Sermons on Encourage Youth:

Lifting Weights Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009

a six part series on building a better chuch body

BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 6 all my illustrations come from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. LIFTING WEIGHTS It is almost hard to believe that we are 5 weeks into this year already and at the end of this series of sermons on Building a Better Body. I think it is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Land Of The Giants

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009

From the story of David and Goliath some practical truths to help us overcome the Giants in our life.

IN THE LAND OF THE GIANTS 1 SAMUEL 17 * As a kid when I heard the word “giant”, all I thought of was that old TV commercial for the Jolly Green Giant Vegetables. (sing) We perhaps I also thought of Jack and the Beanstalk and His words; "Fee, fi, fo, fun, I smell the blood of an Englishman: Be he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 54-Sing Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Feb 20, 2009

Sing in spite of feeling barren. God will hear and answer.

SING ISAIAH 54 JANUARY 13, 2008 PLEASE HEAR THIS STATEMENT… FOR MOST THINGS IN LIFE WHAT WE SEE, WHAT WE CAN TOUCH, WHAT IS THERE BEFORE US, IS REALITY. I SEE THIS PULPIT, YOU CAN’T TELL ME ITS NOT THERE BECAUSE I’M TOUCHING IT. I SEE YOU SITTING IN THE PEWS, YOU ARE REAL, YOUR ARE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

08 Life Encounter: It's Conquest. Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 27, 2008

I. ENEMIES TO THE CONQUEST - II. THE CONQUEROR’S JOURNEY ❶. The Conquest In Jeopardy ❷. The Conqueror’s Action ❸. The Conqueror’s Instructions ❹. The Conqueror’s Prize

Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. - Ever broken an arm or a hand, a leg or a finger? - Then you know how hard it suddenly becomes to do even the simplest tasks. - Ever try to tie your shoe with one hand? - Open a jar with one hand? - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Dare You To Dream Again!

Contributed by Caron Wheaton on Jun 13, 2008

Often this Christian journey begins with a new found respect for God’s purpose and destiny for our lives, but in the midst of the day to day grind we loose focus. I pray this sermon will challenge alls those who’ve wanted to give up that their Dream does

I Dare You to Dream Again… 1 Samuel 1:4-11 6And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. 7And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat. 8Then said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

The God You Can Know Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 21, 2008

This a sermon about the faithfulness of God, He potects and preserves that which is committed to Him until the day of redemption

The God You Can Know 4 II Thessalonians 3:3 2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV) 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. Jer. 9: 23-24 Genesis 22 Philippians 3 Today the God that you can know wants us to know that he is faithful The bible has a lot to say about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Pressure Proves... Series

Contributed by Selvan John on Jun 6, 2009

Pressures of life is the factor that would prove whether we stand firm for God or compromise.

Pressure Proves… Greetings in Jesus name! This morning I want to share something important and very relevant and that every one of us go through every day and that is PRESSURE. Our lives are full of pressure – pressure from work, pressure from family, pressure from friends, pressure from children, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running Out The Snakes

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

NOTICE WHAT HAPPENED ON THAT ISLAND OF MELITA. PAUL, ALONG WITH THE MARINERS ARE WET AND COLD, HISTORIANS VERIFY IT WAS PROBABLY IN OCTOBER AND THE COLD WET RAIN ALONG WITH THE SWIMMING ASHORE, MADE THEM WET AND VERY COLD. THE PEOPLE OF THE ISLAND HAD K

RUNNING OUT THE SNAKES 6/14/09 TEXT: ACTS 28: 1--6 INTRODUCTION: ALL THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE I HAVE FOUND NOTHING GOOD WRITTEN ABOUT SNAKES. 1. FROM THE FALL OF MANKIND IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, TO THE VERY LAST MENTION OF SNAKES IN THE WORD OR GOD, I FIND NO FAVORABLE MENTION. 2. THEREFORE I FEEL ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

They Had Been With Jesus

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 14, 2009

When we’ve been with Jesus everything about us changes & people will notice the change. You’re Empowered, Educated & Encouraged

This was sparked from another sermon I read. Same title but not the same sermon. “THEY HAD BEEN WITH JESUS!” LWC, May 17, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: I’ve heard it said that “BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER!” It’s true. You won’t see an Eagle hanging out with a Buzzard! You won’t see a Cardinal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Back In The Ring For Another Round

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 6, 2009

I don’t know what they tell Boxer-Man, but I’m sure it’s good stuff. What I do know is whatever they tell him works. Even though he’s banged up, he gets back into the ring for another round!

Back In the Ring For Another Round Mark 4;36,37 - 9;27,43 4; 36And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, 37Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

What Is Driving My Life - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009

God has placed us here for specific reasons. This message speaks to the impetus for our life. (Thanks to Rick Warren for the inspiration)

What is Driving My Life? Philippians 3:1-11 A friend sent us these motivational slogans: * Doing a job RIGHT the first time gets the job done. Doing the job WRONG fourteen times gives you job security. * Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity. * If you can stay calm, while ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Chased By God Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The call of Gideon to deliver Israel

Chased by God Judges series wk 4 Today we look at one of the most famous and familiar Judges, Gideon. Again Israel following their own desires and worshiping other gods Illustration You have an allotment and you work hard to plough, plant and tend it; then your neighbours steal the produce. How ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Getting Out

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

Please bear in mind that being a Christian does not give you an automatic victory but doorway to the victory that has been won for you by Christ. This victory comes when you identify your position in God and you use all the equipment available to you to c

I AM GETTING OUT Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, our message this week is entitled, “I am getting out.” Please bear in mind that being a Christian does not give you an automatic victory but doorway to the victory that has been won for you by Christ. This victory comes when you identify your position ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Up In Christ Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 20, 2009

Its impossible to grow unless you have a beginning and it is impossible not to grow if you do.

1. Letter to warn against threats to true faith a. Legalism of Judaism b. Spiritualism of Gnosticism c. Ascendancy of the Flesh 2. Whole letter deals - vs. 2:6-7- concise answ. a. same substitutions call us today b. do’s & don’ts – spiritual snobbery of super Sts. c. Flesh –taking credit ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

We Win!

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

A sermon of encouragement from Daniel and the Lions.

WE WIN! Daniel 6:1-23 John 16:25-33 Congratulations! You’re a winner! Those are the words everybody likes to hear. I know that because if we didn’t like to win Advertising Agencies and Marketing Consultants wouldn’t use the idea of winning to entice us to buy almost every product imaginable. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan