Sermons on Disappointers:

A Different Direction

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

Satan loves to come to us with our past sins and failures.

Verse 13-Forgetting those things which are behind Sometimes we get obsessed with the past. Two kinds of people-Those who get stressed out because of every thing that has went wrong in the past. Then there are those who look to the future but haven’t learned anything from the past. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is That You?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 3, 2011

There are 3D's of Christianity: Discouragement, Doubts and Disbelief. When all or any of the 3D's of Christianity happen, Christ begins to fade into the background of our life and that's a place where many are today.

Jesus is that you? Brenda and I have been looking at new TV's because our LCD flat screen was hit by a sponge ball by me or one of my grandsons while we were playing. There is a spot on the right side of the screen that looks like Alfred Hitchcock's profile. There are many TV's to choose from now a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Discouragement

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

How negative attitutdes damage people

THE FRUIT OF DISCOURAGEMENT May 17, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee What are the reasons for your discouragement? Perception that: • It’s taking too long (Abraham) • It’s not fair (Jonah) • I’m all alone (Elijah) • It’s not possible (Thomas) • Maybe they’re right (two blind men on the road in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Telling God My Complaints And Problems Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 16, 2011

This sermon focusses on the family of Psalms known as Laments. In a Lament the Psalmist brings his complaints and problems to God. A Lament is also an occasion when the faithfulness and care of God is questioned. Psalm 88 is the example.

Telling God My Complaints and Problems Psalm 88:1-18 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading We are up to our sixth sermon in this series on the Psalms. Through this series we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With The Risen Christ

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 14, 2010

The two disciples on the way to Damascus as part of the Easter story.

Walking with the Risen Christ Luke 24:1-7 Luke 24:13-34 Suppose you were in Jerusalem A.D. 30. You purchased the Jerusalem Daily News, the edition is labeled, “Extra.” The startling big type headline reads, “Nazarene’s Tomb found Empty.” One of the column captions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Free Methodist

Resultados No Deseados Por El Desánimo

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 14, 2010

El desánimo no es simplemente un sentimiento pasajero. Produce consecuencías que pueda afectar nuestro estado espiritual.

EL PELIGRO Y RESULTADO DEL DESANIMO Lucas 24:13-33 13 Y he aquí, el mismo día dos de ellos iban a una aldea llamada Emaús, que estaba como a sesenta estadios de Jerusalén. 14 E iban hablando entre sí de todas aquellas cosas que habían acaecido. 15 Y aconteció que mientras conversaban y discutían ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can I Call You Friend?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2018

I would love to be counted a friend of God? There are 4 kinds of friends? Which are you? Are you a friend to others?

CAN I CALL YOU FRIEND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE NEED FRIENDS… Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN SYMPATHY AND COMPASSION? Sympathy is a box of Kleenex and a bowl of chicken soup. Jude 1:22 And of some have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Jude 1:22, 1 Samuel 18:1, 2 Timothy 4:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Messy Story Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 15, 2018

Every ounce of disease and death, both with our bodies and with our souls, is traced back to one single event: The Fall 1. Our story contains deception. 2. Our story contains disobedience. 3. Our story contains devastation and disappointment

A Messy Story Genesis 3 Every ounce of disease and death, both with our bodies and with our souls, is traced back to one single event: The Fall 1. Our story contains deception. Vv.1-5 Revelation 20:2 2. Our story contains disobedience v.6 Isaiah 53:6 3. Our story contains ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Election Of The Rejected

Contributed by Rev. Richard Adesola on Feb 15, 2013

The Lord appoints the rejected

THE ELECTION OF THE REJECTED SCRIPTURAL READING : Judges Chapter 11 Jephthah was a mighty and courageous man who was tremendously used in his generation to bring victory in battle unto his people; the Israelites. Despite all his achievements, the devil did not hesitate to truncate his joy and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

“in Times Of Discouragement” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 18, 2013

God has a word for us in discouraging times.

In 1 Kings 18, we are told about Elijah’s “mountain top” experience. He had challenged the prophets of Baal to a contest and had won! It had been decided that each would place a sacrifice upon the altar and pray to his God. The God who answered by sending fire from heaven upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Ever Get Discouraged?

Contributed by James Webster on Feb 4, 2013

This is a short devotion that can be used for any group

Do you ever get discouraged? To ask if we get discouraged sometimes of the things life has to offer compares to asking, “Does a baseball player use a baseball?” Life and its circumstances are often discouraging. We get discouraged when things don’t turn out or happen like we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Distraction

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 6, 2017

When we have to cope for the long term, we need to implement God’s template for doing so. Distraction is a key element in this process, but needs to be viewed as part of the whole process.

The Power of Distraction (Philippians 4:1-9) 1. The psychology professor was giving an oral test. She asked, "How would you diagnose a patient who screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?" A sports-minded young man answered, "He's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Never To Late To Return To Go Home

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

Naomi a widow and childless, and grieving the death of her husband and two sons, she now gives thought to return to her homeland.

Studies in the Book of Ruth “It Never Too Late To Go Home.” Ruth 1:6-21 “Have you ever experienced disappointment with God? It happens when you ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of God's Delays

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

When we receive a calling it can be exciting! We will start looking forward to seeing that calling realized! But, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait a while before we see His plan fulfilled. Here's one possible reason why.

When we receive a calling from the Lord it can be an exciting time! We will immediately start looking forward to seeing our calling realized! However, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait longer than others in order to see His plan fulfilled in our life, and it can be a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Story Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 15, 2023

When Jesus was crucified, the message was relayed all across the land that the Messiah was dead. But later, on the third day, the fog would lift. What looked like a crushing defeat was nothing more than the set-up for an incredible victory of sin, death, and hell.

The year was 1815. There were no satellites or telephones or even telegrams yet. There were no radios to communicate news. Nobody could send a text message or post a message on Facebook or YouTube. Still, the ENTIRE country of England knew that General Wellington was facing Napoleon in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7, John 1:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational