Sermons on Discouraging:

Breakthrough Or Breakdown

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

using spiritural weapons against discouragement so we have breakthrough not break down

Breakdown or Breakthrough I Samuel 27:1 And David said in his heart: I shall now one day perish by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel, so shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church To Die For Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 16, 2008

The perspective that kept Paul from discouragement - a remarkable revelation of the gospel and a stunning picture of the church...

Introduction A company Director tells the story about a day when he and his wife stopped off at a petrol station. It was a run down station, with only one pump. It was an old fashioned petrol station and he asked the attendant to fill the tank and check the oil. Meanwhile he went for a little walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Flame Has Flickered But It Has Never Gone Out

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

How Satan tries to discourage us and put out the fire of God in our heart.

THE FLAME HAS FLICKERED BUT IT HAS NEVER GONE OUT Jeremiah 20:9-10 Intro: In this passage of scripture we find the Weeping Prophet Jeremiah in sort of place of disarray. Jeremiah has faithfully proclaimed the Word of God to Judah and has gotten nothing in return but sorrow and persecution Fact ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2008

In this sermon we see that Jesus gives us a living hope in the face of discouragement and hopelessness.

Scripture Easter is the greatest celebration of the Christian Church. But what does the word “Easter” mean? Where and when was it first celebrated? The origin of the word “Easter” is uncertain, but the Venerable Bede claimed that the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ displaced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Encouraged

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

There are so many things we can be discouraged about. But we are called to be encouraged. Why?

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Intro: Living in the world, it is easy to be discouraged. 1. things don’t always go as we planned. 2. a few people are happy this Super Bowl Sunday, but most football fans are discouraged because their team isn’t playing and probably won’t next year, either. 3. jobs ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 4, 2014

If we not protected, devil will use sword of discouragement to defeat us in our walk with the Lord.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 1 June 2014 Ephesians 6:13-18 THE BONNET OF SALVATION Shield of Faith speaks: • Daily faith/God causes us to trust Him all seasons of life • Times/good, “Righteous shall live by faith” Rom. 1:17 • Times/bad, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten, But Not Forsaken Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 21, 2014

Some of you are looking at disappointments and discouragements and you do not know how to handle them.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Jan 19th, 2014 Genesis 40:1-41:1 FORGOTTEN, BUT NOT FORSAKEN Intro: • Text finds Joseph/midst/great trial of faith. • mistreated, misrepresented, falsely accused/imprisoned • Midst of it all Joseph remained patient • Kept ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Your hope is found in Jesus.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#7] YOUR HOPE 1 Peter 3:13-22 Introduction: Each week, I hear about different people in our Church who are sick, tired, sick and tired, etc…; and most weeks I’m in all 3 of those categories. It is difficult to live in this body in this world and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mastering Crisis – How To Triumph Over Trouble

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 27, 2020

This Psalm is for all those who are discouraged, seemingly surrounded by problems, or feeling overwhelmed and defeated.

Introduction: In Psalms 3 we meet David in times of trouble. David’s son Absalom had decided to take family matters into his own hands, so he killed his half-brother Amnon for raping his sister Tamar. As punishment for his actions, Absalom was forced to live in exiles for many years. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

"Stay The Course"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 29, 2016

Whether disappointments, discouragement or a hostile culture Christians are call to "Stay the Course" committed to God's mission in the world!

Cornerstone Church June 19, 2016 “Stay the Course” John 21:1-19 The captain of a ship looked into the dark night and saw ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Knows Our Needs!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

Jesus knows & cares about us. He knows what is inside us. He knows how we think. He knows when we're telling the truth & when we're lying. He knows who & what we really are, & He loves us anyway.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL,KANSAS, OK (revised:2016) TEXT: Mark 1:40-2:12 ILL. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful songs in our hymnbooks is #528, entitled "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus." Notice the words in verse 1: I would love to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Encouragement Of Elijah

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 5, 2009

Discusses the ways that God helped Elijah after hearing of threat from Queen Jezebel to kill him.

THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ELIJAH PHILIPPIANS 4:19; 1 KINGS 19:1-18; 1 KINGS 17-19 INTRO. – One of the strongest men to ever serve God, the prophet Elijah, was gripped by a spirit of discouragement and despair. Transition - Through the Holy Spirit and the author’s pen we are able to hear: I. Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Road Blocks Or Detours?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2009

Learn a new perspective on why we should take God’s detour around the road blocks in our lives.

AS YOU ALL MAY KNOW, IN 1935, THE HOOVER DAM WAS BUILT ON THE COLORADO RIVER IN THE BLACK CANYON, BETWEEN ARIZONA AND NEVADA. IT STILL IS RECOGNIZED TODAY AS ONE OF THE NATION’S CIVIL ENGINEERING WONDERS. WHAT MAKES THE HOOVER DAM SO UNIQUE IS THAT IT IS AN ARCH-GRAVITY DAM; THAT IS, IT IS AN ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Good Advice Goes Wrong

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 19, 2009

The advice that comforts may be right advice with proper theology in some situations but bad advice for each person’s situation since it does not meet the need of the present situation.

WHEN RIGHT ADVICE GOES WRONG Job 4:1-9, 17-21 et al Proposition: The advice that comforts may be right advice with proper theology in some situations but bad advice for each person’s situation since it does not meet the need of the present situation. Objective: My objective is to ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Really Gets Hard (I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Benefits gained by those who persevere through trials are discussed. James tells us to rejoice in hardship; sermon examines why.

When Life Gets Really Hard James 1:2-12 4-13-08 How would you respond this morning if you received a call telling you that terrorists had just blown up your house and your insurance had expired yesterday? How would you respond if your boss called to tell you his business had fall off and he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Charismatic