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  • 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
     | 34,987 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Feel Encouraged Despite Your Discouragement

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,445 views

    Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them are bubbly.

    Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them are bubbly. Occasionally, clinical depression can be the cause of some feelings of dejection, but usually low feelings can be overcome. David was a man prone to depressed feelings like a lot of us. Once he wrote, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Roper avatar

    David Encouraged Himself In The Lord His God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 31,675 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
     | 17,253 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

  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    I’m About To Encourage Myself

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
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     | 44,194 views

    David gives us an example of one who fortifies his own self in the midst of life's crushing places.

    At the very beginning of this message I should point out very quickly and immediately that the message today is not necessarily for the faint of heart—that I need to warn/inform/caution some of you before I go any further that if you only came today for the purpose and expressed intent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Encouragement When Sharing The Gospel Goes Poorly Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018
     | 3,649 views

    Some hopeful words for those struggling with the rejection that sometimes happens when we witness for Christ.

    AN INEVITABLE CHALLENGE: Ministry is uncertain. - 2 Corinthians 2:12-13. - We don’t know all the details, but these verses indicate some good and some bad. A HOPEFUL TRUTH: The Kingdom is always advancing. - 2 Corinthians 2:14a – “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Encouragement- Follow God's Will Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 5, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,100 views

    This is the 54th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#54] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- FOLLOW GOD’S WILL 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Introduction: There are many forms of exercise; but probably the most popular form of exercise is walking. Now, that obviously is not a form of exercise that I prescribe to; but it is something that most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    A Daily Word Of Encouragement And Admonishment Re: Coronavirus

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,843 views

    You Are Not Alone

    Daily word of encouragement: We need to be constantly reminded of a few things: 1. GOD is still,on the throne 2. We are a people of strength, resiliency and adaptability 3. We are at our best when we are in unity with God and with each other. It is so easy and maybe inviting to just shut oneself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Walking The Road To Bethlehem: Mary Is Encouraged By Elizabeth

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,266 views

    This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist.

    This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist. All of this took place at about 35 to 40 B.C. Augustus was Caesar of the ancient Roman empire at this time in history. Following ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    God’s Encouraging Vision For The Spiritually Overwhelmed Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,289 views

    This vision points us to the great power of the Spirit.

    - The last vision concerned cleansing our souls; this vision concerns our work for God. WHAT IS THE SYMBOLISM? 1. The solid gold lampstand symbolizes our work to shine the light to the nations. - Zechariah 4:2, 10b. - 2 Corinthians 4:4, 6-7. - The obvious symbolism of a light points toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Encouragement For God's Weary Soldiers

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,195 views

    We need to adjust our entire mindset on this battlefield. We need to focus on Jesus Christ our glorious, victorious, perfect savior full of perfect love and grace and truth, and find refreshment for our souls.

    Soldiers gather on the outskirts of a city. There are about two hundred of them gathered there, though other groups of faithful fighters are gathered in other places, some out in the woods encamped around fires, others in facilities deep within the cities. These soldiers are beat up, bruised, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    5 Ways To Stay Encouraged In A Lonely World

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023
     | 1,229 views

    Hope is the secret weapon of the Christian. Hope is the weapon of our mind to defeat any discouraging thought. Use this powerful weapon, by training your mind to counter any pessimistic thought with the truth of the scriptures.

    According to a study by Harvard, 36% of Americans, so more than one in three, described their level of loneliness as "serious." In a lonely world, how can we find encouragement? How can we find a mindset that leads to stability and peace? That is the challenge in this world. The battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    The Book Of Jude: A Powerful Epistle Of Warning And Encouragement

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 8, 2023
     | 1,911 views

    Jude, the shortest book, but packed with wisdom

    The Book of Jude, one of the shortest books in the New Testament, is a powerful yet often overlooked letter that offers a unique perspective on the Christian faith. This epistle, attributed to Jude, the brother of James and a servant of Jesus Christ, is a potent blend of warning, exhortation, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Self Encouragement In The Lord In The Midst Of Discouraging Circumstances

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,566 views

    Everyone will have times of crisis which can bring discouragement, we are expected to turn them to God for His intervention.

    Self Encouragement in the Lord in the Midst of Discouraging Circumstances Study Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-8 Introduction: - Persevering pursuit of God gives us encouragement in the midst of discouraging situations of our own lives. - The Philistine King, Achish, gave David the town of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Great Messages Of Encouragement #2: Strength To The Weary

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 15, 2022
     | 2,946 views

    In Isaiah's day Judah was invaded by Assyria, threatened by Babylon and ridden with sin. And yet, Isaiah offers a wonderful message of encouragement: 'they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.' How is that possible?

    Last week we started a series on ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’ in Scripture. Today we’re going to look at a great message of encouragement in Isaiah. It’s at the end of Isaiah 40. Isaiah writes: “He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist