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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
In a time when people needed encouragement, the Lord lifted up the prophet Zechariah. The people were working on rebuilding the Temple of Jerusalem, but due to opposition and concern for other things, the work had stopped. God encourages us to keep moving forward despite the challenges we face.
The Lord raises the prophet Zechariah at a time when people need encouragement. The people were working on the reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, but due to opposition and other concerns, the work had come to a halt. The temple needed to be completed, but the people lacked a sense of ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13
Topics: Encouragement, Perseverance
Sermon about being encouraging rather than discouraged. You can see the whole sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/next/
*Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14-18, Proverbs 18:14, Proverbs 27:9, Philippians 2:3, Ephesians 2:19, Proverbs 25:11, Job 2:11, Proverbs 16:24, Ephesians 4:29, Hebrews 6:10, Numbers 18:26 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
3 encouragements for Christians
Where Always Is Heard an Encouraging Word Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 13, 2007 *Encouragement is such a wonderful thing. Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on one good compliment.” (1) *We all need encouragement, and believers, God wants ...read more
Scripture: Acts 15:11-31
Denomination: Baptist
Being an encourager is a Christ-like, Godly thing to do. How can I be a better encourager?
The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 2 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 13, 2009 *Last Wednesday, we started looking at the power of encouragement in the life of Barnabas, and we found that your encouragement can do some amazing things. -Your encouragement ...read more
Scripture: Acts 11:19-26
This is a second message exploring the concept and practice of encouragement. This message explores the mandate to encourage one another.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Art of Encouragement” Introduction Last week we explored the need and availability of encouragement. Given the multiple causes for discouragement in our world, encouragement is a critical component to survival. Our own thinking causes ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7, 2 Corinthians 7:5-7, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-13
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Over the next two weeks we are going to talk about encouragement. Next week we will look in God’s Word to find some very specific ways we can encourage people. But tonight we are going to focus on the amazing power of your encouragement.
The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 1 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 6, 2009 *Can you remember the last time someone encouraged you? -- Going out the door Sunday, a couple of people told me they love me. Now, that was encouraging! I know you love me, ...read more
A reminder that the Church is to be a place of mutual encouragement.
I Thessalonians 3:1-13 Introduction: OK, let’s see how we’re doing! Turn to someone near you this morning, and in 30 seconds or less, encourage them in some way. Go! Chances are, many of you struggled to come up with something that quickly. Chances are, many of you felt awkward ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
We need to encourage one another, because encouragement is a powerful tool to help one another persevere in faith.
Lately, we’ve been discussing what it means for the church to be a community, and how we can build and maintain a sense of community in the church. Why is this topic important? In our country, social bonds have been steadily eroding for the last forty years. People are less connected, less ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-13
Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions
Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions The encouraging leader needs a stable organization with which he can do his best in keeping people harmoniously relating to one another. He fears any feelings of disunity in his congregation since it might indicate conflict. which he ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:11-15
1. Paul wrote, Because we have encouragement in Christ.
1. Paul wrote, Because we have encouragement in Christ. Because we have loads of consolation in love. Because we have sufficient supplies of affection and compassion. Because we constantly enjoy fellowship in the Sprit. As a result of our taking this spiritual inventory let us make everyone's joy ...read more
Scripture: John 15:11-13
WE CAN SOMETIMES GET DOWN AND LOW IN SPIRIT,HOW TO STAY ENCOURAGED IN THESE TROUBLING DAY’S.
TITLE: (HOW TO SYAY ENCOURAGED IN THESE DAY’S INTRO: (THE KIND OF DAY’S WE ARE LIVING IN) (THE POWER OF GOD IS NOT PRAISED) (THE GLORY OF GOD IS NOT HONORED) (THE GREATNESS OF GOD IS NOT ADMIRED) (THE TRUTH OF GOD IS NOT SOUGHT) (THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE NOT RELIED UPON) (THE WORD OF GOD IS ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14
Originally a Mother’s Day sermon directed to men who are incarcerated, this message focuses upon the Christian act of encouragement as seen in the lives of Philemon and Barnabas.
Submitted By Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky INTRODUCTION. Let me begin by reading an email, entitled, "What My Mother Taught Me," My other taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother ...read more
Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25, Acts 15:36-41
When you’re depressed, remember to take advantage of the spiritual antidepressants in the words of Jesus. Find your joy, hope, and friendship in the Lord Jesus and speak against the sadness that seeks to steal your joy.
Finding Encouragement Through Discouraging Times (John 15:11-15:13)"These things I have spoken to you so my joy may be in you." Illustration: David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. --1 Samuel 30:6 Talking to oneself is something many people ridicule in others and vow they’ll never do ...read more
Scripture: John 15:11-15
The Christian’s responsibility to the church.
Like a parent giving out final words of caution to their child as they leave the house, the Hebrew writer in chapter 13 closes his letter with some important words of exhortation and encouragement. Just because these words are included last does not mean that we should dismiss them as mere ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-17
We can use our tongues to do evil, discourage, discredit or we can use our tongues to do good, encourage, uplift, love!
A Heart Condition Gossiper or Encourager? Do you remember an Olympic skier by the name of Picabo Street. Picabo [pronounced “peek-a-boo”] She is, or was the well-known Olympic gold medalist in the Super G a few years ago. But, she is more than a famous skier. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-16, 2 Timothy 1:2-14
Denomination: Methodist
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