Sermons on Encourage Yourself:

An Exemplary Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 30, 2001

An encouragement to genuine Christian salvation and discipleship

An Exemplary Church 1 Thess 1.1-10 ------------------------------------------------------- In her book "The Key To a Loving Heart" Karen Mains describes the most climactic moment of the wedding. The families have been seated, the groom and his attendants are waiting with the minister and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Prayer And The Prodigal Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 21, 2003

An encouragement for us to seek out the wanderer.

Prayer and the prodigal Jas 5:17-20 WBC 23/11/03pm In July 2002 in an incident that the news-media called "The Miracle at Quecreek," nine miners were trapped 240 feet under-ground for three days in a water-filled mine shaft. You probably remember, you were no doubt holding your breath with me as ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Cares For You

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

You can be sure that Jesus cares for you. No matter where you find yourself in life, He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. There is not much care left in this world today. I mean real, true, genuine care. There is not much compassion left in this country. There was a tune that was sung in years gone by that was very well liked. Perhaps you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001

God has been after you for along time. He has pursued you despite time, nature and yourself.

“The pursuit of God” {Acts 17:24-27} In confronting the thinking of the Athenians, Paul begins correcting their view of the “Unknown God” as he says in verse 23; “Now what you worship as something unknown, I am going to proclaim to you.” He begins by taking them back to the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing On New Ground

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 24, 2002

When you find yourself standing on new ground (change/transition) here are some things you need to remember.

Standing On New Ground (This sermon was preached the day before we constituted as a new church) Intro: Show a clip from the Wizard of OZ where Dorothy and Todo are whisked away by the tornado. Stop the clip after she says, "We’re not in Kansas anymore." Transition: Sometimes we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

First Class Treatment Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008

Showing partiality to the rich not only violates the 2nd commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself," it is breaking the whole law

Here’s a typical scenario for you at Narita Airport. Let’s say John and Chihoko are flying to JFK. I’m the purser or the head steward. I’m at the door to greet the passengers when they come on the 777. I see Chihoko dressed in very fine clothes. She is like the person we just read about. She ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Joy Of Alignment Series

Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006

You can have joy by aligning yourself with God’s passion, God’s purpose, and God’s perspective!

The Joy of Alignment with God Philippians 1:12-26 I. Introduction We are continuing to talk about joy! The Christian life should be a joyful life. The preacher once said that some Christians look like a mule eating oats out of a half-inch gas pipe. What does it take to be joyful? We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking In Three Direstions

Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005

As a Christian serving and following the Lord, where do you see yourself 5 years from now? Still serving?

“LOOKING IN THREE DIRECTIONS” (I Thes.1:1-10) 7/15/2005 The background to this church and its beginning is found in Acts 17. Paul was humanly responsible for starting this church…and he only remained there for less than a month. But the church with its new converts took off at record speed…and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From Such Turn Away

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

Do not allow yourself to be involved with those that practice and preach doctrines of men that only serve to divide and destroy the kingdom of God.

I don’t know how many of you have been attentive to what’s happening around the world, but of something that we must all be aware is what is occurring the in area of religion. I say this because it isn’t difficult to find that just about every day new groups or cults proclaiming to be Christians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spy In Halfway Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 9, 2007

When it comes to salvation, don’t trust in yourself or even your church - rather put your trust in the Lord.

SERMON: THE SPY IN HALFWAY Things that people trust in: Themselves (Proverbs 3:5 – 6) Their Walls (Jeremiah 7:3 – 6) The Lord Title: The Spy in Halfway Text: Joshua 2:8 – 14 MP: Salvation is only found when you let the Savior in. Outline: 1. Introduction a. Ted Griffith ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 23, 2009

Picking yourself up by your bootstraps is a great idea but the impossibility of doing that is like finding salvation by your own efforts.

GOD’S MESSAGE OF SALVATION A Call to Faith We have heard the expression "Pick yourself up by your bootstraps." The picture this brings to mind is that of someone pulling on his or her shoes and as a results being lifted off the ground. In a way, this is rather humorous when we realized the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being Defined By God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2012

The world tries to label you. Those labels will hold you back. Let yourself be defined by God's grace. It is liberated.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How do you define yourself? • Do you define yourself by your vocation (I am a teacher)? By your accomplishments (I am in the Hall of fame)? By a title (I am A CEO)? • How do you define yourself? • What kinds of labels do we use on one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who R U Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012

Have ever just been sitting somewhere alone & find yourself asking the question, "who am I" really?

Have ever just been sitting somewhere alone & find yourself asking the question, "who am I" really? How many of us would agree, that would be an important question to ask ourselves from time to time? I want to look at 3 different references that scripture gives us, as people. These 3 are Sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Saying From The Cross-Number 7-Into Your Hands. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 31, 2012

So you can’t go wrong when you commit yourself or others in the hands of your heavenly Father!

Luke 23:46-And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’” Having said this, He breathed His last. Definitions For Commit- 1-to give in trust or charge. 2-to pledge (oneself) to a position on an issue or question 3-to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Without Seeing!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 1, 2013

"Look at yourself and doubts will increase...look at God, and doubts will cease." Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Believing Without Seeing! John 4:45-54 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BelievingSeeing.html Jesus returns to the site of His first public miracle, and He’s going to work a second public miracle. In between the two was a miracle not so public. It was more internal than external, and it was the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist