Sermons on Facing Discouragment:

Turning Trials To Triumph Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

“EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Selfish Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". We must remember that it's not about us; but about Jesus.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#5] DON’T BE SELFISH 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction: It seems that one of the greatest reasons that people are discouraged is bad relationships. It is true that when you are having relationship problems everything else seems to fall apart. One of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Wall Around The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message about the church facing opposition from the world.

BUILDING A WALL AROUND THE CHURCH Nehemiah 6:15-16 INTRO: As Nehemiah went about the task of building the wall around Jerusalem he met several types of opposition. The Church faces the same opposition today ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

That Was Then, This Is Now

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This sermon is to encourage listeners not to let life's "detours, delays discouragements" distract them from God's sovereign work in their lives.

INTRO - Have you ever wondered - Why bad things happen to good people - When I am asked that question - I must respond with: „X God is sovereign „X His ways are higher than ours „X When you can't trace / trust - If we're not careful we will let ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Doubt Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2011

How to face and defeat doubt.

Dealing with Doubt Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – May 8, 2011 Intro Today we engage a topic that is rarely discussed… and in part because we feel it is dangerous… deeply dangerous. The topic is DOUBT. As we’ll see, doubt does not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragements To Go Forward

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Jan 16, 2002

While much surrounds us that is discouraging, our great God is busy encouraging his people in the work of the Lord.

Introductory: The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17, Acts 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

We need more encouragers in our churches. What are the characteristics of an encourager and a discourager. And some Bible examples of encouragers.

ENCOURAGE Hebrews 10:19-25 What is encouragement? - The Greek word for "encourage" may be translated as comfort, console, inquire, beg, plead, counsel, urge, challenge. We see from this that encouragement has a two-fold emphasis: to comfort or reassure, to challenge or caution. - To encourage ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

When the work gets slow and workers are getting discouraged, a little motivation comes to us from the book of Haggai.

Consider Your Ways Haggai was given four messages from the Lord for the people who returned from captivity in Babylon. But before we talk about the messages that he delivered, we must first understand the situation at hand. Background: To get the setup to the book of Haggai, you must go back to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthened Wth All Might

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 21, 2008

Living a victorious Christian life is a challenge we should readily accept; however there is much to discourage us in this pursuit.

STRENGTHENED WTH ALL MIGHT “That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy.” Colossians 1:10-11 (NKJV) The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Make Your Life Count Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Each Christian needs to make their life on this Earth count.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#10] MAKE YOUR LIFE COUNT 1 Peter 5:1-14 Introduction: Jesus Christ lived the most significant life that ever has been lived, in fact the most significant life that ever will be lived. How do you live a significant life- Make it count? I've always wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

From Groanings To Glory

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2019

In these last days it’s easy for the believer to get discouraged but it won’t be long before all will be glory.

Romans 8:18-28 I. The groanings of creation 2. The groanings of the christian 3. The groanings of the Comforter Gleaned from a message by Dr Adrian Rodgers (deceased) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose Heart Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart.

DON’T LOSE HEART II CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Some days are diamonds. Some days are stones. Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart. Note in v.1 Paul’s “therefore”. He’s drawing a conclusion about his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Vengeance Is Mine

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Nov 11, 2019

Be warned, the majority of crisis have a deep sinister purpose and are designed to lure you , discourage you and frustrate you.

There are a lot of people who are in the middle of crisis’s right now. I mean the attacks seem to be coming out of nowhere, without notice and without discriminating. Everyone is susceptible, and no one is excluded Be warned, the majority of these crisis have a deep sinister purpose and are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:17, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 12:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Ten New Ways God Is At Work Today

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 26, 2020

Weariness and discouragement can sap our spiritual life - but renewal is within reach because God is always at work.

Ten New Ways God Is At Work Today Weariness and discouragement can sap our spiritual life - but renewal is within reach because God is always at work. Our troubles can seem huge to us at the moment, but God sees beyond them - he is beyond them. Isaiah 42:9 See, the former things have taken ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9, Lamentations 3:22-24, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sheltering Tree Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002

God’s face in crisis often is seen in the face of friends He sends to help us, or in our face as He directs us to help others.

2 Samuel 15; 17; 19 When the chips are down, it’s amazing how god sends us a sheltering tree. I. "I’m With You” (15:18-21) Ittai the Gittite A few will remain and be counted on no matter what II. “I’ll Do Whatever You Wish” (15:23-28) Zadok and Abiathar the Priests They were willing to give up ...read more

Denomination: Baptist