Sermons on God Encourages:

God’s Anointing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores how God calls unlikely individuals, focusing on their hearts rather than their appearances, and empowers them through His Spirit, using the story of David's anointing as an example.

Hey church, today I’m so excited to dive into the Word of God with you as we continue in our series Called & Anointed. We’re going to take a look into the life of David and His anointing as King of Israel. Through this amazing story we see the beauty of how our heavenly Father looks beyond our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Topics: God's Anointing, Spiritual Gifting, Heart Over Appearance

Sermon Series: Called & Anointed

The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2011

Our Awesome God is Holy. He is distinct in His greatness and goodness.

Our Awesome God Series: THE HOLINESS OF GOD ISAIAH 6:1-8 [Note: portions of this message were extracted from my previous Bible study on this passage and from Bruce Goettsche message.] A little boy excitedly told his mom that he had just MEASURED HIMSELF and he was six feet tall! Mom was a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Food Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 29, 2018

In this sermon, we discuss the way that food can become an idol for us as we allow food to do for us what only God should do.

A. A certain Texas rancher had a pair of boots made, and they turned out to be too tight. 1. The bootmaker insisted on stretching them, but the rancher wouldn’t let him. 2. The rancher explained to the bootmaker his reason for wanting the boots to be too tight: “There is little in my life that is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Edify - Build One Another Up

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012

God has given each of us the ability to encourage and exhort others through the gift of His Holy Spirit

EDIFY - BUILD ONE ANOTHER UP As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up. The church is a place where we should be build up - not hurt, broken down and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Charismatic

In The Palm Of Your Hand Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 6, 2022

When you hold the Bible in your hand, you’re not just holding a book. When you open it and read it, you’re not just reading words. You’re not just taking in information. You are taking in life … still warm from the breath of God.

I want to start out with two true stories this morning and I want to ask you what you notice is common to both stories and what is missing. Ready? Aurelius Augustinus was born on November 13, 354 a.d. in Tagaste, Numbia … or what is known today as Algeria. We know Aurelius Augustinus today as ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11, 2 Timothy 4:1-7, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Isaiah 55:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do You Know About God? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Often our responses to life’s circumstances reveal how we think about God, whether it’s falling down stairs, getting a promotion, or discovering that your child has a learning disability.

Please note: the Scripture passage will be read before the sermon. “A PSALM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM ABSALOM HIS SON. 1 O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 2 many are saying of my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah 3 But you, O LORD, are a shield about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Pointing To God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2019

In the Bible we see a wonderful example in the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament He points to God (the Father). In the New Testament He points of Jesus. He never points to Himself. What a beautiful example and source of empowerment He is for us! PTL!!

God Pointing to God Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. These ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-27, Romans 5:5, 2 Timothy 1:14, Hebrews 10:15, John 15:26, Genesis 1:1-2, 2 Peter 1:20-21, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Choosing The Fire Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002

In our culture of non-committal this message encourages us to look trouble, trials, difficulties in the face and not compromise or be moved from the will of God for our lives. Instead of running from trouble, we run to Jesus and find His strength and grac

Determining the will of God (3) (Choosing the Fire) 11/03/2002 I. Review of last 2 messages on determining the will of God A. We saw 3 different things to consider 1. Prov. 11:4 - Multitude of counselors 2. Amos 3:3 -- Power of agreement 3. Heb. 13:17 -- Relating to authority B. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28, Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taste And See Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 12, 2007

This is the third in a 5 part series designed to help us look at our realtionship to God through the perspective of the five senses. The purpose of this message is to encourage believers in our great God and bring them to rejoice in all our Soveriegn Lord

MAKING SENSE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD – TASTE Psalm 34:8 INTRODUCTION: A. So far in this series on “Making Sense of Our Relationship to God” we have looked at two of the five sense: Hearing and Seeing 1. This morning we are going to be looking at our sense of taste 2. Our tongue is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Grace Brought Us

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Mar 21, 2013

To show how God does every thing He can to keep every person He can out of hell and to encourage the believer of God's marvelious grace.

WHAT GRACE BROUGHT US TITUS 2:11-15 By Dewayne Bolton “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lust, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world: Looking for that blessed hope, and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Holiness

Gideon PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores God's ability to see and utilize our hidden potential, as exemplified in the biblical story of Gideon, encouraging us to yield our weaknesses to Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the whispers of divine grace brush against our hearts, and the echoes of God's love reverberate through the chambers of our souls? It is in this sacred gathering that we open our hearts to the divine ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Topics: God Challenges, Strengthens Faith

May You Be Transfigured! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon encourages us to truly know God, heed His instructions, and align our actions with His word, serving Him with energy, boldness, and contentment.

Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and sharing in God's word. We're here because we believe in the power of the Gospel. We believe in the transformative potential of the Scriptures, and we are gathered here to engage with the Word, to meditate on it, and to let it seep into our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Listen, Jesus, Son Of God

Not About The Numbers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's victory with 300 warriors should be an encouragement to any congregation which might be small or have lost members.

Today, I don’t want to take you through the text verse-by-verse. I’m not going to bore you with maps or the meanings of names (except one)—even though there would be some familiarity there. I’m concerned that we might have lost sight of the purpose of this short, specialized ...read more

Denomination: *other

Submission Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 1, 2021

Sermon based on Matthew 6:10 - Hearers are encouraged to understand what it means to submit to God's will

“SUBMISSION” Matthew 6:10 FBCF – 2/28/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – MMA & UFC – mixed martial arts & Ultimate Fighting Championship – very popular sport these days. People shell out millions of dollars every year to watch pay-per-view matches to see these fighters duke it out in some seriously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming More Than We Used To Be

Contributed by Buddy Cook on Jul 16, 2015

This sermon encourages the church to stop looking at the past but rather to focus on God's hopeful future.

MORE THAN WE USED TO BE Haggai 2:1-9 July 12, 2015 Pastor Buddy Cook Introduction: Song my mother used to sing when I was growing up: The Old Gray Mare  The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be, Ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be,  The old gray mare, she ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene