Sermons on Group Encouragement:

Encourage: The Power Of Gathering Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 19, 2024

Christians were never meant to journey alone. The church provides essential encouragement through fellowship offering mutual support, worship lifting our spirits, and shared experiences strengthening our bonds. We need to actively encourage one another, following the early church's example.

Introduction Video Ill.: Iron — FreeBridge Media We need each other. We were not made to walk through this life alone. I believe that is one of the reasons that the early church gathered so frequently and so often. I believe that is why they were devoted together.   In Acts 2:42, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:46-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Psalm 95:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010

To stay encouraged you need to stay focused, stay in fellowship and stay fresh.

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, the bride was very nervous about the big occasion and so the Pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 John 4:18 which says: There is no fear in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Part 2 - Unity Without Group Think Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006

Part 2 of this message looks at the difference between Unity and Groupthink. Unity is based on faith and the knowledge of Christ while group think is based on persuasion and group pressure.

Unity and Sound Doctrine (Part 2) Unity Vs. Group Think One of the most powerful tools in the enemy’s arsenal is Group Think. There is a big difference between Group Think and Unity and it is just as much the Christian’s responsibility to avoid Group Think as it is to be unified. The Bible does ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement To Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2019

Philippians 2:1-11 teaches us the nature of spiritual unity.

Scripture We are in a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” After the opening greeting, Paul gave thanks to God for them, and prayed for them. As he began the body his letter, Paul wanted them to know that despite his imprisonment, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everyone Needs Encouragement

Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012

Everyone needs encouragement—even the seemingly strong and mature—but especially those who suffer.

Today, in honor of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we will stand and kneel with our brothers and sisters in Christ who share our faith but not our freedom. Second Timothy is the Apostle Paul’s final written communication before his death. He was chained to a soldier ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-18

Denomination: *other

Encourage One Another

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 29, 2019

Encouraging others seems like a natural activity for Christians, but the Bible tells us to do this dozens of times! Maybe we need a reminder.

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER 1 Thessalonians 5:11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. Introduction He had lived a rugged life and a sometimes violent life. When he became a Christian it was almost unbelievable. Walking through the door into a room of church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Power Of Positive Encouraging Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014

Learn how to cherish your spiritual family. Remarks from the Apostle Paul about his love and compassion for the Christians in Rome.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to the book of Romans 16. We’ve come to the last chapter. Some of you have lived to the end of this series on Romans, and I’ve been preaching the last couple of years. Today and the next Sunday, I’ll finish this series. Today we’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Three Encouraging Things Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an expository sermon based on Phillipians 1.12-20.

Text: Phil 1.12-20 Introduction: Paul was in jail when he wrote this letter and yet he is full of joy. Just like Paul we all have bad times and times of discouragement. Read “You Know it’s a Bad Day when… You know it’s going to be a bad day when: * You turn on the morning news and they’re ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

Me, Myself, And I, Or Part Of The Group#2

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 22, 2003

This is part #2, we ponder the need of unity and teamwork to build the church, commitment to the whole.

ME, MYSELF AND I,or PART OF THE GROUP! #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2... This is part 2 of a series, this will be taught in several lessons. TEXT: PROVERBS 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: AND HE THAT WATERETH SHALL BE WATERED ALSO HIMSELF. Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon: Encouragement To Press On

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 9, 2025

Paul’s inspiring testimony of commitment forces us to look at our own lives—do we have the strategy we need to overcome our challenges? Or do we let our failures derail our dreams? And what could we accomplish if we were committed enough and had the strength not to give up?

Subject: Encouragement to Press On Text: Philippians 3:7-14 “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

Encouraging Young Pastors Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

This shows how Paul encouraged young Pastor Timothy who was apparently afraid of the responsibilities of his task. He did this by showing that he had confidence in him, as did his friends and the Lord.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWNAN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Sermon 3 ENCOURAGING YOUNG PREACHERS (1: 2, 18-19a) “To Timothy my true son in the faith, Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Equipped #4: Encouragement Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 4, 2025

In the list of gifts that God has equipped us to perform in the church and in our lives, Encouragement is one that is needed now more than ever.

Equipped: Encourage  Romans 12:8 Introduction In the list of gifts that God has equipped us to perform in the church and in our lives, Encouragement is one that is needed now more than ever. Did you know that loneliness contributes to over 100 deaths every hour worldwide? That’s not just a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Change Happens Best In Small Groups Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

small group series #4

Life change happens best in small groups, #4 of the core values of Christian community series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 27, 2002 A couple of years ago Tammie and I were living in central Ohio we had just bought a house and been there for a few months. Tammie ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ