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  • J. Darren Duncan avatar

    Something We Need To See

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014
     | 5,339 views

    ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GOD'S WORD

    SOMETHING WE NEED TO SEE--John 4:35 Introduction: The Lord is sharing with His disciples the need to harvest at the right time. When wheat is ready to be harvested, the tops of the grain will turn white. If it is not harvested at that time, it will rot and be of no use. The Lord encourages us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Aint Over Until God Says It's Over

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,436 views

    You might think it's over, but it is not over until God says it's over.

    1 It’s Aint Over Until God’s Over 1/15/2012 Sports Illustrated did an article on the 10 greatest comebacks of all time. 10 Elvis Presley, 1968 Following years of making schlocky movies, the King wows fans and critics with an electrifying live 1968 TV special, Elvis on NBC 9 Ludwig ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Losing Faith

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on May 27, 2017
     | 15,589 views

    How does God deal with us during those times we feel we can't go on?

    I want to talk this afternoon about ‘losing faith’. Sometimes, as we go through life, maybe even now, we’ll face a shaking of our faith, a testing so severe our faith is eclipsed, we feel we’re losing it! We feel that our struggles are too deep, Our problems are too difficult, we’ve prayed but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wheat Or Weeds

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,384 views

    Sermon encourages children to remain the good plant that God intended.

    Title: “Wheat or Weed?” Matthew 13:24-30 October 11, 2009 Materials: Flowers or pictures of flowers, weed or grass, 2 types of seeds, soil, pots, paper, and markers Have children identify various seeds that you have for them (for the most part this will be impossible- only the person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Sommer avatar

    I Shall Be Next To You Series

    Contributed by Todd Sommer on Jul 8, 2019
     | 5,265 views

    Sermon about being encouraging rather than discouraged. You can see the whole sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/next/

    *Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That Moves Ahead Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 7,191 views

    Tjo show how the Thessalonian Christians exhibited qualities of an encouraging church, emphasizing the need to be aggressively moving ahead in the building of the Kingdom.

    I Thessalonians 1 Introduction: I want to begin with 3 stories this morning that each make the same basic point… Story 1- In his book, Masterplanning, Bob Biehl visits behind the scenes at an Arizona circus with a man who trains animals for movies. He’s curious how a 10-ton ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Brown avatar

    Come-Help-Us

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Jul 20, 2008
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     | 2,843 views

    BILL HYBELS SAID “THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AROUND ME KILLS THE WORK OF GOD IN ME.” HOW TRUE THAT IS. IN THE MODERN AMERICAN CHURCH WE SO OFTEN FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF WHAT OUR WORK AS CHRISTIANS IS ALL ABOUT. THAT WORK IS TO BRING ETERNAL GLORY TO

    COME – HELP- US ACTS 16:6-10 INTRO: BILL HYBELS SAID “THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AROUND ME KILLS THE WORK OF GOD IN ME.” HOW TRUE THAT IS. IN THE MODERN AMERICAN CHURCH WE SO OFTEN FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF WHAT OUR WORK AS CHRISTIANS IS ALL ABOUT. THAT WORK IS TO BRING ETERNAL GLORY TO GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025
     | 200 views

    Discouragement is not a sign of weak faith; it is a reality we must confront with divine truth and spiritual tools. What matters is not whether we feel discouraged, but how we respond when it comes.

    DEALING WITH DISCOURAGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1–18 “And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?” – 1 Kings 19:9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:11, John 14:1, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Get Along In Church - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 2, 2024
     | 726 views

    Let us head Apostle Paul’s teaching and live in peace with one another by admonishing the sinful, encouraging the timid, helping the weak, and being patient with those who occasionally miss the mark of Christ’s holiness!

    How to Get Along in Church – Part I 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Following his discussion on the Day of the Lord (5:1-11), Paul concludes his letter by addressing practical matters related to congregational life and worship (5:12-22). He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Encouraged Diversity In Ministry Approaches 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed

    1. Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a  diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One  day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed to. Jesus said, "Do not hinder them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    A Word Of Encouragement To God's Children

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 297 ratings
     | 34,983 views

    This sermon is a word of encouragement to the beleiver who feels discouraged due to various causes such as difficulties and disappointments.

    A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN OUTLINE 1.DO NOT LOSE YOUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE 2.DO NOT BE WEARY IN DOING GOOD 3.DO NOT BE HASTY IN DECIDING YOUR DESTINY 4.DO NOT FEEL FORSAKEN AND WEAKENED 5.DO NOT FORGET GOD’S TIMING THE MESSAGE A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN 1.DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    The Unstoppable Influence Of Encouragement (Acts - Part 22) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    How can I find influence through encouragement?

    The Unstoppable Influence of Encouragement Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 22 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 15, 2003 Acts 13:13-52 HOW CAN I BE INFLUENCIAL THROUGH ENCOURAGING? 1. I’m influential when… I LOOK for people to BLESS. “From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Ring avatar

    Encouragement In All Things...even Pulling Buses!

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,209 views

    Encouragement is a key Christian ingredient.

    ENCOURAGEMENT IN ALL THINGS…EVEN PULLING BUSES On Friday afternoon about noon I was in the process of trying to get up King Street to get to my car. I say trying, because if you saw the news Friday night there was a High School Transit Bus Pull being held between Saint John High School and St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    David Encouraged Himself In The Lord His God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 31,673 views

    We all need encouragement from time to time. All of us at sometime or other face a crisis when everything seems to fall apart. There are times of discouragement, when things go wrong even when we are trying to do right.

    David encouraged himself in the Lord his God 1st Samuel 30:1-6 You don’t smile like you used to. You don’t love like you used to. You don’t get happy like you used to. You don’t feel the Spirit like you used to. You don’t interact with others like you used to. You don’t hug like you used to. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ray Searan avatar

    How Can I Be Encouraged In The Day Of Troubles

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,249 views

    Many things will discourage you in this life. When you see the world growing in power and wickedness, it will discourage you. When it seems that nothing is the same as before, it has the potential to discourage you. You would think that because of the wic

    Text: Isaiah 41:10-13 (KJV) 10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 11Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God