Sermons on Encouraging To The Saints:

God, Give Us 20/20 Vision In 2020

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 26, 2019

An encouragement to stay in the Word and know it well as the world turns darker and darker in 2020

12.31.19 New Year’s Eve Sermon They say that once you reach fifty you’re “over the hill.” One of the things I enjoy most about hiking is getting to the top of a hill and being able to look over a nice landscape. Life is like climbing a hill. I had an elderly lady give me some of the best ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Salvation And Repentance Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Jun 25, 2019

For a person to come to Christ they must repent of their sins. This message encourages people to repent.

WHAT IS REPENTANCE? 1. Repentance is more than ‘sorrow for sin’. If I were caught for speeding and given a heavy fine, I would be very sorry, but that would not prove my repentance. I might just be sorry I got caught! 2. Repentance, instead, would mean sorrow for a good and wise law that I had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Luke 13:3, Psalm 130:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of Listening: Last Sunday Of Epiphany

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019

The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon on the transfiguration encourages people to actively listen to God.

The Art of Listening The Rev. Rian Adams Peter is my favorite disciple. Not because he was perfect; God knows he was far from it. He spoke first and listened to others last. In the Gospels, he is as an overconfident loud-mouth, and he cannot contain himself, his ego needs an audience for his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal

Mountaintops And Valleys

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

A short sermon outline on a message encouraging those in a valley and rejoicing with those on a mountaintop.

Mountaintops and Valleys Matthew 14 We all experience mountaintops and valleys For a preacher- Monday always follows Sunday There are times in our life when everything is wonderful and God seems to be blessing us so richly. There are times in our life when we feel alone, not sure where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep On Running

Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 25, 2015

Sermon to encourage believers not to give up, but endure the obstacles that life brings us.

1 THEREFORE WE ALSO, SINCE WE ARE SURROUNDED BY SO GREAT A CLOUD OF WITNESSES, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT, AND THE SIN WHICH SO EASILY ENSNARES [US], AND LET US RUN WITH ENDURANCE THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US, 2 LOOKING UNTO JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF [OUR] FAITH, WHO FOR THE JOY THAT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Making Forever Friends

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 3, 2017

The sermon is meant to encourage people to become involved in our Small Group Ministry.

1. Quiet Desperation of Loneliness Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you know I’m shy. Why don’t you go over to him at the pool ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Keep Reading The Bible

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Jan 27, 2012

This short sermon encourages Christians to keep reading the Bible and draw closer to God.

Let’s Keep Reading the Bible by Mark T. Tonkery A book recently was released that utilized an interdenominational panel to determine the 25 books every Christian should read. Many books you would expect to be on the list were there: The Confessions of Augustine, The Imitation of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servanthood Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To encourage every child, youth and adult associated with Asbury to find their place to serve.

Alice in Wonderland is a magical story about a young girl who falls into a hole in a field and falls into another world unlike anything she’s ever experienced. She’s in a new place with strange beings. She has no idea where she’s or where she needs to go. In one of the more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Where Does Easter Find You?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 13, 2021

Some of us come to Resurrection morning broken and confused. This sermon is a word of encouragement.

Where Does Easter Find You? Mark 16:1-8 All religions are the same – superficially. All religions – Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism are the same – superficially. • We all believe in the Golden Rule • We all take up offerings • We all have holy buildings • We all try and live by ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 22, 2021

Based on Philippians 4:6-7 - Encourages hearers to live their lives with thanksgiving.

“WITH THANKSGIVING” Phil. 4:6-7 FBCF – 11/21/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – We have so much to be thankful for. - Family – both those who’ve gone on before us & those still w/ us - Friends who stand w/ us in good times & bad. Laugh w/ them. Cry w/ them. Rejoice w/ them. Grieve w/ them. Where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Sight And Insight Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 26, 2023

I want to encourage you to pray that God will give you Spiritual Insight.

Spiritual Sight and Insight Introduction: As we continue in our series on Visionary View this evening, I want to encourage you to pray that God will give you Spiritual Insight. As the focal point of the sermon, in Psalm 119:18 the Psalmist writes: "Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18, Psalm 119:17-24, Matthew 6:5-8, James 4:3, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Luke 24:45, Psalm 119:21-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Freedoms God Provides

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 9, 2023

Continuing in series from Romans. It is an encouraging message on freedoms Christians now enjoy.

Please turn to the book of Romans. Romans chapter 8. Romans chapter 8 and beginning in verse 1. I will join you there in a minute. When we turn to Matthew, we find it is called, The Gospel of Matthew, or in some translations, the Gospel according to Matthew. Mark is called the Gospel of Mark or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Know The Truth Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 13, 2023

Paul encouraged believers not to be misled nor afraid concerning the Second Coming of Christ.

INTRODUCTION • What happens when you do not know or understand the truth on a subject? • We can easily fall prey to false teachings and to fear. • Failure to know the truth about God will have eternal ramifications, and as we examine our passages throughout this series, a lack of understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Freedom From Your Past Sins Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 13, 2023

Based on Psalm 51 - Encouragers hearers to confess & forsake their past sins.

“FINDING FREEDOM FROM YOUR PAST SINS” Psalm 51 FBCF – 2/12/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Freedom is a word that we hold near & dear to our hearts. Many times, the word brings up patriotic feelings of love for our country & gratitude for the men & women who have fought to preserve our freedom ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:32, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 118:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Delight In God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 5, 2017

Jesus took the challenges and turned them into opportunities to encourage people to believe in God!

Please open your Bibles to Mark 12…… Take a quick look again at v12…… Eventually, Jesus was crucified on a cross, but sadly, many missed the point of Jesus being a sacrifice for man’s sin as planned by God. I pray that all of you never miss the point of why Jesus died. This is one of the reasons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible