Sermons on Dealing With Discouragement:

How To Deal With Suffering

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 16, 2003

We, like Job, experience times of suffering. The way to deal with suffering is not to look for our own inner strength but to rely on God’s mercy found only in Jesus, our Redeemer.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning are the words spoke by Job recorded in Job 7:1-7 “Does not man have hard service on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired man? Like a slave ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With Life's Dilemmas

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

There are sometimes tough choices that we have to make in life.

Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With The Silence Of God

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002

prayer

INTRODUCTION I am not sure about all of you, but I know that there have been some times in my life where I have cried out to God … asking Him for some kind of answer … and NOTHING! NO response! NO answer! Just absolutely NOTHING! SILENCE!!! I have, at times, felt so let down … so hurt that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Dangerous Distractions Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

The leader must know how to deal with distractions that would hinder the Lord's work.

Dealing With Dangerous Distractions Nehemiah 6:1-19 I. INSINCERE DISCUSSIONS (1-4; 17-18) A. ‘They thought to do me mischief’ (2) B. Persistent resistance (4) C. Behind the scenes correspondence (17-18) D. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Spirit Of Leviathan.

Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000

How to correctly combat the effects of the spirit of Leviathan

Dealing with the spirit of Leviathan. The text of this sermon can also be found at http://www.godisfaithful.net/bible/leviathan.htm The longest description of Leviathan is found in Job 41. The entire chapter consists of God asking Job if he can deal with this seemingly untamable monster. God asks ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34, Luke 6:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin, It Is A Big Deal Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Nov 21, 2000

The book of Genesis -- is the book of beginnings. What is sin and why is it so destructive.

"Sin, What’s the Big Deal?" Part 2 of 7 Text: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-10 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church June 25, 2000 Pastor Dave Martin God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Genesis 2:15-17 "The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Dealing With Painful Relationships Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 25, 2002

How a deepened life with God can help us deal with people who disappoint us, people who oppose us, and people who are separated from us.

We as people are always looking for a quick fix to life’s problems. Whether it’s the quickest weight loss fad or the fastest computer, we’re always looking for the easiest, fasted way to achieve our goals. We’re a generation of microwave popcorn and fast food. This mentality also passes over to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22, 2 Timothy 4:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Apathy

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 18, 2002

A sermon that looks at scriptural ways to deal with the problem of apathy

What do I do next? How to deal with Apathy. Colossians 1:15, 16 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created; things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-15, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With The Problem Of Sin

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 21, 2002

How to effectively deal with sin in our lives

Dealing with the Problem of Sin Psalms 119:9 As believers, there are several things that we all have in common...we have a common salvation, we have a common Savior, and we have a common future. We also have a common problem...the problem of sin. Ro. 5:12, "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Dealing With Our Anger" Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to control your anger

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message #7 "Dealing With Our Anger" 1 Sam 25 INTRODUCTION After sharing last week’s message about David and how he successfully fought the temptation to get even with Saul and retaliate against Saul for all the wrong Saul did to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Frustrating Circumstances

Contributed by David Deborde on Sep 10, 2001

A look at Numbers 1.1-19 to see how one man dealt with a potentially frustrating situation

Frustration surrounds us in this world: parents are frustrated at times with their children (and vice versa), siblings get frustrated with one another, we get frustrated with red tape, our employers, doctors, politicians, traffic, etc. The list could go on and on. People even get frustated with ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Personal Demons Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2001

What would cause a man to be demon possessed? And how can we deal with the personal demons that influence us today?

A man often walked through a cemetery on his way home. One night, though, unaware that a new grave had been dug in his path, he tumbled in. For some time he struggled to get out of the 7 foot deep grave, but finally gave up and settled down for the night. An hour later, a farmer out possum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 19, 2001

Insights on how Joseph was faithful to God even in an imperfect family.

When Life is the Pits A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 1 “Dealing with an Imperfect Family.” Genesis 37: 1-11 The term dysfunctional is used quite often today in regard to families. The word refers to the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With A Seared Conscience Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2001

Notice God’s gracious methods of awakening the conscience of Joseph’s brothers.

“When Life Is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 6 “Dealing With A Seared Conscience” Genesis 42:1-28 Are there things that happened in the past that the mere mention of creates a new sense of pain in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With A Doubting Heart Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2001

Three different reactions to adversity are portrayed in this text.

“When Life is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 7 “Dealing With A Doubting Heart” Gen 42:29-38 - 43:1-14 Last week we saw how the hand of God was drawing the brothers of Joseph to Him. God used the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist