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  • "overcoming Discouragement"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,528 views

    Discouragement has terrible timing. Discouragement always shows up unannounced.

    “Overcoming Discouragement” Nehemiah 6: 1-16 A funny thing happened in a town in Maryland …. a woman named Edith, a mother of 8 children was coming home from a neighbor’s house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the house she saw 5 of her youngest children huddled together, focused ...read more

  • "overcoming Discouragement"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,864 views

    Discouragement has terrible timing. Discouragement always shows up unannounced.

    “Overcoming Discouragement” Nehemiah 6: 1-16 A funny thing happened in a town in Maryland …. a woman named Edith, a mother of 8 children was coming home from a neighbor’s house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the house she saw 5 of her youngest children huddled together, focused ...read more

  • Discouraging Comfort Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021
     | 1,005 views

    The book of Job makes clear that one of life's greatest tragedies is that believers do not comfort and encourage one another, but rather are often discouraging. That is what we see Job's friends being to him.

    Emilie Lorning in her novel, Swift Waters, tells the story of a young single pastor who fell in love with a beautiful young woman in his congregation. She learned to play the chimes in the tower of the church, and when she learned the pastor's favorite hymn, she would play it frequently. ...read more

  • Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 311 ratings
     | 24,855 views

    Text 1 Samuel 30 v 6 David found strength in the Lord his God Having been a preacher now for well over half of my life it would be wonderful to stand before a congregation and say that one always preaches or lives life from the point of view of victory.

    Text 1 Samuel 30 v 6 David found strength in the Lord his God Having been a preacher now for well over half of my life it would be wonderful to stand before a congregation and say that one always preaches or lives life from the point of view of victory. That would however be untrue. The ...read more

  • Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    This message deals with the apostle’s encouraging words to the hebrew believers. he gave them two keys to avoiding discouragement.

    TEXT: Hebrews 12:3-11 TOPIC: “Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement” INTRODUCTION: In Larry Olsen’s Outdoor Survival Skills, he tells of a guy who has been lost in the desert for days. His water and food have long since run out. His lips are parched, and his tongue is swollen. His legs are bruised ...read more

  • Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    By looking at how Nehemiah was able to keep the Jews’ spirits high while they rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem, we can gain some insight into how we, too, can keep from getting discouraged.

    SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 Have you ever known someone that you would say was an “eternal optimist?” Did they ever drive you crazy? Did you ever think, “Man, can’t you be upset about anything?” There aren’t too many people that you could file under that category. But, in December ...read more

  • The Landmine Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Ken Pettigrew on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    The power of encouragement in the daily life of the believer. When we are presented with a challenge, and everything we know has been taken from us, we must stand on faith and follow the direction of God, without the involvement of our emotions.

    The Landmine of Discouragement I Samuel 30:1-6 David was distressed for the people spake of stoning him. There have been plenty of times in our lives where we are discouraged. We get distressed for various reasons. Sometimes it is because we are under attack. Other times it is because we ...read more

  • Defeating Discouragement

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,367 views

    We all get discouraged and feel like quitting – we lose our motivation, confidence and optimism. I have good news for you this morning: discouragement can be defeated!

    DEFEATING DISCOURAGEMENT JOKE: When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the truck, the car, playing golf - always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a ...read more

  • Discourager Or Encourager

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    We live in a world where people are finding themselves being put down, rejected and held back in so many ways. We must help them find Jesus so they can discover themselves.

    DISCOURAGER OR ENCOURAGER 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sunday, July 28, 2002 In the book "Growing Deep in the Christian life", there’s a great story explaining how we face opposition. It tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone ...read more

  • Defeating Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 415 ratings
     | 137,404 views

    Did you know that there is a plague sweeping the country today? It’s not the Beijing flu, or cancer, or even the common cold. This outbreak, however, can be just as deadly as the most dreaded disease known to man ­ it’s called the epidemic of discourage

    Defeating Discouragement Are you familiar with Murphy’s Law? The original “Murphy” was an engineer who conducted an experiment to test human acceleration tolerances. Unfortunately for him, he installed 16 motion sensors the wrong way, leading to the now famous quotation, “If anything can go ...read more

  • The Prison Of Discouragement

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 16, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,654 views

    The fact is that discouragement and faith cannot and will not mix we will either have one or the other but not both.

    The Prison of Discouragement Numbers13:26-14 May 16, 2004 Introduction The movie Toy Story has to be one of my favorite animated films. It’s a wonderful story about toys that come to life and have great adventures while no is watching. The two key characters are Woody a stuffed cowboy doll and ...read more

  • Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 564 ratings
     | 83,330 views

    All of us even the most gifted and strong men of God experienced discouragement from time to time. One of the the greatest leaders and motivators of all time taught us how to battle discouragement. Let us learn from his experience.

    OVERCOMING DISCOURAGEMENT Then the people of Judah said, "The work crews are worn out, and there is too much rubble. We can’t continue to rebuild the wall." Nehemiah 4:10 Yielding to discouragement had great prices to pay. • The 10 Israelite Spy got discouraged and the whole nation paid 40 ...read more

  • Disappointed But Not Discouraged

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 15, 2019
     | 9,334 views

    Disappointment refers to sadness or displeasure from failure to fulfill ones hopes or expectations. Discouragement means loss of hope or enthusiasm as a result. It is possible to be disappointed without being discouraged.

    DISAPPOINTED BUT NOT DISCOURAGED Introduction Frequently, employers will ask prospective employees what their biggest disappointment in life has been. The question probably gives employers a hint about how these prospective employees handle times of stress and hardships in life. We ...read more

  • Blinded By Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,147 views

    There are times when discouragement can rob us of our courage and hope. How did Joseph avoid being blinded by his despair and what can it teach us?

    About 75 years ago, there was a woman named Florence Chadwick who was the 1st woman swim the English Channel BOTH WAYS. Then, in 1952, she decided to swim from Catalina Island, to the shore of California, a distance of about 22 miles. The day she chose to swim turned foggy and chilly as she ...read more

  • Overcoming Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,126 views

    Is it okay to be doing badly? Is it okay to be weak? The world would say "no" but the Apostle Paul uses weakness and discouragement to see the Lord’s life created in him and others.

    For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Overcoming Discouragement 2 Corinthians 4 Pastor Tom Fuller I want to ask two questions. Is it all right to be doing badly? And, is it all right to consider yourself weak? Our modern culture would say “no” to both questions. It ...read more

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