Sermons on Discouraged:

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Discouragement

Contributed by Chad Prather on Oct 5, 2002

The Jebusites were an Old Testament enemy of Israel and represent the spirit of discouragement

Seven Nations Greater Than You (Part 7) Overcoming the Obstacles to Your Destiny The Jebusites - The Spirit of Discouragement Josh. 3:10; I Sam. 30:1-8 Jebusite - Heb. - “Trodden down.” They represent the spirit of discouragement. Over 17 million people are clinically depressed and it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:10, 1 Samuel 30:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 28, 2002

Through Nehemiah we learn the Godly way to overcome what could potentially become discouragement.

Introduction: John Hus Illustration Background: Hard work is almost finished Purpose Statement: Being a Committed Christian Means… I. Never Letting Your Guard Down (v. 1, 8-9) A. The Work is all but finished 1. The enemies make a concession speech 2. They were appealing to his pride B. Never fall ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 4 March 11, 2001 “Defeating Discouragement” “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies,” said G.K. Chesterton, “probably because they are generally the same people!” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, this was certainly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Parasites Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 15, 2009

Discouragement is like a parasite that comes along side us and sucks the very life out of us – if we let it!

Ever felt like your life was the most unlucky of all? No matter what, the human spirit can be an amazing thing. Take for example the case of Larry Hanratty, who was named by the Los Angeles Times in 2007 the most unlucky man in California. This poor man was nearly executed to death in a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2009

This message focuses on the necessity of change. Change can be very uncomfortable but it is essential to growth.

Keep the Change “Defeating Discouragement” Nehemiah 4 Perhaps you have heard of Murphy’s law. His most famous law was this: if anything can go wrong, it probably will. There are other laws that are attributed to Mr. Murphy as well. Here are a few: * left to themselves, things tend to go from ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 4, 2009

Have you ever been discouraged? Are you discouraged now? You don’t have to be. As we examine our passage today, we will discover the causes of discouragement. But more than that, we will find the cure.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com You know how much I love to watch college football. How many times have you seen a huge underdog go into the home stadium of a football powerhouse and play them very close the first half? It seems like it happens every Saturday during college football season. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-15

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

In The Face Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Discouragement. We all experience it one time or another. Discouragement can immobilize even the righteous people of God and hinder them or stop them in their tracks to the point that they stop working on their God given visions.

Sunday January 27th, 2008 Series: the Fight part four Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: In the face of discouragement Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Discouragement. We all experience it one time or another. Discouragement can immobilize even the righteous people of God and hinder them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Discouragement

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 3, 2008

When discouragement comes we have an encouraging word to get us moving again.

Overcoming Discouragement Griffith Baptist Church – 10/5/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:10-23 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:20 - In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. Premise: When discouragement comes we have an encouraging ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Discouragements Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

Let’s look more closely at the entire passage & discover, first of all, the source of discouragement; secondly, the causes of discouragement; & finally, how to deal with discouragement when it comes our way.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the fifth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Be Discouraged

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

When God is involved, the future is always better than the past.

Have you ever felt nostalgic for the good old days? Have you ever experienced a longing and yearning for the way things use to be? I remember once visiting in a home of a family with a young child. The parents of this young boy had just converted his room from being that of a toddler to that ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Discourager Or Encourager

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Defeating Discouragement

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2007

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

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: *other

The Prison Of Discouragement

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 16, 2004

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

Denomination: Church Of God