Sermons on Encouragement For Trials:

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

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

The Ghost Of Christmas Past

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 6, 2009

God wants us to move on from our past and look to the now and to the future.

The Ghost of Christmas Past Matthew 1:18-24 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19Then Joseph her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Back In The Day

Contributed by K. Simms on Dec 23, 2009

How many times have you been in a conversation, folk sitting around reminiscing; talking about how things used to be?

Back in the day… Isaiah 23: 11-18 “Cross over to Cyprus even there you will find no rest…” In other words, if you’re trying to get away from what God has in store for you, you’re not going to be able to. “Look at the land of the Babylonians, this people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 23:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Miss The Bus (Living Between The First Advent And The Second Advent)

Contributed by Reg Watson on Dec 29, 2009

We live in between the first advent (Jesus’ birth) and the second advent (Jesus’ second coming). During this in between time we have the opportunity to make our hearts and lives ready for Jesus’ return.

Don’t Miss the Bus 2 Peter 3:3-4 & 8-15a December 27, 2009 When I lived in Kansas City attending seminary, I worked as a school bus driver. Now I’ve got to tell you, if the Discovery channel wanted to do a real Reality Show, the producers should have ridden around on my bus with me. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-15

Denomination: Holiness

Studies In The Minor Prophets Habakkuk Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2010

Then there was Habakkuk, a prophet filled with troubling questions a. Concerning his NAME 1) It means "Embrace" 2) "His name, as Luther well puts it, speaks as one who took his nation to his heart, comforted it and held it up, as one emb

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Habakkuk - From A Sob To A Song (1:1-3:19) INTRODUCTION 1. We have seen that during the O.T. period known as "Judah Alone"... a. Zephaniah was prophesying to Judah b. Nahum was pronouncing God's judgment upon Nineveh 2. Then there was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Road Signs

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 12, 2010

A sermon on 2 Kings 4:1-7 on filling up empty vessels (Much material and title taken from "One Month to Live" Day 22 by Kerry and Chris Shook)

Sermon for 1/10/2010 Road Signs (Day 22 of One Month to Live) 2 Kings 4:1-7 Introduction: A. If we had only a limited amount of time to live, the temptation might be to plead with God for a miracle to extend our lives. This is called bargaining. God doesn’t work that way. Oh, God might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Goodness And Mercy Forever

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010

THIS IS A MESSAGE EMPHASIZING THE CERTAINLY AND PERMANENCY OF GOODNESS AND MERCY FOR THE BELIEVER. IT IS THE LAST PART OF A SERIES ON THE 23RD PSALM.

GOODNESS AND MERCY FOREVER PSALM 23:6 INTRODUCTION: A LITTLE BOY WAS ASKED ONE DAY IF HE KNEW WHERE THE LORD LIVED? HE SAID, YES! THE LORD LIVES IN OUR BATHROOM!” THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER ASKED HIM, “WHATEVER MAKES YOU THINK THAT?” THE CHILD RESPONDED, “WELL EVERY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Baptist

Dissin' The Homeboy Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 9, 2009

When we disrespect our own children, we disempower them, we give evidence that ours is a sick community, and we write off God’s ability to redeem.

The church was plagued with two bad boys, or maybe it was three. The two really bad boys offended nearly everybody in that church. They ran through the hails, rudely bumping those who were in the way. Elderly ladies cringed when they saw them coming. Small children screamed and hid behind their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up Caleb

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 15, 2009

I believe inside of Every Christian is the spirit of Caleb, This sermon is my attempt to call that spirit and anointing to attention.

In our test we are looking at the children of Israel who fail to take possession of thier inheritance, not because it was not available but because they were not willing to confront thier adversaries to get it. God was angry at the rebellious self preserving Israelites, but he took a great deal of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Power Of Positive Words Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 17, 2009

Words have the power to hurt or heal... Our challenge is to speak wisely, kindly and positively.

Title: The Healing Power of Positive Words Text: Proverbs 12:18, 15:4 and 16:24 Thesis: Words have the power to hurt or heal… Our challenge is to speak wisely, kindly and positively. The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Series During the last six weeks we have read a sizeable portion of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bothersome Bartemaeus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 22, 2009

When Christ calls us, will we ignore that call or leap to the opportunity to serve?

Bothersome Bartemaeus Job 42: 1-6, 10-17 / Mark 10: 46-52 Intro: One of the great mysteries of life is how the idiot that your daughter married can be the father of the smartest grandchildren in the whole world. --- Officer, the guy yelled, my father-in-law knocked me down with his car! Are you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed