Sermons on Disappointment In God:

Expect The Unexpected Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2011

God's purposes prevail even when our plans don't.

Expect the Unexpected Romans 15:22-29 Rev. Brian Bill 3/27/11 When the unexpected happens, we’re prone to either become exasperated or to make excuses. Here are some actual unedited excuses received by a public school. “My son is under the doctor’s care and should not take P.E. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

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

"A Walk To Emmaus - Just Another Day" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

How does discouragement affect our lives and our walk with Jesus Christ? When we are discouraged, we are to seek God’s Will and read His Word, even more than ever.

Prior to His arrest, Jesus traveled up and down the strip of land once ruled by David and Solomon, inviting the people of Israel to become a part of His kingdom, promising abundant life. His followers fully expected that He would become their king and that Israel would again be prosperous and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Dependable God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

In a world where trust can often be broken and disappointments abound, the dependability of God stands as a beacon of hope. He is the one constant in our lives, providing security and assurance amidst chaos.

THE DEPENDABLE GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 62:1-2 "Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 26:4 2 Samuel 22:31 Psalm 9:10 Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2, Isaiah 26:4, 2 Samuel 22:31, Psalm 9:10, Proverbs 18:10, Matthew 7:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Despair

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 12, 2009

We all experience despair at times and God will help us to overcome it.

Title: Overcoming Despair Text: Psalm 13:1-6 “How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? 3 Look on me and answer, O LORD my God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questioning Christ

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 9, 2009

John the Baptist has some pointed questions for Jesus, and sometimes, so do we. How does God respond to us in our times of weakness and disappointent with him?

Luke 7:18-28 The Perfect Plan. Anne and I had a perfect plan last weekend. It involved new window shades for the windows on our staircase. It was a plan that was a long time in the making. For months, Anne lurked in the tall grass of the internet. Waiting for the perfect storm of sale price ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012

How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the question what, am I doing wrong?

Introduction When a person comes to church, they hear a lot about how a person should be like Christ, how they should have God-like characteristics. How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Enjoy God Through His Creation - Psalm 8:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 8, 2025

This sermon explains how to use not only the most amazing things in the creation to increase your delight in God, but also the disappointing things—even disappointing people to increase your joy in God by seeing how your disappointment in them draws lines that point to God’s majesty.

Psalm 8: For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-2

Why Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 12, 2012

Don’t blame God in your disappointment. Instead, believe in Him and get back to work.

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, “Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.” The woman below replied, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cleopas Has Left The Building

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 14, 2009

Walking away from Jerusalem. The encouraging ministry of Christ to 2 disappointed believers on the first Easter Day. Has something caused you to walk away from God’s best in your life? How would you know if it had? Where is Christ in it all?

Easter! What a message! Jesus died for our sins and rose again! Because of this we can now have forgiveness, victory and new life. Who needs forgiveness but the guilty? Who needs victory except the defeated? Who needs new life but those with broken lives? This is good news! But does it sound good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When It Hurts? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Feb 19, 2002

Gideon is "the cutter down", who shows us where God is in the midst of your disappointment and pain.

I. INTRODUCTION A. Where Is God When It Hurts? 1. A complex question with no simple answers, and the whole world is asking. B. Last week, we talked about how, though simplistic sounding, it’s truth nonetheless that in the midst of your pain, God is with you. 1. Want to a biblical story ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

When The Mountain Don't Move Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2010

God wants us to have mountain moving faith. But Sometimes the mountain don't move. Now What?

When the Mountain Don’t Move (Remember His Way is Best) Mark 14:32 The Tension between Mountain Moving Faith and When the Mountain Don’t move Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

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 Word Of Encouragement To God's Children

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001

This sermon is a word of encouragement to the beleiver who feels discouraged due to various causes such as difficulties and disappointments.

A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN OUTLINE 1.DO NOT LOSE YOUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE 2.DO NOT BE WEARY IN DOING GOOD 3.DO NOT BE HASTY IN DECIDING YOUR DESTINY 4.DO NOT FEEL FORSAKEN AND WEAKENED 5.DO NOT FORGET GOD’S TIMING THE MESSAGE A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO GOD’S CHILDREN 1.DO ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Smelling Salts - Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 21, 2025

The deepest joy comes from living in reality, not the stupor of trivia. So God gives us smelling salts to wake us up.

How do you enjoy life when things go wrong in this bent, twisted, crooked world? This passage teaches us a half dozen crucial principles on how to maintain our joy even in the face of hardship, disappointment, and even death. Ecclesiastes 6:10 Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is ...read more