Sermons on Encourage Yourself:

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2010

Everyone is subject to depression. When depressed, how shall the child of God respond? Surely, there are answers given in the Word, and we now look to that divine Word.

Dr. Tim LaHaye claims to have asked over one hundred thousand people among his audiences if there were any who have never been depressed. Among one hundred thousand people so questioned not one has ever responded to his query by stating “I have never been depressed.” It would actually appear that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

"What Have We Learned?” Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Testimonials of what God did during 40 Days and a review of all that we learned

“WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?” Sunday, June 6, 2004 You can raise your hand because you can be proud of this, who read all forty of the readings during the 40 Days of Purpose? How many of you can say I read all 40 of them? If you did, congratulations, I congratulate you, and if you didn’t, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Jun 30, 2005

If we have accepted Christ as our Lord then we are next called to serve. Love God & love others through serving God and serving others.

SAVED TO SERVE Great Commandment Matt 22:36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " ’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ’Love your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting An Example Through Our Speech

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 5, 2007

Setting an example through our speech

Title: Setting an example through our speech Text: 1 Timothy 4:12; Matt 5:18 1TI 4:12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. Introduction Paul told Timothy not to let anyone look down at his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Connected: The Church & You Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 3 of 4 - Teaching series on Small Groups at NewSong

“Connected” Part 3 – The Church & You NewSong Church – 09/28/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Small Group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19

Denomination: *other

When God Is In It

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 12, 2018

Until you remain dormant, the world doesn’t bother you but the moment you decide to ‘build’ then all eyes turn on you. Are you listening?

When God is in it…. 1 King 5:5"Behold, I (Solomon) intend to build a house for the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spoke to David my father..” I love to encourage ‘builders’ today! Hey, I’m not talking about construction business, whenever you start going to the next level, you become a ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"And In This Place I Will Give Peace”

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 19, 2019

The Lord promises to give you peace in your life, home, church and community. He will surely perform it.

Song: I have peace like a river, peace like a river; Peace like a river in my soul 2x We can sing this song “For this is what the LORD says: I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Isaiah 66:12, Mark 4:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Now! Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 12, 2015

Most people are waiting until Heaven to enjoy life. But Christ offers us life for living now. And He shows us the way! How can we live the Christian life? Discover how to live life here and now!

Galatians 2:20 “the life I now live” I. Life is for living- Galatians 2:20 “the life I now live” A. Living not just existing B. Living a full & meaningful life John 10:10 C. Living now-“I now live” Galatians 2:20 D. Living continuously Acts 20:24 II. Life is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flee From Toxic People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 15, 2024

Toxic people are great actors. They play the victim, the hero, and the villain all in one script.

The Bible warns us about the influence of false prophets, wicked men, and seducing spirits. We must be wise and discerning, for we are called to be salt and light in this world, not to be tainted by its poison. Toxic people can drain our energy, distract us from our purpose, and pollute our minds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Life Is For Living Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 11, 2024

“The life I now live . . . .” Galatians 2:20 Are you enjoying life or enduring life? Are you living or just existing?

1. The Secret to Living - In Galatians 2:20, the Apostle Paul shared the secret to living. He described how his new life in Christ was a direct result of what happened to him on the Cross. The cross changed everything for Paul. He was not the same anymore! What Paul described about the cross is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Between God's Approval And Human Approval Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 5, 2024

we'll explore the difference between what's approved by the world and what's approved by God.

As Christians, we often find ourselves torn between seeking approval from others and seeking approval from God. The world around us may applaud certain actions or decisions, but does that mean they align with God's will? In this sermon, we'll explore the difference between what's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 John 2:17, 1 Corinthians 3:19

Living A Holy Righteous Life And Avoiding Temptations And Sin Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 24, 2025

As believers, we are called to live a life that honors God.

As believers, we are called to live a life that honors God, despite our struggles with sin. The Bible teaches us that God's desire is for us to live holy and righteous lives, avoiding temptations and sin. God's Desire for Our Holiness - 1 Thessalonians 4:7: "For God did not call us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7

Sanctified

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 11, 2023

Sanctification: - The action of making or declaring something holy. - The action or process of being freed from sin or purified.

1. Let God sanctify us. a. It is the Lord who sanctifies us. b. 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2. Live with integrity. a. Casting away pride and conceit. i. Proverbs 29:23 Pride brings a person low, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

See What Jesus Does For His Faithful Ones

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2024

If Elijah’s prophetic gift would not bring the whole people back to proper worship and right living, then he would exercise it for only one pagan family:

Thirty-second Sunday in Course 2024 Today’s Scripture readings have a laser-focus on the plight of the poor—especially widows and orphans—and the care that God wants to give them. That care, of course, is usually through the ministry of those who follow the second greatest commandment, “Love your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Psalm 146:7-10, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Catholic

Fear Not Series

Contributed by Vini Charles on Dec 11, 2022

Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”

I don’t know much about interpreting dreams, but I do know that the Lord used a few weird and wonderful dreams in days gone by to reveal His plans for the future. Take the prophet Isaiah. He lay down one night and had a very strange dream. He found himself in the middle of a desert with nothing but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12, Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Methodist