Sermons on faith encouragement:

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

Haggai - The Encourager Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 30, 2014

When God makes a promise, He WILL fulfill it -- even if He never tells you when.

The sport of boxing is unique, in that it seems like you’re not really a part of a team. You are the only one in the ring with your opponent. Every success or failure -- whether you win or lose the fight -- is completely dependant on you. At the end of the fight, only one person has their ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-9, Haggai 1:12, Haggai 2:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Gathering For Encouragement Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 2, 2021

Hebrews 12:1 tells us to 'run with endurance'. Only long races need endurance - marathons, for example. In a marathon, encouragement makes all the difference. The Christian life can be tough. We need encouragement and we need to encourage others.

Today we’re starting a new series. We will have four talks on the theme of ‘Why we gather’. Last Sunday we met back at church after sixteen months of having our morning services online. That’s a significant moment. But something else has been happening. About four months ago we started a new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

Barnabas - The Encourager

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Barnabas encouraged others, so should we

Barnabas – The Encourager Opener: Good morning and welcome to Church! A place where we are growing together for the glory of God! This morning we are switching gears a bit and we are going to be talking about a character in the bible. This character was key to the writing of half the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Supernatural Encouragement Series

Contributed by Vini Charles on Jan 14, 2023

Ephesians 4:29: “Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.”

I admire people who always know what to say, when to say it, and where. These are the floks who encourage with thoughtful words straight from the heart. For them, it comes naturally. But for you, it can come supernaturally. If you weren’t born with the gift of encouragement, God can teach you. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Encouragement SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

Admiral Richard Byrd, a famous polar explorer, had incredible adventures of being lost and then found. In his book Alone, he recounts being alone for six months in his small shack during a long Antarctic winter. Every day, he would take a walk, pushing a bundle of sticks into the snow every 30 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Topics: Encouragement, Christianity

The Faithful's Fainting Fits

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 8, 2013

A sermon dealing with discouragment in the work of God.

“The Faithful’s Fainting Fits” Judges 8:4 ********** Judges 8:4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them. One of the hazards of being in the Lord’s work is that of becoming weary in the work. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

Week 2: Faith & Family Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021

God urges us to persevere in our faith, even as Job did.

Finish this sentence. “If you don’t succeed at first…try, try again.” Do you know who besides God best exemplifies that kind of perseverance? Satan. If there is one thing I admire about Satan, and I know that’s a shocking thing to say, but if there is something we can learn from him, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding Service - Trust And Faith (3) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

Encouragement for service in the kingdom of GOD

Trust and faith If you desire to serve YAHWEH and as you engage in the service, trust HIM. Trust the promises given to you in HIS Word. If you want to please YAHWEH, then you must have faith. The Bible says that without faith it is impossible to please YAHWEH. What is the difference between faith ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4, 2 Chronicles 20:20, Hebrews 11:1

Faithful In All Things At All Times

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 22, 2021

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

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Philippians 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Radical Faithfulness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 26, 2017

A message to encourage faithfulness.

"Radical Faithfulness" Introduction: As I have gotten older I've had the opportunity to think a great deal about ministry in general and I have come to the conclusion that the single most important thing is faithfulness; not ability, or talent, or position, or anything else. Faithfulness is first ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Word Of God! (4) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012

"God is at work for your OWN BENEFIT, as long as you remain FAITHFUL to our Lord Jesus Christ, even in times of UNWANTED SITUATIONS & UNDESIRABLE THINGS."

Hebrews 12:5 (NLT), “Have you entirely forgotten the ENCOURAGING God spoke to you, His CHILDREN? He said, "My child, don’t ignore it when the Lord DISCIPLINES you, and don’t be discouraged when He CORRECTS you.” "God is at work for your OWN BENEFIT, as long as you remain FAITHFUL to our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other