Sermons on God Encourages:

Joy: A Gift From God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores joy as a divine gift from God, a source of strength, and encourages believers to celebrate and share this joy with others.

Welcome, dear friends. It's a delight to be with you today, gathered in God's presence, as we unpack the profound gift of joy that our Heavenly Father so generously bestows upon us. Today, we're going to unwrap this divine gift, to better understand it, to celebrate it, and most importantly, to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Habakkuk 3:18, John 15:11

Topics: True Joy

God's Divine Power Is Unswerving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's promises, emphasizing the importance of faith, hope, and love in nurturing our relationship with Him.

Lend me your hearts for a moment, as we gather here in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and the enduring love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to reflect upon the divine promises of God, to embrace the permanence of His unswerving commitment, and to perceive His power ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Topics: Divine Power

Making Peace God's Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Encourages embracing the peace of Christ and becoming active peacemakers, reflecting God's love and grace in our relationships, communities, and world.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joyous occasion that we gather here today, united in our faith and love for our Savior. As we come together in fellowship, I am reminded of the words of Paul Chappell, who once said, "Because of the empty tomb, we have peace. Because of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Topics: Revival

Are You Ready To Return To God? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon encourages recognition of our need for God, gratitude for His blessings, and recommitment to His plans, through repentance and faith.

Beloved friends, gathered here today in the house of the Lord, I want to welcome you with open arms and a heart full of gratitude. We are here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here not as strangers, but as a family, united in Christ's love. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:2

Topics: Starting, Return

Today, God Is Recruiting People For An End-Time Battle!

Contributed by Ferris Miller on Apr 12, 2002

This sermon is designed to encourage believers to prepare for these last days!

Topic: Today, God Is Recruiting People For An End Time Battle! Introduction: Rev 11:3 “And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days (3 1/2 YEARS), clothed in sackcloth.” This mighty army of Spirit-filled Christian overcomers which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One God, One Heart, One Request Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WHEN UNDER ATTACK, THE HEART OF THE GODLY SEEKS ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE ONE TRUE GOD

BIG IDEA: WHEN UNDER ATTACK, THE HEART OF THE GODLY SEEKS ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE ONE TRUE GOD I. (:1-10) ONE GOD -- "In the day of my trouble I shall call upon Thee" A. (:1-4) The Godly Seek God’s Help in Times of Trouble 1. The Nature of the Request a. Attention: "Incline Thine ear ... and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon is an exposition of Philipians 2:1-4 and touches on encouragement, humility, fellowship, and love.

Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility Philippians 2:1-4 1993 We are going to continue going through the book of Philippi ans this morning. The apostle Paul is in prison and one of the burdens upon his heart was the unity of the church. He appeals to them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts Are God's Desire

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 25, 2002

Encourages the Christian to live a life that allows God’s blessing to flow continuosly in their life

Running Over, Abundant Life, And Warm Hearts are God’s Desire Psalm 23:5,John 10:10, Luke 24:32 Psalm 23:5b…….My cup runneth over John 10:10 the thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy; I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5, John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Summer Vacation: E.t.a. Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Oct 1, 2002

This is the second of a four part series on encouraging students to seek God during the summer vacation.

Text: "Come, follow me," Jesus said. Matthew 4.19 Summer Vacation. Taking trips. Doing fun things. Enjoying friendships. The motive for this series is that even though we have a summer vacation, we do not get a spiritual vacation. We feel strongly that you should take this season of time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wear The Dream Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Nov 7, 2001

This message encourages young people to put into action the dreams that God has put into their hearts.

Former President Woodrow Wilson once said, “We grow by dreams. All big individuals are dreamers. They see things in the soft haze of a spring day,or in the red fire on a long winter’s evening. Some of us let those great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nourish them through bad ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Takes Us From Flight To Sight To Delight Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 10, 2005

How God used the flight of Jacob to build his faith and encourage his future.

The Flight of Jacob - Jacob Sermon Series # 2 - Genesis 27:41-28:22 Living by faith is really a strange way to live. It’s kind of like trying to talk to your child or husband when he or she is watching TV. The child doesn’t quite grasp everything you’re saying because he or she has his mind in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Believers Pardon

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Dec 20, 2013

ENCOURAGEMENT BY KNOWING WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN PARDONED FROM

“THE BELIEVER’S PARDON” II Peter 1:1-4 Introduction: Faith is the Foundation on which all of our Christian life rests. 1. OUR SALVATION --ROMANS 5:1; EPHESIANS 2:8 2. OUR STRENGTH--JUDE 20 3. OUR SERVICE—COLOSSIANS 2:6,7 4. OUR SECURITY—I PETER 1:5 5. OUR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Promises: Barnabas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 30, 2009

As we grow older we find meaning in encouraging others, especially the young. Trusting them is equivalent to trusting God.

We like to say that age is a state of mind more than it is a set of numbers on the calendar. We tell each other, "You’re only as old as you feel." But you know, I’m finding that it is important to know what you feel. It is important to listen to yourself as you age. I am not referring to aches ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Promises Of Ephesians - Draw From The "Bank Of God"

Contributed by Jeff Leigh on Jul 23, 2005

A look at the encouragement and promises of Ephesians and how to draw from the "Bank of God"

The Promises of Ephesians – Draw from the Bank of God Over the last few weeks as my wife Angie and I have spoken to various people within and outside of the church – a current theme seems to be running through all our conversations. People are going through some hard times – there are some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benefits Of A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2018

A message for Thanksgiving to encourage listeners to consider the value of a grateful heart.

“Mark this, then, you who forget God, lest I tear you apart, and there be none to deliver! The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” [1] “The darkest hour is just before the dawn,” is the claim preserved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:22-23

Denomination: Baptist