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Encouragement Encourages Encouragers Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

Admiral Richard Byrd, the famous polar explorer, had adventures of being lost and then found that are amazing. In his book Alone, he tells of being alone for six months in his little shack in 1934 living through a long Antartic winter. Every day he would take a walk, but he would take a bundle of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

The God Of The Second Chance Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 16, 2015

Many times, we get discouraged when we fail, but in this message, we will learn that God is compassionate and slow to anger that He is offering a second chance for us to be forgiven and be restored back to Him.

THE GOD OF THE SECOND CHANCE SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 34:1-4 "The Lord said to Moses, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the first ones,and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. 2 Be ready in the morning, and then come up on Mount Sinai. Present ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Acts 18 - Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013

Believe that your labour is never in vain. Ministry is an investment. Sow and expect to reap a harvest. Believe you are never left alone. Discouragement cannot defeat you unless you allow it.

Paul was able to stand firm despite the oppositions and the difficulties he faced. • He experienced fatigue, frustrations, fears and failures but he did not give up. • Paul weathered through all these and stood firm. This is what we can learn from him. 1 Cor 15:58 “Therefore, my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rewards Of Motherhood

Contributed by Greg Addison on May 12, 2009

Motherhood is important and valuable. But it can also be difficult and at times discouraging. God has blessed mothers with the promise of rewards for faithfully loving and serving your family. These promises will inspire and encourage you as a mother.

THE REWARDS OF MOTHERHOOD TEXT: Proverbs 31: 27-31 INTRODUCTION Motherhood continues to get a bad rap in our culture. Feminists and liberals look down on “stay at home” moms and treat them as if they have settled for less. Society has all but destroyed any notion of a one income family in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Lessons From A Serpent's Siege Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2013

Saul, discouraged after the sonsos of Belial reject his kingship, returns to life as a farmer, until the people of Jabesh Gilead need him. Then he demonstrates leadership Qualitites we can apply.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA  90278 LESSONS FROM A SERPENT’s SIEGE TEXT: I Samuel 11 VERSES 1-3 The name, Nahash means Serpent.  It is related to the Hebrew Word which refers to the serpent in Genesis 3 which means something along the line of “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Middle

Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Nov 3, 2013

what happen in the middle of the journey, the start is full excitement and the end is full of joy because you achieved the end. The middle is the hardest part of the journey, it is where the frustration happens and discouragement sets in.

The middle INTRODUCTION A few months ago we were setting goals and visions for the year, we were so excited and full of anticipation for what is going to happen, for some of us it is going well and we are on track just pushing to get to the next level, for others it is not going well at all and we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Easter--Are You Listening?

Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016

Jesus had give several clues that his crucifixion would not be a defeat; he would be victorious over death. Christian are sometimes prone to fear and discouragement because the fail to listen to Jesus' promises.

It’s Easter—Are You Listening? Luke 24:1-12 Hanging with the drop, the Guillotine, the electric chair, the gas chamber, and lethal injection are all, like crucifixion, means of execution. Yet, they are unlike crucifixion in on important way. Strange as it might seem to our modern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

5 Ways To Stay Encouraged In A Lonely World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023

Hope is the secret weapon of the Christian. Hope is the weapon of our mind to defeat any discouraging thought. Use this powerful weapon, by training your mind to counter any pessimistic thought with the truth of the scriptures.

According to a study by Harvard, 36% of Americans, so more than one in three, described their level of loneliness as "serious." In a lonely world, how can we find encouragement? How can we find a mindset that leads to stability and peace? That is the challenge in this world. The battle ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-15, Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 123:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Casting The Vision Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

In claiming the Promised Land, the toil and strain can begin taking a toll, leading to fatigue and discouragement. We must continually recast the vision, in order to strengthen and motivate people to keep pressing on.

The book of Joshua is about the Israelites doing battle to possess the land of Canaan; and by this point in the book, Joshua had already initiated the process of claiming the Promised Land and establishing new territory for the Lord. We can actually apply what we learn from the book of Joshua to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35, Numbers 13:25-30, Numbers 14:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Waiting

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 1, 2022

No matter where you are in your life, facing a challenge, depressed, discouraged, feeling like you’re without hope, sick, lacking, or alone, Jesus says today trust me wholeheartedly.

HARD WAITING! Small church but Big God! God works wonders for those who wait for him! . Isaiah 64:4 “For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him! " First of the Month, early morning service was being conducted in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zechariah’s First Vision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2021

Message expounds Zechariah's first vision (1:7-17) and applies the encouragement to New Testament believers who encounter opposition and discouragement. An Outline of the book of Zechariah is also discussed.

This is the third message in our study of the book of Zechariah. In the previous messages we learned two truths that provide foundation for our understanding of the visions we encounter in the text today. 1st the THEME of the book is found in the meaning in Zechariah’s name. Zechariah means ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:25, Isaiah 3:1-13, Isaiah 55:1-13, Revelation 6:1-17, Hebrews 13:2, Proverbs 21:31, Haggai 2:1-23, Psalm 90:10, Haggai 1:1-15, Job 1:6-7, Zechariah 1:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Song Of The Shepherd Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Psalm 23 offers hope in the darkest hours. It has brought encouragement to the discouraged and strength to the weary. David leads us through a journey as he extols the unmatched care of the Shepherd for His sheep.

The Song of the Shepherd! Psalm 23:1 Introduction: Psalm 23 – one of the best known and most loved passages in all of the Bible. Visited many a saint and brought them comfort and hope in their darkest hour. Read at the bedside of the sick/dying… visited the discouraged and downtrodden and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Encouragement SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

Admiral Richard Byrd, a famous polar explorer, had incredible adventures of being lost and then found. In his book Alone, he recounts being alone for six months in his small shack during a long Antarctic winter. Every day, he would take a walk, pushing a bundle of sticks into the snow every 30 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Topics: Encouragement, Christianity

The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks About The Future Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023

Jesus' discourse from Mt. Olive to his faithful disciples in a nutshell: don’t be deceived, don’t be afraid, don’t be sidetracked and don’t be discouraged. Stay on task and on target! Prepare for my return!

Sermon: The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks about the Future Scripture - Matthew 24:1-14 As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings. 2 But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, 1 John 4:1, Acts 8:9-10, 2 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Women In The Pulpit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 4, 2018

Does the Bible prohibit women from being pastors and teachers in the church? Does the Bible say that women can only teach other women and children? Let's try to figure it out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:5, 1 Corinthians 14:15, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:34, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 10:9-48, John 18:28, Acts 18:18-28, 1 Corinthians 11:1-15, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene