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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Overcoming Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,268 views

    We can be easily defeated by words or ridicule. Pray and focus on what God has called us to do. Overcome fatigue, frustrations and fears by asking God for help, getting reinforcements and remembering the great and awesome God.

    What we learn last week: • God uses anyone who is willing to offer themselves to serve. He looks for availability, not capability. • So you and I have a place in God’s church, and being a member of this Body, our contribution is valuable and vital. • Since we are different ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discouraged, Not Defeated

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 25, 2010
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     | 18,031 views

    How to keep discouragement from becoming defeat.

    Discouraged, Not Defeated It is easy to become discouraged. Our world situation - Economy, war, terrorism, unemployment, mortgage crisis, crime. Our personal situation - Family problems, employment problems, physical problems. Our church life - Christians fall away, harsh words, disappointment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 5,413 views

    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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 564 ratings
     | 83,571 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,566 views

    How to deal with discouragement in the Christian life.

    Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23 Title- Overcoming Discouragement We all face periods of frustration and discouragement. But we can overcome discouragement through God’s grace! I. The Source of discouragement a. Ridicule- 1-3 b. Open opposition- 7-8, 11 (security) c. Fatigue- 10 II. The Antidote to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Discouragement

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 10, 2009
     | 4,240 views

    Verse 12 of our text directs us to be followers of them who through faith and patience inherited the promises (them = those listed in Scripture in general and in the book of Hebrews in particular).

    DEALING WITH DISCOURAGEMENT Text: Heb. 6:9-20 Introduction: Discouragement--you know what the word means. We, each one of us, have had our battles with dicouragement. The Lord directs us to cast our cares on Him because He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Discouragement Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 7, 2013
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     | 6,186 views

    We all are seeking happiness and often find ourselves discouraged. That is why we are not to produce the spiritual fruit of happiness but rather joy. This sermon discovers what joy is and how to find it.

    If I were to ask you this morning “What makes you happy?” how would you answer? Perhaps your answer would be friends and family. We are all born with a need for social connections. Did you realize that physical touch, like a hand shake or a hug releases endorphins in our brain which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Outlasting Discouragement

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
     | 7,246 views

    Discouragement must not wear us down

    2Ch 32:9 After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, 2Ch 32:10 Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Handling Discouragements Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 23,817 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,677 views

    Nehemiah demonstrates how to deal with discouragement in our walk with Jesus.

    In general, I really enjoy doing projects around our house – especially those projects that give a sense of accomplishment once they are completed. Over the years Mary and I have taken on some pretty big projects. We’ve done significant landscaping work on at least 4 different houses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,559 views

    Overcome discouragement when you redirect your energies, refocus your vision, and rally together.

    A man stopped to watch a Little League baseball game and asked one of the youngsters, “What’s the score?” “We're losing 18-0,” was the answer. “Well,” said the man. “I must say you don't look discouraged.” “Discouraged?” the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Coping With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019
     | 5,434 views

    Job was broken and in need of comfort.

    Lessons learned from Job #3 Coping with discouragement Job Chapter three Introduction- For the last two weeks, we have looked at Job and what happened to him. We saw that he was attacked by losing possessions, wealth, his family, and while he was trying to get a grip on what was happening, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fighting Discouragement

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2019
     | 5,853 views

    Discouragement and depression can keep you from accomplishing what God wants for your life.

    Fighting Discouragement Nehemiah chapter 4 Prayer- Father, today would you allow us to sense your presence. It is what each one of us needs for our lives. In your presence discouragement, anger, loneliness, anxiety, they all leave when they are replaced with your Spirit dwelling in us. Help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Disappointed But Not Discouraged

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 15, 2019
     | 9,684 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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed