SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Paul Encourages:

showing 2,431-2,445 of 128,953
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • J. Allen Lucas avatar

    Full Of Faith And Power

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 8,250 views

    If the early church can be full of faith and power, so can the church today.

    Full Of Faith And Power Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. If the early church can be full of faith and power so can the church of today. We are getting ready for growth. We are expecting to grow again. We are endeavoring to make ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Randy Trotter avatar

    Dare To Beleive Series

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,576 views

    Dare to be dared again! Dare to beleive the impossible one more time!

    “DARE TO BELIEVE” Ephesians 1:15-19 “...& what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who BELIEVE, according to the working of His mighty power.” INTRODUCTION: To “BELIEVE” & to have “FAITH” are so intricately connected one cannot hardly work without the other. Notice I said “HARDLY ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Books Of Poetry Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
     | 3,974 views

    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Job-Song of Solomon.

    Last week the journey was quite bumpy as we studied the decline and fall of the Nation of Israel. Perhaps the saddest part of our study was found in the fact that Israel seemed to believe that since they were God’s chosen people nothing bad would happen to them. However, their disobedience and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Truth Or Consequences

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010
     | 2,538 views

    Warnings & Encouragement. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 John chapter 2 verses 18-19. Ill: • 4 boys in secondary school had a reputation of playing truant; • One morning they turned up very, very late for their lesson, • They told the teacher they were late because the car bringing them had a puncture. • Looking at ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Matt Keller avatar

    The Stand Series

    Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,331 views

    This is an amazing story of a definite stand three young men took for God. They knew the circumstance they faced, they knew the consequences of their actions, yet they did not back down.

    “The Stand” Beyond Flannelgraph: Treasured Stories, Timeless Truths Sunday, September 5, 2010 Text: Daniel 3:7-18 My family started going to church when I was three years old and I accepted Christ when I was five. I was raised in church…and my parents believed that it was a good ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Futrell avatar

    Keep On Keeping On

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,199 views

    So when you’re fed up, discouraged, and ready to quit, when you whine and complain to God, “I’m done. I’m through. It’s over,” don’t lose it when God says: “No you’re not."

    Intro Elijah is running for his life, frightened, trying to hide from the fears that haunt him. Suddenly, in the thick of his escape attempt, “The word of the Lord came to [Elijah]”! Now if that’s not enough to frighten someone, the question the Lord asks him should. God asks ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Greatest Restoration

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,357 views

    THIS IS PART OF A SERIES ON PSALM 23

    THE GREATEST RESTORATION PSALM 23:3 INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE THINGS I HAVE DEVELOPED AN INTEREST IN OVER THE YEARS ARE RESTORATION PROJECTS. WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF RESTORATION PROJECTS. WE RESTORE HOUSES, ROADS, CONFIDENCE, HEALTH, AND MANY OTHER THINGS. A FEW YEARS ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Walking Through The Valley

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,178 views

    PART OF A SERIES ON PSALM 23

    WALKING THROUGH THE VALLEY PSALM 23:4 INTRODUCTION: IT WOULD BE NICE TO LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE THERE WERE NO HARD TIMES OR DIFFICULTIES. WE’D ALL LIKE TO STAY ON THE MOUNTAINTOPS AND NOT VISIT THE VALLEYS. WE ALSO KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT THE CASE. MOST OF THE TIME THE ONLY WAY TO THE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,144 views

    Boaz 1) Took the Initiative, 2) Encouraged Ruth 3) Protected & Provided

    On Tuesday, Bahia Bakari was left as the only known survivor among the 153 people on the Yemenia Airbus A310 jet which crashed off the Comoros. The obstacles she faced to survive were staggering. She had to overcome: A plane disintegrating at hundreds of kilometres an hour as it hit the water; ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Jorge Acevedo avatar

    First Things First Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Feb 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,157 views

    In order for us to affirm and encourage others in relationships we must first accept God's love and view of our lives.

    Lake Washington Fellowship 2/7/10 Title: ‘First Things First’ Theme: Compliments/affirmation Series: The Positive Side of Family Prop: Bucket of beach sand ‘First Things First’ We begin this morning a new series of messages that I’m calling ‘The Positive Side ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    Witnessed By Disciples

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 18, 2010
     | 5,866 views

    After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there

    Witnessed by Disciples STATING THE SCRIPTURES (Matthew 17:1-12) After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Tim Shockley avatar

    And Jesus Stood Still

    Contributed by Tim Shockley on Feb 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,024 views

    In one of the most stressful times of Jesus' life, He heard a single voice cry out for mercy. And He stood still.

    There is a church in downtown Washington, DC, right in an area where there are a lot of street people. Almost every Sunday, a few of them would come into the church and sit in the back pews and watch the service. They are scary people, because they are toothless and dirty and they have not bathed ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    1 Peter Introduction Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2015
     | 5,148 views

    A brief introduction about the author, Peter, and then the entire letter was read to familiarize our church with the context. Individual messages will follow in the coming weeks.

    1 Peter Introduction 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 1 Introduction ∆ Point 1 – Who’s Peter? So, let’s talk about Peter … - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Testing The Spirits Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 3, 2015
     | 5,941 views

    The ministry of the Holy Spirit allows us to hear from God; to discern His voice. Therefore, prayer, meditation, and knowing the voice of Him is critical! Do we know His truth over the noise of everything else competing for our attention?

    Testing the Spirits 1 John Bible Study, Part 9 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction - John gives us an incredible truth to hold onto (20) -- We will fail, even though we desire to be holy and to live right for God -- However, even in that, God knows our heart and knows everything we are -- Even in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Semore avatar

    Speak To Your Mountain - Preparing For The Return From Exile Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
     | 9,752 views

    This is a 3 Part sermon Series addressing the next move of God and the return from spiritual exile

    Speak to Your Mountain Preparing for the return Part 1 of a 3 Part Series Ezek 36:1-12 NKJV, "And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, 'O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord! 2 Thus says the Lord God: "Because the enemy has said of you, 'Aha! The ancient ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God