Sermons on Encamps:

Battled Scarred,but A Winner!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 24, 2007

Defeat at times here on this earth will come, but those who follow Jesus Christ will have total victory at the end!

Battled Scarred,but a Winner! Text: Luke 11:14-22 14And he was casting out a devil and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16And others, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Servant's Song

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 7, 2008

The word Christian and servant should be synonymous.

A SERVANTS SONG Psalm 123 1. DEPENDENCE - Vs. 1 A. Personal 1. Unto you – Lord -YAHWEH & God - Elohim B. Powerful 1. Our God is in control 2. Storms and thunder – God is on His throne! C. Provisional 1. 121:1 2. DUTY - Vs. 2 A. Nearness 1. Can’t see hand unless you are near B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Magnificent Hope In The Midst Of Your Trials #1 Series

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Hope, from the world’s viewpoint is just what that definition describes. The world sees hope as a wish or a desire. Hope, for the world, is a longing for something that may or may not take place. The Bible teaches us a vastly different definition of hope.

Text: Psalm 27:1-6 Introduction: As I read the words of this psalm, I see the imagery of battle being portrayed in these verses. Words like “enemies” and “adversaries” in verse 2; “host” in verse 3; “war” in verse 3; and “enemies” in verse 6 all speak of warfare. Phrases like “though a host ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'll Take My Mountain Now, Thanks

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

What God has promised, He is able to perform. It will only be a dream unless by faith you go and get it.

I’ll Take My Mountain Now, Thanks Josh 14:5-14 5 As the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did, and they divided the land. 6 Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:5-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 2, 2012

God will help you accomplish what He has given you to do.

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 11: How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job September 30, 2012 A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We¡¦re scared of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:16-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Helper

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS is my Helper, who is always at my side.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a Helper? Yes. the LORD is my Helper II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is my Helper, who is always at my side. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:6 (Amplified Bible) The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joshua Speaks To Us Today

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 11, 2017

Joshua picks up where Moses left off leading the Israelites from Egypt and slavery to the promised land

JOSHUA SPEAKS TO US TODAY Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 My bible shows a sub-title for this reading: The Covenant at Shechem. Okay, so where is Shechem and what is its significance. 1. Shechem is one of the capitals of the Kingdom of Israel. It is where Abraham erected an altar upon his arrival in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-25, Genesis 12:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fight Like A A Girl

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 15, 2018

Encouragement to fight on

Fight Like A Girl Judges 4:17-24 Will you always love me, old fat and bald, I do 1. She decided there was a war going on vs 17 The majority of our country may be ok with the sin and filthiness ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

When you don't know where to start

A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us? a. We’re scared of failure. b. We don’t know where to start. c. We’ve failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:8-43

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Righteous Anger (1 Samuel 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 6, 2025

Is all anger evil, or is there a righteous anger? Let's look at 1 Samuel 11.

Can we be passive or must we conquer evil? Can God mercifully rescue us from evil? Do God’s enemies want to humiliate us? Does righteous anger conquer evil and unrighteous anger let evil conquer us? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 11. Did the Ammonites threaten Jabesh in Gilead with a humiliating offer of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Accomplish A Big Hard Scary Job Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Size up big jobs with a big overall perspective.

A. SIZE UP BIG JOBS WITH A BIG OVERALL PERSPECTIVE: JOSHUA 10:16-43 1. Why big jobs defeat us. a. We are scared of failure. b. We do not know where to start. c. We have failed at big jobs before. d. Lack of motivation. e. Worthy goal, but not with my limitations. “God led Israel to cross the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:16-43

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Sixteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 30, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Sixteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER SIXTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Sarai gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram to have a child. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 16 Sarai, being barren, gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram: whom afterwards she treats hardly, having been despised by her. The angel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perseverance Is A Spiritual Weapon

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025

Win by persevering to the end.

Perseverance is a Spiritual Weapon Florence May Chadwick was an American swimmer who was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. In 1952, Florence was the first woman to attempt to swim the 26 miles between Catalina Island and the California coastline. As she began, she was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Manifest Presence Of God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

The manifest presence of God is not merely the awareness of His omnipresence, but the tangible, undeniable experience of His glory.

THE MANIFEST PRESENCE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14–16, Psalm 16:11, Acts 2:1-4, Isaiah 64:1-2, John 14:21 INTRODUCTION: The manifest presence of God is not merely the awareness of His omnipresence, but the tangible, undeniable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Is Our Hiding Place

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2019

A study in Psalm Psalm 27: 1 – 14

Psalm 27: 1 – 14 He Is our Hiding Place A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel