Sermons on Encouraging Words:

I Need To Encourage Myself

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 4, 2020

Encouragement in the time of trouble

One of the most discouraging times in our life is when we go through the hour of discouragement, fear, terror, anxiety and distress. The fact of the matter is that, there are many of us that are waging wars against ourselves. We are worrying ourselves, tormenting ourselves about things and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Challenge To Focus On Encouraging Others Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 3, 2012

WE are called to focus on others and when we do that we will receive true blessings!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I bet you have heard from folks that they could foster their own relationship with Jesus without being a part of the Church. The implication is that the church really offers nothing of value that would make it worthy of their time and busy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Encouragement In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Brian Oberg on Oct 18, 2000

I. Storms Are In Jesus’ Plan (vv.

I. Storms Are In Jesus’ Plan (vv. 16-18). (Jesus’ Private Actions Behind the Storm) 1. He is watching (v. 15 compared w/Mk. 6:48) 2. He is praying (compare Mk. 6:46) 3. He is delaying (for a reason - v. 17) II. Storms Are Under Jesus’ Power (vv. 19-20) (Jesus’ Public Actions in the Storm = word ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Encouraging Christians To Follow Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

This sermon explores cultivating a steadfast, fruitful faith through fostering fellowship, obedience to Jesus, and spiritual growth, as exemplified in Acts 11:22-24.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, I want to ask a simple question for us to consider: How do we cultivate a faith that is not only steadfast but also fruitful? It’s been said: "A good character when established is not easily overthrown." And this is the essence of our discussion this morning. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Topics: Spiritual Obedience, Growth

"Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005

Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

“And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Encourage, A Hard Thing To Do Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 18, 2008

The Problem, The Purpose The Power of Encouragement. To also listen to this message visit www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

This may surprise you sometimes Christians Find it hard to give and receive Encourage. Often people focus on the One Word/Issue they don’t agree, the Word/Issue that has hurt them or disappointed them. Encouragement is a designated/commanded Quality of the Church. “Therefore encourage one another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gideon's Encouragement Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 26, 2025

A look at what biblical encouragement is about.

Encouragement Hebrews 3:12-13, Judges 6 September 28, 2025 We’ve been looking at what it means to biblically encourage one another. Beginning today and for the next few weeks, we’re going to look at some biblical stories of encouragement. We’re going to look at the greatest encourager of all this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13, Judges 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Encourage You Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 9, 2002

Fellowship is more than a few good friends and a casserole dish....

Today we will be concluding our series entitled "You Did That On Purpose." Over the past several weeks we have been examining 5 foundational purposes of the church. As we have seen each of these purposes should be evident in each of our lives as well. Today we will be examining the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Encouragement Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

Encouragement enables. Fourth sermon in series on the Book of Haggai

Haggai 2:1-9 - God's Encouragement Encouragement enables. Once upon a time it was announced that the devil was going out of business and would sell all his equipment to those who were willing to pay the price. On the big day of the sale, all his tools were attractively displayed. There was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Encouragement To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2007

In today’s sermon, the last of four messages in the series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we see the underlying principle of all giving as well as five benefits of grace-oriented giving.

Scripture Today is the last in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. Today, I want to look at “An Encouragement to Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Let’s read it: 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Encouraging Dads To Tell Their Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021

You see, the gospel is not just something you hold onto but the gospel has its hold on you. The power of the Gospel on a person is most evident when you see its hold on a person.

Happy Father’s Day! Dads, there are too few good fathers around. Dads, I want to speak to encourage you to deepen your commitment to living a life of integrity in Christ. To know Jesus is to have a story of how you came to know Jesus. This story is often referred to as your “testimony.” In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Give Encouragement Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 18, 2008

Paul not only challenges us to be faithful to Christ, he shows us HOW to do that. How long has it been since you went out of your way to encourage another believer?

How To Give Encouragement Part II II Timothy 4:21a,22 Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: What can Christians do to help change the world? Why have so few of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Up And Encourage Someone!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 25, 2017

I have weighed recently the compassion fatigue that we all face. A pastor quietly lay the pistol to his head, his load had been so heavy, did anyone care? Maybe we miss it sometimes?

GET UP AND ENCOURAGE SOMEONE… WHO COULD ENCOURAGE TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:16-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Encourage Yourself In God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 3, 2006

Ways to overcome challenges and keep enjoying life.

We’re beginning a new series today on Loving the Life You Live. Don’t you love those times in life when you are really enjoying God’s blessings and experiencing God’s joy? Don’t you just love it when you love the life you live? Then there are those other times, times when life is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:4-8, 1 Samuel 30:4-30

Denomination: Baptist

In Light Of His Coming - Be Encouraged

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2000

Should doubt about my salvation be the basis for fear of the 2nd coming?

Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house not a creature was praying - not one in the house Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care In hopes that Jesus would not come there. The children were dressing to crawl into bed, Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head. And Mom ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ