Sermons on encourage yourself in the lord: showing 1,411-1,425 of 194,797

The Lord Will Provide Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

How does God meet our needs in crisis times if we trust Him

"The Lord Will Provide" Text - Genesis 22:1-19 "Where’s God in all of this?" The question was thrown down like a challenge, almost defiantly, by the person who had come to visit me. Knowing the circumstances of that person’s life over the last couple of years, I could understand the attitude and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preserved By The Lord

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2009

Sermon addresses challenges Americans may face in the future. God’s blessing and preservation of Daniel during a time when the nation of Israel was experiencing judgment is examined.

Preserved by the Lord Daniel 1:1-2 2-1-09 What will our nation look like ten years from now? How will that affect you and me? How will it affect our children and grandchildren? I heard one senator describing the significance of a trillion dollar bailout. He said, “If you began spending one ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Praise The Lord!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 19, 2010

5 Great reasons to Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord! Colossians 1:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 8, 2010 *John Piper once said: “To be supremely loving, God must give us what will be best for us and delight us most; He must give us Himself. But what do we do when we are given or shown something ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 19, 2007

What to watch out for if we are to continue to rejoice in the Lord

Text: Philippians 3:1-21 Title: Rejoice in the Lord. Introduction “Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same thing to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.” (v1) Point to ponder: What is to be the believers safeguard in good times and bad? To always ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Led To The Lord

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 18, 2021

"One lighted torch leads to another." From the beginning of Jesus' ministry to the present times, the gospel of Jesus Christ has been passed down from person to person through a simple invitation, "come and see."

January 17, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:43-51 Led to the Lord Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “One lighted torch serves to light another.” Swiss Theologian Frederick Godet used this image to describe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jan 6, 2019

A short sermon for a funeral service. I wrote this talk for the funeral of a Christian person.

In Nahum 1.7—a book in the Bible not often heard—the prophet Nahum says, “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (Nahum 1:7). It may seem counter-intuitive to consider this verse at a funeral when death is clearly on our minds. How can we say that the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Presence Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2009

Message in the series of Building a Bridge to the Community. This one is have the presence of the Lord in the church to reach out to the community.

Note: This is also a combination of other sermons that you may see by me here on Sermon Central. Yet it has its own unique way of reaching people. Title: The Presence of Jesus: Building a Bridge to the Community Theme: Text: Luke 7:36 Introduction 1st Unconditional Love because of Christ who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Church Of God

Be A Candle For The Lord...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2021

God said let there be light and there was light. God said the light is good... a candle gives itself for the light. The darker the night the greater the light.

BE A CANDLE FOR THE LORD… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 119:105, John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouragement For God's Weary Soldiers

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 2, 2023

We need to adjust our entire mindset on this battlefield. We need to focus on Jesus Christ our glorious, victorious, perfect savior full of perfect love and grace and truth, and find refreshment for our souls.

Soldiers gather on the outskirts of a city. There are about two hundred of them gathered there, though other groups of faithful fighters are gathered in other places, some out in the woods encamped around fires, others in facilities deep within the cities. These soldiers are beat up, bruised, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 123:1, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lord Teach Us To Pray - Praying With Excellence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key phrases holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these words.

TEXT: Luke 11:1 TITLE: “Teach us to Pray with EXCELLENCE -- Part 1” TOPIC: PRAYER OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 6th 2008 PROP.: LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key words holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak, Lord, Because Your Servant Hears PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

The sermon encourages us to be like Samuel, ready and willing to listen, learn, and live out God's Word in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I am thrilled to see each one of you here today, gathered in fellowship and unity, ready to open your hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Lord has something to say to us, something to teach ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10-11

Topics: Hearing God's Voice

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 14, 2010

The Lord will return and crush His enemies.

The Day of the Lord, Zechariah 14:1-9 Introduction The great “Day of the Lord” will be the topic of our discussion this morning. The blessed hope of the redemption of God’s covenant people will be our primary concern today. That terrible Day of Judgment when the nations of the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Commitment To The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores understanding faithfulness, responding to God's call, and living a committed life, emphasizing faith as seeing the invisible but existent divine truths.

Hey there, church family! Today, we're going to be talking about some pretty important stuff. We're going to be looking at John 3, and we're going to be talking about understanding faithfulness, God's call and our response, and living a life of commitment. Before we get into it, I want to share a ...read more

Topics: Faithfulness

Trusting The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores God's power to bring hope and restoration, as demonstrated in Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones.

Good morning, dear family of God. It's a blessing to be here with you today, to share in the Word of God and to uncover the richness of His promises. We gather here today not as mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters brought together by the love of Christ, bound by His grace, and called to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Topics: Goodness

The Lord Is Near

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Sep 17, 2024

David hiding in a cave, communicates that the LORD is near and protects His children

The LORD is Near Psalm 34:7-18 Good morning, As we have been studying the Book of Psalms, we have learned many things about the Lord's character and His attributes. King David had such a close walk with the LORD, that as he was inspired by the Holy Spirit to write some of the Psalms, he was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational