Sermons on Encourage The Fainthearted:

The Upside Of Being Down

Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007

The up side even when we are down is that we are called and appointed by God.

GENERAL INTRO Jesus has set us free to be ourselves... Comparing to others Not good at that Gifs, talents, I cant sing like and I cant – but Preach Everybody has things they are good at and everybody has things they are not good at. WE HAVE TO GET OVER BEING BOTHERED BY IT We have to understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

There's A Miracle Coming Your Way

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 26, 2008

This sermon shows us how to catch the miracle that is passing our way.

The Prophet symbolizes (The Word and the Power of God). Elisha coming to Shunem is equivalent to the Word of God coming to your ears. The day that you hear the Word of God is the most important day of your life. The Word of God is the Power of God Your healing is in the Word Your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Hero Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2008

66th in a series from Ephesians. The church needs behind the scene heroes like Tychicus.

I’m going to begin with a quiz this morning. The subject of this quiz is the University of Arizona football team. Let’s see how much you know about the team. Let’s begin with the coaching staff. How many of you can name the head coach? [Mark Stoops]. How about the offensive coordinator? [Sonny ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008

This passage gives us 3 ways in which we see that "God IS For Us."

GOD IS FOR US Romans 8:26-30 * Don Moen is a name which is well known among modern day musicians. He has written some of the most beloved and sung songs of our time. As a writer/producer/publisher, he and the team at Integrity Music developed and released Worship projects for choirs. One of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Remembers

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 11, 2008

It can be of great encouragement to be aware that ‘God Remembers’. We have a God who ‘cares about our concerns’, who ‘contemplates our conversations’ and who ‘chronicles our commitments’.

GOD REMEMBERS It can be of great encouragement to be aware that ‘God Remembers’. We have a God who ‘cares about our concerns’, who ‘contemplates our conversations’ and who ‘chronicles our commitments’. Let us look into the Word of God, take on board what it says, and as a result be encouraged, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Prepared, This Lesson Must Be Shared!

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 9, 2008

How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be be with Jesus

Matthew 25:1-13 “Be Prepared, this lesson must be shared” How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be with Jesus. Sunday Morning Sermon 06.01.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbG7JT5nxs (Start with title and text) The lesson that must be shared – BE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect!

Contributed by Nora A. Jackson on Jun 14, 2008

Though the world may want to reject us, or we may want to reject ourselves, the love of God always welcomes us.

Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect! Rom 5: 6-10, Heb 10:14 My Doctor, Sylvia, had me go in for a number of tests including several scans. Then from the results of all these tests, she diagnosed the cause of the problem: ‘this and that are a bit different from the normal…’. Now, several years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

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

Help For Healing Heartache Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 17, 2009

Help for healing heartache.

Do you remember where you were when you first heard about the terrorist attacks on 9-11? Furthermore, do you remember how you felt? Most Americans felt a lot of sorrow, anger and heartache, not only for the victims of the terrorist attacks and their families, but also for our entire nation, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Well

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009

In the New Testament we see people like Judas, Anannias, and Saphirra who started well but did not finish well.

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God At Work

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009

God is at work in the lives of His people.

GOD IS WORKING BUT ARE YOU WORKING? Philippians 2:12-18 by Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. May 27, 2006 INTRODUCTION Man’s advancements have brought rapid developments. These fast past changes have necessitated the construction of new facilities, roads, and countless projects. I was recently struck ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ