Sermons on Mordecai An Encourager:

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

Stay True To The Lord

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 10, 2019

The Gospel was spreading and people were trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. Especially in Antioch, they needed encouragement and who better than Barnabas to fulfill that ministry!

Stay True to the Lord (Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, MO) The background for today’s message comes from the Book of Acts, chapter 11, verses 19 through 26. Luke wrote these words under the Holy Spirit’s guidance about how things were beginning to change. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above The Storm - Mark 4

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Dec 11, 2019

When it comes to following Jesus it’s not always an EASY TRIP. In this message we are going to learn three lessons for living above the storms.

Living Above the Storm After World War II ended, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English Cathedral in London. The team of students worked tirelessly to restore the cathedral since it had undergone severe damage during the war. They did well with all the repairs except ...read more

Denomination: Other

2019 - The Year In Review

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 21, 2020

Here's a list of every video I could find from 2019. I hope these sermons help you to do what God has called, appointed, anointed, elected, and selected you to do for the people He has assigned to you! Be Blessed!!!

HERE I AM; SEND ME IN 2019 THE DECISION TO BE DELIBERATE IN PRAYER - https://youtu.be/IlC7dbNOxpE DISCERNING THE LORD’S BODY LIKE YOU CARE - https://youtu.be/5CFHOHNBGeU THE INTIMACY OF INTERCESSION - https://youtu.be/HuC1FrVkgbQ I WANT TO KNOW YOU MORE - https://youtu.be/qHrNA_IiIuQ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Charismatic

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

Close The Gaps - Circle The Wagons

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 21, 2019

God's work never goes forward without opposition from the enemy. In fact, opposition is almost always caused by success and not failure. In building the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah faced much opposition but he knew what to do and now we can know also.

Nehemiah 4:7-23 (NLT) “But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the work was going ahead and that the gaps in the wall of Jerusalem were being repaired, they were furious. 8  They all made plans to come and fight against Jerusalem and throw us into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 8 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 8 in our series exploring the essential directives for every believer. This message continues discussion of the elements related to directive 2 - Persistently pursue meaningful relationships.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk -- Part Eight – “Build the body” I. Cleave to Christ and continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. II. Persistently pursue, develop and maintain meaningful connection with the community of saints. A. Fervently pray (intercede) for one another B. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gifted (Part Four) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 4, 2018

In Romans 12:6-8 you see seven, what's known as, motivational gifts of the Spirit. Last week we covered the first three-prophecy, serving and teaching. Today we will focus on encouragement and giving.

GIFTED (part four) The seven gifts listed in Rom. 12:6-8 are: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving, Leading, Mercy. Last week we looked at the first three. Prophecy is receiving and speaking God's message to his people, or in regard to a specific situation, person or culture. Prophets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28, Acts 11:19-24, Psalm 24:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Is Not Necessary!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 18, 2018

FEAR IS NOT NECESSARY when you use the promises of God by hearing, reading, believing , sharing, confessings and doing the Word of God.

29 phil 3: Isaiah 41:10 (KJV) Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. I FIRST, fear is not necessary: Most important God'S Word says so. 2 Timothy 1:7 For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10-13

Fight Like A A Girl

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 15, 2018

Encouragement to fight on

Fight Like A Girl Judges 4:17-24 Will you always love me, old fat and bald, I do 1. She decided there was a war going on vs 17 The majority of our country may be ok with the sin and filthiness ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

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