Sermons on The Spirits Encouragement:

Thanksgiving

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

This psalm moves us to a greater spirit of thanksgiving in our worship.

Psalm 100 Thanksgiving 11/23/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction We are taking a break from our 1 Corinthian series to consider the subjects of thanksgiving and Christ’s birth. These are fun themes and I hope you will be moved to a greater spirit of thanksgiving during this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 15, 2004

To encourage believer to use their words to build up others and to be a positive witness with our words

Taming the Tongue James 3:3-12 Purpose Statement: To encourage believers to use their words to build up others and to be a positive witness with our words Our Scripture today is basically about gossip and the damage that it does. There is an old saying that says “Sticks and stones may break my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Christ Part 2: Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 11, 2008

We must put forth an effort towards becoming fruitful.

Living In Christ Part 2: Bearing Fruit Text: Eph. 4:25-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: There are no short cuts to maturity. It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. The development of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, Repentance And Fire Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 3:1-12: Vipers, repentance and fire

Matthew 3:1-12 Vipers, repentance and fire Sermon notes Over the last few weeks we’ve been looking at the first couple of chapters of Matthew - the birth and infancy of Jesus. And on that first Christmas, He appeared in human form, first as a baby, and then He grew up to commence His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Playing For The Right Team Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 26, 2016

Worship in spirit and in truth is always directed to God above everything else. I want for my audience to understand how worship tends to get misdirected, and why that is such a grievous error; to know what worship directed toward God truly is

Welcome to the stadium! This is now the 3rd week we’re taking a closer look at worship, and we’re doing that in the context of something that most all of us already think about – a stadium – how, just like a big football game, there are a lot of parallels between what you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can I Have Your A-Tenth-Tion Please Series

Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 19, 2014

Here is a sermon by Pastor Dre encouraging us to put God first in our Finances...

"Can I get your A-Tenth-tion please" Genesis 14:18-20 This morning I would like to start a 2 part series on Tithes and Offerings. Now I know some of us may be getting nervous right about now, because you say oh man here the preacher goes talking about money. Well I would like to encourage you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dreaming Of Your Perfect World? Not In This Life!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 15, 2014

We must be encouraged and not get disillusioned when life does not go as we dream for it to

Dreaming of Your Perfect World? Not in this life! 11-16-14 By Kelly Durant A study of the life of Job, Elijah, John the Baptist Jesus said: Matthew 21:44 “And whoever falls on this stone will be broken; but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder.” 2. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Making Much Of Jesus!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 22, 2022

Based on Hebrews 9:27-28 - Encourages hearers to make much of Jesus in their lives.

“MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Heb. 9:27-28 FBCF – 8/21/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What are you living for? What’s your driving motivation in life? What are your priorities for living? - Make a lot of money - Success in career, school, athletics - Good marriage – good spouse - Strong home – good parent - Be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Priority #2: Love The Church! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2026

Based on Philippians 1:1-8 - Encourages hearers to consider reasons to love the Church.

“PRIORITY #2: LOVE THE CHURCH” Philippians 1:1-8 FBCF – 1/18/26 JON DANIELS INTRO – Welcome to First Baptist Flora – a perfect church! No one here has any problems – no one here struggles in any area of their life – no one here has ever had a disagreement w/ anyone else in this church FAMILY – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sinful Men Hate To Be Rebuked! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

The wicked people encourage themselves in sin and also Delight in those who commit sins.

The wicked people encourage themselves in sin and also Delight in those who commit sins. They also have numerous unbiblical excuses to commit sin and to defend their sinful ways. When you question them they mock and boast about their sins also they try to tempt others and they either blame God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:7

Introduction To The Study Of Colossians

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 28, 2018

We are encouraged to live the Christian life with the view of Christ as the Supreme God over all.

INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF COLOSSIANS TEXT: COLOSSIANS 1:1-8 The book of Colossians is one book that every Christian must study and hold on to it for a victorious life in Christ. It is perhaps the most Christ-centered book in the Bible. The writer spoke more on the preeminence of the person of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part Iii. Giving God Your Very Best Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Oct 1, 2007

Encourage all of us to realize that we have been given wonderful gifts by God and He encourages us to use those gifts to do our very best and invites all of us to join together to serve Him.

Having a Servant’s Heart: Give Him Your Best I Corinthians 12 September 2, 2007 CBC The story is told of this woman who decided one day to try horseback riding. Now she had never ridden a horse before and had never had a lesson on how to ride a horse. And so she sees this horse and she says I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Work 11 - Prophetic Ministry Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 18, 2012

Answers to congregational questions about prophetic ministry as it functions in the church today.

Dakota Community Church November 18, 2012 Grace at Work - 11 The Ministry Gifts: Ephesians 4:11-12 - some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers I want to begin by addressing some of the issues that have arisen from the discussion panel ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Forgetting The Past

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A lesson encouraging us to forget the past which can hurt our vision for the future.

Title: Forgetting the Past Text: Philippians 3 Introduction: A woman was on her way to work one day on the metro and had a chance encounter with another woman with whom she had gone to high school years before. They had once been good friends, but had lost touch because their lives had taken ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Time

Contributed by Darren Woods on Jul 15, 2010

Focus:- Divine agenda supersedes human agenda Function:- To encourage listeners to wait on the Lord

Introduction Weddings are happy and joyful occasions! When we think of weddings we think of bright, happy music, the church and a banquet hall nicely decorated with flowers, streamers, balloons and colour-coordinated linens and so on. We think of family and friends, all dressed in their best ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army