Sermons on Encouragers:

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

23rd Psalm Sermon

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

A wealth of spiritual insight from the 23rd Psalm.

"The Lord is my Shepherd . . ." that's Relationship! "...I shall not want . .." that's Supply! "...He maketh me to lie down in green pastures . . ." that's Rest! "...He leadeth me beside the still waters . . ." that's Refreshment! "...He restoreth my soul . .." that's Healing! "...He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Dec 12, 2009

Faith and what it meas to us a christians

Faith is a word often used in the church but what does it really mean? Faith has a two fold sense in the Bible. On the one hand it means “trust” “reliance” and on the other hand “fidelity” “trustworthiness”. Romans 3:22 -24 This is righteousness given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Life

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009

There is that precious, opportunistic moment; when a gentle hand by a touch on the shoulder is able to magically remove the sting of failure from the midst of defeat,,, There is something about a shoulder that invites attention when we are slumped in sorr

Deut: The Promise of Life STATING THE SCRIPTURES (Deuteronomy 30:1-20) When all these blessings and curses I have set before you come upon you and you take them to heart wherever the LORD your God disperses you among the nations, and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-20

Denomination: Apostolic

What God Has Prepared For Us

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 9, 2009

This message was preached on a special Sunday of giving to pay off the debt on land. It was meant to be an encouragement to move forward in God’s plans for His Church according to His wisdom and will.

WHAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR US 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Let’s take a trip back in history - back to 681 B.C. 1. The nation of Judah had fallen away from God, big time. 2. So God had raised up a man, a prophet by the name of Isaiah, to proclaim a message – it was a message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fundamentals Of God's Economy Are Strong!

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Oct 12, 2008

Message encouraging people during economic difficulties that The Fundamentals of God’s Economy Are Strong.

E-mail support@churchletters.net if you would like to receive the Powerpoint for this message. The fundamentals of God’s economy are sound! Isn’t it wonderful to hear a statement like that in times of great economic and financial upheaval in the United States and around the World? I wanted to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Being Chosen Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter encourages Christians by reminding them that regardless of what the world would throw they, having tasted the sweetness of God, are to be a different people.

ILLUSTRATION: What Influence Do You Have on Others? A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Paul's Pep Talk Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 26, 2008

Sometimes in the face of difficulty we need some encouragement to stay the course. That’s what Paul gives us as we prepares for a very difficult time in his life.

I dislike performance evaluations. (Performance Evaluation Dictionary). Giving or getting employee evaluations are a little like going to dentist, but without the Novocain. I like coaching better. I took golf lessons as a youngster. I really liked it when the coach would come over and put his hands ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Barnaba's Example Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008

This message is intended to help us realize what the Lord has given us (in both blessings and responsibilities) and encourage us to serve Him by reaching out to others.

BARNABAS’ EXAMPLE Acts 11: 19-26 INTRODUCTION: A. And the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. 1. What a wonderful testimony! 2. Folks were seen to be following the way of a man named Christ. 3. But it might be interesting to know how it all came about. B. It all began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

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 Road Trip To Heaven

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Nov 12, 2008

TO HELP WHILE ON OUR WAY TO HEAVEN

THE ROAD TRIP TO HEAVEN Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 Intro: All of us have taken trips before. To have a successful trip there are some things you need to do. 1. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT VEHICLE TO GET YOU WHERE YOU NEED TO GO. A) You don’t want something that will breakdown on you half way. 2Ti 4:7 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

God Is Generous

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Sep 21, 2008

God can help us intimes of economic despair and crises.

Prayer: O God, we are so please that you are here with us. We find comfort and joy in knowing that you walk beside us. You are a merciful God. Lord you will be done. I call forth the light of Christ to protect this community of faith. Heal our community Lord. Help us to move forward in a way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran