Sermons on Encourage Yourself In The Lord:

The Lord Is Faithful

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 8, 2024

Which animal is not faithful in a relationship? The answer: Cheetah. You might have thought I was going to say: People. But as unfaithful as many people are, there is one who is always faithful. The Lord is faithful!

Alba 4-7-2024 THE LORD IS FAITHFUL II Thessalonians 3:1-5 There was an advertisement which read, “Faithful Dog For Sale”. So a guy called up the owner for details and said, “Hey, I saw your offer for a faithful dog, I have a couple of questions.” “Shoot.” “Is he good with kids?” “Very. He’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Will Provide Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 4, 2022

The story of Abraham instructed to sacrifice his son reveals the obedience and faith of Abraham. God is sovereign and in control of our lives. He is able to provide in any need. He is able to provide for Abraham. He is able to provide for us.

Imagine your back is up against the wall. You have reached the end of your rope. Every prospect for the future is dark and gloomy. Maybe that is not so hard for you to imagine. That is when there is only one thing that could possibly turn the situation around. A miracle from God. Will God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Understanding Fear

Fear: Hebrew word is “yara” to dread, terror to stand in awe to revere / respect. The last description (revere / respect) is most biblically accurate for fear of the lord. Role in the life of a Christian: Fear God, not man. Walk in fear of God. Work out salvation with fear. We ought ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

None But The Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 25, 2020

Only hope we have in this life is Jesus Christ

None but the Lord John 14: 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (1) Only Foundation. 1st Corinthians 3: 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Magnify The Lord

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 22, 2025

When I magnify something, I can see it better. When I magnify, I can understand it better. When I magnify, I have a deeper appreciation for how and what it does.

Psalms 34:1-4 (NKJV) “Magnify the Lord” June 22, 2025 David insisted that despite the difficulties and dangers of his life, his experience with God has given him something to brag about. I wonder today, if we can put ourselves in David’s position, when the words of this text were written, no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 18, 2025

On one Sabbath, Jesus and the disciples ate some raw grain as they traveled. Some Pharisees objected to this but Jesus had something interesting to say when He replied to them!

The Lord of the Sabbath Introduction: Maybe it happened more than once, but there was at least one time when Jesus and the twelve disciples were so hungry they found some raw grain for their meal! Even though this was permitted under the Law of Moses (Deut. 23:25), some of the religious leaders ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 18, 2025

The fear of the Lord is not dread—it is reverence. It shapes our desires, disciplines our words, directs our duties, secures our deliverance, and determines our destiny.

The Fear of the LORD Text: Psalm 34:11 – “Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.” Introduction David, in Psalm 34, gives us an invitation: “Come, ye children, hearken unto me.” This is the language of a father speaking to his family. It is tender, instructive, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11, Genesis 5:24, Psalm 16:11, Daniel 6:22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Anger Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 19, 2025

This sermon confronts the difficult reality of God's righteous anger against sin and the resulting devastation that leads to a raw, desperate plea for Him to see the suffering of His people.

Introduction In the first chapter of this somber book, we saw the city of Jerusalem sitting solitary, like a weeping widow abandoned by all her friends. The prophet described her pain from the outside, looking in. But here, in chapter two, the focus shifts dramatically. The lens zooms past the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God’s delays are deliberate designs, revealing His glory, deepening our trust, and assuring that His perfect plan unfolds exactly when it should.

1. The Strange Stillness of God Our journey, today, begins in Bethany: (John 11:1-6) > “Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha… So the sisters sent to Him, saying, ‘Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.’ But when Jesus heard it He said, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6, Jeremiah 29:11-14, Isaiah 40:31, Romans 8:24-25, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lord Of The Flies Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When the world swarms with corruption, God draws a line of beauty and covering—turning our chaos into peace through His power.

There are moments when life hums instead of shouts. You can’t see the problem, but you can feel it—the buzz in your ear, the sting on your skin, the constant irritation that keeps you awake at night. That’s what chaos sounds like when it’s close. It doesn’t roar like a lion; it drones like a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-24, Luke 11:20, Romans 1:22-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Hand Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 11, 2025

The phrase “The Hand of the Lord” is a powerful biblical expression that symbolises God’s active involvement in human affairs.

THE HAND OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 59:1 – “Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear.” Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:20, 1 Kings 18:46, Psalm 118:15-16, Acts 11:21, Ezekiel 37:1 INTRODUCTION: The phrase “The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Lord Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week four: One Lord.

ONE LORD Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/28/2018 A three-year-old girl was listening intently to the children’s sermon one Sunday morning at her church. The minister explained that God wants everyone to get along and love each other. “God wants us all to be one,” he said. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Crying To The Lord. Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Crying to the Lord.

Psalm 17 Crying to the Lord. 1. The Integrity of the Cry - 1 Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 2. The Intensity of the Cry - 1 attend unto my cry, 3. The Intent of the Crier - 3 Thou hast proved mine ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Reigns Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Lord Reigns

Psalm 97 The Lord Reigns 1. The Glory of His Reign It's Reality - 1 The Lord reigneth; It's Response - let the earth rejoice; It's Reach - let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. 2. The Greatness of His Reign His Mystery - 2 Clouds and darkness are round about ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Praise The Lord Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Praise the lord

Psalm 115 Praise the lord 1. The Praise - It is Selfless - 1 Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, It is Sensitive - but unto thy name give glory, It is Sound - for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake. 2. The Problem - They Question His Character - 2 Wherefore should the heathen say, His ...read more

Denomination: Holiness