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  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,858 views

    As Christians we need all the encouragement we can get! We need encouragement because it’s easy to become discouraged.

    An Encouraging word A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Word Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,902 views

    We are to comfort, encourage, give courage to others.

    A Word of Encouragement Foundational Text: Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. This morning I would like to begin by giving you some famous quotes concerning giving an encouraging word. I believe it will help to set the tone, or purpose of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You An Encourager?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,191 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cause For Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,504 views

    Expository sermon on Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit and the encouragement we can draw from Him.

    Cause for Encouragement Fortifying the Foundations #36 John 16:5-33[1] 5-23-04 Have you ever been hit with such a jolt of grief that you could not speak? That’s the condition I think these disciples were in by the time we get to our text. They are overwhelmed by the realization that Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Encourage Yourself

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 68,260 views

    We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast and our trust fixed on God.

    1Samuel 30: 1-8:“And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire. And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Word Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    This takes a look at the opening verses of II Thessalonians as Paul brings a word of encouragement to this church.

    A Word of Encouragement II Thes. 1:1-12 I. The Encouragement of Praise (v. 1-4) A. Paul Practiced What He Preached (1-3a) 1. He could have blasted them for not grasping what he had taught them earlier, but he never scolded or chastised them (compare to his reaction the Galatian church Gal. 3:1). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Lewis avatar

    The Encouragement Of Elijah

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,024 views

    Discusses the ways that God helped Elijah after hearing of threat from Queen Jezebel to kill him.

    THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ELIJAH PHILIPPIANS 4:19; 1 KINGS 19:1-18; 1 KINGS 17-19 INTRO. – One of the strongest men to ever serve God, the prophet Elijah, was gripped by a spirit of discouragement and despair. Transition - Through the Holy Spirit and the author’s pen we are able to hear: I. Elijah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Encouragement

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,312 views

    Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

    CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Encouragement For The Believer! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 23, 2009
     | 6,709 views

    Are you a spiritual amnesiac? Do you remember WHO you are and WHO you belong to? John wanted the believers he was writing to... to know and remember WHO they were in Christ!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2009 Date Preached: February 25, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Encouragement for the Believer! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:12-14 12 I write to you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming An Encourager

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,182 views

    In this sermon you will see the damage of discouragement and ways of becoming an encourager.

    Are you working at becoming an encouraging person? This is vitally important! We find a good example of this lesson in II Sam. 19. King David’s troops had pursued Absalom in hopes of correcting the problem with the estranged son. Absalom was killed in the conflict. Instead of thanking his men for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement For The Persecuted

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,360 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You An Encourager Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,317 views

    We are called by God to be encouraging and edifying to the body of Christ!

    Date Written: July 18, 2006 Date Preached: July 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: Are You an Encourager? Sermon Text: Acts 4:34-37 Introduction: 34 For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,346 views

    Paul understood the difficulties being experienced at the church in Colossae, but his letter begins with a word of encouragement and edification for the fellowship.

    Colossians 1:3-8 September 26, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Colossians 1:3-8 [HCSB] 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Encouragement For The Weak Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,837 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelization By Encouragement Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,573 views

    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

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    Denomination: Catholic