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  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Why Spend Time In The Word?

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 29, 2004
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    God commands us to spend time in His word. That is the only reason we need. But He did not stop with giving a command. He has given us more, literally dozens of more reasons to spend time in the Word.

    "Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it." Joshua 1:8 God commands us to spend time in His word (see also: Ezekiel 3:10, 44:5, 2 Timothy 2:15). That is the only reason we need. But He did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Getting To Know God - Part 4 - The God Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 8, 2019
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    The Lord God is always calling us to endure. Sometimes we need consolation in the struggle and encouragement to continue. Once again this is something the Lord gives to us but we are to share it with others. Let us all be sons and daughters of encouragement!

    Getting To Know God - Part 4 - The God of Encouragement Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 2, 2014
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    Paul begins this section of scripture with since you have received all that Jesus purchased and assuming you learned of Him by experience you should have a different lifestyle than the lost. Your life should be characterized by hard work and helpful words

    Intro: This week we continue the second part of Pattern for Powerful Personal Relationships. We continue to see the pattern that reveals the resurrection life in us. This is the explanation of John 13:35 “by this they will know that you are my disciples.” If we love the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Greene avatar

    A Heart Condition -Gossip'er Or Encourager

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Oct 16, 2007
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    We can use our tongues to do evil, discourage, discredit or we can use our tongues to do good, encourage, uplift, love!

    A Heart Condition Gossiper or Encourager? Do you remember an Olympic skier by the name of Picabo Street. Picabo [pronounced “peek-a-boo”] She is, or was the well-known Olympic gold medalist in the Super G a few years ago. But, she is more than a famous skier. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Paul’s Final Encouragement To Ephesus Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2024
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    These are the final instructions given to a church whose name means “desirable”. Would our church today be willing to be this bold, this committed, this faithful to the calling that God has placed on each of us?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 31 Paul’s final encouragement to Ephesus Acts 20:7-38 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we had several challenges to consider when it comes to being faithful -- Ref: Christian life APP: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Mouth Of Exhortation; The Encouragement And Comfort Of Christ

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 14, 2013
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    The gift of exhortation is not for execution but it is to be executed for encouragement and restoration.

    The Mouth of Exhortation; The Encouragement and Comfort of Christ Romans 12:8 An article by Sherman Cox was sent to me this week from Sermon Central entitled: “Is the Bible the Seasoning or the Steak in Your Sermon?” I could answer that question with confidence because God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Finding Encouragement Despite Discouraging Circumstances

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. Paul wrote, Because we have encouragement in Christ.

    1. Paul wrote, Because we have encouragement in Christ. Because we have loads of consolation in love. Because we have sufficient supplies of affection and compassion. Because we constantly enjoy fellowship in the Sprit. As a result of our taking this spiritual inventory let us make everyone's joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Final Exhortation And Encouragement Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    The Christian’s responsibility to the church.

    Like a parent giving out final words of caution to their child as they leave the house, the Hebrew writer in chapter 13 closes his letter with some important words of exhortation and encouragement. Just because these words are included last does not mean that we should dismiss them as mere ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Encouragement- Model Godly Behavior Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 3, 2021
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    This is the 57th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#57] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- MODEL GODLY BEHAVIOR 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, we are going to look at modelling godly behavior. Paul gives us a list of things we should and should not be doing. All of this is for the purpose of believers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: Modeling Leadership, Encouraging Sacrifice

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 18, 2008
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    This messages uses the passage here in John with Luke 10:25-28 (Great Commandment, tying both together from the perspedtive that Jesus was leading us inthe area of sacrafice, and asks the same of us.

    JESUS: MODELING LEADERSHIP AND ENCOURAGING SACRIFICE John 12:23-26 – Luke 10:25-28 INTRODUCTION: This Sunday is the Sunday that corresponds to The Triumphal Entry of Jesus. The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is the visible actions of what had already taken place spiritually in the life of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Encourage Yourself, A Hard Thing To Do Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 18, 2008
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    Five ways to encourage yourself in the Lord without feeling pride. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Oct 2008)

    Five Things You can Do to Live an Encouraged Life. In 1Sam 30 you’ll read because the fighting men lost their wives and children they Wept so they could weep no More and said “Lets stone David.” David’s response was he “found strength (encouraged himself) in the LORD his God.” 1Sam 30:7 What we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    In Times Like These (A Message Of Encouragement)

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 20, 2010
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    Paul had set the example of joyfulness in difficult times. In prison, after beatings, Paul and Silas had sung praises. Now, in the difficult times of their life, Paul gives advice for believers in difficult times.

    In Times Like These: A Message of Encouragement Philippians 4:1-8 Calvary Baptist Church October 19, 2008 INTRODUCTION • The church at Philippi had fallen on difficult times. APPLY! – We are in difficult times! (The economy, the election) • The story of the founding of this church may be read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Louis J Locke avatar

    Peter's Encouragement To The Church

    Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 8, 2024
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    Peter’s practical encouragement to the Church dispersed… (~65 AD) – Humility, steadfastness & vigilance

    Peter’s practical encouragement to the Church dispersed… (~65 AD) – Humility, steadfastness & vigilance To the elders who are among you I exhort (call near to encourage & strengthen)… v. 1-4 A fellow elder, walking together, following Jesus, … a leader among equals. Dietrich Bonhoffer ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    The Words Of Jesus Verses The Words Of Our World.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 1, 2017
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    There are two types of people in this world: those who relate to the beatitudes of Jesus, and those who do not. The beatitudes are not rules or laws, but something that causes us to react with whatever spirit is driving us within.

    This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 29th January 2017; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Micah 6:1-8 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Psalm 15 Matthew 5:1-12 Please join me in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Building Community - Encourage One Another Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
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    We need to encourage one another, because encouragement is a powerful tool to help one another persevere in faith.

    Lately, we’ve been discussing what it means for the church to be a community, and how we can build and maintain a sense of community in the church. Why is this topic important? In our country, social bonds have been steadily eroding for the last forty years. People are less connected, less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist