Sermons on Do Not Be Discourage:

(Now Faith)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

IT`S NOW FAITH…THAT MOVES US BEYOND THE OLD WAY OF THINKING AND IT ALLOWS US TO BELIEVE THAT GOD IS ABLE TO DO WHAT HE CHOOSES TO DO WHEN HE CHOOSES TO DO IT AND HOW HE CHOOSES TO DO IT

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith Isaiah 40:8 (KJV) The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (NOW FAITH) NOW FAITH …THE SUBSTANCE OF THINGS HOPE FOR NOW FAITH …THE THINGS WE EXPECT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Quench Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 14, 2021

1 Thessalonians 5:19 says “Do not quench the Spirit.” How do we obey that? How do we stay hungry and thirsty for God? How do we feed the flame of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

QUENCH 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 #1Thessalonians5 INTRODUCTION… The Word Quench (etymonline.com/search?q=quench) Some words in the English language are just weird or sound strange. “Nugget” is a weird word. “Fungus,” “kerfuffle,” “cattywampus,” are also weird words. Some words sound bad but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 7 - Time To Stop Murmuring Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 21, 2023

Do we find ourselves complaining and murmuring about many things? Why do we do so, and how can we stop doing this? This sermon will help us examine ourselves in the light of God’s word.

If we as a church today desire to resemble the early church, and if our aspiration is that people should be added in great numbers, then it is only appropriate that we not only evaluate ourselves in the light of God’s word, but also investigate to see what the early church did differently that made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Acts 6:1, Numbers 11:1, Numbers 10:34, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 103:1-2, Matthew 20:12, Luke 5:29-30, John 6:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Having Good Deeds Towards The Poor

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. - Hebrews 13:16 Doing good was something always spoken of in the early Church. Believers were commended to in practical ways do good deeds. Requirements f ..

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. - Hebrews 13:16 Doing good was something always spoken of in the early Church. Believers were commended to in practical ways do good deeds. Requirements for Presbyters, Deacons, those in leadership, was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is In Your Hand? (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015

Do we let earthly value supersede godly worth? Even if it is something negative in us which can come out as a glory to God. Are we willing to lose all that God has placed in our lives for His glory? What do we do with what has been placed in our hands?

Opening illustration: A young girl of about 5-6 years old taught me how to worship God. The down side of her was that she had ‘downs syndrome’ which eventually became her strength. Who could ever think that she would become a model who would even teach the mature in Christ to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Presence Of God Or I'd Rather Have Jesus

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 2, 2003

Why do we Pray? Why do we read our Bibles daily? Why do we Give? Why are we at the Church when the doors are open? Do we think that by doing these things that we are earning "points" with God? Are we trying to obligate God to bless us? Duty or Desire?

The Presence Of God Illustration In 1943, a lady by the name of Rhea B. Miller wrote one of the greatest hymns ever written: I’D RATHER HAVE JESUS! This wonderful hymn so influenced one young man that it determined the direction of his entire life. This young man had grown up with devoted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Well Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 6, 2017

Learning how to follow well through Paul’s journey’s! Questions: The art of following well how well do you follow? Who do you follow Jesus? Do you follow well or cause issues for Jesus? Do you do your own thing and wander off?

Series- Follow Well Tag line: Learning how to follow well through Paul’s journey’s! Questions: The art of following well how well do you follow? Who do you follow Jesus? Do you follow well or cause issues for Jesus? Do you do your own thing and wander off? Scripture Texts on “Following ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, The Supernatural Healer

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 20, 2015

How do we respond to people who come to us for help? Do we ignore them? Do we listen to them and then send them on their way instead of helping them? Do we just throw money at the problem by making a donation or do we lower ourselves like Naaman did?

A missionary lady was sitting by her window as she opened her mail. In one letter she found a crisp, new, ten-dollar bill. She was pleasantly surprised, but then she noticed a poorly dressed stranger leaning on a post by her window. She couldn't get him off her mind. Thinking that he might be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Wish Vs Hope Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

In your life do you make wishes or do you place your hope in someone else? One leads to fairytales the other leads to Jesus Christ.

Wish verse Hope! Series: 4 letter words Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv.com - “Making a wish for an orphanage.” The girl in the story shares how he she came down with cancer twice and the second time she got cancer “Make a Wish Foundation” asked her what she wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewal Through The Word Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Do not conform to the pattern of this world. Let the Word renew your mind.

RENEWAL THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:22-25 INTRODUCTION There was once a young man who lived in a small village. He had a deep desire to know God, but he struggled with his old ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pursuing The Call Part 9 If You Want To Leave An Impact On People Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

Now, you might be thinking wow that’s great he’s a super Christian, I could never do that. NOT TRUE. God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things! YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT!

ACTS Pursuing The Call Dr. Tom Bartlett September 1, 2019 Acts 20:1-17a OUTLINE If You Want To Leave An Impact On People ENCOURAGE THEM After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia. When he had gone through those ...read more

Denomination: Other

Discovering Your Dream Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

When God created you, he needed something done on earth that nobody else could do, so he designed you to do it better than anyone else.

INTRO: Tommy Barnett, pastor of Phoenix First Assembly of God, tells a story about a lady in their city. He writes: Not long ago a woman in our city who was known as a "bag lady" died. Everybody thought she was flat broke, but when people retrieved her body at her home, they found trash cans full ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Your Strength

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 23, 2009

God promises us strength. So why do we find ourselves more weak than strong? What can we do to ensure power for every task?

Finding Your Strength Griffith Baptist Church – 1/25/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 43 Key verse: Psalms 43:2 - For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? Premise: God promises us strength. So why do we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Making Plans, Following God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 8, 2010

How do we make plans while following God?

Making Plans, Following God James 4:13-17 Intro Slide Who here wants to have a successful future? We all want a successful future. We probably all know as well that a successful future does not just usually happen. We don’t sit in our living room and then walk out the door and Bam, success, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saying The Same Thing

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 18, 2020

How do we deal with the Babel of people teaching in the church?

Saying the Same Thing 1 Corinthians 1:11-18 If there is anything that plagues the church today, it is the myriad of voices spouting all sort of “Christian” teachings. Christians are separated from each other by walls of doctrine. If it was ever true, the claim of a unified church which all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible