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Gather For Encouragement Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

We need to gather together as believers to encourage each other towards love and good deeds, especially in times of increasing wickedness.

Today we're talking about the importance of hanging out together, about finding a place where we can chill, chat, and challenge each other in our faith. Have you ever heard of solitary confinement? It's when prisoners are kept all alone. It's pretty rough and can mess with their heads. We're made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Community Support, Motivational Gatherings, Group Encouragement, Positive Reinforcement

The Power Of Perseverance Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 15, 2024

In the grand tapestry of life, we often encounter challenges that test our resilience, faith, and determination.

*Sermon Title:* "The Power of Perseverance" Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:1-2 *Introduction* In the grand tapestry of life, we often encounter challenges that test our resilience, faith, and determination. These trials, though difficult, are not meant to defeat us but to refine and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Matthew 24:13, Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Whatever Happened To Hope

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 15, 2002

There is no doubt in Hope.

Whatever Happened To Hope? (Note this text was used with the power pont slide available at Sermon Central) And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13) What Is It? "Thus ELPIDZEIN means expectation with the nuance of counting upon... If ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And Joseph Was!

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 14, 2004

When the dust settles, what will others say about you! Much was said about Joseph and his encounter with Potiphers wife. We can learn three valuable lessons from his experience.

"And Joseph Was..." Genesis 39:1-6 Introduction I. In the 1994 Miss Alabama USA Contest one of the young ladies didn’t display the smarts we come to expect from such a contestant. In a way it was humorous to say the least. She was aked the question: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Conterfit Christrian Series

Contributed by Rev. Baker on Nov 3, 2006

this is a dicusion of about playing church

BROTHERS, SAINTS. I begin with these observations. We live in a society that embraces deceit. We want every thing to be easy. We do not want to have to put out any effort. We want every thing short and sweet. Father in heaven help me express these words with the help of the Spirit. Father ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday: How Will You Respond?

Contributed by Marty Boller on Apr 7, 2006

How will you & I respond when Jesus humbly rides into our lives?

Read Luke 19: 28-44 This Palm Sunday story is very festive, isn’t it.... All 4 gospels tell this magnificent entry into Jerusalem…. Wouldn’t you have loved to be there that day? Can you imagine yourself being a part of the crowd? grabbing a coat or palm & waving it… yelling at the top of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peacekeeper Or Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 26, 2002

Are we called to be Peacekeepers or Peacemakers, some do not know the difference. We are weapons of Peace, givers of Peace, and makers of Peace.

Peacekeeper or Peacemaker Matt 5:9 When looking up Peacekeeper in an Encyclopedia one would find some of the following; various weapons like the Colt 45 called by Sam Colt “the peacekeeper” you would also find a missile system built during Ronald Reagan’s administration by the same name. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Hasn't Been There, He Is "There"

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 27, 2010

A revolutionairy and insightful look into where God is in your situation by a wise young man

One of the Hebrew names used for God in the Old Testament is Ha-Makom it’s defined as “The Place.” This idea of God sometimes can seem to limit the omnipresence of God since our view of a place is one-sided; an example of this is that if God is this place he must not be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work Shoes Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jul 1, 2011

The Big Idea: THE SECOND STEP IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION REQUIRES ME TO WORK ON MYSELF!

Outline, Devotional, Audio and Video available at http://bit.ly/ifAvNt. The Heart of Conflict…ME! Matthew 15:19 James 4:1-3 Put on MY work shoes… I DESIRE! > I DEMAND! > I JUDGE! > I PUNISH! I DESIRE… I can either trust God and seek my fulfillment in Him, or I can keep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

Church Discipline Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010

In many churches around the world today, the subject of church discipline is marginalised, downplayed or ignored. Many modern churches worried about the excesses in church discipline that have occurred throughout history, have regrettably allowed a severe

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 In many churches around the world today, the subject of church discipline is marginalised, downplayed or ignored. Many ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vision Series

Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Feb 19, 2013

Preparing to Lead series will help teach you the foundations of being a leader in a church with good leadership skills.

Vision Leadership Exodus 2:23-25, 3:1-5, 10-14, 17-18, 21-22 4:1-4, 10-14 Have any great men been born in this world? No, only babies. In America we have a leadership crisis. We live in an age of tolerance where protecting feelings is more highly valued than proclaiming the truth. People ...read more

Denomination: *other

I'm All In: Daring Devotion Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008

Study an example of wholehearted devotion to God in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1-2.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ DARING DEVOTION 1 Samuel 1, 2 The story begins with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitate Christ In Your Concern Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007

As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 14 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Concern for others.

IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CONCERN Romans 14:1-23 I. Genuine Acceptance (vs. 1-4) A. No Reservations 1. The weak in faith here is seen to be those who held to OT traditions and trappings of the Law 2. Romans 15:1 – Paul includes himself in the “WE” there, indicating that the strong in faith are those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power And Value Of Love

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 8, 2013

stand fast in one spirit by the truths of the Gospel, in opposition to every error.

THE POWER AND VALUE OF LOVE 1 John 4:7-15 Introduction: The apostle having finished what he proposed to say concerning the trying of spirits, returns to his former exhortation to brotherly love, and which comes with fresh force and strength; for since worldly men follow, hear, embrace, and cleave ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 11, 2011

FOCAL POINT: OBEDIENCE

DEUTERONOMY PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES KEY VERSE: DEUTERONOMY 4:2 DEUTERONOMY 32: 46-47 FOCAL POINT: OBEDIENCE INTRODUCTION: ISRAEL HAD YET TO CROSS THE JORDON INTO THE PROMISED LAND. MOSES, THROUGH SONG, GAVE FURTHER INSTRUCTION REGARDING THE LAW AND THE NEED TO CONTINUE BELIEVING ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:46-47

Denomination: Baptist