Sermons on Self Encouragement:

The Message Of The Memorial

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on May 30, 2001

Sermon illustrating the purpose of a memorial, and to encourage to remember landmarks in our lives.

THE MESSAGE OF THE MEMORIAL Joshua 4:5-7, 21-24 Memorial Day Weekend is here.... For many people, this day indicates the beginning of summer, only to be ended a couple months down the road with Labor Day Weekend. It seems that nowadays Memorial Day is being reduced in it’s meaning and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:5-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Helpers For Divine Purposes Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 5, 2025

God strategically positions people to help fulfil His purposes in the lives of His children and to advance His kingdom.

DIVINE HELPERS FOR DIVINE PURPOSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 2:1-21 Key Verse: “And she said unto them, I know that the Lord hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you.” (Joshua 2:9) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rising Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores fostering faith beyond sight, finding Christ within, and following the path of self-sacrificial love, using the story of Doubting Thomas.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to gather here with you today, in this sacred space where we come together as brothers and sisters under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance in its timeless wisdom, and to allow its ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Topics: Faith, Sight

Live The Vision

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

Encourage and empower beleivers to live according to God’s promises

NIV Genesis 28:20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear 21 so that I return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God 22 and this stone that I have set up as a pillar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Danger Of Not Following Christ-Like Leadership"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 3, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to follow Christ-like leadership.

“This sermon was preached extemporaneously” 3 May 2009 Fourth Sunday of Easter U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers should follow pastoral leadership that is Christ-like. REFERENCES: The door, the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Splendid Splinter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 1, 2020

Sermon that encourages believers to look at suffering from a different perspective.

“The Splendid Splinter” 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Likeness Of Christ

Contributed by Marcellus De Oliveira on Jun 1, 2012

In despite of our brokenness and the way we are brought up, God calls us to be transformed in the likeness of this Son's character.

When people are asked to quote a line from Shakespeare, most certainly, they will quote the best-known line from all drama or literature: “To be or not to be, that is the question!” Though the tragedy of Hamlet, prince of Denmarke is a philosophical quest in the comparison between the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Adventist

Keep God In The Calculations

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 18, 2022

People often figure out what to add to, or subtract from, their lives. They try to multiply, or divide, pursuits in life. They often leave God out of the calculations.

Perhaps it began with marks in the dirt, then progressed to piles of stones, and then somewhere along the line came the abacus, but men have always had a means of calculating debts, payments and other quantities. These days we have desk calculators, computers, smart phones and even watches that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Spider-Man Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 18, 2010

To encourage the listner to the power and responsibility we each have as Christians.

Lessons from SPIDER-MAN Scripture: Isaiah 30:21 Date: 17 October 2010 Purpose: To encourage the congregation to the power and responsibility we each have as Christians. Within the last few years or so America has gone Super hero crazy!! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Other

Be Amazed At Jesus!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 13, 2006

A message trying to encourage our gang to live in awe of Christ.

Be AMAZED at Jesus! Various Scriptures February 12, 2006 Introduction Did any of you watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics on Friday night? I love the Olympics, because history is often made. And we come away from some of the events simply amazed at what Olympic competition brings out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Praise In Beginning A New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 14, 2013

This sermon encourages believers to look at the positive of a fresh start in a New Year.

Benjamin Franklin said, “In a new year declare war on you spiritual and personal vices (not on others), decide to live in peace with your neighbors, those close to you, and yourself (not in constant conflict), be forgiving and understanding toward others (and not harbor, hold grudges and ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Smiling At The Storm

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 8, 2008

A message preached with the purpose of encouraging those believers who are gripped by fear.

1. CHRIST WAS ABOARD "Let us pass over unto the other side...he was in the ship" Don’t be afraid – "Fear not" occurs 197 times in scripture Trust when you are afraid – Psalm 56:3 "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee". John Newton’s hymn - "With Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm". ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 15, 2020

This text is often quoted and preached from at funerals to encourage us.

I AM the Resurrection and the Life: An Exposition of John 11:1-45 John’s gospel is a dramatic portrayal of the person of Jesus whereas truth is portrayed in extended story and narrative. This does not mean that John avoids propositional truth, but even these propositional truths are illustrated by ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tradeoffs Series

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 12, 2009

There are tradeoffs in life in general and in spiritual life: A. Some things need to be denied in order for other things to be gained B. Some things need to be lost in order for other things to be found C. Some things need to be carried in order for ot

I. Introduction Is being a Christian supposed to be a joy or a burden? Is being a Christian supposed to be something that brightens our life or weigh us down? Some people think that being a Christian means it creates a heavy burden and weighs them down. I want to show you today that that is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living On Purpose

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 25, 2009

I got this idea from a sermon I saw on SermonCentral. Very few fulfill the purpose of God in their lives so they never fully know the fulness of life God has for them.

“LIVING ON PURPOSE” LWC July 26, 2009 I’ve teaching on “PURPOSE” on Wednesday nights for some weeks now. It’s something God has impressed on my heart. I know that if we are to live any kind of “Righteous, Successful Christian Lives” we need to understand our “PURPOSE” in life, given by God! God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God