Sermons on Encouraging Words:

Careless Words

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 21, 2014

Speech betrays the heart. Thus, Jesus cautions those who will follow Him to review their words.

“I tell you, on the Day of Judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned.” [1] Columnist Michael Coren advocated a revival of judgemental attitudes. He wasn’t suggesting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2016

The message is a plea for adherence to the biblical message.

¡°I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Top Ten Predictions For 2010

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 25, 2010

With so much upheaval in the country (and world) there is a tendency for believers to be shaken in their faith. I want to boldly declare the Word of the Lord, and encourage the Church to hold to what we know is TRUE!

TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR 2010 1. The Bible will still have all the answers. Psalm 119:105 "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path." John 17:17 "...Thy Word is truth...." 2. Prayer will still work. In the face of trouble King David declared: Psalm 109:4 "...I give myself to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Welcoming The Word

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011

The Bible is full of great truths. But, these truths can do you no good, even if you know them, if you don’t receive them.

Introduction I want you to take your Bibles now and turn to James chapter 1, and we’ll begin reading where we left off this morning. And, that is with verse 21, James chapter 1 and verse 21. We want to speak to you on a truth that we studied together some time ago. But, since we’re ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Your Delight? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2025

Based on Psalm 1 - Encourages hearers this this truth: There’s no delight like the delight of living for the Lord.

“WHERE’S YOUR DELIGHT?” Psalm 1 FBCF – 6/1/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Bro. Mack – dinner on the ground – “Life is short. Eat dessert first!” Then head to dessert table to get his piece of chocolate pie before it was all gone. A dessert you often see at church dinner on the grounds is called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Listening To Bad Advice

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 24, 2018

THE STORY OF JOB SEEMS TO BE SAD SAGA WITH NO END IN SIGHT BECAUSE JOB IS DEALING WITH PROBLEMS AFTER PROBLEMS AND EVEN WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS OF JOB THE CONCEPT OF BEING BIPOLAR COMES TO MIND `

Job 32:1-12 (MSG) Job's three friends now fell silent. They were talked out, stymied because Job wouldn't budge an inch—wouldn't admit to an ounce of guilt. 2 Then Elihu lost his temper. (Elihu was the son of Barakel the Buzite from the clan of Ram.) He blazed out in anger against Job for ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Wesley Boyd on Jan 8, 2019

I have heard the word "visionary" defined from a Christian perspective as "he who sees what can be done for God, and has a passion to do it."

Do You See What I See? Numbers 13:25-31; 14:6-8 In our text this morning there are two groups of people. The first group is the Visionary group. The second group is the Stationary group.??Let’s define these two words. The word "visionary" means "characterized by vision or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25, Numbers 13:25-31

Stay In Like Barnabas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 30, 2013

Barnabas was known as an encourager and this is why God changed his name. Barnabas lives up to his mission from the Lord in the book of Acts and challenges us to follow in his path.

Stay In like – Barnabas Illustration: The Story of Margaret: The Story of Margaret: From Messy Spirituality (pages 45-56) Cast: Actor Margaret: Ashley Actor teacher Ms. Garner (Vivian) Actor Jesus: David Actors: 5 students from youth group? The Story of Margaret: Scene In the background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reason To Praise. Psalm 34:1-3

Contributed by David Cramer on Jan 3, 2025

As we continue on in our lives we go through tough times and trying times. We need a reason to continue to Praise.

Please stand with me and lift up you Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For The Lord Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

The book of Philippians is perhaps the most personal and heartwarming in nature.

Opener: Good Morning Family of Christ church! We are thrilled that you are here joining us this morning. My name is Pastor Steven if you do not know me already and I am one of the Pastors here at the church. If you have joined us in the past, you know I like to recap last week’s sermons. As you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Encourages His Children Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 4, 2013

Maybe today you are battling discouragement or even utter despair. Please know that every believer’s heart can be encouraged by the Lord. How does God encourage His children?

When God Encourages His Children Acts 23:1-11 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. While in Jerusalem, the apostle Paul was beaten by an angry mob and then arrested by the Roman authorities. The people of Jerusalem were chanting in the background, “Away with him.” 2. The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11, Acts 23:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Unspeakable Words

Contributed by Dan Parton on Oct 29, 2000

When Paul said what God told him was unlawful to repeat, what was He saying?

Unspeakable Words 2 Corinthians 12:1-5 Introduction: Last week, I said the Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: - 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." - 2 Corinthians 12:4, "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

We preach as though God were begging you through us; be reconciled to God!

In the 5th chapter of II Corinthians, Paul has supplied us with all the information we need give anyone, in order to bring them to saving faith. He talks about the atoning death of Christ, His resurrection, the assurance of newness of life for the one who believes in Christ, the indwelling of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Denomination: Orthodox

A Word To The Wise

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Obtaining Godly wisdom will help enhance your walk in Christ.

I. A Word to the Wise A. Text: I Corinthians 1:30 “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God – and righteousness and sanctification and redemption…” B. There are several things we have received through redemption in Christ Jesus. 1. II Corinthians 5:21 says, “For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30

The Living Word

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LIVING WORD -- Living For Eternity Requires Feeding On The Living And Abiding Word of God In Order To Aggressively Love One Another (1:22 - 2:3) -- Proper Exercise and Diet are keys to Good Health 1.

THE LIVING WORD -- Living For Eternity Requires Feeding On The Living And Abiding Word of God In Order To Aggressively Love One Another (1:22 - 2:3) -- Proper Exercise and Diet are keys to Good Health 1. PROPER EXERCISE -- Aggressive Love Should Be the New Lifestyle of Those Who Have Experienced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible