Sermons on Dealing With Discouragement:

Waiting For The Promise

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

Have you ever felt fear, anger, anxious, frustrated and defeated in your faith? The disciples on the road to Emmaus felt this after seeing thier Savior crucified and buried. But as they were walking away from Jerusalem they had forgotten the promise of th

LUKE 24:13-35 “Waiting for the Promise” INTRO: Background. – As you we read the Scripture today we need to remember the context of this passage. First, at this point the Lord had been welcomed into the city by palm branches with the prople exclaiming, “hosanna in the highest”. He had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Wholly Following The Lord?

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Sep 25, 2009

An encouragement from the life of Caleb to "wholly follow the Lord." I have just given you an "outline skeleton." I pray that God can use this in your ministry and you can add your own "meat" to the structure.

[Scripture Introduction] [Scripture Reading] [Introduction] [FCF] Wholly following the Lord has great rewards, but the rewards only come at great expense to the flesh. [Proposition] Wholly following the Lord may have great expense to the flesh, but the outcome is worth whatever the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Counsel For The Church

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008

The people of God’s church must be on guard against the ploys of Satan to discourage, divide, and defile, and thereby to hinder or halt the work of God.

Counsel For The Church Text: 1 Cor.15: 58 Intro: In the 15th chapter of First Corinthians, Paul is seeking to prove the resurrection of the saints, using the resurrection of Christ as the foundation of proof. He points out that just as Christ arose from the grave with a glorified body, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

When God Builds His Church

Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011

It's easy to get discouraged about our work for the Lord when we look at it from a worldly perspective. But God is doing a work that is not always visible to you and me.

“When God Builds His Church” Haggai 2:1-9 January 9th 2011 “'The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,' says the Lord Almighty. 'And in this place I will grant peace,' declares the Lord Almighty." Haggai 2:9 (NIV) Introduction: > ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Safe And Secure (Find The Hidden Message)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 18, 2013

I slowly opened my eyes and saw two angelic beings next to the ceiling. Their wings covered themselves from head to toe with such beauty and all of a sudden their wings began to unfold and show their perfect form. I began to feel so safe and secure as I h

Safe and Secure (find the hidden message) Feb/2013 I was going to write a message late the other night and I thought about a great champion for the Lord that day, that was Stephen in Acts chapter 7. I have always pictured Stephen as young and on fire for Jesus, stands ready to serve Him until death ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Elizabeth's Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 2, 2012

Elizabeth's song of praise teaches us that we can praise God for the blessings that he gives us in discouraging times in our lives.

One of the Christmas memories that our family enjoyed while our children were growing in Michigan as to take a night time dive looking at Christmas lights. Our friends Dave and Sue were a young married couple who did not yet have children and they would pile into our blue Chrysler min-van and tour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Feel Like Your Faith Has Been Shortchanged

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2014

Sometimes circumstances seem to contradict the fact that God is watching over our lives and guiding its events for our good. How can you respond to the forces of doubt that gather to smother the flame of your faith? Learn from a lady who had 2 crises.

WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR FAITH HAS BEEN SHORTCHANGED 2 Kgs. 4:8-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A district attorney in a rural court appeared before the judge with accusations against the prisoner. "Your Honor, I intend to show that this man is guilty of bigotry." 2. "Why do you say that?" the judge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Devices Of The Devil

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 10, 2018

Apostle Paul says; "Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices" 2 Corinthians 2:11. That means through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God we can be aware of the enemies' devices or strategies that He uses against us.

Apostle Paul says; "Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices" 2 Corinthians 2:11. That means through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God we can be aware of the enemies' devices or strategies that He uses against us. There is nothing new about the enemy, he ...read more

Encouragement When Sharing The Gospel Goes Poorly Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018

Some hopeful words for those struggling with the rejection that sometimes happens when we witness for Christ.

AN INEVITABLE CHALLENGE: Ministry is uncertain. - 2 Corinthians 2:12-13. - We don’t know all the details, but these verses indicate some good and some bad. A HOPEFUL TRUTH: The Kingdom is always advancing. - 2 Corinthians 2:14a – “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ok - Now What?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Be faithful to finish well!

Focus Passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 27, 2011

The devil has a plan for your life But God has a far greater plan and we need to accept it.

Plans are important, aren’t they? Look at this building. Some of you here today can remember back when the planning process began for this building. Even though I was not here, I am sure that the plan was to build a church in which people could come to and worship Jesus Christ. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Other

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by David Scudder on May 3, 2009

Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as much as those outside of the average church. I believe that our text today shows us that praye

Purpose: To show how prayer can empower believers. Aim: I want believers look to prayer as the solution to discouragement. INTRODUCTION: Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devil's Design

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 6, 2015

A sermon describing five things Satan uses to influence Christians.

"The Devil's Design" 2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Introduction: We are always talking about the plan that God has for our lives but would it surprise you to know that the Devil also has a plan for your life? The word that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Where Do I Go When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 5, 2015

Have you ever been there? More important, are you there right now? The writer of this psalm is in a dark place. Many of us know what that is like.

REFRESH Where do I go when I hurt? Psalm 42 A young boy had misbehaved and was sent to bed by his mother. Just 5 minutes later he cried out Mom, I’m thirsty, can you bring me a drink of water? No, go to sleep. Five minutes later. Mom? What? Can I have a drink of water? She says I told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy's Battle Plans

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2020

For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory!

August 9, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory! Focus Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist