Sermons on Encourage Yourself:

Stop Going To Church

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Stop just GOING to church and start BEING the church.

Focus Passage: James 1:22-25 Supplemental Passage: “Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it.” 1Cor 12:27 Introduction: Read excerpt from Letter to the Editor of a local newspaper: “I’ve gone for 30 years now and in that time I have heard something like ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit- I Depend On Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 26, 2022

This is the 104th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#104] DON'T QUIT- I DEPEND ON 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Introduction: Fill in the blanks (but don’t answer Jesus or God). If you don’t have anybody to write in the blank, then leave it empty. * When I’m broke and don’t have the money to pay all of my bills I turn to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblical Warning Against Fellowship With Sinful Men Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways.

As believers, we are called to live a life of separation and holiness, set apart from the world and its sinful ways. In Psalm 1:1, the psalmist writes, "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

Bueller... Bueller (Attendance) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is our Stewardship sermon #1... focusing on attendance.

(OT) Exodus 20:8-11 8 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crucify Your 'self' In Your Marriage!

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 6, 2018

Do you know one of the most important reasons for a marriage to become miserable? Find out what makes a marriage miserable and learn how to deal with that problem. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Marriage is a wonderful thing. Proverbs 18:22 says that: He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. It is said that marriages are made in heaven. But so is thunder and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News - The End Of Rules Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

How to defeat legalism

Audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/10/good-news-end-of-rules-blogging.htm Good News- the end of rules Religions the world over have one thing in common: rules If we are honest rules both attract us with their ability to give us certainty about what we should do and repel us because we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Help Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013

The journey of faith is a call to change your habits to those of God.The reality is that people need help in living a healthy and Godly manner. One answer has been the self help books which can be found in their own section at any bookstor

Self Help Ephesians 4:22-24 Have you ever had difficulty trying to change a habit? Human beings are creatures of habit. The 19th century psychologist William James observed, "All our life ... is but a mass of habits." We develop habits and tend to continue acting as we have acted in the past. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of Peace

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 19, 2013

Paul gives clear instruction to teach us how to be free from worry and wrapped in the blanket of God's peace. If we want wholeness or victory and advance in our spiritual life it begins and is governed by our thought life.

Intro: David Jeremiah gave a list of how not to have joy and peace. In his book on joy he said I guarantee that if you follow these guidelines you will have unhappiness. 1) Make little things bother you: don’t just let them, make them. 2) Lose your perspective of things, and keep it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Suddenly…

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 31, 2016

Did you ever notice something and it seems so suddenly new, but then you discover that it's always been there. The only thing different is, that you finally became aware of it.

Suddenly... Psalms 65:11 NKJ 11 You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance. Did you ever notice something and it seems so suddenly new, but then you discover that it's always been there. The only thing different is, that you finally became aware of it. It's kind of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11, Acts 16:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Box

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 14, 2004

A message challenging students to not limit God concerning their abilities.

Out of the Box “Discovering God’s BIG plans for our lives” Introduction Place 3 boxes in front of the audience. Say: The worst enemy, we have in doing great things for God, are these 3 boxes. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, “declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be A Player!

Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001

This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Player!

Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001

This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Good Always Wins Over Evil

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 22, 2007

Evil and good are at work in this world. Good always wins over evil. Jesus talked about it when He said (John 10:10 NIV) "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

Good Always Wins Over Evil By Greg Johnson April 22, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org I was sitting in Atlanta’s airport yesterday waiting for a connecting flight to take me home to Oregon when God began speaking to my heart about events that took place during the week. I began to see ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Neglect Your Gift - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007

Use what the good Lord gave ya.

Do not neglect your gift 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Hold Of Opportunities

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

USING THE OPPORTUNITIES GOD GIVES US

GETTING HOLD OF OPPORTUNITIES Luke 16:8,9 ““The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light. I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God