Sermons on encourage the disheartened:

Affirming The Afflicted

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Affirming the Afflicted (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Thessalonians chapter 1 verses 1-12 Ill: • I am sure we have all seen the type of western film; • When the cowboys are besieged and hopelessly outnumbered. • They are low on provisions and short of ammunition. • They cannot hope to hold out for much ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Accentuating The Positive In A Negative World

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

Words can build up or tear down

Accentuating the Positive in a Negative World June 27, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Last week we learned God made us with needs that are met by others. 1 Made is His image/likeness a Praise, good & kind words b What’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

So when you’re fed up, discouraged, and ready to quit, when you whine and complain to God, “I’m done. I’m through. It’s over,” don’t lose it when God says: “No you’re not."

Intro Elijah is running for his life, frightened, trying to hide from the fears that haunt him. Suddenly, in the thick of his escape attempt, “The word of the Lord came to [Elijah]”! Now if that’s not enough to frighten someone, the question the Lord asks him should. God asks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Carpe Diem Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 11, 2010

Paul writes to his beloved church to express to them that our time is short and we ought to capturing every moment for the cause of Christ and advancement of His Kingdom!

“CARPE DIEM” 10/10/10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN. Rich McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:1-21 A new movie was released to the theaters Friday, October 8, 2010. The title of the movie is called “Secretariat”. It is a neat movie about a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith Or Foolishness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2010

God plans don't always make sense, but they are always the right way. The falling of the walls of Jericho is just an example of the foolishness of God that has a great impact on our faith and ability to see God do great and mighty things.

Faith or Foolishness Joshua chapter 6:15-20 Introduction- Turn with me to Joshua 6:15-20. The good news is, the Lord has allowed me to move out of Deuteronomy, the bad news it is only ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Barnabas, A Christian Example

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 9, 2010

An example for every Christian, Barnabas is an often overlooked figure crucial to the early church effort. He led others to Christ and brought glory to His name, what better can be said of someone?

BARNABAS INTRODUCTION 1. Barnabas is a wonderful character in the Bible 2. This study has been rewarding study and I pray it will benefit you TRANSITION: To begin, let's examine: I. Who is Barnabas? A. According to Acts 4:36, his name was Joseph &he was a Levite, the priestly tribe 1. He was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Warnings & Encouragement. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 John chapter 2 verses 18-19. Ill: • 4 boys in secondary school had a reputation of playing truant; • One morning they turned up very, very late for their lesson, • They told the teacher they were late because the car bringing them had a puncture. • Looking at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Brethren

"Anything Is Possible"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2011

A sermon in which the conclusion is that there is no such thing as an impossible situation.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 Philippians 4:4-13 “Anything is Possible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.org Anxiety is the way of life for many of us. With so much competition and pressure, with so many others striving for the same ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Crossroads

Contributed by David Smith on Mar 20, 2011

God ordered Abram to leave Haran (which means "crossroads") and journey to an unknown land that he would guide him to - this was the crossroad of Israel's begninning.

2nd Sunday of Lent - Genesis 12:1-4a Well I must admit when I first read over the lessons for today, I said to myself, Richard knew what he was doing being away this Sunday. What more could I possibly say about Abrams walk of faith with God? What could I say about “being born again” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Get Off The Boat Stop Sinking And Start Rising

Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 27, 2011

follow jesus

Get Off the Boat Stop Sinking and Start Rising Text: Matthew 14; 27-33 Key Scripture Matthew 14; 29 29} He said; “Come” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stand Series

Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 30, 2010

This is an amazing story of a definite stand three young men took for God. They knew the circumstance they faced, they knew the consequences of their actions, yet they did not back down.

“The Stand” Beyond Flannelgraph: Treasured Stories, Timeless Truths Sunday, September 5, 2010 Text: Daniel 3:7-18 My family started going to church when I was three years old and I accepted Christ when I was five. I was raised in church…and my parents believed that it was a good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Ran The Race-----And Won! Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 2, 2010

Paul writes as a Pastor to his beloved church. He tells them of what joy he receives of their ministry. He encourages them to keep on doing the right things and not agrue, grumble, or fight. Be of one accord.

I RAN THE RACE AND WON! 10-3-10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Richard T. McQuinn TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-30 INTRODUCTION: This is a second of a series of sermons from the book of Philippians. The Apostle Paul is writing to perhaps his favorite church. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Romans, Part 43 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 2, 2011

Paul begins to conclude his letter to the church in Rome with 2 very important encouragements: Conviction of his beliefs and the reason he preaches ... so that Jesus would be glorified!

Romans, Part 43 Romans 15:14-22 Introduction - Last week Paul showed us the importance of living for others -- Understanding that division is never the way to success; and we must avoid it - Discussed the purpose of our lives is that we would learn to give praise and honor -- That we would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suddenly

Contributed by Rickey Bradford on Jun 3, 2011

A message on the swiftness and suddenness of God as He comes to our rescue.

Suddenly 6/5/11 Acts 16:25 Introduction • They are in the inner prison—no windows, no source of light • Their feet are bound in chains • The time--midnight • It is pitch black—zero visibility • Their bodies ache and hurt from being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Church Of God

"Let Us!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

Question: Who have I judged? Hebrews 10:19-25 3 doctrinal exhortations that we need to consider out of "Let Us!" 1. Let Us Draw Near to God! Vs. 22 "let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist