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    A Living Hope For The Hopeless PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,440 views

    Explore the power of renewed faith, the hope found in the resurrection of Christ, and the joy of unwavering belief.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Luke 24:10-25, exploring the power of renewed faith, the hope of the resurrected Christ, and the joy of unwavering belief. I love how Max Lucado puts it: "Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that ...read more

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    Our Greatest Hope Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,240 views

    This sermon explores the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that God's timing and ways may not align with our expectations, but He always fulfills our greatest hopes, urging us to trust and love as Jesus did.

    The story of Lazarus is filled with emotions on the extremes: from extreme despair and sadness because of the death of a loved one, to extreme joy and wonder following a miracle which brought him back to life. It’s widely considered one of, if not the greatest miracle of all those that Jesus ...read more

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    We Have Hope Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 787 views

    The sermon explores the concept of hope in Christ's resurrection, emphasizing the importance of placing our hope in His plans and purposes for our lives, and seeking His guidance for righteous living.

    Good morning once again, church! Thankful that you decided to join us today whether it is here in person or you are watching online. Last week, we kicked off a brand new series called He is Risen. This is a truth that we as followers of Christ hold onto not only during this time of year, but all ...read more

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    Sermon Series: He Is Risen

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    Encouragement In All Things...even Pulling Buses!

    Contributed by Stephen Ring on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    Encouragement is a key Christian ingredient.

    ENCOURAGEMENT IN ALL THINGS…EVEN PULLING BUSES On Friday afternoon about noon I was in the process of trying to get up King Street to get to my car. I say trying, because if you saw the news Friday night there was a High School Transit Bus Pull being held between Saint John High School and St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Messages Of Encouragement #2: Strength To The Weary

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 15, 2022
     | 3,143 views

    In Isaiah's day Judah was invaded by Assyria, threatened by Babylon and ridden with sin. And yet, Isaiah offers a wonderful message of encouragement: 'they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.' How is that possible?

    Last week we started a series on ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’ in Scripture. Today we’re going to look at a great message of encouragement in Isaiah. It’s at the end of Isaiah 40. Isaiah writes: “He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Feel Encouraged Despite Your Discouragement

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,598 views

    Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them are bubbly.

    Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them are bubbly. Occasionally, clinical depression can be the cause of some feelings of dejection, but usually low feelings can be overcome. David was a man prone to depressed feelings like a lot of us. Once he wrote, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Spirit – My Ever-Present Hope And Helper Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,000 views

    Christians overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Rom 15:13),who is our Helper, the one who is always with us!!

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Not By Might But By My Spirit

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 403 views

    This sermon proclaims that God’s work in rebuilding His temple—and in strengthening His people today—is never accomplished by human effort but solely by the empowering, obstacle-flattening, hope-renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

    Not by Might but by My Spirit Zechariah 4:1-9 Let’s begin with the remarkable story of how God’s people — weary from exile yet renewed by hope — rebuilt the house of the Lord. Because of their idolatry, moral corruption, and rejection of God’s prophets, the nation of Judah fell to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking The Road To Bethlehem: Mary Is Encouraged By Elizabeth

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,396 views

    This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist.

    This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist. All of this took place at about 35 to 40 B.C. Augustus was Caesar of the ancient Roman empire at this time in history. Following ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    David Encouraged Himself In The Lord His God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 32,039 views

    We all need encouragement from time to time. All of us at sometime or other face a crisis when everything seems to fall apart. There are times of discouragement, when things go wrong even when we are trying to do right.

    David encouraged himself in the Lord his God 1st Samuel 30:1-6 You don’t smile like you used to. You don’t love like you used to. You don’t get happy like you used to. You don’t feel the Spirit like you used to. You don’t interact with others like you used to. You don’t hug like you used to. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    I’m About To Encourage Myself

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 44,853 views

    David gives us an example of one who fortifies his own self in the midst of life's crushing places.

    At the very beginning of this message I should point out very quickly and immediately that the message today is not necessarily for the faint of heart—that I need to warn/inform/caution some of you before I go any further that if you only came today for the purpose and expressed intent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    A Word Of Encouragement To God's Children

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 297 ratings
     | 35,245 views

    This sermon is a word of encouragement to the beleiver who feels discouraged due to various causes such as difficulties and disappointments.

    A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN OUTLINE 1.DO NOT LOSE YOUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE 2.DO NOT BE WEARY IN DOING GOOD 3.DO NOT BE HASTY IN DECIDING YOUR DESTINY 4.DO NOT FEEL FORSAKEN AND WEAKENED 5.DO NOT FORGET GOD’S TIMING THE MESSAGE A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN 1.DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Self Encouragement In The Lord In The Midst Of Discouraging Circumstances

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,857 views

    Everyone will have times of crisis which can bring discouragement, we are expected to turn them to God for His intervention.

    Self Encouragement in the Lord in the Midst of Discouraging Circumstances Study Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-8 Introduction: - Persevering pursuit of God gives us encouragement in the midst of discouraging situations of our own lives. - The Philistine King, Achish, gave David the town of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Unseen Hope Is Not Blind Hope: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    Our natural eyesight can blind us to the unseen hope.

    ? Unseen Hope is not Blind Hope: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent Romans 8:24–25 NKJV For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Turning Our Homes Into Something Better--Encouragement

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,948 views

    This sermon is on encouraging one another especially in the family.

    Turning Our Homes Into Something Better “Encouraging One Another” Exodus 17:8-13 and Ephesians 4:25-32 Today we are in the final teaching on Turning Our Homes Into Something Better. Pastor Kellie started us off with “Dealing With Attitudes”, Pastor Toby last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed