Sermons on Encouraged:

Barnabas - The Encourager

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Barnabas encouraged others, so should we

Barnabas – The Encourager Opener: Good morning and welcome to Church! A place where we are growing together for the glory of God! This morning we are switching gears a bit and we are going to be talking about a character in the bible. This character was key to the writing of half the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Cheerleader: Encourager

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 6, 2024

We have many head-shirkers practicing in the church today. Arise my friends to become CHEERLEADERS and encouragers those that hands hang down.

BE A CHEERLEADER, AN ENCOURAGER. Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) GO EASY ON HURTING PEOPLE. SOME HAVE COMPASSION, OTHERS DON’T. Will we love broken people? Will we love the disappointed, discouraged? I heard a preacher speaking. The church ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Psalm 51:10, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Encouragement SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring how God's encouragement empowers us to uplift each other

God encourages us so that we can encourage one another. In 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, we find a story that resonates with our modern lives. It's about a man who feels stuck in his job and receives a call from his boss about a great opportunity overseas. Things haven't been going well for him, so he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Topics: Encouragement, Faith

The Power Of Encouragement SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

Admiral Richard Byrd, a famous polar explorer, had incredible adventures of being lost and then found. In his book Alone, he recounts being alone for six months in his small shack during a long Antarctic winter. Every day, he would take a walk, pushing a bundle of sticks into the snow every 30 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Topics: Encouragement, Christianity

Gather For Encouragement Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction begins a series on the importance of gathering together, using the analogy of solitary confinement to emphasize the need for fellowship and encouragement in faith.

Today we begin a 4-week series on gathering together. So if you’re here today, you’re already heading in the right direction. To begin, I want to ask you a question; What do you know about solitary confinement? Yes, you heard me right, What do you know about solitary confinement? It’s interesting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Fellowship, Encouragement, Faith Challenges

Sermon Series: We Are Gathered Here

Gather For Encouragement Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We need to gather together as believers to encourage each other towards love and good deeds, especially in times of increasing wickedness.

Today we're talking about the importance of hanging out together, about finding a place where we can chill, chat, and challenge each other in our faith. Have you ever heard of solitary confinement? It's when prisoners are kept all alone. It's pretty rough and can mess with their heads. We're made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Community Support, Motivational Gatherings, Group Encouragement, Positive Reinforcement

The Ministry Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

The Ministry of Encouragement Introduction: So here we are in week 6 of our series “Truth or Trash” So far we covered: 1. The Power of Words 2. Taming the Tongue 3. Speaking the Truth in Love 4. Words of Gratitude 5. Guarding Against Gossip and this week 6. “The Ministry of Encouragement” Your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Word On Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

How to find strength and encouragement in God during times of adversity, as exemplified by David in 1 Samuel 30:1-6.

Good morning, church family! When life gets tough, we all need a little encouragement, don't we? And sometimes, we can't find that encouragement from the people around us, but we can always find it in God. Today, we're going to dive into 1 Samuel 30:1-6, where David found strength in the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Topics: Encouragement

Son Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 7, 2025

Barnabas = "son of rest" A servant of the church in Jerusalem and a willing servant of the Lord.

“Son Of Encouragement” Acts 11:22-25 Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus. His real name was Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of encouragement,” because he loved to encourage others. Barnabas’ name appears 23 times in Acts, and 5 times in the letters of Paul. Barnabas = ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement - 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 22, 2025

What does it mean to biblically encourage one another.

Being an Encourager Hebrews 3:7–13 September 21, 2025 Have you ever noticed the times when scripture quotes scripture? It’s really unique and another indication the Word is alive and active. It’s a powerful reminder that the writers have already had their hearts and spirits touched by the power ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraged To Advance Series

Contributed by Kevin Evans Tay on Sep 22, 2025

Be encouraged to persevere for the Gospel

INTRODUCTION • Today I want to speak on this subject of discouragement. • I entitled it “Encouraged to Advance.” • Discouragement can be something that stop people from moving and achieving what they’re supposedly able to achieve. • Discouragement can cause a great athlete to give up even before he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Appreciation And Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon emphasizes honoring spiritual leaders, expressing gratitude for their service, and fostering unity and peace within the Christian community.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Lord Jesus, united in spirit and truth, to ponder the profound message of Colossians 3:15-17. As we set our hearts and minds on the words of the Apostle Paul, we are reminded of our shared purpose, our collective ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Topics: Pastor Appreciation

Words Of Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Explores the transformative power of prayer, the constant presence of the Spirit, and the vital role of positivity and encouragement in our faith journey.

Welcome, dear family of faith, to this shared moment of fellowship and growth. We are gathered here, not by chance or by some fleeting whim, but by the divine design of our Creator who, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together to delve into the depths of His Word. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:12-21

Topics: Saint Paul's Prayer, Church

Be Encouraged Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 16, 2013

This is the introductory message and it focuses on how Jesus chose to encourage His disciples on His last night with them.

Be Encouraged Part 1 Scripture: John 14:1-3; 17:20-21; Proverbs 17:22; Matthew 26:53 Introduction: This morning I am starting a series titled “Be Encouraged” and this message will be the introductory message to set the stage for the series. Encouragement is something that is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Encouraged Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2013

This message focuses on our being encouraged because of God's protection of us and when we need it His strengthening us.

Be Encouraged Part 2 Scripture: John 14:1-3; Isaiah 41:2-13; 2 Thess. 2:16-17; Matt. 10:28 Introduction: I began this series a couple of weeks ago with Jesus teaching His final lesson to His disciples during the last supper. John 14:1-3 will serve as the foundational Scriptural reference for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:2-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational