Sermons on Encourage The Disheartened:

Emptied Out To Be Filled

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 6, 2019

How to be emptied out and then refilled by the Lord.

How to be emptied and then refilled Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving Drought (Covid-19)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2020

When life turns bitter we can become better if we quit blaming God, quit trying to isolate ourselves from people who really care, and finally get ready to embrace a new season of hope. There is be glory, after this! God’s word still has answers for a plagued world.

Often times, when we’re faced with a difficult situation, it requires us to take a step back. We don’t always have the tools to navigate an emotional roller coaster, especially if we’re dealing with something that we’ve never faced before. No one ever expect to go through another plague of virus ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7, Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Possibility Of A Comeback

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020

This book was written to encourage the Israelites in their most difficult hour. But it is also designed to encourage each of us, no matter how dead or lifeless your present situation appears to be, there is still hope for the future. God knows how to strengthen you.

God has an answer for the dead situations of life. Because God’s presence there is hope for the future. There seems to be common knowledge that God’s people need to experience the abundant life that Jesus came to bring in a greater measure. No matter what denomination, independent or traditional, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

#5 Attraction, Not Promotion Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020

Christianity represents God’s truth and becomes most appealing when our words and deeds match.

Today we complete our study of the book of Colossians. Paul wrote this letter and three others (Ephesians, Philippians and Philemon) while in prison awaiting trial. Paul is the consummate leader. He is always trying to spread the gospel even while battling outside forces. In Paul’s writing of this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Power From Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2017

Certain principles of Scripture are God’s weapons to turn back the Enemy’s assaults. When these truths are in your life they take away hell’s ability to torment. Satan uses certain tools; remove those tools and you take power away from hell!

TAKING POWER FROM HELL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a poor woman who lived next door to an atheist. He often mocked her faith and derided her as misguided and having an “imaginary friend.” 2. One day he overheard her praying for some groceries. He went out and bought a couple of sacks of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tree By The River

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 30, 2013

Relaying five provisions of living by the Word 1. Prominence And he shall be like a tree … 2. Permanence … Planted by the rivers of waters … 3. Productive … that bringeth forth his fruit … 4. Perpetual … in his season; his leaf also shall not wither … 5

"All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From Trees" • It’s important to have roots. • In today’s complex world, it pays to branch out. • If you really believe in something, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. • Be flexible so you don’t break when a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Looking To The End Times Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2012

There is a lot of excitement generated in the Christian community around the return of Jesus. Jesus' men were excited too, but what Jesus tells them is not a timeline or series of events, but how they should act while waiting. It's good advise for us too

There’s one thing that is pretty clear—no one understood Jesus’ mission as the ultimate action hero. The people that followed Him closely were starting to get that He was the Messiah—but what did that mean? As I’ve mentioned several times in our journey through Mark, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Ministry That's Youthful

Contributed by Ronald E Flemmings Jr on May 29, 2011

Edification and Encouragement

"A Ministry That's Youthful” 1Tm.4:12-16 Represent the Will of God v.12… “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 4:12. At first Paul’s instruction that Timothy should not let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Your Destiny Is Greater Than Your Disaster

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 21, 2011

What is in you is greater than anything that has happened to you, you can recover from any disaster because your destiny is greater..

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Philippians 1:6 The Jewish Bible says it this way: “I am sure of this, that the one who begun a good work among you will keep it going until it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kept Through The Storm

Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Sep 24, 2011

This message is to remind the believer that God has not forgotten you in the middle of your storm and He will actually speak to you out of your storm and send deliverance.

PSALMS 62:11 JOB 40:6 I CAME INTO THIS HOUSE ON FIRE AND READY TO PREACH AND PROPHECY. I BEGAN TO SEEK GOD AND INQUIRE OF THE LORD, WHAT SHALL I SAY UNTO YOUR PEOPLE THIS DAY. AND THE LORD BEGAN TO SPEAK TO ME CONCERNING THE STORMS THAT HAVE BEEN RAGING IN HIS PEOPLE’S LIVES. THE WAVES THAT ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Helper

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Sep 24, 2011

A wonderful passage to find Help from th eLord

THE LORD IS MY HELPER Psalm 54:1-7 1. THE LORD IS WITH US V4 A. He Never Leaves Hebrews 13:5 says… Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. B. He Is Always Close Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hope And Expectation Forever.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2014

As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for according to all of today's readings. Read on!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th December 2019 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:17-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Borrowed Swords Or Proven Slings

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

A sermon to encourage people to believe in and use what they have.

Borrowed Swords and Proven Slings 1 Samuel 17:17-51 (32-40) Of all Bible classics, this particular story would fall near the top of the list. This story comprised of a boy killing a giant is here forever canonized in scripture. David is only a small insignificant Shepard boy on meals on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persevere: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2017

We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. This sermon focuses on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. The Christian life, is not the easy option.

Persevere: Quitting is not an option We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. Today we are focussing on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. Pastor and Author, Warren Wiersbe said “Those times when you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5, Lamentations 3:22-23, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Way Is Long And Hard

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 10, 2020

Our lives can feel like those of the disciples in the boat, battling headwinds where we barely make any headway. But Jesus will come to us across impossible circumstances. His presence strengthens our hearts.

August 9, 2020 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 When the Way Is Long and Hard Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a lot of fatigue and exhaustion going on in today’s gospel story. To begin with, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran