Sermons on Encouragement In Christ:

Passing On Wisdom Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 28, 2008

This message talks about how we should be passing on wisdom, and how easy that really is to accomplish!

I am a fan of the long pass. Who of us isn’t really, right? Most of us as kids grow up wanting to be quarterbacks. We day dream of catching or throwing that game winning Hail Mary pass. Throwing and catching is a lot of fun to watch too... This morning, I want to talk about what you pass on from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Courage Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Discouragement comes only when we look at our circumstances without looking at the faithfulness of God and the integrity of what He promised. We grow stronger in faith each time we, in spite of our circumstance, give glory to God.

Sunday February 3rd, 2008 Series: the Fight part five Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: It takes courage Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Without growing weak in faith, Abraham contemplated the impossibility. But he also thought about the greatness, goodness and the power of God. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can't Kill My Dream

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

When you have a God given dream it will come to pass.However you on the other hand can’t let anyone kill your deam.Stay on the wall and don’t come down.

Genesis 37:5-10 And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. (6) And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed: (7) For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look Who's In The White House

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Nov 9, 2008

AMERICA HAS WITNESSED ONE OF ITS MOST HISTORICAL MOMENTS WITH THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA. OBAMA’S RISE IS NOT METORIC, BUT DIVINE.

LOOK WHO’S IN THE WHITE HOUSE GENESIS 41:37-41 BETTY WRIGHT – NO PAIN, NO GAIN PAIN – INTERWOVEN – FABRIC OF SUCCESS STORY OF SUCCESS, PAGES HIGHLIGHTED IN PAIN GENESIS 35:16-20 (JACOB & FAMILY – BETHEL TO BETHELHEM, WIFE RACHEL . . . BEN-ONI (SON OF MY SORROW) BENJAMIN (SON OF MY RIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Force Of Determination

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 21, 2008

In this life, victory is not for the feeble-minded;testimonies is not for the Lilly-livered.This message outlined Seven reasons why people give up in life and sought to explain why they shouldn’t.

You are saved to shine, you are redeemed to reign. If you are not saved you are doomed to fail. Today, I intend to provoke you to your inheritance. “Ye are the light…..” You must not be hidden, you cannot be hidden. I Cor. 2:9 God has something’s in stock for you sufficient to daze everyone around ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raising The Level Of Expectation Series

Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008

realizing that God cares for us, this sermon helps to focus on how God sees us and how we should be seeing ourselves

Sunday January 9th, 2005 Sermon: Raising the level of Expectation part II Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21 If you were to look close, we could see that God has been trying for some time now to encourage you. There have been many people who you have crossed paths with who are more successful—marriages, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Raising The Level Of Expectation Series

Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008

If you will change your thinking, God can change your life. Here’s the question—Are you willing to change your thinking? Will you take the limits off what God can do in your life? Will you start believing for bigger and better things? Will you raise the

Sunday January 23rd, 2005 Series: Raising the level of Expectation part V Sermon: Proverbs 3:5-7 If you will change your thinking, God can change your life. Scripture: God is a just God and He knows when you aren’t being treated right. He knows when things aren’t going your way or when you are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Get Sidetracked

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 30, 2008

LIFE WILL THROW MANY CHALLENGES OUR WAY, BUT THE TASK AT HAND IS TO NOT GET SIDETRACKED. JESUS WAS CONFRONTED BY A GROUP OF PHARISEES TRYING TO DERAIL HIM OF HIS PURPOSE, BUT HE EXEMPLIFIES HOW TO PRESS FORWARD.

DON’T GET SIDETRACKED MATTHEW 12:1-13 FEW WEEKS – LESSONS OF PERSEVERANCE OLYMPICS – MICHAEL PHELPHS SHAWN JOHNSON REBECCA SONI (HEART SURGERY) DNC – SENATOR BARACK OBAMA . . . RNC – SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN/GOV. SARAH PALIN (PAY-LIN) . . . LONG BEFORE THERE WAS A SEASONED JOHN MCCAIN LONG ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-13, Matthew 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Las Tres Guerras Series

Contributed by Felipe Villegas on Sep 13, 2008

Existe una guerra entre el Reino de Dios y el Reino de las tinieblas

Las Tres Guerras Serie: Guerreros de Dios LA PALABRA DE DIOS ES VIDA, VERDAD, MIEL Y PODER SALUDOS: ORAR: INTRODUCCIÓN: ¿Porque una noche de Guerra? Creemos que todo en la vida tiene un precio, y también sabemos que así como existe el bien, existe el mal. La Biblia nos enseña en el ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

What are trials? 1. The term is used to speak of afflictions and adversities that we encounter in life. 2. These trials are of various kinds. It could be illness, financial reverses, problems at work, persecution for our faith, etc. They come in all sh

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army I. A Proper Attitude Toward Trials (v. 2). A. What are trials? 1. The term is used to speak of afflictions and adversities that we encounter in life. 2. These trials are of various kinds. It could be illness, financial reverses, problems at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 8, 2011

Changing Your Attitude Altars Your Altitude

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God. Haggai Sermon Series (2 of 3) 7/31/11 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A We could overlook the significance of the time stamp on this text (2.1) if weren’t careful. 1 Stuff means stuff to God (Numbers, colors, dates have ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Some Truths About The Storms In Our Lives

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jun 11, 2008

Five encouraging truths can be learned from the experience of the disciples in the boat with Jesus when the Storm came

Intro: 1. Today we read of all kinds of "storms" in life: personal, economic, political, spiritual, and natural....the list is endless! 2. From this passage, we see 5 truths that can encourage us and motivate us to hang on in the midst of the storms of our lives. I. You can be OBEYING GOD ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Branches And Willow Branches

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 1, 2017

The palm branch was a symbol of triumph and victory in Roman times. The willow represents weeping, sorrow, difficult times. When you come into my presence the Lord said He wanted you to bring a palm branch in one hand and a willow in another.

We need to begin by looking at the context this verse is set in. This is part of the ceremony concerning the Feast of Tabernacles. This festival, which was instituted in grateful commemoration of the Israelites having securely dwelt in booths or tabernacles in the wilderness, was the third of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Little Words

Contributed by George Durham on Jul 5, 2017

The Power of Words for good or evil

THE POWER OF THREE LITTLE WORDS James3:1-12; Psalms 19:14 May these words of my mouth & this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. SPEECH IS A POWERFUL THING. What you can do with your mouth is More ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

No Pain - No Gain

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

It may not be easy, but it is worth it!

No Pain – No Gain Hebrew 12:11 Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. The greatest things in life - are not plans, but responses. In 1853 George Crum, a chef in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational