Sermons on Encourage Yourself In The Lord:

A Summary Of The Lord's Ministry Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 14, 2009

Misunderstandings of what Jesus ministry was all about.

A summary of the Lord’s ministry John 12: 37-43 The grade two class had their class picture taken and the teacher was trying to encourage them all to get their parents to buy one of these pictures by saying, “Someday you’ll look at this picture and you’ll say, ‘Why ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-43

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be More Encouraging To Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 24, 2023

Romans 14 is a key passage on potential disagreements with fellow believers. What does this passage teach us about being more encouraging in our church families?

DANGER SIGNS: 1. AM I TRIPPING UP MY BROTHER OR SISTER IN CHRIST? - Romans 14:13b, 15b. - In church arguments and fights, so often our focus is on showing everyone how right we are. - Here, though, in v. 13b, we are instructed not to put a stumbling block in front of a brother or sister. - Let ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Maturity In The Vineyard Of The Lord

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 27, 2021

Let us grow up and follow the example of our SAVIOR

Maturity in the vineyard Beloved, let us grow up as we serve our KING. Let us take a look at HIS example. 1. HE knew HIMSELF. HE knew HE was not Elijah, Moses or John the Baptist and neither did HE desire to be them. HE knew that HE was The CHRIST, The SON of GOD. HE knew that HE and The FATHER ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Sing Of The Mercies Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 4, 2006

The importance of singing and music in our worship of our merciful God.

"I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations." (Psalm 89:1, KJV) 1. "I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever" How often as we travel on the journey of life is our attention suddenly and effectively arrested by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1

Denomination: Baptist

"What We Believe About The Lord’s Supper"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 25, 2011

What do we believe about the Lord’s Supper at First Baptist Church?

Our church says: “The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church memorialize the death of the Lord Jesus Christ and anticipate His second coming.” Jesus commanded His church to perform the ordinances of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Here, Paul gives instructions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To The Lord Jesus!

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 4, 2014

We must continually follow the Lord.

Committed to the Lord Jesus! TEXT: John 3:8 John 3:8 "8The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.." (NLT) The NIV "The wind blows wherever it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Sword Of The Lord" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 28, 2002

God frequently trims our resources to get us to depend entirely on Him. When we’re serving in God’s army we become part of the “overwhelming minority.”

“The Sword of the Lord" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Many of us are familiar with the management concept of downsizing—we’re told to “do more with less”. However, nations don’t usually downsize when preparing for war! They mobilize their reserves ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Congregational

The Lord Will Be Strong For You

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Jul 9, 2006

You will never get too far in this life walking around in this tabernacle of flesh without being tempted we still need the Great Intercessor acting on our behalf.

Luke 22:31,32 The Lord Will be Strong For You H Lee Clay I remember as a youth in the Church that when and if a person claiming faith was struggling with some area of temptation in his or her life and sought the encouraging counsel of an elder in the church that he or she would be told that, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Believers Will Be With The Lord Forever"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Saints Triumphant (A) - Believers will live with the Lord forever either at our death or on Judgment Day.

“WE WILL BE WITH THE LORD FOREVER” (Outline) November 14, 2010 - Saints Triumphant - 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 INTRO: When is the end not the end? The end is not the end when it is a beginning. Earthly life comes to an end. The believers’ perfect eternal life begins. While living on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Lord, Rescue Me

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2019

A study in Psalm 25: 1 - 22

Psalm 25: 1 – 22 Lord, rescue me A Psalm of David. 1 To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies’ triumph over me. 3 Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause. 4 Show me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lord, Are You Willing? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 1 – 4

Matthew 8: 1 – 4 Lord, Are You Willing? Matthew 8, “1 When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. 2 And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”3 Then Jesus put out His hand and touched ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Impending Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2018

Joel 2:1-17 teaches us that God's impending judgment may yet be averted by a wholehearted repentance.

Scripture We are currently in a sermon series that I am calling, “Lessons from a Minor Prophet: Joel.” The Prophet Joel was perhaps the earliest of the Old Testament’s writing prophets. My own view is that Joel wrote his prophecy in the eighth (or perhaps even in the ninth) century BC. The ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Love The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 17, 2024

Psalm 116:1-19 is an intensely personal thanksgiving to God for deliverance from death.

Introduction Bethany Hamilton was born in 1990 and grew up in Hawaii. She had a passion for surfing. In 2003, at just 13 years old, she was a rising star in the surfing world, known for her talent and dedication. One day, Bethany prayed with her mom for her life to have a purpose. She wanted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord Stay With Us

Contributed by William Baeta on May 3, 2014

“They urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.’ So He went in to stay with them.” (Luke 24:29)

Theme: Lord stay with us Text: Acts 2:36-41; 1 Pet. 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35 All that is happening in the world today is pointing to the end of this present age when Jesus Christ will return. Our generation has received so many revelations about Christ that it is almost impossible not to recognise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whacha Got?

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

God uses the useable. Ask yourself, "What Have I that the Lord can use?" Message for the church.

Whacha Got? 2 Kings 4:1-7 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen. (2) And Elisha said ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal