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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Build One Another Up: Living As Encouragers In A Discouraged World - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 12, 2025
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    A single cruel comment online can crush a heart. A careless word can shatter confidence. But one word of encouragement—spoken in love, rooted in Christ—can change a life.

    Go! And Build One Another Up: Living as Encouragers in a Discouraged World - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT): “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” Introduction: The Power of a Word in a World of Wounds We live in a world that tears ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love The Word, Learn The Word, Live The Word

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Aug 29, 2022
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    If people are to be saved, it is absolutely essential that they hear the Bible, the Word of God.

    LOVE THE WORD, LEARN THE WORD, LIVE THE WORD TEXT: Matthew 22:36-40 Introduction: Jesus answered this question with finality. He was referring back to Deuteronomy 6:4-5, where Moses reminded the Israelites of what God had said – but more than just, “said,” He gave a “Commandment,” that we, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart Condition -Gossip'er Or Encourager

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,134 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
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    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    The Power of Words Proverbs 18:20–21 NKJV 20 A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:20–21 NLT 20 Wise words satisfy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Need A Boost?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,630 views

    We could all use a little boost every now and then. Some synonyms for “boost” are: improve, make better, advance. Sound refreshing? Sound invigorating?

    NEED A BOOST? INTRODUCTION: We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, don’t you think? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters to anyone. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the energy drink, although ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word Works Like Rain And Snow

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
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    Isaiah’s simple concept of the word being like rain and snow is encouraging to us.

    July 10, 2005 Isaiah 55:10-11 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Applying God's Word To Our Lives

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,632 views

    To encourage the reader to turn to and apply God’s word in their life for any and all situations

    APPLICATION by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 10/12/2008 Hebrews 4: 12 I thank God today for His Word!! I was thinking this week when the Lord called me to preach back in 1983, I was laid up in a hospital in Texarkana Texas recouping from a torn ACL in my right knee that I received while halter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of God's Word

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 26, 2025
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    A message to encourage believers to fully appreciate God's Word and its power.

    The Power of God’s Word Hebrews 4:8-13 8For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. 9There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power To See It Through Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,448 views

    In our text we will notice FIVE POWER WORDS that remind us that we can find traction in our spiritual lives and never give up!

    -CHRIST IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING- POWER TO SEE IT THROUGH Colossians 2:6-15 Introduction In our look at Colossians, we have noted the theme that Christ is in the Center of Everything. The center of our faith and prayers. He is in the center because of who He is. That Christ in us is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful In All Things At All Times

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 22, 2021
     | 3,627 views

    Words of encouragement can keep us moving forward in the right direction.

    There was a young pastor who said he served alongside the senior pastor and he witnessed him writing 5 to 10 notes of encouragement every Monday. He sent these notes to different people in the church. At the time, he didn't really understand the importance of what he was doing. Why spend so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Out The Best In People Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2013
     | 8,866 views

    We bring out the best in people not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace seasoned with salt.

    An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don't want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Our Living Hope (A Living Hope)

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 5, 2022
     | 6,631 views

    We need our Living Hope to withstand and survive the onslaught of this world we live in. These are encouraging words to enlighten our hope to live despite all the suffering and pain.

    Intro: In this time of turmoil, trials and many temptations on this world we live in, it seems that we need a kind of hope that will sustain us with God’s strength and survive all these onslaughts. Praise God! Because Jesus is our “Living Hope” Si Hesus and ating Buhay na Pag-Asa. And on this month ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Word = His Word.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,922 views

    A sermon that looks at the importance of God’s word for our lives.

    16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Last Words - First Words

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 16, 2019
     | 6,481 views

    Resurrection Day Sermon - looking at some of the last words of Jesus - IT IS FINISHED and then one of the first words of Our Risen Lord - "GO"

    Scripture: John 19:29-30; 20:11-18 Theme: Resurrection Sunday Title: Last Words, First Words INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! This morning, I want to talk to you about last words and first words. In particular, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Apple avatar

    War Of Words -- Word Of Wicked Vs Word Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,552 views

    THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT

    BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT I. (:1) THE PLIGHT OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES: (contrasted with vs. 8) A. The Godly Man “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be” B. The Faithful “For the faithful disappear from among the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible