Sermons on Encourage Yourself In The Lord:

Gods Time

Contributed by Darren Woods on Jul 15, 2010

Focus:- Divine agenda supersedes human agenda Function:- To encourage listeners to wait on the Lord

Introduction Weddings are happy and joyful occasions! When we think of weddings we think of bright, happy music, the church and a banquet hall nicely decorated with flowers, streamers, balloons and colour-coordinated linens and so on. We think of family and friends, all dressed in their best ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Israel, God's Chosen Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Nov 9, 2023

A Scripture from The Lord for Israel, be encouraged, He fights for you the apple of His Eye.

Scripture for Israel from The Lord. Zechariah 12 NLT "1 This is message concerning the fate of Israel came from the LORD: “This message is from the LORD, who stretched out the heavens, laid the foundations of the earth, and formed the human spirit. 2I will make Jerusalem like an intoxicating ...read more

Unload Your Spiritual Backpack

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 8, 2012

you need to forgive yourself!

One of my greatest passions is walking long distances and hiking. I have had the opportunity to hike in some of the most scenic parts of the country, including the mountains surrounding Tucson and Arches National park in Moab Utah. While some of my hiking adventures have been while I was on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 38:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Is Revealed Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Oct 1, 2007

This sermon seeks to encourage an honest look at oneself in light of the judgment you pass on others; for when you criticize negative traits in others you are revealing the things which you dislike in yourself.

In his introduction to this passage, Greg Herrick relates someone has once joked that the definition of a jury is: “twelve people chosen to decide who has the best lawyer.” And with the current state of law suits in America, it’s no wonder that people are skeptical about truth and justice in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

William Booth's 11 Discipleship Questions To Challenge Yourself To Grow

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question.

Questions are excellent. Our savior Jesus of course so often asked people questions. Someone would come to Him and ask him a question, and Jesus would reply by asking them a question. Questions help us to reflect on our own presuppositions, those things we believe and think without even fully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 John 3:6-8, Romans 8:5-6, Matthew 12:36, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Second Greatest Commandment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Love your neighbor, as yourself.

The Second Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:39 Intro As Jesus approached the end of his earthly ministry, he gave his disciples a badge by which they could identify each other. He gave a uniform with which to clothe themselves that would indicate to the world that they were his followers. This ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 22:39

Denomination: Baptist

The Winning Side

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 28, 2009

Encouragement should come in the fact that we are on the side of the King of kings and Lord of lords and that no matter what sinful man does, in the end, Christ will win for eternity.

The Winning Side Prairie Baptist Church – 8/30/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 2 Key verse: Psalms 2:12 - Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him. Premise: Encouragement should come in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To R-A-P When You Find Yourself In A Messy Situation

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

AND WHEN I SAY A MESSY SITUATION I`M TALKING ABOUT A TIME WHEN WE HAVE ALLOWED SIN TO MANIFEST ITSELF IN OUR LIVES AND HINDER OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND YOUR SIN CAN BE ONE THING AND MINES COULD BE ANOTHER

Psalm 51:1-6 (Living) O loving and kind God, have mercy. Have pity upon me and take away the awful stain of my transgressions. [2] Oh, wash me, cleanse me from this guilt. Let me be pure again. [3] For I admit my shameful deed--it haunts me day and night. [4] It is against you and you alone I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Messiah: Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.

Have you ever seen a star being born? Here we see a picture from the James Webb Space Telescope, of just such an event. From the STSI: “NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is celebrating the first anniversary of its start of science operations with this image of a star-forming region in the Rho ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lord Jesus, Receive My Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 11, 2013

“And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit’” Acts 7:59.

Lord Jesus, receive my spirit Text: Is. 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Acts 7:54-60 Today is Saint Stephens’s Day when we remember the first martyr of the Christian Church. His death in the service of Christ, taking place a day after Christmas, reminds us of the cost involved in discipleship. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sowing Generously - Past And Future!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 10, 2011

The talk given at our Church Annual Meeting 2011. God's calling us to sow generously into our community.

I am standing here today as a result of a long string of events, many God-incidences where people sowed the word of God into my life. I’m here because of my Sunday school teachers John and Hilary Stainer. I’m here because of my Boys’ Brigade leader Michael Hunt. I’m here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Anglican

The Challenge To Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 11, 2020

These Jews find themselves in unfamiliar territory. They were depressed, dismayed and dysfunctional. Life has a way of carrying us to our Babylon. Even in Babylon, there are something that we must not do, Don’t Quit!

Subject: Dare to Keep on Keeping on! Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

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

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Feb 16, 2009

People around us want to know that we are in love with Jesus, and we have to stand up for Jesus and declare to everyone what Jesus means to us.

First Church of God in Harvey New Year’s Sunday - January 4th, 2009 Let’s just shake hands with each one, wishing that person a happy New Year.... This is the day, the first Sunday of the New Year 2009, which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is a year we have never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

I Keep Him So He Can Keep Me

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021

When the times get hard (and they do get hard), I know it’s just temporary. It’s like when the rain comes, it can rain a lot or it can rain for days, but sooner or later the rain will stop and the sun will shine again.

I Keep Him So He Can Keep Me" He is ever present with me; at all times He goes before me. I will not live in fear or abandon my calling because He stands at my right hand. The Voice Bible Psalms 16:8 How many of you know that life is full of ups and downs, one day theres, joy and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8

Denomination: Pentecostal