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  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Encourage Yourself

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 69,185 views

    We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast and our trust fixed on God.

    1Samuel 30: 1-8:“And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire. And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encourage Yourself

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 40,277 views

    Discouragement is a terrible disease and a very powerful weapon in the hand of the enemy of our soul. Consider this illustration. Something went bad for a lady and she became so sad that she cried herself to sleep. As she slept, she saw a vision where she

    1 Samuel 30: 1-8 says, “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire. And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encouragement 101 Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Sep 2, 2019
     | 3,069 views

    We all need encouragement

    Paul described his work among the Thessalonians as, "encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God" (2:12). While ministry can be rewarding, there are without a doubt times when Paul and his brothers and sisters in ministry also needed encouragement (3:6-7). For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encouragement For The Persecuted

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,450 views

    When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

    Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Source Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,644 views

    Where do Christians find energy and direction...the vine. The connection based on a divine relationship.

    Source of Encouragement John 15:1-17 Look at this limb…withered leaves compared to the rest of the branch that I cut off of the bush. Broken right there by the trunk. If this were still on the bush it would not be long before it just dried up and fell on off on its own or Bobby and tony might ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Deborah The Encourager

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 18, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,140 views

    A Mother's Day message focusing on Deborah, a woman we need to know from the Bible.

    Deborah the Encourager Judges 4:4-17 May 12, 2013 Each year on Mother’s Day I preach about a woman I believe we need to learn about from the Bible. This year we’re going to look at an Old Testament woman, a very powerful woman, in fact she was the most powerful woman in the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement For The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 9, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,571 views

    Christians need not be taken back by the revilings that come even when they are innocent and prudent. We need not hold back from revealing the full counsel of God either. We must not shrink back no matter the opposition in our duty to Christ

    MATTHEW 10: 24-28 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PERSECUTED [Luke 12:1-11] Having painted a deserting picture concerning the persecution His disciples would encounter in ministry, Jesus shifts to words of comfort, challenge, and encouragement. We need not be taken back by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Cause For Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,596 views

    Expository sermon on Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit and the encouragement we can draw from Him.

    Cause for Encouragement Fortifying the Foundations #36 John 16:5-33[1] 5-23-04 Have you ever been hit with such a jolt of grief that you could not speak? That’s the condition I think these disciples were in by the time we get to our text. They are overwhelmed by the realization that Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Beyond Encouragement

    Contributed by Clarence Crane on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,689 views

    As a Christian when we face difficulty God provides the means for us to be encouraged, but we are not just to languish in that resting place. We are to go beyond encouragement.

    BEYOND ENCOURAGEMENT Bushnell Assembly of God August 11, 2002 AM 1 Samuel 30: 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Encouragement

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,446 views

    Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

    CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Encouraging Conflict Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 24, 2008
     | 3,834 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:1-5 about the conflict over how the gentiles get saved

    Text: Acts 15:1-5, Title: Encouraging Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/3/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Wycliffe died in 1384 of apoplexy, but the Council of Constance declared Wycliffe (on 4 May 1415) a heretic, decreed that his books be burned and his remains be exhumed, burned, and the ashes cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Note Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
     | 2,595 views

    Just a message about some things God has been doing amongst us lately.

    A Note of Encouragement Hebrews 10:25 September 13, 2009 “Pre-Introduction” This week’s message is going to be a departure from the plan I had for today. I had told Lowell that the plan was to discuss Jesus’ trial before Pilate, only briefly discussing how Judas reacts to Jesus’ condemnation ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Encouragements For Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,495 views

    Philippians 4:21-23 teaches us the characteristics of the communion of saints.

    Scripture Last time in our Sunday Seconds we examined “Encouragements for Prayer.” Today, I would like to examine “Encouragements for Fellowship.” Paul’s letter to the Philippians overflows with joy and thanksgiving. It is a wonderful letter in which he urged the Christians in Philippi to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Becoming An Encourager

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,256 views

    In this sermon you will see the damage of discouragement and ways of becoming an encourager.

    Are you working at becoming an encouraging person? This is vitally important! We find a good example of this lesson in II Sam. 19. King David’s troops had pursued Absalom in hopes of correcting the problem with the estranged son. Absalom was killed in the conflict. Instead of thanking his men for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Encouraging Difference

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    See how we can make a difference in people’s lives as we encourage them in the faith.

    (This sermon was introduced by showing a video clip. The clip contained a series of short interviews in which people were asked the question. "For what do you wish to be remembered?" The last interviewee said "I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference." That is my desire! With that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist