Sermons on Encourage Yourself:

Why The Devil Is A Liar Series

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Devil

“Why the Devil Is A Liar” (“The Devil Is A Sly Old Fox” - cassette tape) (P. Jimmy Illustr. - “Can I tell you somethin’?”) Well, there’s something I just need to get off my chest this morning. So, Can I tell you somethin’? (pause) The devil.....is a liar!! That’s right! (say it with me.) He’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-11, Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Perfect Gifts

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 23, 2000

Christmas comes every day of the year for those who will open their eyes to God’s gracious hand at work.

"God’s Perfect Gifts" James 1:16-17 As a child we make our Christmas lists and make sure that all of those who truly love us get copies for their shopping excursions before Christmas morning. I can still remember going through the catalog and marking the things that I wanted most, the things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look First To The Word

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 11, 2003

THis sermon deals with the need to look first to the word of God in forming opinions on things such as abortion and homosexuality.

Look First To The Word GNLCC 11/2/2003 Proverbs 2:1-15 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Meet Clarissa. She is a beautiful seventeen year old junior in high school. If her smile does not light up a room, her sense of humor surely will. She needs a good sense of humor coming from a poor family with 13 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17, Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Is The Rapture

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Sep 8, 2005

28 arguments people use to defend the pretribulation rapture refuted

Don’t Miss The Rapture There are many different beliefs of when the rapture is going to happen. The rapture wich is not mentioned in the Bible is reffering to when the saints get caught up and meet Christ in the air. Some believe that it will occur before a 7 year tribulation, some say afterward, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would God Say About.. Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 2, 2005

2nd in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

INSIGHT - February 27, 2005 “WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT... ETERNAL SECURITY" INTRODUCTION: We are continuing in our series on “What does God say about...” Tonight we are going to address an issue that is not so much a “hot” topic but a confusing one. One of the things we want to do here at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Watch Your Example Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005

Our example is extrememly important for us to fulfill Jesus’ commands to be salt and light to a lost and dying world.

(based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:7-16 TITLE: “WATCH YOUR EXAMPLE” INTRODUCTION: A. Letter to Diognetus, mid-to late-2nd century under the heading “The Manners of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redemption #18 - The Essence Of God #1 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Mar 30, 2005

If all of us really believe that God is the apex of justice, IF we really believe with our whole heart that God ALONE is the totality of justice, THEN we will not hear, nor will we utter the phrase, “Why would God allow….”

Biblical Truth Never Changes, Neither is it static God’s word is established forever! That’s good to know!! Our eternal existence depends on the truth of the Word of God, and on the fact that the Word will not change with the passing of time or fluctuating circumstances. That should make Bible ...read more

Act 2:38

Contributed by Chris Manning on Oct 15, 2005

What does the Word of God say concerning salvation

Acts 2:38-39 KJV Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (39) For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Apostolic

The Means Of Grace

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Sometimes we experience God’s love directly. But other times, we receive God’s love *through* things like prayer, reading the Bible, and Holy Communion

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Bob Higgins on Jun 28, 2006

Unmask the lies that your life is built upon and discover the freedom that only the Truth can bring.

The Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances 1. Prayer 2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Have All Blown It Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2006

As we’ve been learning from our study in Romans, the picture that Paul paints of the human race is not a pretty sight. The good news is that he’s almost done speaking about sin. The bad news is that what we are faced with today is perhaps the strongest

We’ve All Blown It Romans 3:9-20 Rev. Brian Bill 7/9/06 It had been a long day for the clerk at the cosmetic counter. Having been on her feet all day, she was looking forward to going home. Just before the doors closed, a man came running up to her frantically and said, “Tomorrow’s my wife’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christ As The Judge In The Teachings Of John Part 1 Series

Contributed by George Barton on Aug 2, 2006

Describes from the writings of John the various terms John uses to describe Christ as the Judge.

CHRIST AS THE JUDGE IN THE TEACHINGS OF JOHN. PART 1 INTRODUCTION. How many of you have enjoyed watching T.V. serials or dramas in which there is a courtroom scene? Which ones have you enjoyed the most. How many of you have been in a court lately? What were you? A spectator? A guilty defendant? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 - People & Primary Relationships Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A review of how we have gone in the last 12 months with our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (Service), People and our Primary Relationship

Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 Well we are into a new Millenium and I hope that you had a good night last Sunday in anticipation of the midnight milestone. We had some crazy neighbours who enjoyed themselves. You know that telephone add where two mates just scream down the phone to each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Man With No Room Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2004

Today we move to an unnamed mystery man. We established that the first verses in Matthew’s gospel are perhaps the most neglected in the New Testament; and this morning we’re going to look at one of the most widely known sections of Scripture.

Three years ago I began a message with a Christmas Quiz. I recently came across some additional questions to test our knowledge of the Nativity. 1. Jesus was born in what town? a. Jerusalem b. Nazareth c. Bethlehem d. Milwaukee 2. Why didn’t Joseph and Mary stay at the inn? a. It was too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 18, 2006

Acts 12 is a scenario filled with murders – arrests – jail breaks – miracles – humor – and judgment. The chapter reveals that God is in charge not kings or presidents of nations. The text reveals that God responds to prayer and God judges sin.

“Fly High” – Acts part 10 On the lighter side of life: See funny slides Illustration on the condition of the present day church: ** IS THE CHURCH ON THE ENDANGERED LIST? Many Americans are on a spiritual quest. This should be good news for the church. But, according to researchers, many of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational