SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Encouragement In Service:

showing 5,161-5,175 of 104,118
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • David Ward avatar

    The Yoke's On You Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,416 views

    An encouragement to find rest in Christ, and to minister through his strength

    “The Yoke’s On You” Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find it difficult to follow Christ? Why is it so hard to follow Jesus sometimes? Do you ever get tired? Do you ever find yourself in need of rest? How can I find rest while following Jesus? [READ Matt. 11:28-30] Notice what ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W F avatar

    Fishing And How To Tackle It

    Contributed by W F on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    A message to encourage listeners to become more active `fishers of souls.’

    INTRODUCTION On the Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia, there is obviously an abundance of fish. They are all shapes and sizes. It’s a fisherman’s paradise. There is only one problem, it is a conservation area and no fishing is allowed. Maybe you have experienced the same ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Doubting, But Still Worshipping

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to affirm to others to TRUST GOD.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 18 May 2008 Big Idea: Believers are sometimes guilty of having a “defective faith” – a faith that believes, but can not bring itself to “always TRUST GOD”. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shane Symyrozum avatar

    Anchors In The Storm

    Contributed by Shane Symyrozum on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,705 views

    Funeral service for my closest friend’s four year old girl who died of cancer.

    Note: This funeral sermon was for my best friend’s four year-old daughter who recently died of cancer after a valiant five month fight; I have included the father’s eulogy as an appendix, as it is extremely touching and illustrates the difference faith can make in one’s life. During the family’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    An Apostle Of Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2015
     | 5,318 views

    A review of Paul's introduction to his second letter to Timothy informs us of the Apostle's view of his call and service.

    “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus…” [1] Reading Paul’s letters, I’m always struck by his introductions. With the exception of his missives to the Philippian saints, the Letters to the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Serving One Another In Love

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 493 views

    Serving one another in love is the heartbeat of Christian community. It reflects the nature of Christ, builds unity, and releases God’s power into our midst.

    SERVING ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:13 Supporting Texts: John 13:12-17, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 4:10 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that often encourages self-centredness, but the kingdom of God calls us to a different lifestyle—one of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Generous With Our Prayers Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,948 views

    Discipleship and Stewardship are so closely related as to be indistinguishable. We are called to be as generous with our prayers as with our money or service.

    A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I am going over to my new girlfriend's house tonight for supper. Then, we are going out for the evening. If she only lets me hold her hand, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Worship That's Pleasing To God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,065 views

    This message deals with what should take place in worship as well as what should not be taking place during worship service.

    Worship That’s Pleasing To God 3/24/2003 Psalm 95:1-11 Colossians 3:15-17 Psalm 96 One day two guys, Carlton and Andrew wanted to have a special worship service for the Lord. They could not agree on what exactly they should do in the order of service. Andrew said,” why don’t ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Great Expectations For God's Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,803 views

    Great expectations for God's Church: 1. Expect new strength (vs. 32). 2. Expect new support (vs. 33-34). 3. Expect new service (vs. 35-36; 39-41). 4. Expect new starts (vs. 37-39). 5. Expect new struggles (vs. 37-40). 6. Expect new success (vs. 37-41).

    Great Expectations for God's Church The Book of Acts - Part 51 Acts 15:32-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 3, 2014 "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God." You've probably heard that quote before. It's one of my favorites. Mary cross-stitched it for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Miller, Jr. avatar

    What Shall This Man Do?

    Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 18,609 views

    An encouragement for Christians to be attentive to the Lord’s individual calling on their lives

    What Shall This Man Do? "Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Your Calls From God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 31, 2007
     | 2,624 views

    A message of encouragement and motivation to give your all for the work of the Kingdom.

    YOUR CALLS FROM GOD Romans 12:1-2 * When Deboria and I were first married, I was a member of volunteer fire department. This was the mid-70’s and before the personal pagers were so inexpensive and available so alerting us fireman in a timely manner was a challenge. The system began with a siren, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Smyrna, Mail Call Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,174 views

    One of seven sermons on the churches of Asia Minor to encourage believers.

    Smyrna, You’ve Got Mail! Revelation 2:8-11 Revelation 2:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Froese avatar

    Fathers Day - The Legacy Of Dad

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 506 ratings
     | 175,772 views

    This sermon will encourage the dads of your congregation for Father’s Day, not roast them... Dads need positive reinforcement on Fathers Day and this encourages dads to be all they can be in Christ.

    (Father’s Day gift give away: Tool Time theme. Have men dressed like Tim Taylor and Al Borland present the gifts to dads who win in these categories.) Gift 1: For the man who never underestimates the power of letting your light shine: The Borland 1 Million candle power spotlight. Gift 2: For the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    A Healthy Body = A Healthy Team Series

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 25, 2015
     | 13,333 views

    Having a body that functions effectively is an indication that you are healthy, you have a healthy body. Having a team that functions the way God has designed the body of Christ is an indication of a healthy team.

    In scripture God often uses natural things to help us understand spiritual things. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 to help us better understand how God wants the church to operate, He likens the body of Christ; the church to the human body. Understanding the makeup or the composition of the human body, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Manifestations Of Prophecy (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 976 views

    This second part focuses on non-predictive manifestations of prophecy. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a desire to be used by God in this way, and instruction is given in how to enter into the operation of this gift.

    I. WHAT IS THE GIFT OF PROPHECY in 1 Cor. 12:10? I want to begin with three Greek words in the New Testament that should help us understand specifically what Paul is referring to in 1 Cor. 12:10 when he writes, “…to another prophecy….”i (1) Didasko is commonly translated “teach.” Let me read a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic