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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Encouragement- Be Unmovable Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 25, 2021
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    This is the 62nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from 2 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#62] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- BE UNMOVABLE 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Introduction: I was thinking back to my days as a child at Castle Avenue Baptist Church. I do not remember why; but there was a large mound of dirt behind the Church. The kids in the Church loved playing “King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Letter Of Encouragement- Pray Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 31, 2021
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    This is the 63rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 2 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#63] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- PRAY 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Introduction: It is not a secret how hard Churches can be on Ministers. 250 Pastors leave the ministry every month. My 1st years as Pastor were very difficult; but I learned so many things. I have learned that not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage, Energize, And Engage Series

    Contributed by Jay Baines on Aug 5, 2021
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    This sermon details the importance of the ministry of encouragement that is the responsibility of every believer. To effectively progress in our faith and help others do the same, we must encourage each other daily.

    Encourage, Energize, and Engage Hebrews 3:12-13; 10:24-25; Romans 15:4; Romans 1:12 Introduction: “I have never met anyone suffering from too much encouragement in Christ.” -Ray Ortlund This morning we are going to look at three of these “one another” commands found in the book of Hebrews. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 6, 2021
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    Encourage others by continually praying for them, supporting, and thanking them for the good work they are doing in God’s kingdom, building each other up in the faith, and by comforting them with the same comfort we have received from Christ!

    Encouragement Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Concise Oxford English Dictionary defines encouragement as “to give support, help or stimulate the development of confidence or hope in another person.” Living in a fallen world where chance happens to everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Sweetness Of An Encouraging Tongue.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 10, 2021
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    Do you feel abandoned? Feel as though you’ve been sold into slavery? The sufferings of Judah were the necessary result of sin, no certificate of divorce or sale to creditors occurred because Zions separation from the Lord was only temporary.

    The Sweetness Of An Encouraging Tongue. Isaiah 50:1-4TPT. A mother who wanted to have the last word but couldn't handle the hassle that resulted whenever she said no to her young son. After an especially trying day, she finally flung up her hands and shouted, "All right, Billy, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Encouraging Others To Succeed

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022
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    This message looks at an account of how encouragement was extended to a young man who had made a mistake, and reveals that encouragement is greatly beneficial in our endeavors at expanding the Lord’s kingdom.

    In a world where people are often quick to judge and criticize, we’re all in need of some encouragement, wouldn’t you agree? I am going to be preaching about encouragement this morning. So, what is encouragement? Well, it’s defined as “the act of giving courage, or confidence of success.”(1) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rending, An Encouragement To Repent.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 30, 2021
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    Looking into the first two chapters of Joel

    Rending Over the past few days, I have been drawn to the book of Joel again. This interesting little book brings focus to a number of things. Joel starts his book with a description of a plague, not a pandemic plague like we are now experiencing, but a plague of locusts. Locusts move like an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Great Message Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 8, 2022
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    At the start of 2022 most of us probably feel that the future looks very uncertain. We want to hear God's message of encouragement. As the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land, God had a great message of encouragement for them.

    THE SCENE I’d like you to imagine a scene. It’s about 1500 B.C. We’re in a wilderness a little to the south of the Dead Sea in what was then Moab and is now Jordan. Around us there are people, tents, and animals. The people look tough, weather-beaten. For forty years they’ve been living as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Letter Of Encouragement- Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 15, 2021
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    This is the 56th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#56] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- BE READY 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As we continue to watch the world change drastically, many have predicted that the End Times are very near. This is nothing new. There have been 44 “credible claims” of Jesus’ return date since 500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Encouragement Among Believers Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2020
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    Life is full of surprises. Life is full of stresses and burdens. When we chose to follow God's will, the stresses and burdens of life can pull against His perfect will. That's why believers need each other and need to encourage one another.

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this message https://youtu.be/dmWN4pn5UVY Introduction Have you ever had a situation, where you did the right thing, but the people around you were actually disappointed or angry with you? Over ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Suzan Aturo Mugabi avatar

    The Power Of Self Encouragement

    Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Oct 28, 2020
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    In life everybody faces discouragement but the levels of management differ. Others are quick to overcome it while others take a while and some succumb to it and give up.

    This season of COVID -19 has caused a lot of stress in all aspects of life. Many people’s emotional status is messed up. So much fear, hopelessness and discouragement are looming around. So this sermon is meant to encourage believers that no matter how terrible your situation, hope will arise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Letter Of Encouragement- Be An Example Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 2, 2021
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     | 3,074 views

    This is the 52nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#52] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- BE AN EXAMPLE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 Introduction: Paul continued to encourage the Church at Thessalonica. God uses people to bring the Gospel to the lost; but He also uses people to help mature the babies in Christ. Their growth was evident by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Rapture – Fear Or Encouragement?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
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    The rapture should not bring fear but joy and anticipation for believers. If we are living right, we have nothing to fear. Instead, we should encourage one another and look forward to Christ’s return with hope and readiness.

    THE RAPTURE – FEAR OR ENCOURAGEMENT? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The doctrine of the rapture is a central teaching in Christian eschatology, signifying the moment when Christ will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Christian Sources For Encouragement

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 22, 2025
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    The teaching method of education has changed drastically in America, and I am glad it has.

    For example, it use to be for us to make a good grade on our report card we had to have a good memory. For example, in homiletics in college we were assigned to take a test on: • Memorize 10 of these • Memorize 13 of these • Memorize 25 of these And if you had a good memory you made “A” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage One Another Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 19, 2020
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     | 9,412 views

    When the Bible talks about encouraging one another, it means to come along someone’s side to teach, comfort, strengthen or spur on.

    Introduction If there ever was a year that God’s people needed to encourage one another, 2020 is the year. We have been working our way through a series called “You ought to see a whole lot of "one anotherness" going on in the church house.” We have already looked at the two foundational ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist