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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Divine Encouragement 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,914 views

    Exposition of Acts 18:1-17 broken up into two messages about the encouragement Paul received from God in Corinth

    Text: Acts 18:1-17, Title: Divine Encouragement, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the saints that experienced depression and discouragement: Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Job, Elijah, Jeremiah, Spurgeon, and Luther—talk about his wife telling him God is dead. B. Background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Encouraging Things Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,164 views

    This is an expository sermon based on Phillipians 1.12-20.

    Text: Phil 1.12-20 Introduction: Paul was in jail when he wrote this letter and yet he is full of joy. Just like Paul we all have bad times and times of discouragement. Read “You Know it’s a Bad Day when… You know it’s going to be a bad day when: * You turn on the morning news and they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Preaching Encourages

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,632 views

    This is a message on how preaching is used to offer encouragement.

    THE WAY PREACHING ENCOURAGES Text: Col.2:9-23 W. Max Alderman Introduction: Much of the preaching being done today perpetrates discouragement. Preaching ought to offer encouragement to the discouraged. But so many times it does not! May we notice the encouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement For ‘silence Saturdays’ Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2018
     | 10,539 views

    There are times in our walk of faith when God seems silent, as He did on the Saturday of Holy Week. A look at how to deal with the times of silence.

    The Day After: The disciples were confused and depressed on the “Silence Saturday.” - John 19:30; John 20:13, 19. - I want to introduce a term to you: “Silence Saturday.” - When we think of Holy Week, we think of the various important days: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday. Generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Being A Model Encourager Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,769 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Encourager look like?

    Series: Encouragement [#5] BEING A MODEL ENCOURAGER 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Introduction: Everyone needs someone to encourage them. So often, we are good at telling people their faults and how they can improve things; but we’re not very good at encouraging them to continue on. When things get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage Yourself In The Lord

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 39,273 views

    David encouraged himself in the Lord his God, during trouble

    HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD 1st Samuel 30:1-6 (key verse 6) 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; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement To Engage In Ministry

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2023
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     | 4,434 views

    It would be a tragedy for believers to possess biblical knowledge and spiritual giftedness, and yet never use that knowledge and giftedness for the advancement of the Kingdom. Many churches are stagnant and dead spiritually because they focus upon the wrong things.

    Encouragement to Engage in Ministry Ephesians 3: 14-19 Some of you are probably like me when it comes to technology. I am certainly not an expert in the field of computers and programming. I am unfamiliar with all that goes into writing code, software, and the development of apps on my phone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rending, An Encouragement To Repent.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,759 views

    Looking into the first two chapters of Joel

    Rending Over the past few days, I have been drawn to the book of Joel again. This interesting little book brings focus to a number of things. Joel starts his book with a description of a plague, not a pandemic plague like we are now experiencing, but a plague of locusts. Locusts move like an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Homecoming’s Encouragement

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 16, 2025
     | 655 views

    The apostle John recorded details surrounding Jesus’ miraculous healing of a man who had been born blind. Holistic healing is found in Jesus alone. A ‘Homecoming’ celebration is a source for personal encouragement(healing) among God’s people. Homecoming encourages...

    HOMECOMING’S ENCOURAGEMENT—John 9:1-41 Points 1-3 presented to:Union Grove Baptist Church--‘Homecoming Service’—SEPT. 14, 2025. Points 4-10 UNUSED! Attention: A true brother in Christ, recently went to be with His Savior & Lord Jesus Christ, after spending 80+ years on this earth. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rapture – Fear Or Encouragement?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 530 views

    The rapture should not bring fear but joy and anticipation for believers. If we are living right, we have nothing to fear. Instead, we should encourage one another and look forward to Christ’s return with hope and readiness.

    THE RAPTURE – FEAR OR ENCOURAGEMENT? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The doctrine of the rapture is a central teaching in Christian eschatology, signifying the moment when Christ will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Focusing On God's Word PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,168 views

    This sermon encourages believers to combat Biblical illiteracy, center their worship around God's Word, and deepen their relationship with God through understanding and applying Scripture.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not just as individuals, but as a community bound by the unbreakable thread of faith. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the timeless words of Charles Spurgeon who once said, "Visit many good books, but live ...read more

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    Difficult Words

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 10, 2021
     | 2,051 views

    The most difficult words that Jesus ever uttered are easy to understand but hard to do. Let’s see how they would solve some of humanity's biggest problems. Let’s examine the selfless life in Mark 8:27-38.

    Prelude The most difficult words that Jesus ever uttered are easy to understand but hard to do. Purpose: Let’s see how they would solve some of humanity's biggest problems. Plan: Let’s examine the selfless life in Mark 8:27-38. The Anointed One Mark 8:29-30 “He said to them, ‘But who do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking God At His Word

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 32,814 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage believers to trust in God’s word and promises.

    Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13 Subject: Taking God At His Word These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. —1 John 5:13 INTRODUCTION There are some things that one can wonder about, others that one can question. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    God's Word - Doing It!

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,621 views

    This message encourages believers to live what the bible says by DOING IT.

    Intro I want us to look at today – most important message I could give Learning the word – studying it; memorizing it; all fine But the real test is DOING IT! Message entitled “God’s Word – Doing it!” Read passage / Pray Trans: We see James tell us in the very first part… 1. DON’T JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did You Receive That Lie Into Your Spirit ? Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 1, 2019
     | 4,704 views

    Some people have a propensity to let bad things/words settle into their spirit. Be more resistant to negative words and more receptive to good or encouraging words. I include an experience I had with a demon possessed man.

    Why Did You Receive That Lie Into Your Spirit ? PPT 1 Series Title: Words This is the fifth week of our series on words, one more next week and we will wrap it up. (I think) We have talked about the fact that words can hurt or heal, we can injure with our words or we can build people up, last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal