Sermons on Encourage The Disheartened:

Hanging On When You Feel Like Letting Go

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A holiday word of encouragement to the distressed.

Hanging On When You Feel Like Letting Go December 1, 2002 Isaiah 64:1-9 1. Excitement Holidays-family, friends, shopping, vacation, TV specials, parades, lights A. Can be fun, but also fearful -Reunion of contentious family -drunk relative who embarrasses themselves, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-9

Denomination: Holiness

God Is Our Fortress And High Tower

Contributed by Donald Curtis on Jul 7, 2002

God is there for our encouragement and protection.

Fortress or Tower MIGDOL Migdol is the ordinary Canaanite word for "watchtower," It means "tower; small fortress; watchtower." The word occurs about 50 times in biblical Hebrew. Migdol means "tower." This is its use in Gen 11:4 (the first occurrence of the word): "And they said, Go to, let us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Widow's Might

Contributed by Maurice Lamb on Aug 22, 2002

To encourage believers and to challenge unbelievers

We are familiar with the Widow’s Mite in Luke 21 and Mark 14; This is a parable in which Jesus illustrates a widow’s might; who, against all odds, won her lawsuit against a dishonest, well-connected adversary, and through a heartless, unscrupulous judge! THE PURPOSE THAT it is Important, Necessary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare The Impossible

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 19, 2004

To encourage brethren to exercise their faith.

“Where could Jesus be,” wondered the disciples. They hung on tightly to the tiny boat as it was being tossed about by a strong wind. “He should have called to us by now,” said one of the men. “He was only going to send the people away and pray. That was many hours ago.” In fact, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saved And Serving -- Really!

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 31, 2000

Encourage and Examination of the Christian Work.

The word "resolution" in Daniel Webster says that it is the quality of not allowing difficulties or opposition to affect one’s purpose. Christians will resolute to diet, to exercise, to set new personal goals,and most do this in good will. Remember that the Word says that we can do all things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Bless Your Household Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 3, 2002

Second in series on encouragement for the home.

Last week we saw from the poor example of Aachan, "How to be Your Own Worst Enemy At Home". Now a better example from King David in 2 Samuel chapter 6. Pay close attention to the progression of "blessing" in this chapter: 2 Samuel 6:11 - "The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disaster Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2001

Encouragement to stay faithful in adversity.

When Life is the Pits A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 2 “Dealing With Disaster” Genesis 37:12-36 Last week we introduced our study of the life of Joseph entitled “When Life is the Pits.” We saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

Three Cheers From Jesus!

Contributed by Kevin Johnson on Aug 30, 2001

A word of encouragement in a troubled world.

Title: Three cheers from Jesus! Text: Matthew 9:2 Introduction: It’s been said that attitude will determine your altitude. I mention that this morning because I believe in many places in the body of Christ we have let the attitude of the world creep into the church! I believe we could agree ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confidence

Contributed by Tim Rabara on Sep 7, 2001

A few encouraging words to leaders

A SECOND FOR LEADERSHIP ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Claims-One Choice

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 29, 2001

These are encouraging words in troubled times.

THREE CLAIMS-ONE CHOICE (John 14:1-6) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 25, 2000

This sermon encourages the depressed beliver.

“Who Cares” 1 Cor. 15:1-4 In these last days of complacency (people being satisfied with themselves) people think they don’t need anything or anybody. There is a notion that people aren’t ever going to have to stand before The Lord Jesus Christ and give an account. Therefore, their only hope, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Building Each Other Up

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

A call to encourage one another.

Introductory Considerations 1. As individuals in the church, we each have different gifts and resources to share with each other. God has given these to us for the building up of the church - as Paul says "for the common good". T that is why we should celebrate our differences as gifts from God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Your Life Mission (Acts - Part 32) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How to encourage others to be their best

Living your life-mission Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 32 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 24, 2003 Acts 20:1-38 “Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them…” Acts 20:1 “He traveled through that area, speaking many words of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Come And Eat Breakfast"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 3, 2002

a short devotional to give encouragement

I ask you to spend just a few moments contemplating the setting. God has become flesh and dwelt among His creation. He has temporarily lain aside the independent exercise of His divine attributes and become entirely dependent upon and obedient to the Father, in all things. He has taught His ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12

Denomination: Orthodox

Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Using words that encourage others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Life is like an onion; we grow layer by layer. 2. The core is eventually covered up. 3. We must strip away our stuff and scabs to focus on our real core. B. RELATIONSHIPS MATTER 1. The core of our faith is loving God and loving others. “A lawyer asked Jesus, what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist