Sermons on Encourage Yourself:

Do You Know The Good Shepherd?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 7, 2009

A talk given at our ’Pensioners Praise’ service. Jesus said his sheep know his voice. This talk encourages people to want to know Him.

A Shepherd loses his sheep, goes into a pub and hears it calling him. Which bit of the pub does he head for: The bar! A few years ago I was reading a book by Stephen Gaukroger. He tells the story of a New York Methodist minister who saw the need to bring his ‘ninety nine righteous’ sheep back ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Church Of Thyatira

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer And Praise Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 30, 2014

Through prayer we speak to God as we do when we praise him. But our songs of praise are also meant to be an encouragement to one another.

Do you know what a monologue is? A monologue is when one person speaks while everyone else listens. Late night talk shows begin with a monologue. The host cracks jokes while the audience listens. A teacher lecturing on the habits of the South American sloth delivers a monologue while students take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Straight From The Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2017

In this sermon, we cover the first eleven verses of Philippians 1 and we learn about the importance of learning to communicate appropriately words of appreciation, love and encouragement.

Introduction: A. Once there was an old blacksmith who was nearing retirement and so he picked out a young man to train as his apprentice. 1. The old blacksmith was rather gruff and exacting – He said to the young man, “Don’t ask me a lot of questions, just do whatever I tell you to do.” 2. One day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Did As Jesus Commanded?

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Apr 6, 2009

This Communion Meditation for the 6th Sunday in Lent, year B, is designed to encourage believers to follow the commandments of Jesus, especially the commandment to receive Holy Communion.

[Background information about the Scripture:] I think the way we waved palm fronds and celebrated today was wonderful! Palm Sunday is the beginning of a very important week. This is the week known as the “passion week” or “Holy Week.” It is the time when we focus on the death and resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Breath Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2010

The Faith is under assault by a wicked world. In such times, believers are encouraged by the knowledge that God shall prevail; and the evidence for this truth is the eternal Word that reveals the Son of God.

A voice says, “Cry!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the LORD blows on it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fear, But Continue To Live"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 20, 2020

The Disciples are in fear but Jesus says, "Peace Be with you" Hello, or bye is the greeting in the text, however they are in fear but He encourages them to live life.

“Fear, But Continue to Live life” John 20:19-31 1. After the death of Jesus, the disciples are hiding behind locked doors in fear of the Jewish leaders. • There was fear they had no idea what to do, what they should do, a question lingering in their minds, should we go out in public. • What ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Joyous Mother Of Children (Part 1)

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2020

A Mother's Day message to remind the churches of the importance of mothers, encouraging God's people to emphasize the role of mothers for a godly family.

“Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD! “Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised! “The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Shine Like Stars Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 5, 2022

We are rightly fascinated by the stars and the universe around us. In this text Paul encourages us to live such lives that we “will shine …like stars in the sky”.

Fuel For Your Faith Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-30 Introduction The speed of light traveling through a vacuum is about 186,282 miles per second. According to physicist Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity, on which much of modern physics is based, nothing in the universe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yield Him Fruit Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 12, 2021

Today may you be astounded by the character of God, warned by the failure of the people of God, and encouraged to yield God fruit because Jesus expects yielded fruit.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: YIELD HIM FRUIT MARK 12:1-12 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 12:1-44 [6:16] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.12 PARABLE 1 (p) Once upon a time there was a flamingo herder who lived in a land where flamingos were the most prized animal one could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pillar & Buttress Of The Truth Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 7, 2021

Sermon based on 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - Hearers are encouraged to understand why we need to know how to "do church."

“A PILLAR & BUTTRESS OF THE TRUTH” 1 Tim. 3:14-15 FBCF – 6/6/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hymn #380 in my 1956 edition Baptist Hymnal that I regularly use in my quiet time is “The Church’s One Foundation.” First verse: “The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 22, 2021

The message encourages Christians to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of kindness in their character. Evidence of biblical kindness in our lives is explored as well as Issues that undermine kindness.

Today’s message is very simply entitled “Kindness.” Are you a kind person? The Pharisees of Jesus day were very religious, but they were not kind. Their attitude toward other people was condescending, arrogant, and condemning. This attitude came out in John 7. Jesus was at the temple teaching ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 4:15, Ephesians 4:30-32, Galatians 1:10, Luke 6:33-36, James 1:27, Matthew 12:1-8, Proverbs 31:26, James 2:1-17, Colossians 4:6, John 8:1-11, Matthew 14:14, Galatians 5:22, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Blessing Israel (Deuteronomy 33)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 19, 2025

Israel was called Jeshurun, the upright one, as encouragement to a sinful nation. Do we hunger and thirst for righteousness? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 33.

Did Moses bless each tribe in Israel individually just before his death? Was the nation affectionately called the “upright one.” Are we also called to live as upright ones? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 33. How did Moses bless the children of Israel before he died? This is the blessing with which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are The True Jews? (Revelation 2:8-11, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 10:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 11, 2023

Jesus encourages the church for its faithfulness in the face of persecution from the "ones calling themselves Jews, but aren't, but are a synagogue of Satan."

There was a time in the U.S. (and Canada) when white people could put on blackface, and people thought it was amusing. You could pretend to be Denzel Washington, or Will Smith, and people would laugh. There was a time when you could wear traditional Native American clothing on Halloween, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Romans 2:28-29, Romans 9:1-29, Romans 10:1-13, Galatians 6:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Resting In The Lord Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 21, 2025

I am so encouraged to know that I do not walk alone, but we have so many others who walk with us like Barnabas.

“Resting In The LORD” Acts 9: 26-31 As we continue through our text we will need to back up just a couple verses so we understand where we are and what is happening. I am so encouraged to know that I do not walk alone, but we have so many others who walk with us like Barnabas. Saul wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Baptist