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  • Dennis Williams avatar

    Encouraged In The Lord

    Contributed by Dennis Williams on Nov 4, 2002
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    There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life.

    Encouraged in the Lord Personal note: Remember to be led of the Lord as you are preaching There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life. Jesus said in this life we would have troubles: He said be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Encouraging Word Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 20, 2007
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     | 6,329 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Are You An Encourager?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007
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    This sermon examines the life and ministry of Paul’s companion and co-worker Barnabas.

    Introduction: The Bible is full of people that we could pattern our lives after. Of course our ultimate role model is Jesus, but there are many others that we could learn and benefit from. For instance, Like Abraham, we should strive to have such a close relationship to God, that we too would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
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    As Christians we need all the encouragement we can get! We need encouragement because it’s easy to become discouraged.

    An Encouraging word A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Art Of Encouragement

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 27, 2007
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    This is a sermon that shows how Barnabas was an encourager and how we also can be encouragers...

    THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT TEXT: Acts 11:19-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I certainly hope that I am not in error when I call encouragement an art. If this be so, then perhaps the one who encourages is an artist. If his encouragement was a painting, it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Gift Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
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    Spiritual Gifts Series - 10 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Romans 12:8 INTRO: Two old Texas cowboys were riding across the range one day when they came upon a herd of buffalo. They paused for a moment to look at those great animals. Then one cowboy said to the other, "Have you ever seen an uglier varmint than that?" The other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    The Power Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 13, 2007
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    We are called to encourage one another.

    Fifty-one years ago, on June 18, 1956, a freak accident happened on a lake in New York. A speeding motorboat bounced on a wave and shot into the water two of its passengers, a 50-year old man and a little girl. To keep her from drowning, the man held her head above water while the boat circled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage On Another

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 16, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Day Of Encouragement

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007
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    Remain Fixed – Stand on HIS Promises – Call upon Him – With all of your Heart A DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT BE STRONG – COMMIT YOURSELVES TO CHRIST

    Remain Fixed – Stand on HIS Promises – Call upon Him – With all of your Heart A DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT BE STRONG – COMMIT YOURSELVES TO CHRIST God wants us for His Own. I called a very good friend of mine, Rev Bob Savage on Friday, and it was a good conversation to bring us both up to speed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Embracing Encouragement

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 23, 2012
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    Encouragement is vital for our survival - through it we help others to love and good works. It's the responsibility of every believer to encourage and it's an urgent need because there is more and more of a need of encouragement in this evil days.

    In 1995 twin girls Kyrie and Brielle were born prematurely. Weighing only 2 pounds each, they were watched over very carefully each in their respective incubators. Kyrie began putting on weight immediately, but Brielle struggled - she cried and cried leaving her gasping and blue faced. They wrapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Deeper Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2012
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    Jesus offers some great encouragement for us to enjoy!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you had moments of joy only to be followed by moments of discouragement? • We have talked about how on this final evening with Jesus before the crucifixion how the mood of the night went for joy to confusion, to discouragement. • As Jesus is reading the hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Encouragement For The Present Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 28, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
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    These people were only a few years out of the despair that failure brings but they were repentant & becoming obedient. So God gives them the assurance that He has responded to their repentance & obedience & has purposed a time of blessing.

    ZECHARIAH 8: 9-17 ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PRESENT Although the previous prophecies in Zechariah 8:1-8 will only find their fulfillment in the establishment of Christ’s kingdom on earth the prophet does have an accompanying word of encouragement for the people of his generation. And from these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Finding Encouragement!

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
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    So tonight as we face discouragement, we will learn three areas of our spiritual lives where we can be encouraged.

    Finding encouragement! Pm November 15th 2009 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction If we look around our world today it is so easy to be discouraged. We here that the unemployment rate in on the rise, some folks go to work each day worried that it will be there last day. Divorce rates on climbing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Dna Of An Encourager

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    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

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Everlasting Encouragement

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 17, 2010
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     | 5,715 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ