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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Encouragement Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Colossians 3:16

    (based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “THE OTHER 3:16’S” TEXT: COLOSSIANS 3:15-17 TITLE: “THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF JESUS” OPEN: A. Dr. Joe Harding used to tell a wonderful story about a man who decided to ask his boss for a raise. He had worried and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Barnabus, The Encourager

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010
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     | 11,963 views

    Barnabus was a man of encouragement-A Man of generosity-A man who love his fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ

    Barnabus, The Encourager Acts 4:36-4:37 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Source Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Where do Christians find energy and direction...the vine. The connection based on a divine relationship.

    Source of Encouragement John 15:1-17 Look at this limb…withered leaves compared to the rest of the branch that I cut off of the bush. Broken right there by the trunk. If this were still on the bush it would not be long before it just dried up and fell on off on its own or Bobby and tony might ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Encouragement For The Pursued

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,508 views

    God teaches us a valuable lesson that keeps our spirits going when we become discouraged from the pressures and persecutions of our Christian faith.

    Encouragement for the Pursued Prairie Baptist Church – 9/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 3 Key verse: Psalms 3:5-6 - 5I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Premise: God teaches us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need Of Encouragement

    Contributed by David Carter on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    ENCOURAGEMENT

    ENCOURAGEMENT (Jumper Cable Sermon) I Samuel 30: 1-6 HERE WE FIND DAVID IN A TERRIBLE TIME OF DISTRESS. THE AMALEKITES HAD INVADED THE SOUTH AND HAD SMITTEN ZIGLAG AND BURNED IT TO THE GROUND AND HAD TAKEN THEIR WIVES, THEIR DAUGHTERS AND THEIR SONS CAPTIVE. V.4 - THEN DAVID AND THE PEOPLE THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Becoming An Encourager

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,256 views

    In this sermon you will see the damage of discouragement and ways of becoming an encourager.

    Are you working at becoming an encouraging person? This is vitally important! We find a good example of this lesson in II Sam. 19. King David’s troops had pursued Absalom in hopes of correcting the problem with the estranged son. Absalom was killed in the conflict. Instead of thanking his men for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Need For Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,180 views

    Everyone needs a pat on the back from time to time, but we are also to be the one giving the pat on the back from time to time.

    The Need for Encouragement 1 Samuel 23:15-18 Intro Jonathan’s experience with David illustrates the reality of the ministry of encouragement. Romans 15:5 says “May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.” So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Message Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 115 ratings
     | 79,432 views

    1- Encouragement must be spoken 2- Encouragement deals with good news 3- Encouragement ultimately leads people to God

    INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone on the pier was vocally pessimistic. Everyone was telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Lewis avatar

    The Encouragement Of Elijah

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,137 views

    Discusses the ways that God helped Elijah after hearing of threat from Queen Jezebel to kill him.

    THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ELIJAH PHILIPPIANS 4:19; 1 KINGS 19:1-18; 1 KINGS 17-19 INTRO. – One of the strongest men to ever serve God, the prophet Elijah, was gripped by a spirit of discouragement and despair. Transition - Through the Holy Spirit and the author’s pen we are able to hear: I. Elijah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encouraging Conflict Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 24, 2008
     | 3,834 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:1-5 about the conflict over how the gentiles get saved

    Text: Acts 15:1-5, Title: Encouraging Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/3/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Wycliffe died in 1384 of apoplexy, but the Council of Constance declared Wycliffe (on 4 May 1415) a heretic, decreed that his books be burned and his remains be exhumed, burned, and the ashes cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Secret To Encouragement

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    Everyone needs encouragement from time to time; even the people found in Hebrews 11 did. The epistle to the Hebrews was written to persons struggling in their faith. They needed encouragement to face bitter trials and persecution. These believers neede

    The Secret to Encouragement Hebrews 11:1-6 Intro Everyone needs encouragement from time to time; even the people found in Hebrews 11 did. The epistle to the Hebrews was written to persons struggling in their faith. They needed encouragement to face bitter trials and persecution. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cause For Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    Expository sermon on Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit and the encouragement we can draw from Him.

    Cause for Encouragement Fortifying the Foundations #36 John 16:5-33[1] 5-23-04 Have you ever been hit with such a jolt of grief that you could not speak? That’s the condition I think these disciples were in by the time we get to our text. They are overwhelmed by the realization that Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Encouragement To Pray

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    A Brief Message on the value of Prayer

    ENCOURAGEMENTS TO PRAY Matthew 7:7-12 I. OUR TEXT SPEAKS OF A THRONE. A. If in prayer we come to a throne, it is clear that our Spirit should be one of lowly reverence. The king before whom we come is the highest of all. His throne is the great white ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Encouraging Words Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,545 views

    Shows the importance of encouraging words in the family. This includes things said and unsaid.

    Encouraging Words Theme: To show the importance of using encouraging words in the family. Text: James 3:3-6 Introduction James here speaks of the power of the tongue. Whereas a small bridle controls a horse and a small rudder controls a ship it is no surprise that a small tongue, a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Encourage Yourself

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 40,277 views

    Discouragement is a terrible disease and a very powerful weapon in the hand of the enemy of our soul. Consider this illustration. Something went bad for a lady and she became so sad that she cried herself to sleep. As she slept, she saw a vision where she

    1 Samuel 30: 1-8 says, “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. And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal