Sermons on Facing Discouragment:

Are We To Be Prepared To Face Doom Or Deliverance?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 11, 2024

In this passage of Scripture, God is placing judgment on a sinful world. Assyria had been a powerful nation. They were proud of themselves at how they conquered the various lands and its people.

The Patience and Power of God: Like Jonah, Nahum was a prophet to the capital of the Assyrian Empire, Nineveh, and he prophesied somewhere in the range of 663 and 654 B.C. Jonah had seen the city atone a century sooner, however it had fallen once more into devilishness. Assyria was controlling the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When I Am Faced With A Trial

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

The story of Daniel in the bible starts out with him a 15 year-old boy.

When I Am Faced With a Trial “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his.21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenges That A Christian Home May Face Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025

A Christian home must stand firm on Christ as its foundation to overcome pressures, preserve godliness, and shine as a light in a dark world.

CHALLENGES THAT A CHRISTIAN HOME MAY FACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 24:15 Key Verse: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15b) Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 5:21–33, 2 Timothy 3:12 INTRODUCTION: The Christian home is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Adversity With The Eagle’s Anointing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025

The eagle’s anointing empowers believers to face adversity with renewed strength, spiritual vision, and victorious endurance.

FACING ADVERSITY WITH THE EAGLE’S ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Decision-Making When Facing Doors

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 14, 2025

Guide to making decisions ion the will of God.

A. DOORS TO HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “I am the door, by Me if any man enters in he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture” (Jn. 10:4). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Bubble? Clique

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 23, 2018

We are living in a dilemma of emptiness and loneliness because of this huge enemy giant of CLIQUES. Small exclusive groups will hinder growth bring many problems. BE INCLUSIVE.

LIVING IN A BUBBLE? EMPTY, LONELY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Where does EMPTINESS and LONELINESS grow? Why do we seem to live in a wonderful world and we face the giants of fear, worry, loneliness and emptiness in a land of plenty? Why accept the FIFTH WHEEL FEELING? WE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 26:33-35, Genesis 11:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can't Keep A Good Man Down

Contributed by Gregory White on Jun 18, 2003

Although we are faced with discouragements in our lives, if we keep faith and strength in God, He will not let us stay down forever.

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down Thank you for having me speak here again tonight. Our pastor and his wife are on vacation so they don’t have to hear what I have to say. I guess they are the lucky ones. No, I think they needed a break. They work very hard in this church and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Seeking God Feels Dry: Are You Seeking The Right Thing? - Psalm 63 Part 8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2025

What does it mean to seek God's face?

Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My body longs for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Review Step 1 in learning to love God is to resolve to prefer God over this world, after having counted the cost. Another step was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Don’t Allow Discouragement From Ministry Kill You

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

you can love something so much AND love folk so much that when disappointment and discouragement gets into our mind that it will destroy or even kill you or the vision that God has given you…

MINISTRY CAN KILL YOU IF YOU AREN’T CAREFUL…you can love something so much AND love folk so much that when disappointment and discouragement gets into our mind that it will destroy or even kill you or the vision that God has given you… I want to tell you that you don’t have to die for a church that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Other

Facing Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 20, 2024

Elijah, facing depression, is comforted by the Lord while on the run.

Facing Life’s Ups and Downs 1 Kings 19:1-18 Good morning, One day in a philosophy class, the professor decided to talk with his students about the emotional extremes people go through. The professor asked the class, “What’s the opposite of sadness?”, and one of the students answered, “Joy”. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Joy When Facing Persecution For Christ

Contributed by Richard Wagner on May 9, 2008

It is a privilege to face trials which grow us in our sanctification. The book The Heavenly Man is used as an illustration.

This story is a little bit convoluted but the message is important. Our son Tommy graduated 8th grade in May of 2007. One of his eighth grade teachers was Tim Bratt. Tim is a solid Christian man who lives his faith. During that year they read The Heavenly Man and discussed and reported on it in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Money Isn't Everything: A Wealthy Young Guy Meets Jesus Face To Face Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

The young man falls on his knees before Jesus. He is overcome by his presence, he is amazed, and excited to meet Jesus, this God-man who is changing everything. And he asks him a very, very, very important question: How do I get eternal life?

"In 1928 a group of the world's most successful financiers met at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago. The following were present: The president of the largest utility company, The greatest wheat speculator, The president of the New York Stock Exchange, A member of the President's ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do Not Lose Heart (Part I)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 4, 2009

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah 3 - Enemies Outside Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

To finnish the work we need to overcome discouragement, overcome fear and always be ready to resist the enemy.

ENEMIES FROM OUTSIDE A few years ago I was invited to play basketball at the Union centre in Chicago. We were just an average bunch of guys trying to get some excercise. As we were warming up a guy came up and asked if his team could play against us. We said sure. They ended up being the farm ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You A Thermometer Or A Thermostat Christian? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 10, 2008

“Many aspire, but few attain.” – Rev. Dr. Paul Fritz

Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat Christian? Introduction: Are you a thermometer (circumstantially led) or are you a thermostat (influencer of your surroundings) believer? Let me explain. A thermometer is circumstantially led. Depending on the temperature, the mercury moves up or down. It ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25

Denomination: Baptist