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  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Are You An Encourager?

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

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Encouragement For The Persecuted

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,353 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

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The How Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 18, 2007
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     | 5,547 views

    How does encouragement come? God is the source; the Holy Spirit is the encourager. Let us look at five ways the Holy Spirit gives encouragement.

    The How of Encouragement 2 Timothy 1:3-12 Intro The “when” of encouragement is the many times we need it. The “who” of encouragement is the Holy Spirit, who continues the ministry of Jesus Christ among us. Now let us examine the “how” of encouragement. Timothy had been shedding tears over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Encouragement

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 26, 2007
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     | 5,560 views

    Everyone needs encouragement from time to time; even the people found in Hebrews 11 did. The epistle to the Hebrews was written to persons struggling in their faith. They needed encouragement to face bitter trials and persecution. These believers neede

    The Secret to Encouragement Hebrews 11:1-6 Intro Everyone needs encouragement from time to time; even the people found in Hebrews 11 did. The epistle to the Hebrews was written to persons struggling in their faith. They needed encouragement to face bitter trials and persecution. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Encouraging Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
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     | 5,827 views

    Every believer who is part of God’s church should be a source of encouragement to others.

    An Encouraging Word Acts 11:19-30 Intro: Barnabas is a unique character in the book of Acts. We first meet him in Acts 4:36-37: “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Encourage On Another

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,980 views

    We are told to encourage each other, 1 Pet 5 tells us we are not alone in our suffering. Paul gives us guidelines for encouragement 1 Thess 5. When we suffer and can encourage others, it goes a long way.

    Encourage one another Encourage ON another…in the faith We all experience trials in life. But we must know that even during these trials, we must remain constant in our faith. And every now and then, we need to be encouraged. And too, many around us, need our encouragement. Peter tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Barnabus, The Encourager

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,459 views

    In this sermon you will consider three traits of the person who serves as an encourager.

    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 day. Most all people you meet are carrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouraged In God Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,010 views

    Part 6 in a series on Lamentations. Three prinicples ways to return to God.

    Encouraged in God Lamentations 3:40-66 I. Introduction A. Pearls from God 1. Jenny was about to turn six. a) She and her mom were at the local five-n-dime store and she saw some pearls that she needed. b) The cost was almost $2 and Jenny’s mother Jenny could do extra chores to make enough money to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    An Encouraging Word Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    Exposition of Haggai 2:20-23 about the sovereignty of God over all things and His will for the lives of individuals

    Text: Haggai 2:20-23, Title: An Encouraging Word, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Watson pondered for a minute. “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Encouragement

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    This is a sermon that shows how Barnabas was an encourager and how we also can be encouragers...

    THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT TEXT: Acts 11:19-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I certainly hope that I am not in error when I call encouragement an art. If this be so, then perhaps the one who encourages is an artist. If his encouragement was a painting, it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,189 views

    Spiritual Gifts Series - 10 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Romans 12:8 INTRO: Two old Texas cowboys were riding across the range one day when they came upon a herd of buffalo. They paused for a moment to look at those great animals. Then one cowboy said to the other, "Have you ever seen an uglier varmint than that?" The other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 199 ratings
     | 80,897 views

    We are called to encourage one another.

    Fifty-one years ago, on June 18, 1956, a freak accident happened on a lake in New York. A speeding motorboat bounced on a wave and shot into the water two of its passengers, a 50-year old man and a little girl. To keep her from drowning, the man held her head above water while the boat circled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    A Day Of Encouragement

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    Remain Fixed – Stand on HIS Promises – Call upon Him – With all of your Heart A DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT BE STRONG – COMMIT YOURSELVES TO CHRIST

    Remain Fixed – Stand on HIS Promises – Call upon Him – With all of your Heart A DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT BE STRONG – COMMIT YOURSELVES TO CHRIST God wants us for His Own. I called a very good friend of mine, Rev Bob Savage on Friday, and it was a good conversation to bring us both up to speed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,848 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

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Encouragement For The Present Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 28, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,508 views

    These people were only a few years out of the despair that failure brings but they were repentant & becoming obedient. So God gives them the assurance that He has responded to their repentance & obedience & has purposed a time of blessing.

    ZECHARIAH 8: 9-17 ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PRESENT Although the previous prophecies in Zechariah 8:1-8 will only find their fulfillment in the establishment of Christ’s kingdom on earth the prophet does have an accompanying word of encouragement for the people of his generation. And from these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist