Sermons on Encourage Yourself:

How Can We Heal A Dysfunctional Church?

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on May 20, 2003

This sermon addresses the body of christ in a thought provoking way! It ministers to our "hurting" congregations and let people know that we MUST reach out to our brethern and put away our masks of deception called "holier than thou"!

EVANGELIST CAROLYN MALAIKA FOSTER-BROOKS THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, GA. May 18, 2003 *sermon delivered at White Chapel MB Church Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Divine message that was revealed to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Imitators

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 30, 2002

We need relationships that mentor us into Christlikeness, but we also need to be a mentor for others.

Imitators (1 Cor 4:16 NASB) I exhort you therefore, be imitators of me. (1 Cor 11:1 NASB) Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. (Eph 5:1 NASB) Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; (1 Th 1:6 NASB) You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004

Third in a series on the Purpose Driven Life

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 21, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. Philippians 2:1-13 “Created to Become Like Christ” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Sour Phi-Lemons And Sweet Forgiveness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 17, 2004

The story of Philemon is all about forgiveness.

Sour Phi-Lemons and Sweet Forgiveness Philemon 1-25 INTRODUCTION... Peter J. Larson, New Forgiveness Research Jan 27, 2003 Recently in 2003, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness. The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life?

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Jul 23, 2006

Modern trend is that people are postponing major decisions in life. People have little direction. True calling is to serve God with spiritual gifts.

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life? People today don’t know what they want to do with their lives. Despite all of our wealth, education, and opportunity people are constantly searching for happiness and fulfillment. Their journey never seems to end because they are reluctant to grow up and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-14

Denomination: Orthodox

"Understanding Love”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

Love is not always easy to explain, or even to understand

“Understanding Love” 1 Corinthians 13 OPENING JOKE: Illustration “Love-letter lament” Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharpen One Another

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2006

Purpose: Have the listener realize we all need a friend to help us stay sharp in Jesus.

"Sharpen One Another" Scripture: (Proverbs 27:17) Purpose: Have the listener realize we all need a friend to help us stay sharp in Jesus. Introduction: The mayor of Philadelphia and his wife were sitting at a McDonald’s restaurant one day when the mayor noticed his wife in deep conversation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Other

Keep Your Focus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 20, 2004

In the midst of trouble, we need to keep our focus

INTRODUCTION • As we live our lives, it is easy to lose focus on what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the problems of life that we forget where are focus is supposed to be. • Throughout this letter to the church, Paul has reminded us that Jesus is going to return at any time and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Know! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2005

You know more than you think. John gives us 3 simple things to know that will help our faith grow

INTRODUCTION • I have enjoyed our journey through the book of John. I hope this book both challenged and encouraged you in your walk with Jesus. • I believe there are times when we can get overwhelmed by all the things we should and need to know concerning our faith. • We can get so overwhelmed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being At The Crossroad Between God And Satan

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 6, 2008

A sermon for Lent 1 that explores what it means to be at the crossroad between God’s way of life and Satan’s promises

We are constantly confronted with crossroads in our life. What happens at these crossroads can have a dramatic effect on our lives. Not just now, but also for many years down the track Each Sunday in Lent we will explore some of these crossroads. Today’s Gospel reading sees Jesus at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Living God's Dream: Persisting In Prayer And Justice

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 21, 2007

Focussed on how God’s dreams for us are further revealled through prayer

I have a question for you today How is your prayer life? I ask this question because I am interested in you thinking about three things: Are you praying regularly? What and who are you praying for? And how is prayer affecting the rest of your life? Are you praying regularly? What and who are you ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What's Written On Your Heart?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 23, 2007

29th Sunday, Ordinary Time Year C More important than GOd’s words on monuments, t-shirts or bumper stickers is God’s word embodied in our thougths, words and actions.

What’s Written on Your Heart? Jeremiah 31:23-34; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The date was August 28, 2003, and the following is a portion of the article that appeared originally in the New York Times and then in other papers around the country. The author – reporting from Montgomery, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:23-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let This Mind Be In You

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 17, 2008

An exhortation to be Christlike preached at a confirmation service

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Fervent Love & God's Faithful Word Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008

God’s Word… the word that saves you abides forever!

1. This whole chapter flows from the pen, from the heart of a pastor… a shepherd. a. Peter… often remembered for his failures, for his mishaps, for his stumblings, and trip ups… b. He’s just the one that God says, I can use that man! c. Notice with me what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 1.26-31 I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quality Leadership

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006

Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ