Sermons on Younger Widows:

Help I Need Encouragement

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 23, 2011

A sermon on how to encourage others. Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, also known as Barnabas is the kind of guy that everyone wants to be around.

“Help I Need Encouragement” "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness." Hebrews 3:13 (NIV) Intro: Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus…, was the kind of guy that everyone wanted to be around. When someone felt ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arming For Victory Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012

When we understand clearly our position in Christ, then we know that everything that is under His feet is also under our feet.You & I have the authority of the throne of Jesus Christ

Arming for Victory Pt 1 January 4th, 2012 A 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption Applied Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 30, 2012

Presents how Christ's redemption works in us.

In our previous passage, we looked at the subject of redemption, specifically what it means and how it is made. It means to make a ransom payment, to buy one’s freedom. In our case, a payment is made to free us from the slavery of sin. This payment was made by the blood of Christ. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Refining Work Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God loves me too much to let me continue in my sin.

[“Be Careful What You Wish For” video] In life, it’s so easy to look at the circumstances around us and to wish for something without really having a full understanding of the entire situation. For the boy in the video, his wish certainly ended up putting him in a place he never ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Commitment Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 3, 2014

To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? We can learn from Mary.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Make A Commitment” Luke 1:46-55 To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? Today’s passage about Mary forces us to consider these questions about commitment. What led her to her commitment? We can gain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The "End" Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 28, 2012

A message for Christmas Eve focusing on the respone of Simeon and Anna to the Christ child.

The “End” of Christmas - Luke 2:25-38 - December 24, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #5 I remember that as a child, Christmas was really a month long event. It began, each year, on December 1st when the tree went up, the lights were hung, and the decorations set to adorn the house. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: *other

7 Reasons To Be Encouraged

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2012

Our lives are filled with discouragements. Paul mentions "the encouragement of the Scriptures," Rom. 15:4. Here are seven reasons that every believer should be encouraged and positive about their lives and futures.

SEVEN REASONS TO BE ENCOURAGED [This is a reworked version of John Shearhart’s message, “20 Reasons to Be Encouraged.”] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Light Bulb jokes, 133 yrs old. (Reader's Digest) 1. How many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? They never get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Community Who Cares Biblically, Spiritually And Pastorally Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 22, 2012

A sermon that encourages to have a broad view of Christian care.

As we think about what it means to be a caring community, it is important to think about how we reflect God in our caring. This means that foundational to all our caring is God. When God is foundational to our caring, we see how much God loves us and cares for us. And second to God being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Choose Life! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 24, 2012

This message looks at the question of "When does life begin?" A simple question whose answer has a lot of significant ramifications here in Canada where abortion is legal at any time up until a baby has fully emerged from the birth canal.

Choose Life! - Psalm 139:13-16 Series: Faith on the Frontlines #1 Friends, as we begin this morning, let me ask you a couple of questions: What would you make of a nation who offered no rights and no protection to a certain segment of their population? What would you think of a nation that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: *other

Living The Life Given Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012

We like to think about what life would be like if only our conditions changed. What we need to be thinking about is how to live well with the conditions already given.

Introduction What would you change about your condition if you could? You know that if you changed, then you would be able to get closer to God and to serve him better. Would it be your job? Getting out of school? Perhaps you would like to change your very body – be taller or shorter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Beginnings

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 16, 2013

This is our challenge. To offer a new beginning to others in Christ.

NEW BEGINNINGS THE STORY CHAPTER 28 / ACTS 1-12 INTRODUCTION There is a book only 100 pages long, published by the Department of Justice, that can easily be downloaded and is a book that no parent wants to read. The title is “When Your Child is Missing.” Key bullet points and action ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esau Is Only After Physical Blessing

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014

To show that we need to be after spiritual blessing more than physical blessing, and we embrace grace rather than the law.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still think that you can work your way to heaven? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be after spiritual blessing more than physical blessing, and we embrace grace rather than the law. IV. TEXT: Genesis 27:1 (Contemporary English ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satisfied?

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 7, 2013

Contentment can only be found in God, not things.

Title: Satisfied Text: I Timothy 6:6-8 Truth: Contentment can only be found in God, not things. Aim: I want the pursuit of God to be more important than the pursuit of things. Life ?: What do I need to know & do so that it will produce contentment? INVITATION Where do the happiest kids in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Planning And Packing Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

This is an introduction to Psalm 51.

I hope that you all know that today marks the first Sunday of Lent, which is the season of preparation for our greatest Christian celebration, that of the Resurrection of Jesus. I won’t be at all surprised if that comes as news to many of you, especially as the official beginning of Lent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In The Storm Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2013

Rest in the Lord and so find rest in the storm. Trust in His Word, His presence and His power.

A young father in a supermarket was pushing a shopping cart with his little son, who was strapped in the front. The little boy was fussing, irritable, and crying. The other shoppers gave the pair a wide berth because the child would pull cans off the shelf and throw them out of the cart. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free