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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Feel Encouraged Despite Your Discouraging Circumstances

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 17,780 views

    Remember the famous old hymn, "Do you have any rivers you think are uncrossable? Do you have any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible.

    Remember the famous old hymn, "Do you have any rivers you think are uncrossable? Do you have any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible. He does the things others cannot do! Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,574 views

    Today I want to preach a sermon about hope.

    Illus: Makes me think of an elderly man lay dying in his bed, close to his last breathe...but suddenly he smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies floating up the stairs. He gathered all his remaining strength and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Be Misled Series

    Contributed by Vini Charles on May 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,171 views

    Stop being with the people who've bad mindset, who're negative towards things, who try to discourage you, STOP. Because they'll spoil your character, your motivation, your strength, your peace, your dignity, your faith, your morals and obviously YOU.

    Praise The Lord. Today you're here to read this sermon because Jesus wanted you to know this. I'm grateful that I got this opportunity to tell the verses from the Holy Bible. The very first verse is, 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    Faith’s Journey

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,959 views

    Leaving Egypt was just the beginning of journey for Israel. Every step taken would be determined by their faith. So it is for every Christian from the moment they experienced salvation then begins the journey of faith.

    Faith’s Journey Deut. 1:1-2, 21-46 Leaving Egypt was just the beginning of the journey for the nation of Israel. Every step taken would be determined by their faith. So it is for every Christian from the moment they experience salvation. Then begins the journey of faith and this passage is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deflating Depression

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 26, 2019
     | 3,951 views

    Even God's great heroes dealt with depression. Rather than beating ourselves up, we get the help we need (especially God's) and move forward to the work He has called us to do.

    1. Most if not all of us have dealt with or are dealing with depression. Touched on it last week with Grief. 2. Causes of Depression • Grief and Loss • Stress • Health problems (poor nutrition, etc.) • Drugs 3. Signs of Depression (You may need to seek professional counsel): • Prolonged ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fixing The Fatal Feelings Of February

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 17,297 views

    4 Consequences, 4 Causes, and 4 Cures 4 Depression. David was a man after God’s own heart and he struggled with it, as do many of God’s children. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Fixing the Fatal Feelings of February The Consequences, Causes and Cure of Depression Psalm 77 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FatalFebruary.com Depression is real…and affects many people year round. But we are starting the month known for being the most depressing of all. Aside from the cold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dircouragement

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 11, 2014
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     | 5,359 views

    Are you tired of being discouraged? This is one of Satan's best weapon of spiritual warfare and it is unimaginable how many fall prey to it. The repercussions of discouragement can be devastating but the biggest benefit is that it confirms our need of God

    Opening illustration: During the Boer War (1899-1902), a man was convicted of a very unusual crime. He was found guilty of being a “discourager.” The South African town of Ladysmith was under attack, and this traitor would move up and down the lines of soldiers who were defending the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Do Not Lose Heart

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,658 views

    When we grow discouraged, we will be encouraged by the knowledge of what God has done and what He is doing in our lives because of Christ our Lord.

    “We have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Life To Live

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 57,581 views

    This message motivates us to realize that we only have one life to live and the consequences are eternal.

    One Life to Live Brian A. Moon In an average lifetime, the average American spends 3 years in business meetings, 13 years watching TV, Spends $89,281 on food, consumes 109,354 pounds of food, Makes 1811 trips to McDonalds, Spends $6881 in vending machines, Eats 35,138 cookies and 1483 pounds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    So You Have Sinned!

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,806 views

    HAve you committed a sin since you were saved? Do you get discouraged because it seems you can not get the victory over certain sins in your life? This message will be a great help to you in your Christian life.

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title So You Have Sinned! By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Our Text 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing God’s Encouragement When We Are Discouraged! Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014
     | 7,435 views

    A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF PAUL AS HE ENTERS INTO THE TOWN OF CORINTH. HE COMES INTO THIS TOWN DISCOURAGED – AND SEEING HIS CIRCUMSTANCES, WHO COULD BLAME HIM. YET, WHAT PAUL DOES NOT INITIALLY SEE, AND WHAT GOD BRINGS TO HIS ATTENTION IS THAT THERE IS MUCH

    SEEING GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT WHEN WE ARE DISCOURAGED! Acts 18:1-17 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2  There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Can You Hear Me Lord?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016
     | 10,012 views

    Ever felt discouraged? Ever felt that you wanted to restore a right relationship with the God to sense His presence again? This is how King David felt as he cried out to God for more of Him.

    Can you hear me Lord? Psalm 61:1-8 Do you remember the old Verizon commercial? The Verizon man used to say “Can you hear me now? If you are familiar with him and the commercials, you know that he has switched sides- From Verizon to Sprint. His words have become ammunition for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Elijah: "I'm Really Depressed" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,454 views

    Discouragement, God's Care & Encouragement, Revelation

    OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Elijah: “I’m Really Depressed” 1 Kings 19:9-18 (p. 247) August 27, 2017 Introduction: I love the story of Elijah fighting for God and the allegiance of His people on top of Mount Carmel. It’s a duel between the false prophets of Baal and God Himself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faith Crisis

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 22, 2011
     | 3,454 views

    how to have faith when we feel discouraged

    IN MATTHEW 11:1-6 JOHN THE BAPTIST SEEMED TO BE DISCOURAGED. THIS SAME GREAT MAN OF GOD IS THE ONE WHO SAID: THIS IS THE LAMB OF GOD WHO TAKES AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD. YET WHEN HE WAS UNFAIRLY PUT IN JAIL HE SEEMS TO DOUBT THE LAMB'S IDENTITY. ALL OF US GO THROUGH MOMENTS OF DISCOURAGEMENT. WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sweet And Sour Encouragement

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 8, 2016
     | 7,702 views

    Two weeks ago I preached on sweet and sour fellowship. Today I want to talk about sweet and sour encouragement. It sounds strange but there are ways in which we can be negatively encouraging. Let’s take a look at how encouragement can be sweet or sour.

    SWEET AND SOUR ENCOURAGEMENT A couple of weeks ago I preached on sweet and sour fellowship. Today I want to talk about sweet and sour encouragement. I know it may sound like an oxy-moron but there are ways in which we can be negatively encouraging. Let’s take a look at that so we won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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