Sermons on example of an encourager:

Encouragement 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Sep 2, 2019

We all need encouragement

Paul described his work among the Thessalonians as, "encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God" (2:12). While ministry can be rewarding, there are without a doubt times when Paul and his brothers and sisters in ministry also needed encouragement (3:6-7). For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mutually Encouraged

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Jun 26, 2019

A sermon for a new pastor as he begins a new ministry, based on the apostle Paul's words to the church in Rome (Romans 1:1-17)

MUTUALLY ENCOURAGED So, here I am, your new preacher. What am I doing here? What am I supposed to be doing here? Do you really need someone like me to be standing up here talking about God? I'm probably not the only one asking such questions, or, at least, thinking such questions. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-12

The Need For Encouragement Series

Contributed by Othniel Andrew on Jan 10, 2018

There is a great need for encouragement these days as we see so many disturbances, trials and tribulations in the lives of God's people all over the world. Everybody needs encouragement. Here are 7 ways you can find encouragement from 2 Corinthians 7.

Cultivate Biblical Convictions-84 The Need for Encouragement ********************************** 2 Cor.7:4 I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles. 5 When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:4-13

Denomination: Independent Bible

Encouragements For Fellowship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 9, 2018

Philippians 4:21-23 teaches us the characteristics of the communion of saints.

Scripture Last time in our Sunday Seconds we examined “Encouragements for Prayer.” Today, I would like to examine “Encouragements for Fellowship.” Paul’s letter to the Philippians overflows with joy and thanksgiving. It is a wonderful letter in which he urged the Christians in Philippi to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 34 in our James series. This message continues exploring the call to win the wayward through encouragement. This focuses on the manner of encouragement.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Selected Passages The final two verses of James letter extol the value of encouraging wanderers from God’s ways to return to His ways. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Time To Be Encouraged Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2019

This is the 5th sermon in the "A Time To..." series from Haggai. (This sermon and series is updated from 2004.)

Series: A Time To… [#5] A TIME TO BE ENCOURAGED Haggai 2:20-23 Introduction: This week has been pretty tough. I watched people who had done nothing wrong be punished. I watched children have to be the adults at their home. I have been very burdened about the downturn in our Church’s ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement For The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 9, 2015

Christians need not be taken back by the revilings that come even when they are innocent and prudent. We need not hold back from revealing the full counsel of God either. We must not shrink back no matter the opposition in our duty to Christ

MATTHEW 10: 24-28 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PERSECUTED [Luke 12:1-11] Having painted a deserting picture concerning the persecution His disciples would encounter in ministry, Jesus shifts to words of comfort, challenge, and encouragement. We need not be taken back by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraged By Jesus

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Feb 25, 2020

The older I get, the more I am encouraged by Jesus through these verses found here in Luke chapter eight.

Encouraged by Jesus (Luke 8: 26-39) Introduction; We live in very troubling times. I don’t remember a time like the days in which we now live. There seems to be trouble everywhere. People are discouraged over the loss of income, loss of homes, family problems, and any number of other things. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

A Word Of Encouragement

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 1, 2012

Everyone needs encouragement. See what God's Word has to say about this topic of Encouragement.

A Word of Encouragement Pray. This morning I want to speak on the topic of Encouragement. I personally believe it is the most essential ingredient , other than Jesus Christ, in the life of every believer. Encouragement keeps people moving forward. Encouragement keeps people feeling ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelization By Encouragement Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2014

Our guardian angels work with and for us to protect and encourage; so should we for the world.

October 2, 2014 Holy Guardian Angels Evangelii Gaudium The Scriptures are pretty clear about the existence of guardian angels for us humans. The doctrine of guardian angels developed in the OT, at least partially because of the natural fear we have of seeing or experiencing God and dying of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-23

Denomination: Catholic

A Lockdown Encouragement!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 14, 2021

We in Fiji are heading into another term of lockdown as the nation try and defeat the latest arrival of Covid-19. This is a short message of encouragement.

I want to encourage you at this time of lockdown, with a short message, that you, that we are not alone in this. Next Sunday the 23rd of May is Pentecost Sunday and my thoughts have been with those disciples gathered in one place and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. But earlier in Johns gospel we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23, Genesis 2:8, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, John 1:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Encouraged To Be A Finisher...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 18, 2021

It is easier to start something than it is to finish. God desires us to encourage other people to finish the race that set before us. We must invest our time, talent and energy into the ministry of finishing what God has called us to do,

BE ENCOURAGED TO BE A FINISHER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: My friend I will never doubt that my God that helps us start ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Colossians 4:17, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Established By Encouragement Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

There are disappointments in serving Jesus, that is why Paul needed the encouragement of others, and that is why we all do. The only way any Christian can be obedient over the long hall, and not get weary in well doing, is to be encouraged by other believers.

One of the greatest heroes in Minnesota history was James Root of White Bear. He was the engineer on the No. 4 Limited the day it pulled out of Duluth heading for St. Paul on Sept. 1, 1894. Before that day ended he saved the lives of nearly 400 people. Unknown to him and his passengers they were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-13

The Gentle Encourager Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus intended to conquer, but not like any other conqueror who had ever lived. His method was sheer folly to the world and still is today, but Jesus goes on reigning while the mighty mock him and then disappear into the dust of oblivion.

Harry Reichenback in the book World's Most Spectacular Hoaxes tells of his grand deception in promoting Francis Bushman. Bushman was a small time actor in Chicago, but Reichenback was able to get his salary raised to a commanding figure. He took Bushman to New York and carried 2000 pennies in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9, Matthew 12:15-21

Barnabas The Encourager Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Barnabas was the friend that helped Paul overcome his bad image and become an accepted spokesman of the faith. Barnabas went on to play a major role in the history of Paul

Words are powerful tools of influence. All of us can speak words and so all of us have the power to encourage or discourage others. The life of Victor Sirebianca is a radical illustration of the power of words. His teacher said to him, "You are a dummy. You will never graduate. You will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30