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  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The Disease Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
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    Discouragement is something that many of us face from time to time and God’s word shows us several things about this in the life of Elijah.

    The Disease of Discouragement I Kings 19:1-17 I. The Cause of Discouragement (v. v. 1-3) A. We Miss the Real Cause of Our Discouragement 1. Elijah’s Discouragement Was Contagious 2. Elijah’s Discouragement Was Unfounded B. We See Four Primary Causes of Discouragement 1. We Listen to Negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    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

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
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    Dealing with Discouragement

    Psalm 42 Dealing with Discouragement 1. The Psalmist's Dilemna 5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? (a) A Time Of Spiritual Barreness 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Dealing With Discouragement” Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024
     | 707 views

    “Dealing with Discouragement”

    Psalm 42:1-11 “Dealing with Discouragement” I. The Psalmist's Adversity i. David Was Oppressed From Without - 9 I will say unto my rock, why hast thou forgotten me? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? “OPPRESS” means - to feel pressure, or the weight of distress By ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025
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    Discouragement is not a sign of weak faith; it is a reality we must confront with divine truth and spiritual tools. What matters is not whether we feel discouraged, but how we respond when it comes.

    DEALING WITH DISCOURAGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1–18 “And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?” – 1 Kings 19:9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:11, John 14:1, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Getting Through The Season Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014
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    What do we need to do when it feels like we are alone and have no where to turn.

    There once was a boy playing baseball by himself in the backyard. • Who said "I’m the greatest batter in the world!" • Then He tossed the ball in the air and would swing the bat. • The Problem is He swung and he missed. • Not one to give up he throws the ball up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Building When Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 15, 2013
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    Some days we look at our efforts for the kingdom and we get discouraged because we do not see the fruit happening. We try hard but get little. In those situations God encourages us.

    You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/haggai/ Message Have you ever done one of those projects where, at first, you are really excited and enthusiastic but, as you see what you are actually achieving, you realise that your handiwork is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Jordan avatar

    What To Do In The Day Of Trouble

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 15, 2006
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    The Lord says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Are you living in the day of trouble? Do you feel discouraged, distressed, depressed? Are you weary? Feel like giving up? I have good news for you!

    WHAT TO DO IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE (August 2006) OPENING TEXT: (Psalm 50:15). The Lord says, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Are you living in the day of trouble? Do you feel discouraged, distressed, depressed? Are you weary? Feel like giving ...read more

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    When A Christian Gets Discouraged

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 24, 2013
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    some things that a discouraged Christian will do

    Discouragement doesn’t discriminate. Even the best Christians come under its power at times. It is the chief occupational hazard of the Christian. Notice what we will do when we get discouraged, I. WE WILL PRAY THE WRONG THINGS II. WE WILL PONDER THE WRONG THINGS We have to guard our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 142 - When You Are Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 56 views

    Realize how discouragement affects you, recognize it's cause, recieve God's encouragement and refocus on areas where you need to change

    PSALM 142 – WHEN YOU ARE DISCOURAGED Years ago, there was an article in USA Today about a guy named John Burns. The article described him as an alcoholic and homeless. He was living in New York City. There was a fire in a building and there were some people trapped inside. John Burns ran into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Danger Of Dry & Empty? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
     | 10,069 views

    Do we realize how dangerous being empty and dry can be? Study this lesson and warn others.

    DRY AND EMPTY... GLOOM, DESPAIR, AND AGONY ON END... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in 3 parts... I. CAN WE CLEARLY UNDERSTAND THAT DRY AND EMPTY CAN POSE MANY DANGERS TO OUR DAILY LIFE? Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Waiting For The Whisper

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 3, 2012
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     | 8,213 views

    Even when we are most discouraged God calls us to get back to work, doing what He has called us to do.

    Waiting For The Whisper July 15, 2012 1 Kings 19:4-15 Intro: What are you doing here? That is a great question. One we could ask each other as we gather as a church. What are you doing here? Why did you come? It is a great question we could ask corporately as this church – what are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Discouraged....the Hopeful the Discouraged....the Hopeful

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 117 ratings
     | 10,185 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent A Raising of Lazarus

    Fifth Sunday in Lent John 11:1- 45 The Discouraged....the Hopeful "Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    When You're Discouraged... Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
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    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". We all get discouraged. What should we do when this happens?

    Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#1] WHEN YOU’RE DISCOURAGED… 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction: With everything going on in the world, it’s easy to get down and be discouraged. Everybody gets discouraged and it can be very contagious. You have to be careful on what you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Lose Heart (Part I)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,625 views

    This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

    Have you ever seen someone lose heart? Maybe today you are struggling with issues and are on the verge of losing heart. Maybe you have already lost heart. I will share a few examples I have observed. When I was a boy there was a man I idolized. His name was Jim Ryun. Jim Ryun was one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist