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Afflicted Saints: should Take Encouragement from Former Mercies Psalm 27:9

Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.

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Afflicted Saints: should Take Encouragement from Former Mercies 2 Corinthians 1:10

He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

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All Christians should be As Missionaries: Encouragement To Proverbs 11:25, 30

A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. / The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

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All Christians should be As Missionaries: Encouragement To 1 Corinthians 1:27

But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.

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All Christians should be As Missionaries: Encouragement To James 5:19, 20

My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

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Conversion: Encouragement for Leading Sinners To Daniel 12:3

Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

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Conversion: Encouragement for Leading Sinners To James 5:19, 20

My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

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Encouragement Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

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Encouragement 2 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

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Encouragement Psalm 37:4

Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

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Encouragement Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

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Encouragement Mark 11:24

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

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Encouragement Psalm 34:4

I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

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Encouragement Psalm 28:7

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.

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Encouragement Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

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Encouragement Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

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Encouragement Psalm 55:22

Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken.

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Encouragement to Others 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

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Encouragement to Others Isaiah 41:10

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

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Encouragement to Others James 1:12

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

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Encouragement to Others 1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

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Encouragement to Others Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

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Encouragement to Others 1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

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Encouragement to Others Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Encouragement to Others John 16:33

I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

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Encouragement to Others 1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

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Encouragement to Others James 1:2

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

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Encouragement to Pastors Acts 20:28

Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

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Encouragement to Pastors Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

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Encouragement to Pastors 1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

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Encouragement to Pastors Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Encouragement to Pastors Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

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Encouragement to Pastors 1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

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Encouragement to Pastors Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

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Encouragement to Pastors 1 Thessalonians 5:12, 13

But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. / In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

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Encouragement to Pastors Ephesians 4:11, 12

And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

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Encouragement to Pastors Romans 10:15

And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

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Hope is an Encouragement to Boldness in Preaching 2 Corinthians 3:12

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.

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Hope: Encouragement To Hosea 2:15

There I will give back her vineyards and make the Valley of Achor into a gateway of hope. There she will respond as she did in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt.

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Hope: Encouragement To Zechariah 9:12

Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; even today I declare that I will restore to you double.

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Hospitality: Encouragement To Luke 14:14

and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

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Hospitality: Encouragement To Hebrews 13:2

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

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Intercessory Prayer: Encouragement To James 5:16

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

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Intercessory Prayer: Encouragement To 1 John 5:16

If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding that sin.

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Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: Appointment of, an Encouragement to Steadfastness Hebrews 4:14

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

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Pardon: Encouragement to Pray For 2 Chronicles 7:14

and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

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Perseverance: Encouragement To Hebrews 12:2, 3

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. / Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

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The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: An Encouragement to Prayer Hebrews 4:15

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

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the High Priest Christ: Appointment of, and Encouragement to Steadfastness Hebrews 4:14

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.

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The Patience of God: An Encouragement to Repent Joel 2:13

So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.

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Trust: Encouragements to Former Deliverances Psalm 9:10

Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

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Trust: Encouragements to Former Deliverances 2 Corinthians 1:10

He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,

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Trust: Encouragements to The Care of God for Us 1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

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Trust: Encouragements to The Everlasting Strength of God Isaiah 26:4

Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

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Trust: Encouragements to The Goodness of God Nahum 1:7

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

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Trust: Encouragements to The Loving-Kindness of God Psalm 36:7

How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!

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Trust: Encouragements to The Rich Bounty of God 1 Timothy 6:17

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

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Waiting Upon God: Exhortations and Encouragements To Psalm 27:14

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

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Waiting Upon God: Exhortations and Encouragements To Psalm 37:7

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

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Waiting Upon God: Exhortations and Encouragements To Hosea 12:6

But you must return to your God, maintaining love and justice, and always waiting on your God.

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Waiting: Exhortations and Encouragements To Psalm 27:14

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

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Waiting: Exhortations and Encouragements To Psalm 37:7

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

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Waiting: Exhortations and Encouragements To Hosea 12:6

But you must return to your God, maintaining love and justice, and always waiting on your God.

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