Sermons on Encourage Yourself:

The Shepherds' Story

Contributed by John Scoggins on Dec 9, 2008

Basing it on God’s choice of the shepherds as the first audience the birth announcement of Christ, the sermon teaches us that God cares about every detail about us.

THE SHEPHERDS’ STORY (Luke 2:8-14) "And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Mennonite

The Buddy System Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012

There is a community aspect to our spiritual life as well as individual responsibilities. As fellow believers we have obligations to one another. James reminds us of that aspect of care.

1. A Contrast Six humans trapped by happenstance in bleak and bitter cold, each one possessed a stick of wood, or so the story goes. Their dying fire in need of logs, the first man held his back, For on the faces around the fire he noticed one was a man whom he considered an enemy. The next man ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overflowing With Joy Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 30, 2025

If you want to bring overflowing joy to those who serve you, refresh them, reconcile yourself to them, repent, and remain true to them.

Donn Moomaw, a football player who became a pastor, was preaching at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. After the service, a lady came up to him and said, “Oh, Reverend Moomaw, I just have to tell you that every sermon you preach is better than your next.” He thanked her, but when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Short Harvest Festival Sermon

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2006

God has given us so much! This sermon challenges us to take action in our world as a sign of God’s kingdom breaking in, and as a response of thankfulness to God.

When I look at the wonderful variety of fruit and vegetables that we can grow, I find myself saying, “Thank you God!” A few years ago in Portugal I remember looking out to sea and being amazed at the sight of the sun setting over the ocean and saying, “Thank you God”; and I remember the first time ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-27

Denomination: Anglican

Father Knows Best:: Encouraging Fathers & Obedient Children Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 15, 2009

God is glorified when parents in general and fathers in particular encourage their children to obey for when they do so they reflect God’s perfect love and Jesu’s perfect obediedence.

INTRODUCTION Good morning! My name is Rickey Bennett. I’m one of the pastors here at Warrior Gospel Disciples! No matter if this is your first time, last time or sometime in between I’m glad that you’re here. In case you haven’t noticed, Jesus as Lord and Savior is loved, worshipped, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: *other

Encouraged To Endure Sermon V: Real Joy Endures Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when so many people seem to be so unhappy about almost everything, let us spread the real joy of knowing and serving Jesus!

Real Joy Endures My first Christian Service assignment was leader of a Youth for Christ Fellowship Group in Hapeville. The chorus we used as our theme song is familiar to all of you who were teenagers in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11-19

The Church You've Always Longed For ... Is An Encouraging Church Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 10, 2012

According to Scripture we have a tremendous ministry of encouragement to one another as we grow to become a “church of encouragers.” What is this encouragement based on? How do we go about it? What impact does such encouragement have on our relationshi

The Church You’ve Always Longed For … Is An Encouraging Church! - Hebrews 10:19-25 Series: The Church You’ve Always Longed For #1 I once read somewhere that the average person meets some 10,000 people during the course of their lives. Most of those encounters are unremarkable ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: *other

'spiritual Battle Of Abraham" Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2012

Did you know you are precious in the eyes of God? If not, today take a good look at yourself and say, “I’m precious in the eyes of God!” Amen.

Oh, you little sparrow! Genesis 12:20”So Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him; and they sent him away, with his wife and all that he had.” Did you know you are precious in the eyes of God? If not, today take a good look at yourself and say, “I’m precious in the eyes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visionary View: See Yourself As God's Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Believe in your identity as God's masterpiece, and let it shine in all you do. You are His work of art, created with love and purpose.

"Visionary View: See Yourself as God's Masterpiece" Today, we embark on a journey of self-discovery guided by the Word of God. Our sermon is titled, "Visionary View: See Yourself as God's Masterpiece." It's a profound truth that can transform our lives when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139:13-14, 2 Timothy 1:7, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing Gifts

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 19, 2001

Some experiences of God`s Healing Gifts given through the most unexpected people.

"HEALING GIFTS" I became interested in the Healing Ministry through something that happened in my first Parish as a Vicar in England in 1970. The doorbell of my Vicarage rang one day and I found a local shopkeeper standing on the doorstep. She said, "My son Ian`s been in a Motor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Mighty Men Of David

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

Who are the heroes of today? A look into God’s Hall of Fame.

May 30th, 1999 The Mighty Men of David “Where Are The Real Heroes?”  Who are our heroes today?  It is interesting what our heroes tell us about ourselves. We love heroes as a society.  Israel’s had heroes.  This is the hall of fame of the military heroes. (The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on May 1, 2001

This sermon is about letting the LOrds power work in your life

praise The lord on today The LOrd gave me a word to give you on today and it is simply this " it is finished." John 19:30 A couple of days ago while talking to a friend about the bible the Lord led me to the last days that Jesus was on the earth in the flesh . You know the story about how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

¡anima A Tus Hermanos! Series

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 16, 2005

La constante necesidad de animarnos en la fe unos con otros

¡ANIMA A TUS HERMANOS! 1 Tesalonicenses 2:13-20 INTRODUCCIÓN o “Un amigo es aquel que llega cuando todos se han ido.” o La vida cristiana es difícil. Al caminar en ella, descubrimos muchos obstáculos, muchs dificultades. Veíamos a Pablo mismo compartir su llegada a Tesalónica. o ¿Cuántas veces se ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be A Barnabas

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 31, 2004

This message calls for Christian Disciples to answer the "Call to Be a Barnabas" by being instruments of encouragement in the lives of others through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

CALLED TO BE A BARNABAS --ACTS 4:36-38; and II CORINTHIAS 1:3-7 Charles Swindoll shares this story in an issue of Leadership magazine: “On May 24, 1965, a thirteen-and-a half-foot boat quietly slipped out of the marina at Falmouth, Massachusetts, for Falmouth, England. It would be the smallest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Methodist

"Be A Barnabas"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 7, 2004

Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement. This message encourages every Christian to be a Barnabas.

Be A Barnabas Acts 9:19-30 Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement from time to time. We don’t need someone to come up to us and give us a litany of everything that is wrong with us. We need people to build us up and encourage us. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-30

Denomination: Free Methodist