Sermons on Encouragement In Service:

Courage

Contributed by F R on Aug 17, 2008

Encouragement to the believers when facing dark days

Courage Necessity of Courage: Courage is essential for a soldier in battle and for the soldier of Christ in the fight of faith Courage is the strength of the soul Spiritual strength includes steadfastness, bravery, faith and honesty Such does not come by accident by is deliberately ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Late

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

God doesn’t work on our timelines but does work out all things for our good under His time frame

Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His ways are above us. Some storms are of our own making, some are from the effects of something others may do. Some God allows, like the one in out text. For those that are Children of God, those that love God All things work together for good. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

In The Face Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Discouragement. We all experience it one time or another. Discouragement can immobilize even the righteous people of God and hinder them or stop them in their tracks to the point that they stop working on their God given visions.

Sunday January 27th, 2008 Series: the Fight part four Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: In the face of discouragement Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Discouragement. We all experience it one time or another. Discouragement can immobilize even the righteous people of God and hinder them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Need A Pusher

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

“5” Part 4 – You Need A Pusher Perhaps it was a coach early on in your life. It might have been a math teacher. It could have been a parent or a friend with whom you had a healthy rivalry. We have all had someone in our past that would push us! That is a normal part of our childhood ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants You Going Forward

Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on May 29, 2008

You have a challenge of seeing yourself the way God sees you. As you see yourself, so others will see you.

God wants you going forward You have a challenge of seeing yourself the way God sees you. As you see yourself, so others will see you. The command is to walk, or live, by what God has to say about you, not by the opinions of man. You cannot conquer what you don’t confront, and you cannot ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare For A Vision

Contributed by George Smith on Mar 26, 2009

(To CATCH A VISTION)

PREPARE FOR A VISION JOSHUA 14:7-13 Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. INTRO: To get ourselves prepare for a vision, to look ahead and to see what is out there for us, dare to step out on faith, dare to trust God. You just don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But God

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 9, 2010

There are times in our lives when we are lost and can't see our way But God

This morning just for a short time I would like to draw your attention to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10 Focusing on verse 4 Paul says Eph 2:4 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, (repeat slowly 2x) That is what I would like to just for a few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

But God

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 9, 2010

There are times in our lives when we are lost and can't see our way But God

This morning just for a short time I would like to draw your attention to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10 Focusing on verse 4 Paul says Eph 2:4 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, (repeat slowly 2x) That is what I would like to just for a few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

But God

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 9, 2010

There are times in our lives when we are lost and can't see our way But God

This morning just for a short time I would like to draw your attention to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10 Focusing on verse 4 Paul says Eph 2:4 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, (repeat slowly 2x) That is what I would like to just for a few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Words

Contributed by John White on Mar 6, 2018

Words can either build up or tear down, encourage or discourage.

The Power Of Words James 3:3-10 "Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though [they be] so great, and [are] driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Shaped For God's Service Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 6, 2003

Part of a series on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life. Worship without service is idolatry; fellowship without service is self-indulgence; discipleship without service is perfectionism. Pay the price of service.

Not long ago an insurance salesman called, wanting to sell me long-term care insurance. I was tempted to tell him I had an unbeatable plan for long-term care, called heaven, but I didn’t. Not this time, anyway, because some aches and pains we had been feeling did remind us that we might actually ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Moment Of Silence" - Worship Service Of The Godless

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2007

This is not the time for the true church to be silent in the face of people’s grief and uncertainty

“The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 April 23, 2007 was exactly one week after the now infamous massacre of 32 people at Virginia Tech. I turned on the news that morning, as is my habit, to listen to what’s going on around the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18

Denomination: Orthodox

Finish Well Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

How to finish well.

FINISH WELL PT. 2 2TIM 4 VS 1-8 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (NKJV) 1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Ministry Is About PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

The call to service as taught by Jesus in Mark 10:32-45, emphasizing the importance of selfless service and humility in the Christian life.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into the heart of Mark 10, verses 32-45, where Jesus teaches His disciples about service. This passage is all about the call, cost, and reward of service. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said: "The Church is the Church only when it exists for others...not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Topics: Service

How To Serve Man PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of serving others as a crucial aspect of our Christian walk, following Jesus' example, and drawing wisdom from Proverbs to guide us in this selfless act.

Good morning, church family! Today we're going to explore a passage from the book of Proverbs that speaks to the heart of what it means to be a follower of Christ – serving others. There's a beautiful quote from Isaac Watts that says, "In matters of equity between man and man, our Savior has taught ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-27

Topics: Service