Sermons on Group Encouragement:

Hope Deferred Makes The Heart Sick

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

How many of you struggled with hopelessness during the last year? How many of you felt burnt out over the last year? How many of you struggled with anxiety or depression in the last year?

“I am not a connoisseur of great art, but from time to time a painting or picture will really speak a clear, strong message to me. Some time ago I saw a picture of an old burned-out mountain shack. All that remained was the chimney...the charred debris of what had been that family's sole ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

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 It’s easy to be critical or withdrawn.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

I Keep Him So He Can Keep Me

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021

When the times get hard (and they do get hard), I know it’s just temporary. It’s like when the rain comes, it can rain a lot or it can rain for days, but sooner or later the rain will stop and the sun will shine again.

I Keep Him So He Can Keep Me" He is ever present with me; at all times He goes before me. I will not live in fear or abandon my calling because He stands at my right hand. The Voice Bible Psalms 16:8 How many of you know that life is full of ups and downs, one day theres, joy and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Service-Introduction (1) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Support and encouragement for people especially in Christian circles

Introduction This series is intended to support and encourage people in their vocations, occupations and professions. It is written specifically with Christian’s who desire true service in mind. It is beneficial for those in Christian ministry, both in service and those searching for direction. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10, Matthew 9:37-38, Luke 10:2, John 4:35, Romans 1:20, Isaiah 40:21  (view more)  (view less)

Introduction To Jude

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 7, 2020

Jude shares words of encouragement to the people reading his epistle

If you are not familiar with this book, I think you are going to be amazed at the content in it. He gets into some topics covered no where else in the NT. 1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, Jude was a brother to James and half-brother to Jesus – Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3. I ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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

"You Look To Comfortable; Getting Out Of The Comfort Zone!” Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

Intro: I have been talking to you about casting the vision. Last Sunday, I told you about the story of Moses and Joshua how Moses set the vision while Joshua fulfilled it. I then challenged you to get plugged in to the vision of the church; it is by plugging in that you become empowered to go ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

"Going To The Harvest” Pt.7 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

In this series I have encouraged you that the glory of the latter house will be greater than the former house. I have challenged you to get plugged into the vision of the house and to leave your comfort zone and go into your gift zone and from there you will enter the challenge zone and then score ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, John 4:35-38, Luke 10:2

Taking Authority Over Your Words Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023

Before they speak, believers should asked themselves: Is what I’m about to say Good? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Believers should not speak until their words pass the test of those three questions. Handle your words with care!

Sermon – Taking Authority Over Your Words Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, James 1:26, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14, James 3:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

I Went To The Enemy’s Camp

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 5, 2025

Satan has stolen from us many things -- our peace, our joy, our hope, our acceptance, our innocence, etc.. It's God's will that we get those back. David set us an example by invading the enemy's camp!

I WENT TO THE ENEMY’S CAMP 1 Samuel 30:1-9, 16-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Johnny's father called home during a business trip to see how his son's basketball game had gone. Johnny came to the phone and told his dad, "I finally made a basket today." His father was excited. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Inner Peace In A Turbulent World

Contributed by Jonas Singo on Jul 19, 2024

In the modern world, stress and anxiety have become constant companions. The struggles of everyday life can overwhelm us, leading to a state of discord. However, the peace we need is not found in the world, but within our hearts.

FINDING INNER PEACE IN A TURBULENT WORLD In the modern world, stress and anxiety have become constant companions. The struggles of everyday life can overwhelm us, leading to a state of discord. However, the peace we need is not found in the world, but within our hearts. As Jesus said in John 14:27, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

A Message For New Year’s Day, 1-1-2023

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 11, 2023

The Church at Ephesus started off right but somehow lost their first love. For this New Year, may we be reminded to remember, repent, and re-do what we did at the first.

(Note: This message is based on and edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-1-2023; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This morning we celebrate the start of a brand new year. It’s really kind of difficult to zero in on something that hasn’t been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ask! Ask! Ask!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2023

A New Year's day message about asking God for blessings.

New Year! New You! Ephesians 3:20-21 January 1, 2023 One of my favorite Christians authors is C.S. Lewis. In part, because he wrote so many deep and profound books which are challenging, and also because he was able to write Christian fantasy books. One of them is a series of books, called The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist