SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Ministry Of Encouragement:

showing 2,086-2,100 of 100,983
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Let’s Get Started - The Beginning Of Jesus’ Ministry Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 13, 2012
     | 6,400 views

    Jesus spent 40 days in the desert fasting before He actually began HIs earthly ministry. How important is fasting in the church today?

    January 15, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: The Temptation of Jesus Title: Let’s Get Started – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Last week I shared with you about John the Baptist and how he came to prepare us for the coming ministry of Jesus. My focus was not just the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Right Motives For Ministry: Why We Serve Him Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,594 views

    Coming to know and serve God certainly benefits us, and we should not be ashamed of that; he created us to need him. But we are called to serve on the basis of higher motives, motives that are tied to who God is and what he has done. So why do we serve hi

    The Right Motives for Ministry: Why We Serve Him (2 Corinthians 5:11-15) 1. People are motivated in many ways. 2. He may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but Andy Smulian is a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won't pay their bills. Employed by the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Ministry And Money: When The Budget Wants To Bully You

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,385 views

    Discover two gems helpful to balancing ministry and money in this short sermon aimed to help church leaders stay faithful not fearful.

    Pastoring in America means dealing with the dollar. It’s what we have to come to grips with in a culture where “church” has largely become a business. In fact, some shepherds tragically view Washingtons and Lincolns just as necessary, if not more, than the Holy Spirit, people, or the Bible. Which ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Ministry And Eternal Purpose Of God’s Two Witnesses Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2023
     | 1,248 views

    Consider the message of God's two witnesses: repent and choose (run to) Jesus! In light of what is coming … there is still a way for us to be rescued, but we must choose Him!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 35, Revelation Part 12 The Ministry and Eternal Purpose of God’s Witnesses Revelation 11:3-19 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- RE: Redemption has been provided only by Jesus; now we have a choice - Last week, we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Four Confirmations About Jesus At The Start Of His Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 20, 2023
     | 1,734 views

    This passage establishes the beginning of Jesus' ministry. What does it tell us about who He is and what His ministry will be?

    ONE ENTERS, ONE EXITS: Jesus’ ministry starts as John the Baptist concludes. - Luke 3:19-20. - Our primary subject this evening is the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and some of the signs we are given at this start to give us confidence in Him. - We noted last week at the end of the sermon that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Every Member Ministry Church Of Corinth Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,050 views

    A spiritual gift is given to each of us.

    A. INTRODUCTION: EMPHASIS - EVERY BELIEVER HAS A SPIRITUAL GIFT FOR MINISTRY “A spiritual gift is given to each of us” (1 Cor. 12:7). 1. Definition: A spiritual gift is divine enablement given to each believer to serve the Lord. 2. Basic teaching: a. All believers have a multitude of gifts ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Ministry Of John The Baptist - Parts 1 & 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 8, 2025
     | 137 views

    When God breaks into human history, He calls His people to repentance, readiness, and radical obedience—and He raises courageous messengers to prepare the way for the coming King.

    The Ministry of John the Baptist (Parts 1 & 2) January 11, 2026 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 3:1-20 INTRODUCTION — WHEN GOD SPEAKS AFTER SILENCE There are moments in history when heaven seems quiet. We’ve talked a couple of times about how in Israel’s story, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Christmas/New Year/ Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 13, 2026
     | 48 views

    4 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    Christmas/ MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-IV— —Philippians 2:5-8[Part-1--5-7a of :5-8](2:1-18) *THIS WAS A BARE-BONES SERMON, DUE TO TIME-CONSTRAINTS RESULTING FROM A CONSECUTIVE CELEBRATION OF 'THE LORD'S SUPPER' AS A PART OF THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE.* Those who ‘play ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Ministry Of The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-14)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,496 views

    During the first half of the Great Tribulation, God sends two ambassadors from heaven to preach the Gospel to the people in Jerusalem. Their ministry is to call the people to repentance before it is too late.

    Throughout history, even in its darkest moments, God raises up prophets and preachers to bring His Word and the promise of salvation to anyone who repents and turns to Him for salvation. Although God pours out His wrath upon the world during the seven years of the Great Tribulation, He also ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    How Can I Use My Scars For Ministry?

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,542 views

    2 Corinthians 1:1-7

    SCARS - How Can I Use My Scars for Ministry? March 24, 2019 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 (p. 803) Introduction: I spent about 3 months in the burn unit at St. Joseph Hospital when I was 11 years old. I suffered 3rd degree burns on about 50% of my body after knocking an alcohol lamp ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Roles Of Ministry - Where Do I Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,664 views

    There IS a place for you in serving God! He had called us to SERVE and not to sit idly by and watch. Where are you called to serve?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 14, 2013 Date Preached: February 17, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Roles of Ministry – Where do I fit in? Sermon Text: Nehemiah 7:1 [ESV] 1After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    God's Restoration Of The Lost Years

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Jan 10, 2016
    based on 13 ratings
     | 35,088 views

    This sermon encourages us to trust God during the 'dry seasons' of our life with the confidence that He will bring restoration into our life and Ministry

    GOD’S RESTORATION OF THE LOST YEARS (Isaiah 54, Joel 2) INTRODUCTION – One of the historical wonders of my country Sri Lanka is the complex rock fortress, Sigiriya, and the palace built on it by one of our former Kings, Kasyapa, many centuries ago. It is an amazing place to see & ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timothy Finch avatar

    Reasons To Stay

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 3,608 views

    Paul tells his readers that he is committed to his calling to Ephesis

    Three Values To Stay In Ephesus I Corinthians 16:1-9 1 Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Mark 6:1-32: Several Important Things Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010
     | 4,918 views

    Several imporant steps in Jesus' plan to reveal himself and to equip his disciples took place in this action packed portion of scripture.

    MARK CHAPTER 6:1-32 Several Important Matters In Chapter 5, we saw the practical ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ on display non-stop. The character of chapter 6 is more diverse and perhaps more sobering. There are high points and also points to quietly ponder. Let’s launch into it now. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Mark 6 Part Ii: Jesus' Amazing Miracles Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,645 views

    There is much to learn from some of the Lord's most famous miracles. What an amzing time for the Disciples to be with the Lord!

    Mark Chapter 6 Part 2: Jesus’ Amazing Miracles! Last time we saw Jesus send out the 12 to do the things they had seen Him do. This was the first time that the 12 operated as apostles, which term means “One sent forth”. Jesus gave them authority to heal and to drive out demons, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational