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  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Preach Jesus Not Yourself Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 9, 2017
     | 3,733 views

    Don't be discouraged no matter what men say just preach Jesus

    May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: PREACH JESUS NOT YOURSELF John 8:13-14King James Version (KJV) 13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. 14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    You Matter Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
     | 11,809 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". You matter to God.

    Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#3] YOU MATTER 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: I was teaching the kids recently and I was telling them that we are supposed to love others as we love ourselves. As I continued to talk to them and ask them questions I began to discover that there was a problem- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Hope, A Sure Anchor In Troubled Times Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 29, 2022
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     | 5,228 views

    Peter has some good news for beaten down and discouraged Jesus-followers.

    Living Hope A Sure Anchor In Troubled Times Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking Free From Constant Disappointment

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 25, 2025
     | 281 views

    Disappointment is a painful experience that can leave a person feeling frustrated, hopeless, and discouraged.

    BREAKING FREE FROM CONSTANT DISAPPOINTMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 5:25-34 – “And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse…” Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Despair To Divine Encounter

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
     | 158 views

    Even the strongest spiritual warriors can face moments of deep discouragement and despair.

    FROM DESPAIR TO DIVINE ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1-15 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 4:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Even the strongest spiritual warriors can face moments of deep discouragement and despair. In 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Shall Be Next To You Series

    Contributed by Todd Sommer on Jul 8, 2019
     | 5,291 views

    Sermon about being encouraging rather than discouraged. You can see the whole sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/next/

    *Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Out Of The Depths I Cried

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 28, 2020
     | 10,889 views

    Discouragement is part of life. Discouragement comes most often when you do right things but experience poor results. You work hard, but you don't make progress. You have expectations and goals and they don’t come to pass. You seek change and yet nothing changes.

    “Out of the Depths I cried” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. When we think of Depth we think of the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something. It is used to specify the distance below the top or surface of something to which someone or something percolates or at which ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    When The Strong Feel Weak: God’s Response To Discouraged Servants Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 40 views

    1 Kings 19 reminds us that even spiritual giants can feel overwhelmed. Elijah’s moment of fear and frustration did not end his ministry—it became a turning point. God does not abandon His servants when they feel weak; instead, He feeds, speaks, reassures, and sends them again.

    WHEN THE STRONG FEEL WEAK: GOD’S RESPONSE TO DISCOURAGED SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; 2 Corinthians 4:7-9; Psalm 34:18; Hebrews 4:15-16; Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: After the fiery confrontation at Mount Carmel and the dramatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Hit List Of The Adversary

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,865 views

    Satan's goal us ti discourage you so that you feel like giving up. Oftentimes we are defeated because discouragement sets in and the adversary takes control of our situation because we relinquish it.

    TITLE: THE HIT LIST OF THE ADVERSARY SCRIPTURE: JOB 2:1-2 I have listened to testimonies from this past Wednesday evening Prayer Service as well as the past few weeks during the Sunday morning Worship experience, seems to me there are many of us that are going through. The past 30-days seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    O Lord, Just Kill Me!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,765 views

    God's mercy and our anger can often be in conflict. Such conflict can lead to discouragement that in turn can lead to despair. The child of God must guard his/her heart to avoid falling into deep gloom leading to thoughts of suicide.

    “[God’s mercy toward Nineveh] displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. And he prayed to the LORD and said, ‘O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Disappointments New Christians Face

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    Common disappointments that new Christians face often bring discouragement to the point of giving up.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 29, 2004 “Disappointments New Christians Face” I Peter 1:6-9 James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Think back to the time when you first came to the Lord and made your decision to become a Christian. You might have been a little child in Sunday school. It may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Transforming Touch

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    See how Jesus can transform doubting, discouraged, defeated disciples into passionate followers.

    Introducion- Have you ever seen someone transformed from a pessimistic defeated person into a passionate enthusiastic person? (Show the congregation two sections from the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life”. The first section is when George is considering suicide. The second section is after George has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Word Of Honor

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,354 views

    Our word is power. It can be used to heal and inspire, or it could be used to wound and discourage.

    October 16, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Subject for tonight’s study—Word of Honor: Be Careful What You Say B. We begin with the statement: “Word is power.” 1) From God’s word to ours, word is power. a) Genesis reminds us that it is by God’s word that the universe came to be. 1. God said, “Let there ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Greg Newton avatar

    Getting Out Of The Hole

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,191 views

    Talking about God never made Christians to live in holes, caves - discouragment, frustration

    “GET OUT OF THE HOLE” ILLUSTRATION: Telemarketer A telemarketer called a home one day, and a small voice whispered, “Hello?” “Hello! What’s your name?” Still whispering, the voice said, “Jimmy.” “How old are you, Jimmy?” “I’m four.” “Good, Is your mother home?” “Yes, but she’s busy.” “Okay, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bitter Waters

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 13,808 views

    This sermon is about not letting minor dissappointments discourage us from our promised destiny.

    "Bitter Waters"By A. Lamar Torrence Cross of Life Lutheran Church Exodus 15:1-25 This week, many of us along with the British Empire, took interest in the celebration of the twenty-first birthday of Prince William of England marking a milestone in his journey towards the royal throne as future ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran