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  • 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

  • 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

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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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    Encouragement In The Discouraging Times

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on May 13, 2020
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    How can we find encouragement in discouraging times? King David is our model

    Introduction: We are living in the very discouraging times and situations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. About 3,00,000 people in the world are infected with COVID-19, and 200,00 have died due to the virus infection. The economy has stalled, everything is closed, people have lost jobs, we lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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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

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Encourage One Another Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 19, 2020
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    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

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    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

  • Lanny Carpenter avatar

    Barnabas: Man Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 24, 2021
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    10th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Barnabas' great, heroic attribute of encouragement.

    INTRODUCTION The late Bishop Fulton Sheen once entered a greasy-spoon restaurant for breakfast, and when the waitress, groggy and disinterested, took his order, he replied, “Bring me some ham and eggs and a few kind words.” When she returned 15 minutes later, she set the food before him and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Encourage One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 23, 2023
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    We all need encouragement and encouragement is one of the most important things we can do for each other. Let's learn to encourage each other by our faithful lives, our presence, and our words.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Encouragement To Engage In Ministry

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2023
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    It would be a tragedy for believers to possess biblical knowledge and spiritual giftedness, and yet never use that knowledge and giftedness for the advancement of the Kingdom. Many churches are stagnant and dead spiritually because they focus upon the wrong things.

    Encouragement to Engage in Ministry Ephesians 3: 14-19 Some of you are probably like me when it comes to technology. I am certainly not an expert in the field of computers and programming. I am unfamiliar with all that goes into writing code, software, and the development of apps on my phone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Encouraging A Son In The Faith

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 10, 2023
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    Father's Day, Paul and Timothy

    Encouraging a Son in the Faith 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 12-16 Good Morning…Happy Father’s Day! Mark Twain once said, “When a boy turns 13, seal him in a barrel and feed him through a knot hole. When he turns 16, plug up the hole.” Mark Twain also said, “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Duane Wente avatar

    Encourage: The Power Of Gathering Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 19, 2024
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    Christians were never meant to journey alone. The church provides essential encouragement through fellowship offering mutual support, worship lifting our spirits, and shared experiences strengthening our bonds. We need to actively encourage one another, following the early church's example.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Iron — FreeBridge Media We need each other. We were not made to walk through this life alone. I believe that is one of the reasons that the early church gathered so frequently and so often. I believe that is why they were devoted together.   In Acts 2:42, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • 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