Sermons on faith encouragement: showing 271-285 of 164,791

Encourage Yourself In The Lord

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005

God could pour blessings upon you any time He pleases, but sometimes He wants you to come and get them yourself.

ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD 1 Sam 30:1-7 30:1 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 therein: they slew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Give Encouragement Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 11, 2008

It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person that Paul was. Timothy’s heart was right, but he trembled at the task that was before him. The last four verses of this book remind us why Paul was so successful at encouraging

How To Give Encouragement II Timothy 4:19-20,21b 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: It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encouraging And Comforting Words Series

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 21, 2000

God's concern and care for His people

"ENCOURAGING AND COMFORTING WORDS" REVELATION 1:4-8 John and the seven (7) churches were being persecuted for their faith and testimony in Jesus. Thus, John wrote these words to give encouragement and comfort to the Christian. There are four things that encouraged the suffering saints in this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

A Little Encouragement, Please!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 16, 2008

Encouragement is in short supply...the church is on short rations without it.

1Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Be An Encourager. Hebrews 10

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 4, 2022

Our time here on earth is limited and we must strive forward to lead people to reach out to others being and encourager. The call is neverending and it is what we need to do on the planet we call home.

Be an Encourager. Hebrews 10 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Encouragement Among Believers Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2020

Life is full of surprises. Life is full of stresses and burdens. When we chose to follow God's will, the stresses and burdens of life can pull against His perfect will. That's why believers need each other and need to encourage one another.

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor www.GraceCommunity.com Watch this message https://youtu.be/dmWN4pn5UVY Introduction Have you ever had a situation, where you did the right thing, but the people around you were actually disappointed or angry with you? Over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38-56, Galatians 6:2, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Mark 10:27, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ephesians 6:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Barnabas: "Son Of Encouragement"

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian.

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian. Introduction: 1. During the course of history some great things have happened that might NOT have happened were it not for some unknown, obscure person: a. Illust. Colombus' discovery of America: In 1491 and early 1492 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Encourage Yourself In The Lord.

Contributed by Fleming Dunbar on Feb 15, 2010

Tribulations are sent into our lives for very good reasons. Lord Jesus is the one who truly understands our suffering and our response is to trust him in all situations

Encourage yourself in the Lord. Joshua 1:9 Sometimes preachers give the idea that when you become a Christian life will be a bed of roses from then on. But Jesus said something very different to his disciples. He warned them very clearly, ‘In the world you will have tribulation.’ ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sons And Daughters Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2012

Like Barnabas, we can be sons and daughters of encouragement if we see and make real the connection between Word and Sacrament.

Feast of St Barnabas 2012 Verbum Domini This annual celebration of one of the early Church’s lynchpins, St. Barnabas, brings to mind first of all the meaning of his Hebrew name: Bar-nabas, son of encouragement. (Acts 4:36) When you use that idiom about somebody, it’s like saying, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Barnabas - Encourager Extraordinaire Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 20, 2008

Looks at the Characteristics that Barnabas had and encourages us to live our lives with those characteristics so we might use your gifts in an extraordinary way.

Barnabas – Encourager Extraordinaire Slide Last week we began a new series called from Ordinary to extraordinary. We saw how God took someone who was no leader at all and used him to lead a great victory that God orchestrated. Now God is not going to make everyone into such a leader, because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37, Acts 4:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encourage Each Other

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Thesis: Our Christian Family Is to Strengthen one another’s Spiritual Heart (commitment). Part of a few sermons that dealt with Dallas Willard’s "VIM:" Vision, Intent, Means, crucial elements of discipleship. This is on the "means" of growth.

Strengthening God’s Family Dan’s sad senior year last mile race (i thought i could win districts, and my teammates just laughed. Sometimes that is the feeling we have about those who are supposed to love us. Read text. Dallas Willard’s acronym “VIM” today is on "M:" Means Observation Thesis: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Letter Of Encouragement- Pray Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 31, 2021

This is the 63rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#63] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- PRAY 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Introduction: It is not a secret how hard Churches can be on Ministers. 250 Pastors leave the ministry every month. My 1st years as Pastor were very difficult; but I learned so many things. I have learned that not only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Children Of Encouragement

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

This is basically a shortened version of Brian Winslade’s excellent sermon on encouragement. Much gratitude to him on a week of a funeral!

Acts 9:19-31 – Being Children of Encouragement You might have heard the story of the married couple asleep in bed on a stormy night who were awakened by a loud knock on the front door. The man crawled out of bed and grumpily went downstairs. When he opened the front door he found a man dripping ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31, Hebrews 10:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sweet And Sour Encouragement

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 8, 2016

Two weeks ago I preached on sweet and sour fellowship. Today I want to talk about sweet and sour encouragement. It sounds strange but there are ways in which we can be negatively encouraging. Let’s take a look at how encouragement can be sweet or sour.

SWEET AND SOUR ENCOURAGEMENT A couple of weeks ago I preached on sweet and sour fellowship. Today I want to talk about sweet and sour encouragement. I know it may sound like an oxy-moron but there are ways in which we can be negatively encouraging. Let’s take a look at that so we won’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word Of Encouragement To Wives Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 14, 2008

Submission is not a popular word in our society today.

1. As we learned in our last study, SUBMISSION is not a popular word in our society but THEN NEITHER is ‘MARRIAGE’ a. With the perversity of men joining with men, and women with women, we need to hear God’s voice in these last days. b. A article by the Associated Press found: WASHINGTON (AP) -- New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational