Sermons on Overcoming Discouragement:

When The Dilemma Is Discouragement

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Discouragement is one of the devil's deadliest tools to use on the church.

Numbers 21:4 KJV And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. Numbers 21:4 Amplified . . . and the people became impatient (depressed, much discouraged), because [of the trials] of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building When Discouraged Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 15, 2013

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

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Against Discouragement Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2016

Discouragement distorts our perspective and leads us to compromise.

I read a story once that says Satan once held a sale and offered all the tools of his trade to anyone who would pay the price. They were spread out on the table and each one was labelled – hatred, malice, envy, gossip, lust – all the weapons that everyone knows so well. However, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom From Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 15, 2012

WE do not have to live in discouragement because God has a plan!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in the June 2000 Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defense Against Discouragement

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 22, 2020

The children of Israel have just had a great victory and deliverance from Egypt. They crossed the Red Sea. They are praising the Lord for what He has done.

In the Baptist churches alone, there are over 1,000 preachers a year that leave the ministry, why? There is no way of numbering the Christians that forsake Christ and His church, just simply give up and quit. Why is this going on? I think the main reason is because of discouragement. I think this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Discouraging Times

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 27, 2020

How do you maintain your hope during discouraging times?

HOPE IN DISCOURAGING TIMES "Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for," Job 6:8. Job was a man to whom everything seemed to be going on well. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, one tragedy after another besieged him. Before he could make sense of what was ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8, Psalm 42:11, Titus 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Encourages The Discouraged

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024

We see that a discouraged Elijah needs encouragement from God as he battles the prophets of Baal.

God encourages the discouraged 1 Kings 19 Good morning everyone- We are glad that you are here to join with us. If you would turn in your bible or whatever devise you use to read the word of God to 1 Kings 19. We will look at what I believe is becoming more and more a problem with a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Finding Paths In Impossible Situations SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

How God can guide us through seemingly impossible situations, as illustrated in Philippians 2:13-14.

We have all faced situations where we wondered if there was a way out of our problems. Just like Abraham, who was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac, we may find ourselves in seemingly impossible predicaments. However, God always provides a solution when there appears to be no way out. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Topics: God's Sovereign Will, Overcoming Challenges

Journey Through The O.t. #4: Weak And Discouraged Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 3, 2012

In the Book of Judges, God called and chose Gideon - a small and insignificant man - to be one of his champions. With God on our side, we can overcome weaknesses and discouragement.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #4: WEAK AND DISCOURAGED INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever questioned or wondered: “IF the Lord is (good and He is) with us, WHY then has all this (bad stuff) happened to us? And WHERE are all His miracles which our fathers told us about? BUT now the Lord has forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: *other

Be An Overcomer, Or You'll Be Overcome

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: In the early days of Pentecost, a common expression of greeting when the saints would come to church was, "Have you got the victory?" And the response was, "Praise the Lord, I sure do!" Somewhere along the way, we dropped this greeting.

Intro: In the early days of Pentecost, a common expression of greeting when the saints would come to church was, "Have you got the victory?" And the response was, "Praise the Lord, I sure do!" Somewhere along the way, we dropped this greeting. Could it be we did because of the response we began ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Overcome Anger To Overcome Sickness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 9, 2021

Oftentimes we get so outraged by things people have said or done to us. We harbor these bitter feelings in our hearts, it will erupt unexpectedly resulting in broken relationships. And with time anger causes sicknesses!

Overcome anger to Overpower sickness We read in Psalm 91:10, “So nothing bad will happen to you. No diseases will come near your home.” (ERV) We need to ponder on this blessed promise of God that is available to us His children. We studied earlier that this promise is applicable to those who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

The Overcomer; 5 Tools Of The Overcomer

Contributed by Ikenna Uleanya on Aug 23, 2025

JESUS has overcome and has handed us victory. 5 tools to establish your victory

The Overcomer; 5 Tools of The Overcomer. Text: 1 John 4:4 'Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. ' It is written, You have overcome. In the name of JESUS, concerning you, The LORD today will turn every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:37

Be An Overcomer, Or You’ll Be Overcome

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Sep 13, 2025

Back in the early days of Pentecost, when saints would gather together in church, they didn’t ask, “How are you doing?” They didn’t ask, “What’s new?” Their greeting was, “ Have you got the victory?” And the answer was, “ Praise the Lord, I sure do!”

Back in the early days of Pentecost, when saints would gather together in church, they didn’t ask, “How are you doing?” They didn’t ask, “What’s new?” Their greeting was, “Ha’im yesh lekha et hanitzachon? Or Have you got the victory?” And the answer was, “ Hallelu-Yah, bevadai sheken! Or Praise the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Baptist

Ziklag-Pressed Down

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Sep 1, 2021

We come to a time when the great David was backslid and discouraged. How many of you know that even great men can fall or succumb to depression?

ZIKLAG- Pressed down 1 Samuel 30:1 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, We come to a time when the great David was backslid and discouraged. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1

Overcome By Persistence Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 4, 2021

We need to keep on keeping on - Don’t ever give up!

OVERCOME BY PERSISTENCE 1 Kings 19:1-18 Introduction Today we conclude our series called THIS IS HOW WE OVERCOME. We overcome life’s challenges by … -Trusting God in the Chaos - Obeying God when we do not understand - Turning to God for Redemption - Rejecting reluctance and embracing His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ