Sermons on Encourage Leadership:

"What You See Is Not What You Get”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

I want to talk to real people that feel disappointed by their dream. I am talking to those of you that God has made you a promise, shown you a few things, and then went silent on you.

Ge 37:5 And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told [it] his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. (19) And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. (20) Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

True Love Reigns Sermon Ii: Where Love Reigns, Encouragement Abounds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to encourage friends in the faith to accept each other in Christ regardless of cultural differences, and to help one another grow toward maturity for the sake of Christ who loved us all and gave Himself for us.

WHEN LOVE REIGNS, ENCOURAGEMENT ABOUNDS An elderly widow, restricted in her activities and confined to her home, was nonetheless eager to serve Christ. After praying about it, she wondered if she could bring blessing to others by doing one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Essential Truths - The Return Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 24, 2019

Part of a 12- part series on The Triune God, this message on Jesus, God the Son looks at the promises of His return. The Prezi for this sermon is here: http://prezi.com/us6-3apojqwo/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

Essential Truths - Jesus Christ, His Return - February 24, 2019 Sermon for Church at the Mission Today we come to the final message on God the Son. If you’ve been tracking with us you know that we are in the midst of a series, “Essential Truths: The Triune God”. We looked in some depth for a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 25, 2019

Words are powerful; we must use them to build each other up.

Words February 24, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Words are powerful; we must use them to build each other up. Focus Passage: Matthew 12:34-37 Supplemental Passage: for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountain Within

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Feb 26, 2019

The success or failure of life depends to a very large degree on how we deal with these mountains. I want to talk with you about three different ways people deal with their mountains.

The Mountain Within (Matthew 17: 20-21) Introduction: While Linda and I were working at the Baptist Children Home, decades ago, they made a documentary film called “The Mountain Within.”. It was on an old 35mm. reel. In fact, some of you old timers may have seen the movie. It was shown in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21

The Believer's Hope Is........

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 1, 2019

The believer's hope is found throughout the Bible and in this outline we share a few very important examples of hope.

The believer's hope is........ Titus 2:13 (KJV) Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 1. Encouraging hope. John 14:3 (KJV) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 1 John 3:2-3

When Bad News Comes--The Battle Is Not Yours-Its The Lord's Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 20, 2018

We face battles in life. Through GOD's WORD, we learn a principle to apply to life. The Battle is not yours, it's the LORDS. Stand on GOD's Promise, Begin with PRAISE as you consider the battlefield, Position Yourself, Stand Firm Trusting HIM, and See GOD's Hand at Work.

2018.05.06.SERMON THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC KEY PRINCIPLE: In life we face many battles and struggles. GOD'S WORD TELLS US..."The Battle is not yours, it's the LORDS". Turn to GOD, Stand on GOD's Promise, Begin with PRAISE as you consider the battle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God In The Valleys

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 27, 2014

Sooner or later, our life journey will take us through dark valleys. It’s during those times that we need to learn how to find God and experience His peace and joy.

FINDING GOD IN THE VALLEYS INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTES FROM WAKING THE DEAD: “There are few things more crucial to us than our own lives. And there are few things we are less clear about. This journey we are taking is hardly down the yellow brick road. Then again, that’s not a bad analogy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

Purpose: Unknown

Contributed by Adam James on Oct 31, 2016

It is a fact of life that we will go through times of trial, pain, and suffering. This is an encouraging sermon that reminds us that God has a plan for us, and that trials give us an opportunity to grow in faith, wisdom, and maturity.

You know, everything happens for a reason. Even before I was saved, I seemed to have the knowing that nothing in life was a coincidence. I just knew that we encounter experiences in life for a purpose, either to learn an important life lesson, or to grow in some way, but more importantly, to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remembering God

Contributed by Mark Roper on May 25, 2008

Remembering God empowers, transforms, and liberates us.

Remembering God Life is unfair, Life is hard, and Life is challenging. At the same time satan works to discourage us, defeat us, and destroy us. What are we to do? REMEMBER GOD! Ps 121 NIV 1 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? 2 My help comes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010

Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stumbling Blocks Or Stepping Stones

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009

Like Barnabas, we can either be stumbling blocks or stepping stones for Christ.

Acts 4:36-37; 11:23-26 On the path of life, do you tend to be a stumbling block or a stepping stone person? Are you living for Christ in such a connected and convincing fashion that you pick people up instead of tripping them up? Does your winsome witness help others step up to faith in Christ, or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

I Value You For Who You Are

Contributed by William Hooper on Jun 1, 2013

Discovering what we mean when we give others affirmative words.

“I Value You for Who You Are” Genesis 1:26-27 Psalm 8 Introduction We make value judgments every day about all sorts of things. We choose one product over another product. We choose one TV news program over another. We think carefully before investing a huge amount of money in a new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Which Side Are You On?

Contributed by Jeff Smith on Jun 24, 2013

In all of our ups and downs as a Christian, we should look to the Lord

WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON? Exodus 32:26 a. FEELING ON THE DOWNSIDE – Spiritually deflated – (John the Baptist – “Art thou the Christ or should we look for another”)) FEELING ON THE UPSIDE – Riding High and maybe not realizing what may be ahead – (Peter – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:26

Denomination: *other

Hell Is Not In Charge Of Your Destiny

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 4, 2013

Sometimes it looks like hell is in charge. Four Reasons Hell ISN'T in charge. Four things to do to take back charge if your life has spiraled out of control.

HELL IS NOT IN CHARGE OF YOUR DESTINY Esther 9:20-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Inside a supercenter, a woman saw a grandfather and his poorly behaved 3 year old grandson. "Easy, William," said the grandfather calmly. "We won't be long." 2. In the cookie aisle, the woman heard a shrill, "I want ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God