Sermons on encourage yourself:

Examine Yourself

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 25, 2021

We need to test (examine) ourselves and see if the attitudes of our heart, soul and mind are in perfect alignment with those of Jesus. What we do is as important as what we say!

JESUS CHRIST PLACED GREAT EMPHASIS ON MEETING THE UNBELIEVER RIGHT WHERE THEY WERE AND IN WHATEVER STATE THEY ARE CURRENTLY LIVING. HE REALIZED THAT MANY CHRISTIANS, EVEN TODAY, STILL STRUGGLE TO COMPREHEND THIS AS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT IN THEIR CHRISTIAN LIFE. I AM CONVINCED THAT THE LATEST ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-9, 1 Corinthians 11:28, John 15:8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Watch Yourself Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 24, 2021

We have come to far to turn back now. We must examine our hearts so we can walk with the Lord and maintain that which He has begun in us! John knew walking with the Lord was not easy in the midst of continual opposition, but he also knew that faith would one day end in sight.

“Watch Yourself” The salutation "to the chosen lady and to her children" most likely refers to a specific woman and her family. This letter was written shortly after 1 John to warn about false teachers. Little has changed in two thousand years. Advocates of unorthodox beliefs still exist ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Look At Yourself

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 15, 2023

Taking a long honest look at ourselves is one of the hardest things for us to do. Admitting that I need help, something is wrong in my life is very difficult.

Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Position Yourself

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 29, 2024

Position yourself at a distance or at a place where – God can see you, God’s word can correct and guide you,

Position yourself at a distance or at a place where – God can see you, God’s word can correct and guide you, God’s Spirit can get hold of you, God’s fear can grip you, God’s vast love can surround you, God’s amazing grace can pull you, God’s unfathomable wisdom can guide you, God’s enormous ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3

Deny Yourself Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Denying ourselves means looking introspectively, living with open hands, and not looking back at what we've left behind in order to fully follow Jesus and experience abundant life.

Today, we're going to talk about going "all in" for Jesus. You know, like when you're playing a game and you give it everything you've got? That's what we're talking about, but with our relationship with Jesus. So, let's dive in! Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Topics: Self-Denial, Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Sacrificial Love

See For Yourself PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus's divine knowledge, His call for us to follow Him, and His promise of greater revelations of His divine nature.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a beautiful day to gather in God's presence and I am thrilled to be here with all of you. We're going to spend some time today contemplating a powerful passage from the Gospel of John. It's a passage that has the potential to reshape our understanding of who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Topics: Jesus, Knows, Us

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010

To stay encouraged you need to stay focused, stay in fellowship and stay fresh.

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, the bride was very nervous about the big occasion and so the Pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 John 4:18 which says: There is no fear in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Clay Pots

Contributed by Lance Lewis on Jan 12, 2011

Encouraging people to give what they have to God

Intro: A. Did you know that the Milky Way Galaxy has about 100 billion stars, and that scientists estimate that there are over 100 Billion Galaxies in the Universe. That means that there are over 10 billion trillion stars. A one followed by 22 zeros. And that the Bible says that God knows each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Deposit On Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Our Father encourages us to release what we hold dearest in this world in order to deposit in heaven a treasure that cannot and will not fail.

When buying a house or another piece of property and you’ve made an offer price it’s customary to secure your intention to buy and establish a contract by making a deposit on your offer. This deposit is called "Earnest Money" and it is a personal guarantee to the buyer that you’re serious about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find Encouragement In Barnabas, The Son Of Encouragement

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 8, 2023

A look at St. Barnabas, and what we can learn from him.

6.11.23 Acts 11:19–30, 13:1-3 (EHV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that took place at the time of Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some men from Cyprus and Cyrene who came to Antioch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Encouragement Pt 3 Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the third message on encouragement. This message focuses on the character of the encourager.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Introduction For a couple weeks last year, we explored the concept of encouragement. The Greek term variously translated in our English Bibles (urge, beg, comfort, exhort, encourage, advocate, counsel, help, ask) comes from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Tear Down Evil Kingdoms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's word, encouraging believers to overcome fear, embrace challenges, and find hope in divine wisdom. Key

Good morning, dear friends. Today, we gather here, in this sacred space, with hearts full of hope and spirits yearning for wisdom. We come together to share a moment in time, a moment of unity and understanding. We are here to listen, to learn, and to grow in our faith. A. The first step in this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Topics: Deliver, Yourself

Barnabas The Encourager Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 25, 2008

What can we learn from Barnabas the encourager?

Barnabas – the son of encouragement. Look at a number of passages: Read Acts 4:36 A Levite – the Jewish Tribe who served in the temple, his family obviously moved to Cyprus at some stage and so he didn’t serve in the temple. His real name was Joseph, and Barnabas was a nickname meaning Son of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

An Encouragement For The Weak Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

the first qualification for serving God with any amount of success, and for doing God's work well and triumphantly, is A SENSE OF OUR OWN WEAKNESS.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 7 Oct 2012 “An Encouragement to the weak” Are you overcome by the world around you, overwhelmed by the circumstances of your life, and have nothing left? Perhaps through frailty or failure you have drawn the conclusion that you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragements For Fellowship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 9, 2018

Philippians 4:21-23 teaches us the characteristics of the communion of saints.

Scripture Last time in our Sunday Seconds we examined “Encouragements for Prayer.” Today, I would like to examine “Encouragements for Fellowship.” Paul’s letter to the Philippians overflows with joy and thanksgiving. It is a wonderful letter in which he urged the Christians in Philippi to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed