Sermons on facing discouragment:

The Great Setback Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 6, 2017

Don't look at the big setback, see the big picture. Don't look at the big self, see the works of God. Don't look at the big things, listen to the voice of God.

Elijah had a great victory against the false prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. • He challenged the 450 prophets to call on their god to bring down fire and burn up the sacrifice. They failed, after a whole day of shouting. • At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah repaired the altar of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Firm In Adversity Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2019

We stand firm and do the work of God, not discouraged by ridicule, intimidation and threats, because God is with us and we are doing God's will.

Last week we saw the beautiful picture of the people of God coming together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem – people of different skills and occupations, young and old, men and women – all having to stop their usual work and take up the work of God. • There is unity in the diversity. Never mind ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15, Psalm 33:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"roadblocks To Vision" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

So, I told you last week that when God gives you vision to do something in the future and you then share it with a group of people, you can expect at least two things. (1) Discussion. (2) Criticism.

“Roadblocks to Vision” Nehemiah 4 So, I told you last week that when God gives you vision to do something in the future and you then share it with a group of people, you can expect at least two things. (1) Discussion. (2) Criticism. People will ask you questions because they want to hear more – ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement To Proceed

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023

Everybody has a job, a calling, a gift. Often, we are discouraged during our Christian walk of faith. If we know and see someone struggling to follow their call, why not help them?

Often, we are discouraged during our Christian walk of faith. We have felt the call of God, and as we strive to follow His will, it seems as though we cannot accomplish or reach that goal God set before us. We should try to remember that God is with us. He would not have placed that calling within ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Identity: Christ Alone! Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

Where does your joy come from? What are the kinds of things that rob you of your joy? Paul encourages the Philippians to keep the source of joy in proper perspective so that it's not stolen away or diminished.

I. Intro A. ?Two Australian sailors staggered out of a London pub into a dense fog and looked around for help. As they steadied themselves, they saw a man coming into the pub but evidently missed the military medals flashing on his dress uniform. One sailor blurted out, “Say, bloke, do you know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

La Bolsa De Herramientas Del Enemigo

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 7, 2023

El diablo es cruel y utiliza varias tácticas para atacar la vida espiritual de uno.

La Bolsa de Herramientas del Diablo Gen. 17:1,2 1 Y siendo Abram de edad de noventa y nueve años, le apareció Jehová, y le dijo: Yo soy el Dios Todopoderoso; anda delante de mí, y sé perfecto. 2 Y yo estableceré mi pacto contigo, y te multiplicaré en gran ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We Enjoying A Pity Party?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 21, 2015

It is so easy to have A PITY PARTY and feel like your are the only person in the world that is having trouble. What are you doing here? Problems and obstacles are common.

HAVING A PITY PARTY... THE BATTLE OF THE MIND By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is not about clinical depression from a chemical imbalance that requires professional help. Do you know no 16 seed NCAA team has ever beaten a #1 seed? Someday, some team will break that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Reality Or Fighting God's Truth? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

We are better off taking our position as lost and helpless sinners before God than we are fighting Him with our objections and rationalizations.

Facing Reality or Fighting God’s Truth? (Romans 3:1-20) 1. LONDON (Reuters) - A leading British brain surgeon has been suspended from work following a dispute over a bowl of soup. Dr Terence Hope was sent home from the Queen’s Medical Center in Nottingham, where newspapers say there is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Hides His Face

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Apr 19, 2004

Describing what we feel and go through when God’s face becomes hidden from us.

6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. 7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. Think about a relationship that you had with a friend or family member? It was a great relationship. They were there for you, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life's Storms Without Fear Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

What do you do in the storms of life? Let’s look at the story of Jesus calming the storm, and get some principles to help us understand and handle the storms of life. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

<OPENING ILLUS> Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. 1. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-28, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Holiness

Facing The Sorrow Of Death With Hope In The Ressurrection

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 15, 2003

This Sermon was preached on November 8, 2003 in memory of Sis. Emily White, a valiant soldier of God. The objective is to keep the believer’s mind focus on the resurrection during times of death.

The Apostle Paul addresses the question concerning the state of those who die in the Lord. The Thessalonians knew that Jesus had risen and they believe that his return was imminent. But they were confused concerning those who were dead already. They thought that somehow their deceased love ones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes God's Face Shine?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

The outline of one of Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life devotionals.

Numbers 6:25 – What Makes God’s Face Shine? In one sermon, a pastor announced that he would preach on Noah and the Ark the following Sunday, and gave the scriptural reference for the congregation to read ahead of time. A couple of boys noticed something interesting about the placement of the story ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:25, Psalm 119:135

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Us His Face

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 24, 2002

To make life possible, man needs a face more than goals. God becomes man in order to give us His face.

Today we celebrate Christmas. And today’s gospel, John 1.1-18, tells us that the Word of God is the Word of life. This Word is the Light of life. The Word of God lights up for us the way we must live. The outline of the right way of living lies in this Word. This Word, this Light, fashions the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair Outline

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002

This outline accompanies full manuscript sermon by the same title; includes outline for establishing spiritual base

Remembering September 11 Even though the tragic events of September 11, 2001 are behind us, we are still mourning. In addition to all the losses, we live with a new uneasiness. But not all the effects of 9.11 are bad. Many people have found a new respect for others. We have been reminded that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Methodist

Revival - Pray And Seek His Face

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The third lesson in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

PRAY AND SEEK HIS FACE II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Jonah 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ