Sermons on Encourage The Disheartened:

Barnabas

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 25, 2019

Barnabas, son of consolation, his name and his life was an encouragement.

Barnabas Acts 4:36-37 I. Barnabas…. His name describes the man….” son of consolation” 1. Name given by the Apostles…. (nick name) 2. His name means “to encourage” …this is needed much in our day. 3. This was a man of the N.T. Church……. Acts 11:22-23, 1 Thess. 2:11-12, Hebrews 10:25 a. Example ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Brag About Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 26, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#1] SOMETHING TO BRAG ABOUT 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: One thing I talk about often is the success of our children. While they are all grown, I love talking about what they are doing and how they are doing. Paul continues in the same theme in 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Charge Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 29, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#2] GOD IS IN CHARGE 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Introduction: This was a Church worth bragging about. This Church was being persecuted on a regular basis, yet they continued on faithfully. The evidence of this, was how they allowed God to lead regardless of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Refuse To Die Right Here

Contributed by Trayce Carter Russell on Dec 5, 2017

Life will throw all kinds of circumstances and curve balls. But you have the choice to be defeated and die or fight and live

2 King 7:3-4 And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die? 4 If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Splashes Of Living Colour Christmas Eve

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2017

A sermon that looks at how God splashes colour all over the worl though what happenned at Christmas eve

Luke 2:8-15 says: And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Wesley Boyd on Jan 8, 2019

I have heard the word "visionary" defined from a Christian perspective as "he who sees what can be done for God, and has a passion to do it."

Do You See What I See? Numbers 13:25-31; 14:6-8 In our text this morning there are two groups of people. The first group is the Visionary group. The second group is the Stationary group.??Let’s define these two words. The word "visionary" means "characterized by vision or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25, Numbers 13:25-31

The Danger Of Listening To Bad Advice

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 24, 2018

THE STORY OF JOB SEEMS TO BE SAD SAGA WITH NO END IN SIGHT BECAUSE JOB IS DEALING WITH PROBLEMS AFTER PROBLEMS AND EVEN WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS OF JOB THE CONCEPT OF BEING BIPOLAR COMES TO MIND `

Job 32:1-12 (MSG) Job's three friends now fell silent. They were talked out, stymied because Job wouldn't budge an inch—wouldn't admit to an ounce of guilt. 2 Then Elihu lost his temper. (Elihu was the son of Barakel the Buzite from the clan of Ram.) He blazed out in anger against Job for ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pressed Or Being Pressed

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Are you Pressing or being Pressed?

Press or be Pressed Philippians 3: 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From A Cave Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 8 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This continues the exploration of depression from message 7. This message focuses on some lessons to learn from Elijah's experience.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #8 “Lessons from A Cave Where Elijah gets reconnected to God and Ministry” Introduction So far we have extracted numerous timeless lessons or principles in our examination of Elijah’s life long journey of faith. I. Lessons from the Palace where Elijah boldly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19, Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Everyone Could Use A Hold Up Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the need for and ways to practice encouraging one another

Intro – I’ve told the story before, but it’s real significant to me. We were living in OH. I’ll never forget the day that Brian came into my office. He said he needed to talk to me, and closed the door. That’s sometimes not a good sign. Then, he sat down, and proceeded to shower me with words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why, O God, Why!

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 31, 2021

Sometimes it seems God is so far away from us. His silence picks our conscience and in despair we cry: Why, O God, Why.

TEXT: PSALMS 22:1, 42:5 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble (Psalm 10:1). My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? ... Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1, Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building For God's Glory. 1 Cronicles 28:1-21

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 16, 2024

A message about building our lives for God's glory. Living for a purpose in life.

"Building for God's Glory" 1 Chronicles 28:1-21 Good Morning Stand with me and lift 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 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Shall We Do? Restoring Joy In Advent”

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 18, 2024

As we reflect on this theme of joy, particularly for those among us who may feel devoid of hope and light

ntroduction: My beloved in Christ, as we gather in this sacred space during this Advent season, I want to address a question that resonates through the ages—not only in the Gospel of Luke but also in our lives today: “What shall we do?” This is a question posed by the crowds who came to John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm 10 - Prayers In The Dark Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 4, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 10

God, Where Are You? 10: 1 : Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble? • Here, the psalmist asked a question well known to those who follow God: the concern, the anxiety, over the seeming inactivity of God. The psalmist felt that God was afar off and did even hide in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua 1: The Times, They Were A-Changin’ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 19, 2024

This is the first message in a series based on the Book of Joshua. In this first chapter, Joshua received some very encouraging news from the LORD which helped him lead Israel to the Promised Land.

Introduction: Change happens. There’s no doubt about that. Way back in 1964, Bob Dylan recorded a song called “The Times They Are A-Changing (which I’ve never heard)”, talking about various things. In the text, we see that in just 40 years, Israel had seen any number of changes. They had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist