Sermons on Do Not Be Discourage:

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 29, 2007

For the Day of Pentecost, on the Holy Spirit, prayer, and the reality that God doesn’t do what I want Him to do...

Seeing Jesus Through The Holy Spirit: The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 May 27, 2007 Call To Worship Time: Acts 2:1-13 (NLT): “On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go A Little Further Matt. 26: 37....09:2007

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 4, 2014

Whatever you do in this World that you and I are living in, no matter who you are, or what you do, rich or poor, you will need to go a little further to achieve your goal.

GO A LITTLE FURTHER Matt. 26: 37.... Even the Lord Himself had to do just that…We're going to look into how you can go a little further to get what you want in life. (Amen) 1. When Jesus was about to be crucified he was very sorrowful and needed company to be around him. He went with 3 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does God Think Of You?

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

Do you ever wonder what people think about you? Do you really even care? Whether we will admit it or not, most of us do care what others think of us to some extent.

What Does God Think of You? Text: Titus 3:1-8 Introduction: Do you ever wonder what people think about you? Do you really even care? Whether we will admit it or not, most of us do care what others think of us to some extent. Allow me to pose another question: Has anyone ever told you what they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dry Bones, Live!

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 19, 2023

This sermon speaks to what God can do, but questions is we believe God will do. This sermon is a part of our 2030 vision for our church family.

Dry Bone Live! (Ezk 37:1-14) Intro: A. When a rich young man asked Jesus what he needed to do to be saved the end result was, “go sell all that you have, give it to the poor and come, follow me.” The young man went away sorrowful, for he had great riches. Right after that the disciples said ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liberty And Justice For All

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002

We must never forget what God has done for America and what He is doing to America and realize what He will do to America.

Liberty and Justice for All Psalm 33:12 Intro: One of the main things that America stands for is “Liberty and Justice for all.” We must never forget what God has done in the past for America. We must have our eyes opened to see what God is doing for America in the present. Then we must realize ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

One Person Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004

I am only one,but still I am one. I cannot do everything; but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.

TEXT: Esther Chapter 4 TITLE: ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE In an overpopulated world, it’s easy to underestimate the significance of one. There are so many people who have so many gifts and skills who are already doing so many things that are so important, who needs me? What can I as one ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17, 1 Samuel 25:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Be Like Jonah, Don't Run Away, Follow Your Calling Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2017

Have you discovered the calling that God has for your life? Do you know what it is that He wants you to do for Him? If you do know what He has called you to do are you doing it or avoiding it?

Don't be like Jonah, don't run away, follow your calling. We are continuing in our series Discovering Your Destiny and this week we are considering how ‘God Prepares and Positions us’ Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, God has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Jonah 2:1-10, Isaiah 27:1, Psalm 104:26, Psalm 74:14, Job 41:1, Job 3:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Overcome In A Crisis Situation Through Trusting In The Lord.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 23, 2020

When a crisis struck, what do we do? Do we look at the problems as a giant and ourselves as grasshoppers? Or do we look unto our God as the great and mighty one able to do above what we know and believe?

All over the world the story is the same as people are facing hard times. The coronavirus outbreak has caused untold pains to many families, not only of the loved ones lost but economic difficulties as well. In that situation you might ask what to do to beat the odds? Or how do I cope with the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 10:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Seems Distant: The Teacher Is Silent During The Test Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 12, 2024

It all goes back to the heart. Guard your heart. Keep your heart encouraged. And in prayer, always believe in your heart that God is there and will answer.

There have been a few times in my life when I felt God’s presence depart from me. And it was for the purpose of testing me, to see what decision I’ll make without his presence strong upon me. Don’t get me wrong, God was still with me in those times. He hadn’t left me or forsaken me. But, his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12, Romans 5:3-5, Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith For Today

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

Is faith relevant today and what can it do for me?

Faith for Today Selected Scripture Introduction Mark 11:22 “And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in God.” NAS I. Pardoning Faith Romans 5:1 “Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” A. Some fail to receive God’s forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22, Acts 27:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Guides

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 22, 2016

How do we discern the Holy Spirit's guidance?

Intro How can we tell if an idea comes from the Holy Spirit or not? Purpose Many people claim to be led by the Holy Spirit, but we need to test what they say and find out the truth for ourselves. Plan One place that we can look at is John 16:12-15 where Jesus teaches about what the Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lazy Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at those who are Christians but do nothing.

The Lazy Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to Proverbs Chapter 6 and when you get there, mark it, and turn to 2 Thessalonians Chapter 3. A preacher attended a conference designed to help encourage and better equip pastors for their ministry. Among the speakers were many well-known ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Proverbs 6:6-11

Going On In Grace

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 10, 2002

How do we respond to sin against us? Do we go on in grace? How do we respond to God in our relationship with Him? Do we go on in Grace?

Going on in Grace We have shared about being grounded in grace, and growing in grace we start today with another message series about grace: Going on in Grace. Gal. 1: 6-12 What was the greatest battle that Paul fought? Why do you think he was persecuted? Most of the time over this doctrine of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Interest In Interests - Sermon On Philippians 2:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023

God commands us to live in peace with one another. But what do you do when there is an impasse?

Introduction “Hey look, here they come again. Wow. I’m surprised they came back after how they got treated last time. But … now it looks like there’s more of them … a lot more. And look down there. Oh man, there are hundreds of them. And this time they have swords! Oh boy. Quick, go run and tell ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4

Know And Believe The Love Of God (Part 1)

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 11, 2006

Do we really know the love of God? Do we believe it? Do we experience its joy and excitement?

“… And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God” (Eph ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist