Encouragement

If you're in need of a spiritual pick-me-up or just want to feel strong in your faith, this group of lessons will provide insights and examples to help the struggling saint persevere in faith, hope and love.
46 sermons
3 Things to Make You Happy 7 Spiritual Birthday Gifts A Changeless Faith in a Changing World A Christian's Benefit Package A Father's Love A Time for Strength and Courage Barnabas Be Strong and Courageous Beyond Fasting
Candles of Love
The heartfelt expressions of love and commitment to marriage and faith within the Choctaw congregation create a strong sense of unity and community that is truly inspiring.
Christians and Christmas
Cornbread Kindness
A heartwarming story about the impact of kindness and its ability to bring joy and build relationships, reminding us of the importance of showing compassion towards others in our daily lives.
Dealing with Anxiety
Difficult Decisions
Reflecting on the recent events in the congregation, the sermon delivered by the church leader emphasizes the importance of following biblical teachings and supporting the decisions made by the elders, urging individuals to make difficult decisions and move forward in unity.
Do Not Grow Weary Don't Worry, Be Happy
Everybody Has a War to Fight
Discover how to engage in the vital spiritual battle we're called to fight and learn how Jesus equips us with the resources we need, whether as parents, students, or ministers, to overcome our unique challenges.
Famine of the Word Fearless Trust Finding the Peace of God
Freedom, Slavery and Heaven
Reflect on the profound message of being freed from sin and becoming slaves of righteousness, pondering the practical implications in your everyday life and the pursuit of what is right.
God's Promises Grieving at Christmas Jesus: Lord of Hopeless Situations Lessons from the Flood Life in the Meantime Life-Testing
Loneliness
Loneliness is a catchword for a variety of feelings associated with being by oneself. The "feelings" associated with being alone are usually caused by the reasons why a person finds themselves alone to begin with.
Lords of the Ring
Mike gives three tried and true principles that will help you to learn one of life's most important lessons - finishing what you start.
Making Sense of Evil at Christmas Moses' Rescue Plan
Shalom
This sermon delves into the concept of peace, highlighting the importance of finding lasting peace through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the necessity of forgiveness in achieving true peace in all aspects of life.
John 14:25-31
Still Sinful, Still Saved Successful Suffering Surviving the "Worst Case" Scenario The Lord of Hurting The Perseverance of God The Power of Grace The Problem of Pain The Prodigal Principle
The Promise Land
A lesson that parallels an immigrant's experience with the experience of Christians who come into the kingdom and seek the promise of heaven.
Victim or Victor? What Blood Buys What's So Good About the Choctaw Church of Christ? Why Does God Allow Evil and Suffering?
Why Me, Why Now?
One thing you learn a lot about as a minister is suffering and death. You're among the first to be called when there is illness and the last person to see the dead as they are buried at their funerals.