Sermons on Encouragement In Service:

The Assurance Of Salvation And Suffering

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007

This sermon is an expository message on brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which encourages believers to embrace their suffering and sorrows.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey in triumphal procession to the shouts of “Hosanna... and the waving of palm branches. This victorious day was followed by a week of suffering, the final week in Jesus earthly life. In theological circles we call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To look at the picture of hell painted for us through inspiration so that we will be encouraged to live in such a way as not to go there.

The Reality of Hell Text: Rev. 20.15 Thesis: To look at the picture of hell painted for us through inspiration so that we will be encouraged to live in such a way as not to go there. Introduction: (1) It is said that for the Christian, earth is the only hell that he/she will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation: A Heart Transformation Or A Head Transaction

Contributed by Duane Smith on Mar 18, 2007

The Purpose of this message is to encourage us to examine our profession of salvation and make sure it is a possession of Christ and not just words.

INTRODUCTION: A. This morning I want to bring a message concerning salvation, though it might not be in the manner you are used to or expecting. 1. I want to read you the beginning of an article that is posted on facingforever.org. It was written by Michael J. Vlach in an article entitled, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is Sufficient For Me! Do We Really Believe That? Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Mar 29, 2007

Sermon encourages us to not handle life’s problems on our own, but to trust in God and fall into His grace

So Tyler found one of my early childhood books the other day. It’s called the “It’s All About Me” book by Dr. Seuss. It allows you to be interactive with the book. As Tyler was going through it he saw that I had done it when I was about his age. In it he saw my foot drawn out, my hand drawn out, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It So Hard?

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 15, 2007

This message is meant to bring us face to face with the problem of sin and encourage us to go to Christ for freedom and victory!

WHY IS IT SO HARD? Proverbs 13:15 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few months I have heard quite a few people tell me that life is hard 1. Life, Why is it so hard? a. Is the over arching principle of life found in 1 Cor 10:31 hard to understand - Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Becoming

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

A new years sermon encouraging reflection and intentionality in our development. not really one passage of Scripture, but many examples.

Who are you becoming? Amidst the roar of preparations to celebrate the new year, century, and millennium, have you had the chance to stop and reflect on who you are becoming? The celebrations are finished. The last of the crowds at Time Square have gone home and now the street cleaners are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Helps With Death

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead encourages us in ministering to those who have lost loved ones.

JESUS HELPS WITH DEATH John 11:1-46 INTRO: Many different people help with death. Doctors and nurses work to prevent death and to help people die in comfort. Insurance personnel urge people to protect loved ones. Funeral directors help bury the body. Many people help us with our deaths. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Revival

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008

Psalm 143 reveals our need for revival, encourages our desire for revival, and gives us a prayer for revival.

A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL Text: Psalm 143 Introduction: • The Source of Revival (v. 1) Body: A. The Need for Revival 1. Defilement (v. 2) 2. Defeat (v. 3) 3. Deadness (v. 3) 4. Discouragement (v. 4) B. The Desire for Revival 1. Remember (v. 5) 2. Reach (v. 6) C. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

This Mission: Not For The Faint Of Heart

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 30, 2009

This sermon is in preparation for a large evangelistic campaign we did in 2005. It’s an encouraging, motivational message on faith.

OUTLINE THIS MISSION: Not for the faint of heart Preparing for HGHF March 5, 2006 – Pastor Tom Bartlett When Courage And Faith Collide Ask: 1. Lord is this what you really want? • Know that God will always confirms His Word. Joshua 5:13-15 (NLT) “When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Not About The Numbers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's victory with 300 warriors should be an encouragement to any congregation which might be small or have lost members.

Today, I don’t want to take you through the text verse-by-verse. I’m not going to bore you with maps or the meanings of names (except one)—even though there would be some familiarity there. I’m concerned that we might have lost sight of the purpose of this short, specialized ...read more

Denomination: *other

New Year's Eve Communion

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 7, 2007

This message defines the word communion, and encourages the Christian to examine himself and make things right before the taking of Communion.

New Years Eve Communion Hebrews 10.19-25 December 31, 2000 Communion can be defined in two ways: 1—A sharing, holding of things in common. 2—A close relationship with deep understanding—fellowship 1—Forsake not How can you have communion with God when we don’t fellowship with one another? We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuit Of A Surrendered Life!

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jan 4, 2011

An encouraging message of living an productive life before a Holy God, filled with his Holy Spirit approval and Power.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 26, 2011

A message encouraging our congregations to not worry about a thing. Instead, be happy and serve God with joyous and tranquil hearts

INTRO I have to tell ya, I had an interesting Tuesday morning as I started to prepare for our time together. As I often do, I dug out the Lectionary to see where we were to be headed for the week. Well, I found where I thought the lectionary said to be, and started to read Jesus’ words. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Lose Your Marbles Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Nov 16, 2007

A sermon to encourage the congregation to strive for God’s dreams in their lives and not sell out to their fears or settle for second best.

DON’T LOSE YOUR MARBLES! PROVERBS 13:12 HOPE FOR TODAY SERIES PASTOR JIM BOHRER September 30, 2007 INTRO: HOOK One of the most exciting, fun, and imaginative movies I have ever watched has been HOOK. Where Robin Williams plays Peter Panning (a man who has bought into the conventional vision for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

"When The Chips Are Down"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him.

8 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers sometimes feel like God doesn’t care, and He has forgotten and neglected them. But God gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him. REFERENCES: Fifth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal