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  • Larry Benton avatar

    Encouragement

    Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 28, 2022
     | 2,000 views

    What do most folks need? I think you would be hard pressed to find a more universal need, for everyone, than encouragement.

    Welcome and Announcements Prayer When we look at the people around us, what are their needs? I mean, except for hearing the gospel and the plan of salvation, what do most folks need? I think you would be hard pressed to find a more universal need, for everyone, than encouragement. An encourager ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Encouraged PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 324 views

    This sermon's main point is to encourage believers to live in full confidence in God, use the power of encouragement, and trust God in all circumstances, remaining steadfast and unmovable in their faith.

    Good morning, church family! Today's sermon is all about living in full confidence to God, harnessing the power of encouragement, and trusting God in all circumstances. And what a timely message this is! In a world filled with uncertainty, we ought to have a firm foundation in our faith that allows ...read more

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    Encouragement PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 304 views

    This sermon explores how to motivate Christians for mission, mobilize momentum for spiritual growth, and manifest maturity in ministry.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to be gathered together in this sacred space, united by our shared love of the Lord and our commitment to His service. We are here today to find inspiration and guidance in the Word of God, to seek His wisdom as we strive to live out our faith in ...read more

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    Encouragement PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 324 views

    This sermon explores how placing hope in God renews our strength, the role of faith in healing, and honoring loved ones in a way that glorifies God.

    Good morning, church family. It's a joy to be with you on this blessed day, a day that the Lord has made, a day where we have the privilege to gather together and worship our God. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds to the book of Isaiah, specifically chapter 40, verse 31. Isaiah, a man ...read more

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    Encouragement Pt 3 Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018
     | 4,173 views

    This is the third message on encouragement. This message focuses on the character of the encourager.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Introduction For a couple weeks last year, we explored the concept of encouragement. The Greek term variously translated in our English Bibles (urge, beg, comfort, exhort, encourage, advocate, counsel, help, ask) comes from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Find Encouragement In Barnabas, The Son Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 8, 2023
     | 773 views

    A look at St. Barnabas, and what we can learn from him.

    6.11.23 Acts 11:19–30, 13:1-3 (EHV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution that took place at the time of Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. 20 But there were some men from Cyprus and Cyrene who came to Antioch ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Encouragement & Appreciation

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 50,386 views

    This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

    Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 94,139 views

    A little encouragement will go a long way!

    INTRODUCTION • There is an old story about a preacher leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next preacher might be better than me.” She replied, “That’s what they said last time, but it keeps getting worse.” (Source: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encourage Me

    Contributed by Armando Massi on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,713 views

    I hope you will be patient and receptive as I describe to you my greatest need. “To be encouraged.”

    ENCOURAGE ME Hebrews 10:19-25 One night, during Bible study, Bill Sayre interjected that people have needs and that when we, as a congregation meet those needs, it causes lasting relations to form, especially during times of grieving. Later in jest, he added, "Even ministers have needs." At ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encourage Yourself

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 60,671 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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    A Word Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    This takes a look at the opening verses of II Thessalonians as Paul brings a word of encouragement to this church.

    A Word of Encouragement II Thes. 1:1-12 I. The Encouragement of Praise (v. 1-4) A. Paul Practiced What He Preached (1-3a) 1. He could have blasted them for not grasping what he had taught them earlier, but he never scolded or chastised them (compare to his reaction the Galatian church Gal. 3:1). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cause For Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,720 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
     | 8,375 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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    Encouragement To Pray

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    A Brief Message on the value of Prayer

    ENCOURAGEMENTS TO PRAY Matthew 7:7-12 I. OUR TEXT SPEAKS OF A THRONE. A. If in prayer we come to a throne, it is clear that our Spirit should be one of lowly reverence. The king before whom we come is the highest of all. His throne is the great white ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 29, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    God’s gives to His children a word of encouragement especially as they go through difficult circumstances when they learn to love Him and walk in accordance to His purpose.

    “A Word of Encouragement” Romans 8:28 1. God WORKS. (8:28a) John 5:19; Hebrews 1:2-3; 1 Samuel 12:24; Isaiah 44:24; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Isaiah 49:5 2. God works WHOLLY (ON THE WHOLE) not in part. (8:28b) Colossians 1:16-17; Romans 4:21; Numbers 23:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; Philippians 1:6; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist