Sermons on Psalm Encouragement:

The Storm

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Apr 17, 2017

encouragement in troubled times

The Storm (Matthew 14: 22-33) By Jesse Crooks Southern Baptist Revivalist(Evangelist) Introduction: Everyone who listens to the news or reads the newspaper knows that our country and the world is in a storm. To put it bluntly we are in a heck of a mess. That’s the strongest words that a preacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Why The Christ Child

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

WE CAN CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT GOD’S PRESENCE WITH US IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GOD’S CHILDREN. WE CAN GAIN COMFORT IN THE REALIZATION THAT BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US, WE CAN FACE LIFE'S SITUATIONS, KNOWING WE ARE NOT ALONE.

WHY THE CHRIST CHILD ISAIAH 53:1-12 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS BY LOOKING AT THE NAME “IMMANUEL – GOD WITH US.” THIS BLEST PROMISE ALLOWS US TO REALIZE THAT GOD IS WITH US EACH DAY OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUEST AT CHRISTMAS. WHEN WE CELEBRATE “IMMANUEL” WE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do I Find My Hope

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT TURMOIL AND DANGER. CHRISTIANS ARE BEING BRUTALLY EXECUTED FOR THEIR FAITH. WHERE CAN WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS? WHERE DO WE FIND HOPE IN THE MIDST OF OUR DAILY LIVES?

WHERE DO I FIND MY HOPE 1 PETER 4:12-18 WE HAVE BEEN TALKING IN THIS SERIES ABOUT THE HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN. I’VE SHARED WITH YOU SOME THINGS THAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID WE CAN DRAW HOPE FROM, AND I’VE SHARED DIFFERENT PLACES IN THE BIBLE WE CAN TURN TO FOR ENCOURAGEMENT. WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF GREAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Best Behind You Or Ahead Of You?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 1, 2017

I have a question I want to ask you this morning that can apply to you as an individual as well as to you as a church. The question: Do you believe that your best years are behind you, or do you believe that your best years are yet before you?

I have a question I want to ask you this morning that can apply to you as an individual as well as to you as a church. The question: Do you believe that your best years are behind you, or do you believe that your best years are yet before you? Some people as well as some churches believe that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stones Of Remembrance

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016

Memorial day message as we remember those who have gone ahead of us.

Stones of remembrance Joshua 4:1-5, 10-24 Introduction- This sermon prepared from my previous sermons and gleamed from fellow ministers on SermonCentral. This morning we are celebrating Memorial Day. We honor all the men and women who have served and died for our freedom in this country. We ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

A Man You Need To Know - Barnabas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 14, 2016

A Father's Day Sermon about a man we need to know, Barnabas.

Father’s Day - Barnabas Acts 4:32-37 June 19, 2016 We were on our way back from a college visit. We left the campus, started driving towards home, driving through country roads and my gas tank was flashing a big 0 on it. I don’t really like to fill my gas tank. There were no gas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Don't You Get It? Edify

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2018

Seems many are missing the opportunity and ministry of encouragement and edification. Who could you encourage today? Have you made plans to receive the message?

DON’T YOU GET IT? CATCHING AND APPREHENDING THE HIGHER MEANING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Proverbs 5:15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. Proverbs 5:15 (MSG) Do you know the saying, "Drink from your own rain barrel, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Colossians Chapter Two

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 15, 2018

As Christians we must be careful lest we deviate from the righteous path.

THE BOOK STUDY ON COLOSSIANS CHAPTER TWO TEXT: COLOSSIANS 2:1-23 Introduction Apostle Paul was passionate about meeting the churches of Colosse and Laodicea even to those believers yet to see him face to face (verse1) for the purpose of encouraging them, uniting them in love and to reveal the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Give Up

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 15, 2018

We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus.

Don’t Give Up March 11, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember our task by keeping our eyes on Jesus. Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Always Something To Be Thankful For

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 12, 2016

Experiment with waking up thankful. It'll change your day, and if you do if often enough, it'll change you life.

Devotions for The Feast - April 12, 2016 [This was a short devotion given at an inner-city mission during a mid-week service] Some people are never happy. A woman’s grandson is playing in the water, she is 5standing on the beach not wanting to get her feet wet, when all of a sudden, a huge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Humbled And Exalted

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 1, 2019

How to be humbled and grow in the Lord

How to be Humbled and Exalted Stand and lift up your 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 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Model Of Christian Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What is the Christian's hope?

Series: Encouragement [#7] A MODEL OF CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: A desperate need, (the need for hope) exists among Christians. I know, because it is true in my life. Christians need to remind themselves constantly that God is on the throne, in control, and moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful What You Believe Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 14, 2019

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#3] BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU BELIEVE 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Introduction: As I began preparing this sermon, I remembered something that happened to a preacher friend of mine many years ago. He pastored a Church and the Church was struggling with low attendance and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lawless One Overthrown Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 14, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#4] THE LAWLESS ONE OVERTHROWN 2 Thessalonians 2:4-12 Introduction: Before humans were created, Lucifer and a 3rd of the angels in Heaven tried to overthrow God. God casted them out of Heaven. Since that point, Satan and the fallen angels have worked hard at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Requests Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2019

This is the 6th sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#6] PRAYER REQUESTS 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Introduction: It is not uncommon to hear from Church people what is wrong with the leadership. People spend a lot of time trying to change the leadership within a church to fit within their guidelines and wants. I often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist