Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier
The Encouraging Word

Sermons and thoughts to encourage and build your faith in Jesus.

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Some background info

I am a Cockney, born in the London Hospital in Whitechapel, and raised in Stepney, part of the East-End of London. I was raised by my grandparents who were Jews of Polish and Russian descent. My path to faith began in 1985 when I embraced Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.

For 22 years, I walked the bustling streets of the City of London, where I immersed myself in the world of marketing and design, specifically within the financial and professional services sector. Each day, I discovered the intricate dance of creativity and strategy, a dance that would later shape my approach to sharing God's message.

In 2008, a significant shift occurred as I transitioned from running a design and production studio for a global law firm to stepping into the realm of entrepreneurship. I founded my own marketing and design company, a venture that allowed me to harness my skills while embracing a new chapter of life.

In 2010, God's calling took a profound turn as I responded to His leading to become an Elim Licensed Minister. It was during this time that I joined the leadership team of Estuary Elim Church - a place where hearts are ignited, lives transformed, and the Gospel message fervently shared.

The year 2015 marked another milestone in my journey when I was fully ordained as an Elim Minister, a role that holds deep significance in my mission to serve.

Today, my life takes on a unique rhythm. As a 'full-time' church minister and a 'part-time' designer and marketing expert, I find myself at the intersection of faith and creativity. But these titles only scratch the surface of who I am. I am a husband, a father, and a grandfather - a role that brings me immense joy and purpose. I've made my home in Rochford, Essex, where the beauty of life unfolds each day.

As I reflect on my journey, I am reminded that sometimes reality indeed takes paths stranger than fiction, yet through it all, God remains constant and unwavering in His goodness.

May I encourage you to embrace the ever-evolving adventure of faith in Jesus, drawing from the depths of God's Word and the transformative power of His love.

Dean

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Advent: The Promise of Hope



Recorded Sermon Audio:
1 December 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Dean Courtier

Advent Hope: A Light in the Darkness



Recorded Sermon Audio:
1 December 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Dean Courtier

The Power and The Wisdom of The Cross



Recorded Sermon Audio:
24 November 2024
Rayleigh AM Service
Dean Courtier

Safeguarding Sunday:
Speaking up for those in need



Recorded Sermon Audio:
17 November 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Dean Courtier

Remembrance Sunday
Freedom & Sacrifice



Recorded Sermon Audio:
10 November 2024
Rayleigh AM Service
Dean Courtier

The Enduring Word


Recorded Sermon Audio:
3 November 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Unlocking the Mystery: Chosen to Explain


Recorded Sermon Audio:
27 October 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

A Timely Word


Recorded Sermon Audio:
27 October 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Unlocking the Mystery: Why Jesus spoke in Parables


Recorded Sermon Audio:
20 October 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Let the words of my mouth: Living with a heart aligned to God


Recorded Sermon Audio:
20 October 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Your Past May Explain You, But It Does Not Excuse You


Recorded Sermon Audio:
13 October 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Harvest Revisited:
Will You Make Time to Harvest?



Recorded Sermon Audio:
13 October 2024
Rayleigh AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Harvest Sunday: Sowing Seeds of Faith


Recorded Sermon Audio:
6 October 2024
Rayleigh AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Miracles of Jesus


Recorded Sermon Audio:
29 September 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Speaking Life: The Power of Words


Recorded Sermon Audio:
29 September 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Taste and See


Recorded Sermon Audio:
22 September 2024
Rayleigh AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Justified by Faith


Recorded Sermon Audio:
15 September 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Proclaiming Christ in a Confused Culture


Recorded Sermon Audio:
8 September 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

God's Word in Genesis 1:1-8


Recorded Sermon Audio:
8 September 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Authentic History


Recorded Sermon Audio:
1 September 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

The Song in the Night


Recorded Sermon Audio:
1 September 2024
Rayleigh AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Your Body, God's Temple: Living a Life That Glorifies Him


Recorded Sermon Audio:
25 August 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Building Our Lives with God: Lessons from Lego


Recorded Sermon Audio:
25 August 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Child Dedication Service


Recorded Service Audio:
21 July 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Rev. Dave Redbond &
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

A Call to Prioritise God's Work


Recorded Sermon Audio:
14 July 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Communion - 7th Sunday after Pentecost


Recorded Sermon Audio:
7 July 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Living out our calling


Recorded Sermon Audio:
7 July 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Healing & Wholeness


Recorded Sermon Audio:
30 June 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

God can heal today


Recorded Sermon Audio:
30 June 2024
Rayleigh AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Which Father?


Recorded Sermon Audio:
16 June 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Our Father in Heaven


Recorded Sermon Audio:
16 June 2024
Rayleigh AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

21st Century
Idol Worship



Recorded Sermon Audio:
9 June 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Living a Life of Consecration


Recorded Sermon Audio:
9 June 2024
Ashingdon AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

Eternal Life:
Secure in His Hands



Recorded Sermon Audio:
2 June 2024
Ashingdon PM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier

God's Mission of Love: Understanding John 3:17


Recorded Sermon Audio:
2 June 2024
Rayleigh AM Service
Rev. Dr. Dean Courtier