Sermons on God Encourages:

About A Mile Downstream

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This sermon encourages Christians to go on and develop their Christian experience in discovering the greatness of God and His power.

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1 - 12 Title: “About A Mile Downstream” Introduction: Last week I preached a sermon called, “The River of Grace.” We looked at the SOURCE, the COURSE, and the FORCE of this river. This week we want to take a look at the PROGRESSION of Christian GROWTH. This river that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lift Up Your Head

Contributed by Michael Petty on Oct 28, 2004

A sermon of encouragement to believers and lost a like to find hope in times of discouragement and life’s struggles.

Lift Up Your Head Psalm 3 I. Introduction Have you ever found yourself at a point in life where you were so beaten and so discouraged that good news and encouragement were just no where to be found? Well if I have just described where you are today, then you are in luck because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of His Presence

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006

‘Jehovah Shammah’-‘The Lord Is There’. What an encouragement for the believer to know the presence of the Lord continually.

The Promise of His Presence Matthew 1:23 "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"— which means, "God with us." I. HIS PRESENCE IS PROMISED John 14:20 & 23 On that day you will realise that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Castingyour Care

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

Encouraging people to trust in God through all of the problems in life because He Cares For You.

Saturday, January 19, 2002 CASTING YOUR CARE 1Peter 5: 6-11 Johnny’s commentary volume 1 reads like this: SERVING CHRIST IN HUMILITY WITH THE HAND OF GOD ON YOU THAT CHRIST MAY EXALT YOU IN DUE TIME, CAST ALL YOU CARE UPON HIM FOR HE CARES FOR YOU. You can try and I have, to cast your care on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

Encourages prioritizing the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness, and resting in the promises fulfilled through this spiritual endeavor.

Good morning, dear church family. How wonderful it is to gather here in the house of the Lord, united in faith and purpose, ready to engage with God’s word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a passage in Matthew 6:33. It's a verse that many of us have heard countless times, a verse that has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Kingdom Of God

Devices Of The Devil:discouragement Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 27, 2012

In the constant war against the enemy we need to guard against becoming easily discouraged into giving up the battle and losing out on what God has given to us.

2 Corinthians 2:8-11 KJV 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. 10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blameless In God's Sight

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is really a letter of encouragement written to remind believers of their immeasurable blessings in Jesus Christ, and not only to be thankful for these blessings but to live in a manner worthy of them.

Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus known as Ephesians was written while he was imprisoned in Rome approximately 30 years after Jesus Christ walked this earth. It is known as one of Paul’s prison epistles, along with Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. Ephesus was a very wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian Church

God Does Not Forget

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

The assurance that God does not forget is a profound encouragement to all believers. In moments of pain, waiting, or doubt, we must remember that God’s remembrance is constant, personal, and filled with compassion.

GOD DOES NOT FORGET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 49:15 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:9-20, Psalm 56:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Hebrews 6:10, Romans 8:38-39 INTRODUCTION: Life often brings seasons of hardship, waiting, and unanswered prayers that can make us doubt if God truly remembers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, 1 Samuel 1:9-20, Psalm 56:8, Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just One Thing

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 6, 2011

When someone makes reference to "one thing", you take special notice because you realize that a priority is being mentioned. Let us pay attention to the priorities of God.

ONE THING When you start a new job, and the boss tells all the rules; you listen. When he says that there is one thing that needs to be done above everything else; you make a very special mental note, knowing that thing is a top priority. When it gets close to Christmas and the kids begin to tell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Are We To Know The Truth?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 9, 2023

The emphasis of Second John chapter 2 is on the basics of following Christ, of truth and love, and to warn against false teachers. We are not to just read the Word of God, but we are to obey it as well.

When a believer knows how to walk in the truth, he or she should know how to act, should know what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so. In verses 1-3: The “elder” is John, one of twelve disciples. He also is the author of the Gospel of John, the three epistles, and the book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Persistent Widow

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Dec 10, 2017

Jesus in this parable is encouraging us not to give up in our time of prayer

Luke 18: 1-8 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man .Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ And he would ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tale Of Two Sons

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Joseph gave birth to Ephraim and Manasseh and both had a significant meaning in his life. God is faithful to bring into our lives exactly what we need at just the right time.

THE TALE OF TWO SONS Troubles and Background:  Joseph dreamed of being used mightily of God. o A dreamer can see in color what everyone else sees in black and white. o Someone with a dream can see what others say can’t be done. o A dreamer can envision from afar what others cannot see up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:50-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Doing Here--It's A New Year?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 11, 2020

What do we expect God to do in our lives in the coming year. What can we expect from the new year that God brings to us. The Life of Elijah shows that God works even through our discouragement.

“What Are You Doing Here” 1Kings 19:1-18 1 Peter 4:12-19 1/13/2020 Have you ever given someone an assignment to go and do something, and you thought they had left to do it. But then you turn around later and they are in the same spot, and you ask the question, “what are you doing here?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twenty-One Reasons Not To Sin (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

The third message in a series dealing with the pitfalls of sin.

21 Reasons Not To Sin Pt. 3 I. The Word Is Your Weapon Praise the Lord!!! How many in here have been enjoying this series? I don’t know about you, but it has truly blessed me! It has truly been a help meet to me! And it also serves as a tool in our everyday battles with the enemy. See over ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4

I Refuse To Stay Here

Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012

Encourage others to reach for the greater place in God.

I Refuse To Stay Here Elijah was greatly used of the Lord in his generation, but his day came when it was time to pass the baton to a new generation. We learn about a young man named Elisha. He was hungry for all God could give him. He wanted the Lord and His power in his life and he was willing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal