17

Denomination: Congregational