Sermons on Encourage Yourself:

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 17, 2009

This message considers the message, meaning and motive of New Testament evangelism

I. THE GREAT COMMISSION 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Beginning: It's All Different! Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 18, 2008

The background of the Early Church, what set them apart and put them in position to see God move and work in truly miraculous ways that cannot be explained in human terms...

Back to the Beginning: It’s All Different! Most of you know that I’m a pretty big sports fan. I enjoy playing and watching just about anything, but if I had to pick just one sport, my passion is definitely football. I love to watch football. I love to go out in the backyard and throw the ball ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sex Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jun 23, 2008

After the wonder of courtship, marriage struggles set in which do not match the fairy tale. This week we deal with common sexual problems in marriage and what God’s Words says about it.

SE051808 AFTER HAPPILY EVER 3. Sex I think every married couple, no matter man or woman or how long they’ve been married WANTS a fulfilling sex life. Like this one old couple who were at an old coffee shop one night and the husband leaned over and asked his wife, "Do you remember that time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Feel That?

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Feb 17, 2009

So if you want God to order your steps, you must be ready for the shake up.

There is a word from the LORD from the book of Acts: Acts 16:26 (New King James Version) 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. Intro: About a month ago, God began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:26

Denomination: Christian Church

The Biblical Basis For Group Ministry Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009

Biblical Basis For Group Ministry

THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART I The Biblical Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saul's Final Act Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 3, 2009

In today’s lesson we see spiritual low point of Saul’s life when he reaches out to the occult for spiritual direction, and we learn from the lesson that God’s faithful people never turn in that direction.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two brothers, from a small town, who, over the course of many years, cheated, swindled, robbed and generally stole from everyone that they ever did business with. 1. The entire town and surrounding community reviled and despised these two brothers as everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compromise Is Complicated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 13, 2006

With God’s help, make the most of your mistakes.

COMPROMISE IS COMPLICATED Joshua 9.1-10.15 S: God’s will C: blessing in keeping promises Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MAKE OUR MISTAKES WORK FOR US. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 9.1-10.15 how God graciously helps us even when we compromise. Type: Narrative I. DECEPTION ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Shall You Escape Hell? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2006

One of the harshest questions Jesus asked was asked of the Pharisees: "How shall you escape Hell?" As much a byword of legalism as they were, we must be careful we don’t fall into the traps that ensnared them.

OPEN: Down thru the ages, there have been rare occasions when different printings of the Bible have been found to have small errors them · For example in 1653 Christians were upset to find that one Bible which declared: “Know ye not that the UNRIGHTEOUS shall inherit the kingdom of God?” · The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Service Of The Master – Part 8 - James The Son Of Alphaeus, Thaddeau Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? Well, no one who has been called of God is a leftover kid. God has no second-string.

Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? You could see the quick calculations being made and know which team you were going to end up on because of the sudden crestfallen look on one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Religion Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

A challenge to avoid being Pharisaical in the church.

The Apostle Paul had an interesting style of ministry. Paul would travel to a city, get to know a few people, plant a church, then stay around as long as it took (usually a couple years) until the church was self-sufficient. Then he would pack up and move to a new city and start the process all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Mark Price on Jul 31, 2006

Man has tried to discount the cost of being a true follower of Jesus Christ. Being a disciple costs something of us - we must be willing to sell all to follow Him.

Introduction Since the very beginning of time, man has responded to the Lord in many ways. In the Garden, Adam and Eve tried to redefine what our responsibility to a Holy God looks like. Then came men like: Cain, Jonah, Saul, Judas and others who continued this attitude of mediocrity and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: *other

Roots, Ripples And Reference Points, Part Two Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 4, 2006

The ripples of our life choices impact things far beyond the choice itself, for good or for ill

Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part 2 TCF Sermon July 23, 2006 One of the things Laura and I like to do, when we’re at her grandparents’ lake house on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas, is skip stones on the lake. There are a lot of stones on the shoreline – in fact, it’s a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:29-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2007

It’s time to stop playing and start praying.

“Has It Not Been Written: My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer?” Mark 11:17 Rev. Brian Bill 10/28/07 www.pontiacbible.org A preacher’s young daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day she asked him why. “Well, honey,” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

Does Tradition Hinder Us?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 13, 2007

This world changes daily, and so do our churches. But people resist change, opting for tradition instead. We forget that Jesus was all about change. This message explores the "why" of change. Audio & text will be placed at - www.sermonlist.com

It was just a few years ago when you would go to a restaurant and if there was a waiting list, you would be called by name when they had an empty table. Have you been to Outback recently? They give you a pager and when it is you turn, they page you. When they dial your pager, an electronic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: *other

Does God Believe In Atheists?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 18, 2007

The arguments for God demand examination. (Part 2 on a series dealing with atheism)

DOES GOD BELIEVE IN ATHEISTS? Psalm 19.1-6 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: THE ARGUMENTS FOR GOD DEMAND EXAMINATION. Type: Proposition The ____ argument for God is… I. CAUSE II. DESIGN III. MORAL IV. SPIRITUAL V. WITNESSES PA: How is the change to be observed? • Acknowledge it takes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist