Sermons on Encouragement In Christ:

Are You An Encourager?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007

This sermon examines the life and ministry of Paul’s companion and co-worker Barnabas.

Introduction: The Bible is full of people that we could pattern our lives after. Of course our ultimate role model is Jesus, but there are many others that we could learn and benefit from. For instance, Like Abraham, we should strive to have such a close relationship to God, that we too would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36

Denomination: Baptist

Think Encouragement Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 10, 2019

When we are discouraged, or we knowingly or unknowingly begin to discourage others, let us stop and take back the control of what we are thinking. Let us think Encouragement

Think Encouragement Today is Mother’s Day. Thank God for mothers. Without them where would we all have been? It is usual for children to do something special for their mothers on Mother’s day. So this particular mother was delighted when her children told her that she could stay put in bed late ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Romans 14:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragements To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

If we look in three directions we will be stimulated toward attitudes and actions of thanksgiving.

Stimulants to Thanksgiving 1- Our singing should be accompanied with thanksgiving. (Thanksgiving Sunday) 2- As I read through the Bible, it becomes evident that God that intends for His people to be grateful. 3- It should not take a special national holiday to motivate and stimulate us to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Encouragement!

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

So tonight as we face discouragement, we will learn three areas of our spiritual lives where we can be encouraged.

Finding encouragement! Pm November 15th 2009 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction If we look around our world today it is so easy to be discouraged. We here that the unemployment rate in on the rise, some folks go to work each day worried that it will be there last day. Divorce rates on climbing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Encouragement

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

You are anointed to be an encourager, The Spirit of God in you wants to flow out to others as encouragement, To encourage means to put courage back into. We’ve got a lot of work to do many people have lost courage.

Acts 4:33-37 Acts 4:36 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Acts 4:37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet. His name was Joses = Exalted Which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:33-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encourage Me

Contributed by Armando Massi on Feb 2, 2004

I hope you will be patient and receptive as I describe to you my greatest need. “To be encouraged.”

ENCOURAGE ME Hebrews 10:19-25 One night, during Bible study, Bill Sayre interjected that people have needs and that when we, as a congregation meet those needs, it causes lasting relations to form, especially during times of grieving. Later in jest, he added, "Even ministers have needs." At ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Hebrews 13:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Source Of Encouragement

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009

Where do Christians find energy and direction...the vine. The connection based on a divine relationship.

Source of Encouragement John 15:1-17 Look at this limb…withered leaves compared to the rest of the branch that I cut off of the bush. Broken right there by the trunk. If this were still on the bush it would not be long before it just dried up and fell on off on its own or Bobby and tony might ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

The Prayer Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian Fullerton on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare.

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare. As Paul was writing this letter he was under house arrest in Rome - a P.O.W. of the spiritual warfare raging in the world. Paul probably had a guard close at hand to use as a model for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

A Model Encourager

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 13, 2024

In 1 Thes 2:13-3:13, Paul gives us a wonderful model of an encourager, demonstrating the many ways in which we can encourage one another.

I. Acts 17 gives us an account of Paul’s preaching of the gospel in Thessalonica. A. During his Second Missionary Journey, having just been arrested on false charges, beaten, jailed, and run out of town in Philippi, Paul and his companions came to Thessalonica. There he very quickly converted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-40, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gentle Encourager Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus intended to conquer, but not like any other conqueror who had ever lived. His method was sheer folly to the world and still is today, but Jesus goes on reigning while the mighty mock him and then disappear into the dust of oblivion.

Harry Reichenback in the book World's Most Spectacular Hoaxes tells of his grand deception in promoting Francis Bushman. Bushman was a small time actor in Chicago, but Reichenback was able to get his salary raised to a commanding figure. He took Bushman to New York and carried 2000 pennies in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9, Matthew 12:15-21

On A Mission: Encouragement

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2026

Do we know Barnabus in the New Testament? He was an encourager mention 28 times. Are you one that edifies and encourages people?

ON A MISSION, THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD: ENCOURAGEMENT --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol..com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) ARE YOU A KIND PERSON? DO YOU ENCOURAGE PEOPLE? Let’s be honest: KINDNESS and ENCOURAGEMENT STARTS IN US. TOGETHER IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE. Life should be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-14, Philippians 4:13, Colossians 3:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouragement To Be Faithful

Contributed by Timothy Hearsey on Oct 3, 2001

A encouragement from Paul to Timothy

Encouragement to be Faithful 2 Timothy 2:1-6, 11-13 Introduction 2 Timothy contains Paul’s parting words to his younger associate, Timothy. By “listening in”, we can gain wise and godly counsel that is as relevant to us today as it was to Timothy in the first century. This is a powerful manual for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement To Be Faithful

Contributed by Timothy Hearsey on Jun 24, 2001

An encouragement to be faithful from the book of 2 Timothy

Encouragement to be Faithful 2 Timothy 2:1-6, 11-13 Introduction 2 Timothy contains Paul’s parting words to his younger associate, Timothy. By “listening in”, we can gain wise and godly counsel that is as relevant to us today as it was to Timothy in the first century. This is a powerful manual for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement To Proceed

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023

Everybody has a job, a calling, a gift. Often, we are discouraged during our Christian walk of faith. If we know and see someone struggling to follow their call, why not help them?

Often, we are discouraged during our Christian walk of faith. We have felt the call of God, and as we strive to follow His will, it seems as though we cannot accomplish or reach that goal God set before us. We should try to remember that God is with us. He would not have placed that calling within ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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