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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Ministry Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019
     | 4,376 views

    The Lord desires for us to be an encourager rather than a sour faced Christian.

    THE MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS 13:13-26 INTRO- District Assembly highlights/ I was encouraged not discouraged- We need more encouragers and less discouragers! Amen. One of the speakers was Lamorris Crawford, Chaplain of the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a positive impact that will stay with us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Encouragement & Appreciation

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 57,752 views

    This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

    Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dustin Boden avatar

    The Ministry Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 244 views

    🗣️💬 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 Ministry of Encouragement Introduction: So here we are in week 6 of our series “Truth or Trash” So far we covered: 1. The Power of Words 2. Taming the Tongue 3. Speaking the Truth in Love 4. Words of Gratitude 5. Guarding Against Gossip and this week 6. “The Ministry of Encouragement” Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Considering Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 67 ratings
     | 39,857 views

    Encouragement is awesome. It can actually change the course of another person's day, week, or life. You will find, if you think for a moment, that the people who influence you are the people who believe in you most, who encouraged you.

    Encouraging Encouragement Series: CONSIDERING ENCOURAGEMENT HEBREWS 10: 23-25 While the joy of the Lord truly sustains and strengthens us, there are times when we all need encouragement. This world is hard, especially on Christians. Elijah, Jonah and Job were at times suicidal. Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Barnabus, The Encourager

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,564 views

    In this sermon you will consider three traits of the person who serves as an encourager.

    Have you ever had someone encourage you at a time when you desperately needed it? There is nothing as refreshing as an encouraging word or deed. It is like a fresh drink of water on a hot day. In fact, I believe encouragement is the greatest need in our day. Most all people you meet are carrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Sickler avatar

    Christian Encouragement

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,446 views

    Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

    CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The How Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,592 views

    How does encouragement come? God is the source; the Holy Spirit is the encourager. Let us look at five ways the Holy Spirit gives encouragement.

    The How of Encouragement 2 Timothy 1:3-12 Intro The “when” of encouragement is the many times we need it. The “who” of encouragement is the Holy Spirit, who continues the ministry of Jesus Christ among us. Now let us examine the “how” of encouragement. Timothy had been shedding tears over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Time To Be Encouraged Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,041 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    A Note Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
     | 2,595 views

    Just a message about some things God has been doing amongst us lately.

    A Note of Encouragement Hebrews 10:25 September 13, 2009 “Pre-Introduction” This week’s message is going to be a departure from the plan I had for today. I had told Lowell that the plan was to discuss Jesus’ trial before Pilate, only briefly discussing how Judas reacts to Jesus’ condemnation ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Son Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 7, 2025
     | 85 views

    Barnabas = "son of rest" A servant of the church in Jerusalem and a willing servant of the Lord.

    “Son Of Encouragement” Acts 11:22-25 Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus. His real name was Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of encouragement,” because he loved to encourage others. Barnabas’ name appears 23 times in Acts, and 5 times in the letters of Paul. Barnabas = ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    An Encouraging Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,915 views

    Every believer who is part of God’s church should be a source of encouragement to others.

    An Encouraging Word Acts 11:19-30 Intro: Barnabas is a unique character in the book of Acts. We first meet him in Acts 4:36-37: “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Discourager Or Encourager

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,661 views

    We live in a world where people are finding themselves being put down, rejected and held back in so many ways. We must help them find Jesus so they can discover themselves.

    DISCOURAGER OR ENCOURAGER 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sunday, July 28, 2002 In the book "Growing Deep in the Christian life", there’s a great story explaining how we face opposition. It tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gregory Neill avatar

    Encouraged In God Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,117 views

    Part 6 in a series on Lamentations. Three prinicples ways to return to God.

    Encouraged in God Lamentations 3:40-66 I. Introduction A. Pearls from God 1. Jenny was about to turn six. a) She and her mom were at the local five-n-dime store and she saw some pearls that she needed. b) The cost was almost $2 and Jenny’s mother Jenny could do extra chores to make enough money to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W. Alderman avatar

    The Art Of Encouragement

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,285 views

    This is a sermon that shows how Barnabas was an encourager and how we also can be encouragers...

    THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT TEXT: Acts 11:19-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I certainly hope that I am not in error when I call encouragement an art. If this be so, then perhaps the one who encourages is an artist. If his encouragement was a painting, it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Encourage And Strengthen

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2013
     | 5,284 views

    To show that GOD is our Encourager and Strengthener and Strength.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who encourages and strengthens us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Encourager and Strengthener and Strength. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:17 (Amplified Bible) Comfort and encourage your hearts and strengthen them [make them steadfast and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal