Sermons on Encouragement From God:

Trusting God

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

We struggle to trust God with the mundane things of life. This text examines why, and encourages us to begin to trust Him in all things

Trusting God! My text tonight is somewhat unusual when you think about trusting God. However, I find in this Psalm a resounding utterance of a God you can count on. A God you can trust. Close your eyes for a moment and just listen while I read to you the 19th Psalm. As I read, I want you to hang ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Music Matters!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 31, 2014

Music matters... 1. Because it helps educate God's people. 2. Because it helps encourage God's people. 3. Because it helps exalt our God.

Music Matters! Colossians 3:16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug 27, 2014 *Think of some of the things we tend to take for granted. There are many things, but with the focus on music tonight, I want to mention the music program of our church. Our Sanctuary Choir rehearses every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Provisions PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores Abraham's unwavering faith in God's provision and promises, encouraging believers to emulate his dedication and trust in their own Christian walk.

Welcome, welcome, my dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you once again, as we open the pages of our beloved Scriptures, seeking the wisdom and guidance of our Heavenly Father. Today, we find ourselves in the heart of the book of Genesis, chapter 22, a chapter brimming with divine ...read more

Topics: God's Provision

From Humiliation To Honor!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Mar 23, 2023

These verses we read, give us the most conspicuous and magnificent of the dogmatic utterances in the New Testament! We see the great sweep of Christ's life from eternity past to eternity future… and we are admitted to the breathtaking purposes of God in our human salvation!

Open your bibles with me to Philippians chapter 2 verses 5-11! Thank you, you may be seated. These verses bring us near to the core of the early Christian faith and early Christian preaching… these verses most certainly are distinctive as they relate to the articles of our Christian Creed, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Borrowing From Tomorrow

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 27, 2022

The Scriptures tell us, "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." (Proverbs 27:1). Too many people in these last days forget that they may not have tomorrow. The time to be prepared to meet God is now.

All of us at one time have put things off until the last minute, such as the writing of a research paper for school or studying for exams. We put off important decisions at our place of work, or filing tax returns, buying your family Christmas presents on or near Christmas Eve, or asking that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34, Acts 24:25, James 4:13-14, Luke 12:13-21, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

From Rags To Riches Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Introduction: Everyone likes a “from rags to riches” story. If you are a child of God then this text is “your story”! Paul boldly declares our riches (richness) in Christ. Let’s go to the ATM (Almighty Treasure Mine) and find out what the balance is in our account.

The book of Ephesians is a goldmine full of great, grand and glorious truths. It has been called “The Queen of the Epistles”. “The Alps of the New Testament” and “The Third Heaven Epistle”. Curtis Vaughn says “It is considered by many people to be the greatest of Paul’s writings.” F.W. Farrar ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Forgiveness And From Temptation Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 7, 2010

In the Prayer for Forgiveness and from Temptation we can see: 1) God’s Pardon, 2) God’s Protection, 3) God’s Preeminence & 4) God’s Postscript.

With the closing of the Olympic Games and the forthcoming Paralympics coming, people are reflecting on the success and challenges of the games. One of the interesting legacies from the games was the hyper-critical treatment Canada received from the British press. With forthcoming Olympics to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Other

God's Guidance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon encourages a deeper, personal relationship with God through studying His Word, using the wisdom of Proverbs to guide thoughts, words, and actions.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I bid you a warm welcome as we gather together in the Lord's house today. Isn't it a joy to be here, to be united in the Spirit, to be drawn together by the love of God? We are not here by chance, but by divine appointment. A divine appointment to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Topics: God's Promise, For You

Feeling Conviction From God's Word

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 11, 2024

God gets the glory as the Holy Spirit moves among the people and convicts them of their sinful ways.

The passage of Scripture that we will use today is a record of one of, if not the most responded to messages of all time. Peter preaches and the response is overwhelming. And in it all, God gets the glory as the Holy Spirit moves among the people and convicts them of their sinful ways. God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Providence Part 2 - God’s Plan From The Beginning Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 2, 2018

Part 2 of an 8-part series on Divine Providence. This part examines the requirements of God's original plan.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 2 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10, Genesis 2:15-22, James 1:13-14, Genesis 3:11-19, Genesis 1:26-28, Acts 24:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Wonderful Promises From Isaiah 43:1-5

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 11, 2020

MANY WONDERFUL PROMISES CAN BE FOUND IN JUST THE FIRST 5 VERSES IN THE 43 CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF ISAIAH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE 35,000 PROMISES IN THE BIBLE, WELL HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THEM AND IF IT WAS ALL WE HAD IT WOULD BE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE ALL WE NEED FROM GOD.

GOD’S WONDERFUL PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5 MANY WONDERFUL PROMISES CAN BE FOUND IN JUST THE FIRST 5 VERSES IN THE 43RD CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF ISAIAH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE 35,000 PROMISES IN THE BIBLE, WELL HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THEM AND IF IT WAS ALL WE HAD IT WOULD BE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 44:22

The Rod, The Serpent, And The Savior: Lessons From God’s Unusual Instruments

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 11, 2025

There are seasons when what God places in your hand seems too small. You may feel inadequate, unqualified, or unprepared. Yet God asks the same question He asked Moses: “What is that in your hand?” Use it. Lift it up. Obey God with what you have. The miracle will follow

The Rod, the Serpent, and the Savior: Lessons From God’s Unusual Instruments Introduction Throughout Scripture, God uses ordinary objects to release extraordinary power. A shepherd’s rod. A bronze serpent on a pole. A simple staff stretched over the sea. These were not magical objects, nor were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Bondage To Breakthrough: God’s Hand In The Story Of His People

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Feb 21, 2025

What are we passing on? Are we just remembering history, or are we continuing the legacy? Are we walking in the faith and strength of those who came before us? Because whether it’s a hat, a prayer, or a testimony—we are here today because someone before us refused to quit!

Sermon Title: “From Bondage to Breakthrough: God’s Hand in the Story of His People” Main Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8 – “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8, Acts 8:26-39, Acts 16:25-26, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Revival Through The Whisper Of Water SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A sermon inspired by the metaphorical language of Job 14:7-9, illustrating how a seemingly dead tree can spring back to life at the mere 'whisper of water'. God calls us to be carriers of this life-giving water.

Today, I want to share a message inspired by the poetic language found in Job 14:7-9. In this passage, Job speaks of a tree that appears dead and without hope, but miraculously comes back to life at the "scent of water." This imagery reminds us that God wants us to be like water carriers, bringing ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Topics: Encouragement, Hope, Revival

I Complained

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2011

The fact remains that too many of God’s people like to complain. We especially like to complain in order to make the problems of life someone else fault. We need to turn our complaints into Praise.

TITLE: I COMPLAINED SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 77:1-15 Our main focus this morning will be upon VS. 3 – I am sure that we all can find ourselves in the midst of this verse. I lift up as a thought to you this morning – I Complained– I know we don’t like to admit it but Truth be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-15

Denomination: Baptist