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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Encouraging Sermon
The parable of the unmerciful servant is a classic biblical passage about forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) ***Read*** Forgiveness is an act of compassion, love expressed when you are sinned against. This passage teaches us several things about the nature of love as we forgive others. Forgiveness ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35
Denomination: Baptist
In this lesson we learn how the Thessalonians were such an encouragement and how we can be one also.
Introduction: A. If I asked you to turn to someone near you this morning, and in 30 seconds or less give them some encouragement, would you know how to do that? 1. Chances are, many of us would struggle with that assignment, perhaps for a number of reasons. 2. Let me ask you this: “Do you ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Part of a sermon series on Galatians
Introduction In 1896, Henry Ford, who eventually invented the car, attended a company event where Thomas Edison (the great inventor of the light bulb) was the guest of honour. His friend introduced him to Edison as "the man trying to make a car that runs on gasoline." Edison asked young Henry Ford ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10
Denomination: Anglican
Philippians 4:21-23 teaches us the characteristics of the communion of saints.
Scripture Last time in our Sunday Seconds we examined “Encouragements for Prayer.” Today, I would like to examine “Encouragements for Fellowship.” Paul’s letter to the Philippians overflows with joy and thanksgiving. It is a wonderful letter in which he urged the Christians in Philippi to ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Paul understood the difficulties being experienced at the church in Colossae, but his letter begins with a word of encouragement and edification for the fellowship.
Colossians 1:3-8 September 26, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Colossians 1:3-8 [HCSB] 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8
Message 34 in our James series. This message continues exploring the call to win the wayward through encouragement. This focuses on the manner of encouragement.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Selected Passages The final two verses of James letter extol the value of encouraging wanderers from God’s ways to return to His ways. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him ...read more
Scripture: James 5:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Jude 1:24-25 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Paul’s love and concern for the church and his desire to encourage them with his final words.
We are finishing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, looking at Paul’s closing words in Ephesians 6:21-24. These verses describe why Paul sent Tychicus and closes with a benediction or blessing. They are filled with Paul’s love and concern for the church and his desire to ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24, Luke 3:18, Acts 14:22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
It is so easy to become discouraged in our world, especially with the steady flow of bad news coming from the world around us, this sermon shows why the Christian has a supply of everlasting encouragement
EVERLASTING ENCOURAGEMENT (All me sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) How many times in life do we feel the weight of discouragement? I am fairly certain that every person sitting here this morning knows what a battle it is to stay ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15
This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.
Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-13, Luke 17:11-19
The training, correcting, and molding of our character by the Lord is one of His greatest blessings in life.
The Encouragement of Discipline Hebrews 12:4-11 For the past two weeks we have been studying the twelfth chapter of Hebrews and learning how we can run the race of faith. The writer of Hebrews has used the illustration of a runner to teach us that we should cast aside everything that would ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11
This sermon emphasizes honoring spiritual leaders, expressing gratitude for their service, and fostering unity and peace within the Christian community.
Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Lord Jesus, united in spirit and truth, to ponder the profound message of Colossians 3:15-17. As we set our hearts and minds on the words of the Apostle Paul, we are reminded of our shared purpose, our collective ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17
Topics: Pastor Appreciation
Where do Christians find energy and direction...the vine. The connection based on a divine relationship.
Source of Encouragement John 15:1-17 Look at this limb…withered leaves compared to the rest of the branch that I cut off of the bush. Broken right there by the trunk. If this were still on the bush it would not be long before it just dried up and fell on off on its own or Bobby and tony might ...read more
Scripture: John 15:1-17
Denomination: Congregational
The good encouragement can do
THE FRUIT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Joshua 1-3 Sunday, May 24, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee When the Israelites finally completed 40 years of wanderings in the desert and came once again to the Promised Land only Joshua and Caleb were left. Joshua is given the same command Moses was—go take the land. ...read more
Denomination: Wesleyan
Barnabus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Acts chapter 11 verses 19-30. ill: • Anne Mansfield Sullivan had a host of folks telling her: • That the blind 7 year old brat she was teaching was just not worth it. • Anne persisted in spite of: • Temper tantrums, physical abuse, meal time madness, even thankless parents. • In her ...read more
Scripture: Acts 11:19-30
Denomination: Brethren
The Lord desires for us to be an encourager rather than a sour faced Christian.
THE MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS 13:13-26 INTRO- District Assembly highlights/ I was encouraged not discouraged- We need more encouragers and less discouragers! Amen. One of the speakers was Lamorris Crawford, Chaplain of the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a positive impact that will stay with us ...read more
Scripture: Acts 13:13-26
Denomination: Nazarene
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