Sermons on Encourage Yourself In The Lord:

When The Lord Is Your Shepherd Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 23, 2022

The promises of everyone's favorite Psalm only apply to a select group of people. Be comforted by those promises by becoming one of those who follow the Lord!

It’s Mother’s Day, May 12th. And for me, that means we’ve been in the midst of the Covid-19 Crisis for 2 months. Being a sports fan, the seriousness of the crisis hit home on March 11th. That was the day NBA player Rudy Gobert, starting center for the Utah Jazz, failed to show up for the ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Give Praise To The Lord For Freedom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 6, 2004

PENTECOST 5(A) - Believers give praise to the Lord for freedom because wickedness loses and God is victorious.

GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD FOR FREEDOM Jeremiah 20:7-13 - July 4, 2004 Pentecost 5 / Independence Day JEREMIAH 20:7-13 7O LORD, you persuaded me, and I was persuaded; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wait: Learning To Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Oct 22, 2006

Learn to wait...

This evening, I want to share with you a journey that I’ve been on over the last year. There have been a lot of unknowns in me life after that and it’s been a real struggle at times for me, but God has been teaching me to wait on Him. It hasn’t been easy, and I know He will continue to work on me, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Know The Lord Is To Possess Wisdom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 19, 2002

Pentecost 13(B) - AUGUST 18, 2002 - When believers know the Lord they possess God’s wisdom - - wisdom which satisfies and wisdom which instructs.

To Know the Lord is to Possess Wisdom Proverbs 9:1-10 August 18, 2002 PROVERBS 9:1-10 1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 3, 2018

Sunday after Christmas, Sermon about Jesus Second Coming for which the Hymn by Isaac Watts, is all about. This sermon was given in conjunction with the Lord's Supper.

Isaac Watts was arguably the most prolific hymn writer of his day. If the father of medicine was Hippocrates and the father of the telephone was Alexander Graham Bell, then the father of English hymns was none other than Isaac Watts. Watts’ lyrical goal, as one author put it, was to wed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Lord And My God

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015

Do you sit with Thomas, as one seeking? Do you sit with the others, still excited from the week before? Perhaps you sit on your own, neither excited nor doubting. May you proclaim as Thomas did "My Lord and My God". Updated March2021.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 So here we are... One week ... after Easter. How has this week been ... for you? How are you this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:9, Matthew 7:7, John 20:19-31, 1 Peter 1:8-9, 1 Peter 1:12, 1 Peter 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Our Gift From The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

A woman decides to try riding horseback, even though she has had no lessons or prior experience.

• She mounts the horse unassisted and the horse immediately springs into motion. • It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the woman begins to slip from the saddle. • In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot seem to get a firm grip. • She tries to throw her arms ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Word From The Lord?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 19, 2021

We think of ourselves as people of the Book, but when the Word of the Lord contradicts our lifestyle, we practice "selective hearing." God says, "Get off the fence! Get on the Lord's side or on the world's side!"

IS THERE ANY WORD FROM THE LORD? Jer. 37:2-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher asked her class what was their favorite animal. Billy raised his hand, “Fried chicken.” She said, “No, I said what ‘animal.’” Billy responded, “Fried chicken!” She said, “I’m a member of PETA, the SPCA, Greenpeace, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:2-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Dares To Question The Lord

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 12, 2003

A first-person narrative. When in our suffering we challenge the Lord like Job did, he works repentance in us so that we stand dumbfounded at his wisdom and power and stand astounded at his promise of grace.

Who Dares to Question the Lord Good Morning. I thank you for this opportunity to speak to you. My name is Job. I realize that because of the way it is spelled in English, you would usually pronounce it “job.” But it is Job. Please allow me to give you a little bit of background about myself. I ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, Job 19:25

Denomination: Lutheran

Praise The Sovereign Covenant Lord! Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 7, 2002

This series of sermons outlines the covenantal relationship between God and His people. Over the next few weeks, I intend to address the Covenant Lord, The Covenant People, Worship, Sacraments, Family, and the Future.

SUMMARY: The people of the covenant Lord should make praise to the powerful creator God. Because he is the Sovereign Covenant and controlling maker and frustrator of the nations. INTRODUCTION In 1992, when the Mississippi Govenor, Kirk Fordice, stated unreservedly “America is a Christian nation” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Prayer - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 17, 2014

"Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors:" When we think of forgiveness we usually think about who we have to forgive. Rarely do we remember that unforgiveness is a sin that we are committing when we refuse to forgive.

Please continue standing as we read what is most commonly known as “The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord Keeps Me Alive

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2014

To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil.

I. EXORDIUM: Who keeps you alive? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD keeps us alive and preserves our lives from all evil. IV. TEXT: Psalms 121:7 (Amplified Bible) 121:7 The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life. V. THESIS: Praise, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Passionate Commitment Of The Lord…”

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Dec 1, 2020

I’m sure you have heard the following expression said concerning someone (and most times it is said in a negative context) but the expression, “So & so has an agenda!” or “That group has an agenda!”

I’m sure you have heard the following expression said concerning someone (and most times it is said in a negative context) but the expression, “So & so has an agenda!” or “That group has an agenda!” We live in a nation & even a world where there are certain people & groups who not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Search Me O Lord

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 13, 2001

A FULL EXAMINATION OF YOUR HEART AND THOUGHTS.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH----9/02/01 PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SEARCH ME O LORD PAGE 1 OF 4 JOHN 3:16-18 “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 2, 2002

The Scriptures teach that the joy of the Lord is our strength. This is a lesson which provides guidance on how we can experience the power of spiritual joy in our Christian lives.

Background: The Jews had returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. While they were in Babylon, the Jews were not able to practice their religion in its entirety. In fact, for the most part, they did not have access to the Law of God. For most of the captives, whatever they knew of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10, Romans 14:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ