In Sermon Illustrations: "Encourage Others"

Nero Blames Others

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2020

BLAME AS A GAME? Nero was the last of five emperors in Rome. Nero’s claim to fame is: FIDDLING WHILE ROME BURNED… Nero played the BLAME GAME… He could not understand the DECLINE and FALL of the Roman Empire. Nero blamed the Christians. His blame was so cruel he persecuted and killed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1, Genesis 4:9

Tags: Blame, Decline

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Came For Others.

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 21, 2020

Just as the Old Testament priest would take an innocent lamb and slaughter it on the alter for the sins of the nation of Israel, so Jesus came to offer Himself for the sins of the world. His entire reason for coming from Heaven to others was for "OTHERS" and not Himself. o He was born ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Luke 19:10

Tags: Unselfishness, Evangelism, Christmas, Sacrifice, Jesus, Birth Of Christ, Others  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Others Up

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 4, 2021

One of the best leaders and models in discipleship was Dawson Trotman, who died after helping to rescue two drowning girls. Says Chuck Swindoll: “When Dawson Trotman passed away, he probably left a legacy of discipleship on this earth that will never be matched except perhaps in the life of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Discipleship, Following Jesus, Great Commission, Dawson Trotman, Teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Influence On Others

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 13, 2023

Evangelist Billy Sunday told a story about “a man who lived in east Tennessee. That man hunted rattlesnakes for a living. He would sell rattlesnakes. One particular time he caught a rattlesnake that had fourteen rattlers. It was a huge rattlesnake. He put that rattlesnake in a box and put a glass ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Tags: Compromise, Influence, Example, Leadership, Alcohol  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

People Are Always More Encouraged When We Share ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

“People are always more encouraged when we share how God’s grace helped us in weakness than when we brag about our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1

Tags: Gifts Encouragement, Joy

Denomination: Church Of God

People Have A Way Of Becoming What You Encourage ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

People have a way of becoming what you encourage them to benot ...read more

Tags: Gifts Encouragement

Be An Encourager, Fathers Day - My Relationship With My Son

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 25, 2025

God the Father ... Loves His Children ... and He is also quick to .... encourage His children. (Long Pause) And ... I learned that ... the hard way. As a father ... you want the best for your children ... you want them to succeed. To succeed ... at everything they do. Kristin ... our first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Ephesians 4:29, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 5:8

Tags: Prayer, Encouragement, Friend, Encourage, Father, Children, Son  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Nobody Left Behind

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 13, 2020

We hear the mantra of “No Man left behind” (referring to both men a women) coming from the Military. But the left behind principle has more to do with those living. Although it does pertain to those that are MIA (Missing in Action). The “No Man left Behind” is seen as ---no matter the cost--- that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Tags: Encourage Each Other, Nobody Left Behind

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Other Night Public Television Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Keith Wessel on Apr 14, 2001

The other night Public Television was broadcasting “Jesus Christ, Superstar.” I had never seen it (of course I was sooooo young when it first came out). I don’t really recommend it, but I guess I watched the last part of it out of theological curiosity more than anything else. Liz and I were ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus, Jesus Christ, Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Lutheran

Look At Others And Be Distressed. Look At ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

"Look at others and be distressed. Look at yourself, and be depressed. Look to God, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Tags: Emotions, Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Congregational

A Pharisee Is Hard On Others And Easy On ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"A pharisee is hard on others and easy on himself, but a spiritual man is easy on others and ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

As An Example To Others, And Not That I Care ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, ...read more

Tags: Addiction

There Is Between Christianity And All Other ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"There is between Christianity and all other religions whatsoever, ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

The Greatest Proof Of Christianity For Others ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The greatest proof of Christianity for others is not how far a man can logically analyze his reasons for believing, but how far in ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

There Is Between Christianity And All Other ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"There is between Christianity and all other religions whatsoever, ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Some Books Are To Be Tasted, Others To Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

A Neighbor On The Other Side Of The World  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2004

A NEIGHBOR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD Pastor David Jeremiah tells a story about Bob Pierce. Pierce had advanced leukemia. But he went to visit a friend in Indonesia before he died. As they were walking through a small village, they came upon a young girl lying on a bamboo mat next to a river. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Tags: Parable Good Samaritan

No Other Technique For The Conduct Of Life ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No other technique for the conduct of life attaches the individual so firmly to reality as laying emphasis on work; for his work at least gives him a secure ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Poem: Love For Others By Anonymous

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Poem: Love For Others by Anonymous Lord, let me live from day to day In such a self-forgetful way, That, even when I kneel to pray, My prayer shall be for others. Help me, in all the work I do, Ever to be sincere and true, And know that all I’d do for Thee, Must needs be done for Others. Let “self” ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Americans With Disabilities And Other Chronic ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

Americans with Disabilities and other chronic conditions are less likely to use the Internet, but those who are online are among the most avid consumers of health-related information, a new study finds. 50% of those with chronic conditions use the Internet, compared with ...read more

Tags: Disability