Sermons on Encourage Comfort:

Searching For Comfort

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 18, 2001

God comes by our side during times of crisis to give us comfort and hope

Searching for Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Isaiah 41:10 September 16, 2001 Introduction This has been a long and difficult week. We have seen pain and suffering on a whole new scale in the United States. We were shocked to helplessly watch as airliners slammed into the towers of the WTC. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

A Comforting Legacy Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

The Bible exhorts to clearly examine what kind of legacy we are leaving behind for our posterity.

“A COMFORTING LEGACY” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:9-11 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) a. God has not APPOINTED us to wrath but to obtain salvation through Jesus Christ our LORD. (v. 9) For God hath not appointed us to wrath, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

A book sermon from 1 Thessalonians, introducing a series through the book. To show how the ministry of deliberate encouragement is necessary to the vitality of the Body

I Thessalonians Introduction: There’s a lot of discouragement out there. Not too long ago, Hayden Planetarium in New York City issued an invitation to anyone interested in applying to be a part of the crew on the first journey to another planet. 18,000 people applied. The applications ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon: Comfort In The Midst Of Loss Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

As believers, our perspective on death is different from that of the world. We do not mourn as those without hope because we know that death is not the end.

FUNERAL SERMON: COMFORT IN THE MIDST OF LOSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV) 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon: The Lord Is Our Comforter Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Let us take comfort in the knowledge that God, who comforts us in all our tribulations, will also help us comfort others who mourn.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE LORD IS OUR COMFORTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (KJV) Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Encouragement

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010

Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

A Comforting Song

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

This sermon demonstrates how Psalm 23 brings God’s children comfort through its words.

Have you ever listened to a song that was comforting to you? This was a song that gave you relief in affliction, a song that brought you to a state of ease and satisfaction. It was a song that consoled you and brought you reassurance that everything would be alright. It was a comforting song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage On Another

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 16, 2007

We are told to encourage each other, 1 Pet 5 tells us we are not alone in our suffering. Paul gives us guidelines for encouragement 1 Thess 5. When we suffer and can encourage others, it goes a long way.

Encourage one another Encourage ON another…in the faith We all experience trials in life. But we must know that even during these trials, we must remain constant in our faith. And every now and then, we need to be encouraged. And too, many around us, need our encouragement. Peter tells us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be An Encourager For God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013

Our encouragement: 1. Can help overcome suffering (vs. 19). 2. Can be sent to new places (vs. 20-23). 3. Can help people be saved (vs. 23-24). 4. Can help strengthen other Christians (vs. 23&26).

Be an Encourager for God Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 17, 2013 *Everybody needs encouragement. The night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre, he was carrying: two pairs of glasses, a small velvet eyeglass cleaner, an ivory pocketknife, a large ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement For The Persecuted

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007

When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 4, 2007

God offers comfort in all of our troubles not just at funerals.

The God of Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-6 Isaiah 40:1-3 As I listened to Dr Ron Hawkins on the Counseling Ministry DVD’s he said his dad who was a pastor told him after he had retired, “If I had it to do over I would preach more messages of comfort. People have so much pain in their lives.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Comforting Embrace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 8, 2015

Comfort, comfort my people, a voice cries out in the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord.

“Isaiah 40:1-11 “A Comforting Embrace” INTRODUCTION Pictures of Comfort We all need a hug at some point in our lives. In fact, experts say that we need to experience the touch of another person at least fourteen times a day for us to be able to lower stress, anxiety, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Comfort And Memories Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 13, 2024

A funeral service is conducted for two reasons: To comfort the loved ones left behind. In memory of the loved one that has gone to be with the Lord.

It’s with heavy hearts and great source of loss that each of us share as we gather here today. Each of us have lost a special friend. In Sid, he was a friend to all. He was my friend. The community of Kaycee has lost a valuable employee. Sid knew and did his job well. The family has lost a son. His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

An Encouraging Word Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 20, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 2:20-23 about the sovereignty of God over all things and His will for the lives of individuals

Text: Haggai 2:20-23, Title: An Encouraging Word, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Watson pondered for a minute. “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Comfort

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 17, 2001

Paul shares with the Corinthian believers the blessing he has known from the God of all Comfort, telling them that the Triune God is its Source and Supply, and having received it we should be Sharing it with others.

THE MINISTRY OF COMFORT One of the hal1marks of a true Christian is that he or she can praise God even in times of adversity. This is illustrated no better than in the life of the Apostle Paul. It’s a keynote of his second letter to the church at Corinth. In the opening verses he delivers a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist