Sermons on Encourage Members:

Barnabas

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 25, 2019

Barnabas, son of consolation, his name and his life was an encouragement.

Barnabas Acts 4:36-37 I. Barnabas…. His name describes the man….” son of consolation” 1. Name given by the Apostles…. (nick name) 2. His name means “to encourage” …this is needed much in our day. 3. This was a man of the N.T. Church……. Acts 11:22-23, 1 Thess. 2:11-12, Hebrews 10:25 a. Example ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Charge Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 29, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#2] GOD IS IN CHARGE 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Introduction: This was a Church worth bragging about. This Church was being persecuted on a regular basis, yet they continued on faithfully. The evidence of this, was how they allowed God to lead regardless of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm And Hold On Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 20, 2019

This is the 5th sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#5] STAND FIRM AND HOLD ON 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Introduction: Paul started this 2nd letter to the Thessalonians by encouraging them just as he had in his 1st letter to them. Then he told them to be careful in what and who they believed. Paul followed that up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer Is Easter Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018

How Easter helps us go through the darkest days of life

THE ANSWER IS EASTER A School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and you eat turkey and sing about the pilgrims and all that." "No, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Wesley Boyd on Jan 8, 2019

I have heard the word "visionary" defined from a Christian perspective as "he who sees what can be done for God, and has a passion to do it."

Do You See What I See? Numbers 13:25-31; 14:6-8 In our text this morning there are two groups of people. The first group is the Visionary group. The second group is the Stationary group.??Let’s define these two words. The word "visionary" means "characterized by vision or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25, Numbers 13:25-31

At The Scent Of Water

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 29, 2019

A message from the poetic language of Job 14:7-9 where a tree that is to all appearances dead and without hope, comes back to life at the "scent of water." God wants us to be waterboys/girls.

At The Scent of Water... PPT 1 title PPT 2 text with pic of dead tree stump Job 14:7 "For there is hope for a tree, When it is cut down, that it will sprout again, And its shoots will not fail. Job 14:8 "Though its roots grow old in the ground, And its stump dies in the dry soil, Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9, 1 Samuel 1:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

En Tiempos Dificiles Empieza A Cavar

Contributed by Mauricio Luna on May 17, 2020

Mientras cavas tu estanque, encontraras piedras pero no permitas que las piedras impidan el hallazgo del agua.

2Reyes 3:4-25 4 Entonces Mesa rey de Moab era propietario de ganados, y pagaba al rey de Israel "(Omri)" cien mil corderos y cien mil carneros con sus vellones. 5 Pero muerto Acab, el rey de Moab se rebeló contra el rey de Israel. 6 Salió entonces de Samaria el rey Joram, y ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7, Psalm 51:17

Cannibalism Within The Family?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2020

Can we identify CANNIBALISM with the family. Where seldom is heard an encouraging word? We must understand how important encouragement and edification really can be.

CANNIBALISM WITHIN THE FAMILY? WHERE SELDOM IS HEARD A ENCOURAGING WORD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *CANNIBALISM: ritual of eating human flesh. TEXT: Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, 2 Corinthians 13:10, Matthew 10:29, 1 Corinthians 14:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Love In Recipe Form

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 13, 2020

A message of encouragement sharing the necessary pieces to enjoy life more and develop a better relationship with God.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27, Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Barnabas

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 6, 2020

Sermon from the book of Acts that challenges the hearers to live a life of encouragement.

“BE A BARNABAS” Acts 9:26-31 FBCF – 8/5/20 Refresh Jon Daniels Most of book of Acts focused on a couple of the “big guns” of our faith – Peter & Paul (mostly Paul) - & rightfully so. They made huge contributions to the early Church & even to our faith today. But there are some other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

When The Way Is Long And Hard

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 10, 2020

Our lives can feel like those of the disciples in the boat, battling headwinds where we barely make any headway. But Jesus will come to us across impossible circumstances. His presence strengthens our hearts.

August 9, 2020 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 When the Way Is Long and Hard Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a lot of fatigue and exhaustion going on in today’s gospel story. To begin with, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of A Good Example

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020

sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Comparison with 2 John. (2). An Overview of 3 John. • (a). The encouragement of Gaius (vs 1-8) • (b). The criticism of Diotrephes (vs 9-10) • (c). The testimony of Demetrius (vs 11-12) (3). A Final Postscript (vs 13-14): SERMON BODY: Now a little useless ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

He Had To Be One Of Us!

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Nov 26, 2020

We cannot save ourselves or meet our deepest spiritual and emotional needs. Jesus had to become one of us to save us, to represent us and, to help us.

“Puppies for Sale,” the sign said, and a young boy came to inquire. “I’d like to buy one, if they don’t cost too much.” “Well, son, they’re $25.” The boy was crushed. “I’ve only got $2.05. Could I see them anyway?” “Sure,” said the kind gentleman. The boy’s eyes danced at the sight of 5 little fur ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Living Hope

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Dec 7, 2020

Biblical hope is a sure thing, not a maybe thing.

In his book, "Come Thirsty (pages 47-48)," Max Lucado tells a story of a little Haitian Orphan by the name of Carinette. He says that she lived in a different world, a world called, “home-to-be.” "See the slender girl wearing the pink shirt? The girl with the long nose and bushy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spur To Action (Goad) Motivation!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2022

We need to understand what spurs are to a cowboy. How about what a goad is to a farmer? Will we be God's little headshrinkers or will we purposefully encourage others. Someone needs you today.

SPUR TO ACTION (MOTIVATION) (GOAD) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I have a set of spurs. I hook to a pair of boots. We discuss what IS THE FUNCTION OF spurs. You can get toy spurs or real spurs at farm store. If this is unavailable you can just talk about them. You also could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25, Romans 15:2, James 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God