Sermons on Encouraging Saints:

Struggling But Surviving (Depression) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 13, 2020

Psalm 42 - 'Struggling But Surviving Depression' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Reason for Psalmists depression: • Separation (vs 6) • Attack (vs 3&10) • Grief (vs 3,5 &7) Remedies to the Psalmists depression: • He prays (vs 9) • He affirms (vs 8) • He sings (vs 8) • He preaches (vs 5&11) • He remembers (vs 4) • He thirsts (vs 1-2). SERMON ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

What Are You Doing For God And Humanity? (A Case Study Of Esther And Mordecai)

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land.

“Mordecai the Jew became the prime minister, with authority next to that of King Xerxes himself. He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants. “Esther 10:3. The story ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Rugrats Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2020

. As we dig into John 1:10-13, we are going to see some characteristics of God’s children and then I want to encourage us in our identity as children of the Almighty God.

GOD’S RUGRATS John 1:10-13 #John1 INTRODUCTION 1… https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-funniest-thing-your-kid-said_n_7213254 I ran across some funny quotes by children this week that I wanted to share with you. I found them pretty funny. I selected the best of the best for us to enjoy and ponder ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fixed

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

There are moments in life where we feel "bowed over" in our spirit and need to be "fixed"!

Psalms 57:1-7 (1) Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until [these] calamities be overpast. (2) I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth [all things] for me. (3) He shall send from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-7

"What You See Is Not What You Get”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

I want to talk to real people that feel disappointed by their dream. I am talking to those of you that God has made you a promise, shown you a few things, and then went silent on you.

Ge 37:5 And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told [it] his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. (19) And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. (20) Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

True Love Reigns Sermon Ii: Where Love Reigns, Encouragement Abounds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to encourage friends in the faith to accept each other in Christ regardless of cultural differences, and to help one another grow toward maturity for the sake of Christ who loved us all and gave Himself for us.

WHEN LOVE REIGNS, ENCOURAGEMENT ABOUNDS An elderly widow, restricted in her activities and confined to her home, was nonetheless eager to serve Christ. After praying about it, she wondered if she could bring blessing to others by doing one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

After The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Decrees- What Do You Have Left?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 20, 2020

The Coronavirus decrees can never take away from us, that which is most important, which is our relationship to God through Jesus Christ.

After The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Decrees- What do You Have Left? 3/22/2020 1 Samuel 27:1-7 Romans 8:28--39 Sometimes life throws us some real punches. There’s not a soul here today that hasn’t received its share of blows from the orders, edicts, closing and suggestions being given out by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-7, 1 Samuel 29:1-11, 1 Samuel 30:1-31, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Your Passion Not Fade

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 23, 2020

Do not let your passions of this world overshadow your passion for the Lord. The Lord is calling you. He is looking at your spirit and soul. Declare to Him that He is your passion and you are passionate to do His servitude and love Him.

Let Your Passion Not Fade Passion is what energizes life. Passion makes the impossible possible. " Without passion life becomes boring. God created us with the emotions to have passion in our life and He wants us to live a passionate life. Mark 12:28-30 One of the scribes came, asked Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Build My Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2020

We can become discouraged by current conditions, but we're on the winning side with the Kingdom of Jesus. It has grown from 12 men to 2.3 billion and will only gain more dominance. You can't lose because you're on the winning team!

I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH Matt. 16:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman locked her keys in her car. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and was tried to get into her car but couldn’t. Finally, she bowed her head and asked God to send some help. Within five minutes a dirty, greasy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Would You Be My Friend?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 29, 2020

Today’s sermon is going to review 2 Timothy 1:15-18 to illustrate how genuine friendship is found through unconditional love that continually seeks, helps and prays for other believers, even when they are going through tribulations and/or being persecuted for righteousness sake!

Would you be my Friend? 2 Timothy 1:15-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Friendship is “a reciprocal relationship characterized by intimacy, faithfulness, trust, unmotivated kindness, and service.” Surviving in a fallen world where chance happens to everyone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Rekindle Your Ultimate Concern!

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Lent is a time for reflection, a time in which we are called to examine our spiritual life. This message is intended to encourage those who are perplexed by their own sin and help them come to see that there is an ever-present possibility of change.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Well, here we are. Spring has sprung, so it would appear. Daylight Savings Time has begun, and we have been enjoying wonderful weather—a bit early, but who’s complaining! I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Remind Them

Contributed by Matthew Hardwick on Nov 24, 2021

Thanksgiving service a look into who God is and why he deserves a life style of Thanksgiving

2020-2021 WOW! Unreal! Politics – finances – natural disasters – civil unrest – death toll – COVID – closures – shortages – quarantine – executive orders – riots One glance at a new paper and you can easily see the desperate state our world is in Our homes are being invaded with everything from ...read more

Fourth Sunday Of Advent C- The Visitation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 14, 2021

Heart-based people look out at reality with soft eyes, so we can become encouragers of one another. It’s easy to be critical or withdrawn. It’s not so easy to offer encouragement in healthy ways.

Elizabeth and Mary teach us a few things today in our Gospel- 1.Mary’s Service- Luis Angel is a professional cleaner. A new client texted him the address and said the key was under the mat. Luis Angel arrived, found the key, and got to work. After three hours of mopping and scrubbing, he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

The Book Of Titus: Paul Writes To The Young Pastor In Crete

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

And that is what we’ll see in the book of Titus today, is that the Apostle Paul is writing to his young pastor friend Titus, giving him guidance, left and right, faith, obedience, and living out what we they believe on the corrupt little island of Crete.

“A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-9, Titus 1:12-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Beyond The Death Of Your Child

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Aug 25, 2024

Funeral Sermon for an infant.

Beyond the Death of Your Child On a number of occasions I’ve stood in situations similar to this. From the age of infants the same age to adult children who fell prey to addiction. I’ve never felt adequate to the moment. There are no right words that eliminate the pain. I have a theology that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal