Sermons on Encouragement In Christ:

Stand On Your Feet

Contributed by Charles Holt on Feb 16, 2005

Using the Biblical metaphore of foot and feet we are encouraged to live victoriously.

Charles W. Holt cholt@gt.rr.com STAND ON YOUR FEET Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 especially verse 15 Text: Revelation 10:1-2 I have chosen a passage of Scripture found in the Book of Revelation 10:1-2 as a text for today’s message. But a key verse is also found in Ephesians 6:15. I know, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Different. Live In Reverant Fear!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

Encouraging and empowering the believer to live as the child of God they have been called.

NIV 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing What Is Right

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

Doing what is right is a command, an encouragement, and an admonition rolled into one line.

"Doing What is Right" 2 Th. 3:13-18 And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right. 14 If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of him. Do not associate with him, in order that he may feel ashamed. 15 Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steps Upward

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon encourages Christians to mature in their faith and experience more of God in their lives.

Steps Upward Philippians 3:15 - 16, 8-9, 13-14, Philippians 2:5 - 7, Phil 3:10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 June 30, 2004 I. So far in Philippians 3 we have heard Paul say that we are to Rejoice in the Lord, and that we are not to put any confidence in our own abilities, but that we are to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Torn Between Two Loves Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Maturity Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to mature in our faith.

Modern Maturity Phil. 3:15-16 Here are the Top 10 ways to know you’re growing older: 10. Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work. 9. The gleam in your eye is from the sun hitting your bifocals. 8. You know all the answers, but nobody asks you the questions. 7. You look forward to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 21 in our Colossians study on our responsibility to be an ambassador of Jesus Christ.1

Chico Alliance Church “Ambassadors for Christ” Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Col. 3:16 The word of Christ is that body of truth ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 3, 2019

Paul talks about two themes as Like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness in Philippians 2 to describe the humility of Christ or the mind of Christ. Paul demands affection beyond apprehension.

Theme: “Mind of Christ” Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: This chapter has two themes as Like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness. Paul demands affection beyond apprehension. This passage has the eschatological Hymnal. Kummel says this is the “Kerygma of Christ”. Bruce says this passage is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2022

Paul teaches us to be established or rooted in Jesus by knowing who He is, knowing What He has done, and living connected to Him.

Colossians 2:6-15, 16-19 Rooted in Jesus 1. Paul’s letter to the Colossians: Live rooted in Jesus Christ, “rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving” (Colossians 2:6-7). • Paul desires that the folks in Closse to be rooted in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Saints Of God: Suspicious Or Supportive?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

God's people should encourage one another.

THE SAINTS OF GOD: Suspicious or Supportive? Acts 9:19-32 I do not know anyone who does not want to succeed. Deep in our hearts some of us may feel like we have lost or that we have no chance of winning, but feeling like we are fumbling around in the dark is quite different from wanting to be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soldiers Of Christ

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Nov 14, 2024

Nov 11 is Veteran's Day, and we are all veterans in Christ's Army. A comparison of His Army and our country's army.

Although tomorrow, Nov 11, is officially Veteran’s Day, we’re honoring our veterans who have or are serving in our Armed Forces, today. Nov 11 was originally celebrated as Armistice Day, marking the day the temporary cessation of hostilities of WWI, between the Allied nations and Germany, went ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Living For Christ

Contributed by Michael Bolin on May 16, 2009

a church in a rut

In our scriptures this morning, Paul is really ripping them up one side and down the other or so it seems. He wants to know why they fill pressed to air their dirty laundry out in front of everyone, especially the nonbelievers. He brings to our minds this morning the impact that we have as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Suffering For Christ Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 16, 2009

All suffering that a believer endures in the path of obedience is suffering for Christ and with Christ.

INTRODUCTION Main emphasis: We should see all the hardship and suffering that comes to us in life as something that God brings to us to do us good, strengthening our trust in him and our obedience, and ultimately increasing our ability to glorify him. It seems to me that the suffering which God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-26

Denomination: *other

The Cross And Christ’s Submission To Suffering

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 18, 2011

Why did Jesus have to suffer? Or we could broaden out the question and ask: why does suffering exist at all?

Purpose: To highlight the centrality of Christ’s suffering in human history. Aim: I want the listener to fervently worship Christ because of His willingness to suffer. INTRODUCTION: In our text we see Jesus leading His disciples away from the crowds to a place called Gethsemane which literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Centrality Of Christ Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 7, 2014

Second week of the Ephesians Series. God designed the Church to Be Christ centered. If we are Christ centered we will speak well of God and fulfill our purpose.

Intro: We said last week that the culture is opposed to the person and principle of Jesus Christ. We must remember that we are chosen in Christ to please and praise God. We are continuing to clear our thoughts about the church with this powerful theology that encourages us to keep our lives ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist