Sermons on encouragement in the faith:

Meet Mister Encouragement

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 27, 2005

“When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.” Note two things in this verse that will help us understand why we need more people like Barnabas in the church to

MEET MISTER ENCOURAGEMENT Acts 11:19-26 As I began focusing on what to preach on Baptist Men’s Day, the Holy Spirit led me to take a fresh look at one of my favorite Bible Characters. A man by the name of Barnabas. We first encounter Barnabas in Acts 4:36, “And Joses, who was also named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement To Persevere In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2017

We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. If we are honest, we know that there are times when we struggle to live in the way that God has commanded us to live.

Encouragement to Persevere in Christ. We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. The Christian life is not the easy option. If we are honest, we know that there are times when we struggle to live in the way that God has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, 1 Peter 1:3-5

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

Barnabus, The Encourager

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

Barnabus was a man of encouragement-A Man of generosity-A man who love his fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ

Barnabus, The Encourager Acts 4:36-4:37 Have you ever had someone encourage you at a time when you desperately needed it? There is nothing as refreshing as an encouraging word or deed. It is like a fresh drink of water on a hot day. In fact, I believe encouragement is the greatest need in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

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

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

Considering Encouragement Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 12, 2011

Encouragement is awesome. It can actually change the course of another person's day, week, or life. You will find, if you think for a moment, that the people who influence you are the people who believe in you most, who encouraged you.

Encouraging Encouragement Series: CONSIDERING ENCOURAGEMENT HEBREWS 10: 23-25 While the joy of the Lord truly sustains and strengthens us, there are times when we all need encouragement. This world is hard, especially on Christians. Elijah, Jonah and Job were at times suicidal. Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Encouragement

Contributed by Clarence Crane on Feb 21, 2003

As a Christian when we face difficulty God provides the means for us to be encouraged, but we are not just to languish in that resting place. We are to go beyond encouragement.

BEYOND ENCOURAGEMENT Bushnell Assembly of God August 11, 2002 AM 1 Samuel 30: 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evangelization By Encouragement Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2014

Our guardian angels work with and for us to protect and encourage; so should we for the world.

October 2, 2014 Holy Guardian Angels Evangelii Gaudium The Scriptures are pretty clear about the existence of guardian angels for us humans. The doctrine of guardian angels developed in the OT, at least partially because of the natural fear we have of seeing or experiencing God and dying of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-23

Denomination: Catholic

Mutually Encouraged

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Jun 26, 2019

A sermon for a new pastor as he begins a new ministry, based on the apostle Paul's words to the church in Rome (Romans 1:1-17)

MUTUALLY ENCOURAGED So, here I am, your new preacher. What am I doing here? What am I supposed to be doing here? Do you really need someone like me to be standing up here talking about God? I'm probably not the only one asking such questions, or, at least, thinking such questions. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-12

Encouragement For The Persecuted

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007

When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement & Appreciation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001

This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-13, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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 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