Sermons on Paul Encourages:

The Way Preaching Encourages

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 20, 2007

This is a message on how preaching is used to offer encouragement.

THE WAY PREACHING ENCOURAGES Text: Col.2:9-23 W. Max Alderman Introduction: Much of the preaching being done today perpetrates discouragement. Preaching ought to offer encouragement to the discouraged. But so many times it does not! May we notice the encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Encouragement 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2008

Exposition of Acts 18:1-17 broken up into two messages about the encouragement Paul received from God in Corinth

Text: Acts 18:1-17, Title: Divine Encouragement, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the saints that experienced depression and discouragement: Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Job, Elijah, Jeremiah, Spurgeon, and Luther—talk about his wife telling him God is dead. B. Background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

Paul's Message To The Romans Series

Contributed by Anthony Pratt on Jan 25, 2007

This is the introduction of Paul to the Romans through letter. Paul reveals that he is a servant and apostle called by God. He wants to be encouraged and encourage others at the same time while sharing the Gospel of Christ.

The Gospel: Paul’s Message to the Romans (Romans 1:1-13) Intro: This morning I want to begin our study in the book of Romans. As I was praying about what to begin preaching about, God placed this book on my heart. I found it purposeful for us to start from the beginning. This will be a fairly in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraging Dads To Tell Their Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021

You see, the gospel is not just something you hold onto but the gospel has its hold on you. The power of the Gospel on a person is most evident when you see its hold on a person.

Happy Father’s Day! Dads, there are too few good fathers around. Dads, I want to speak to encourage you to deepen your commitment to living a life of integrity in Christ. To know Jesus is to have a story of how you came to know Jesus. This story is often referred to as your “testimony.” In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Mending Broken Lives

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 9, 2004

In this section of Galatians Paul encourages the Body how to restore a fallen brother or sister to fellowship.

Mending Broken Lives Galatians 6:1-5 Brokenness is a best seller in our society. The moral failures and sins of those around us are consumed by us like Gatorade on a hot August afternoon on the practice field. The demise of the lives of people like homemaking mogul Martha Stewart, Michael Jackson, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep In Step Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 21, 2016

The Apostle Paul encourages the readers to "keep walking in the Spirit." This is good advice for today's Christian.

Introduction In last week’s sermon, “Life in the Spirit”, I introduced this passage as Paul’s example of living in the flesh or living in the Spirit. While it may seem like I am doubling up on this text, but I want to focus on the message of the 16th and 25th verses; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice! (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In Philippians 3, Paul encourages beleivers to expereince joy by relying on grace and reaching for the goal!

Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/18/2015 Charles Spurgeon, instructing a group of seminary students on sermon delivery, said, “When you speak of heaven, let your face light up with a heavenly gleam. Let your eyes shine with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Rejoice! (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In Philippians 4, Paul encourages beleivers to expereince true joy in communion, concentration, and Christ.

Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/25/2015 I came across a Peanuts cartoon this week. Charlie Brown and his friend Linus are gazing off into the distance overlooking a short brick wall, when Charlie asks, “Do you ever think ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Paul’s Purpose Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2018

Here he thanks God through Jesus Christ, the Mediator, because the faith of the Roman Christians was proclaimed throughout the whole world.

(2) Paul’s Purpose Romans 1:8-13 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. Whenever possible, the apostle began his letters by expressing appreciation for whatever was commendable in his readers; a good example for all of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Encourages Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2009

God encourages Paul when he was discouraged. Ministry is hard work, but God is in it with you. Your circumstances do not determine how you fare.

THE TOOL CALLED ‘DISCOURAGEMENT’ Once upon a time, the Devil decided to have a garage sale and sell all the tools of his trade. There were envy, jealousy, hatred, deceit, pride, idolatry and many others. Each of the tools was marked with its own price tag. On the day of the big sale, all were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encourage One Another

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

As we see the Last Day approaching Christians prepare by encouraging one another.

This Sunday marks another change in the church year. For the next three weeks we focus our attention toward Jesus’ Second Coming. During these Sundays known as the season of "End Times" we consider the things our Lord has told us about his Second Coming. This morning the Apostle Paul talks to us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

An Encourager Like Epaphras Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Epaphras was little known to many, but precious and valuable to Paul. Our churches are filled with those who receive little recognition, but contribute much. We need their continued devotion and service.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 3 An Encourager like Epaphras Colossians 1:7-8; 4:12-13 Today we have read of another servant of the Lord who served in the shadow of the apostle Paul. Other than the verses we have read, Epaphras is only mentioned one other time in Scripture. Philemon 1:23 – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

7 Reasons To Be Encouraged

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2012

Our lives are filled with discouragements. Paul mentions "the encouragement of the Scriptures," Rom. 15:4. Here are seven reasons that every believer should be encouraged and positive about their lives and futures.

SEVEN REASONS TO BE ENCOURAGED [This is a reworked version of John Shearhart’s message, “20 Reasons to Be Encouraged.”] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Light Bulb jokes, 133 yrs old. (Reader's Digest) 1. How many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? They never get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Am I Prepared For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001

The Apostle Paul encourages proper preparation for those who desire to receive the Lord’s Supper

The man flew airplanes in the war against Viet Nam. He was a pilot for Delta for almost 30 years. A year and a half ago he flew a small plane into Tulsa to pick me up so that we could fly together to a District Mission Board meeting in Milwaukee. When his plane was refueled and we stowed my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran