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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Pray When You Are Discouraged

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    When we are most discouraged, we need all the more to pray, because it is the time we needed Him most. God is faithful and will come to our aid, and very often providing us with both our present and future needs.

    Chap 18 - Elijah did a wonderful job - he challenged the false prophets and triumphed. • 450 prophets of Baal at Mount Carmel • God answered Elijah’s prayer with a holy fire (18:38) • Elijah slaughtered all the false prophets Now Queen Jezebel wanted to take Elijah life - within 24 hours. • Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Freedom From Discouragement 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,568 views

    Since we have better things waiting for us, we can have freedom from discouragement in Christ

    INTRODUCTION • How many of you have been discouraged about something in the last week? • How many of you loved to be discouraged? • Discouragement can be something that can stop us in our tracks. Many of us have experienced the pits of discouragement from broken dreams, unfulfilled promises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom From Discouragement 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,878 views

    Because of the work of the Holy Spirit we can have freedom from discouragement

    INTRODUCTION • A couple of weeks ago we started looking at the issue of discouragement. One of the freedoms we can enjoy as Christians is the freedom from discouragement. • One of the reasons we looked at as to why this is true is because of the hope of better things to come that we have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    God's Encouragement In Times Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,405 views

    This sermon is about GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT IN TIMES OF DISCOURAGEMENT and examines the incidents in the lives of Isaac , Elijah , Peter , Jacob and Rachel when the Lord encouraged them in their times of discouragement.

    GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT IN TIMES OF DISCOURAGEMENT ************************************************* OUTLINE 1. ISAAC : I WILL BLESS YOU IN THE LAND OF FAMINE 2. ELIJAH: YOU STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO 3. PETER: FEED MY LAMBS AND SHEEP 4. JACOB: I HAVE SEEN ALL THAT LABAN HAS DONE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be An Encourager In A Discouraging Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,800 views

    Finding encouragement from God and godly friends despite all the discouragement you may be facing

    How To Be An Encourager in Discouraging Situations (Acts 11:22-26) Illustration: Thomas Edison said, "If I had not had 230 failures I would never have discovered the right filmanet to invent the electric light bulb. Failure often proceeds success." 1. Have you ever wondered how to encourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Being Positive In Days Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,056 views

    Christians can be positive because God has an intense interest in us; He has given us a new birth; He has a purpose for our trials; and He has allowed us to live in a special time.

    Are the days we live in any more difficult than the days of the past? Maybe not. Of course, the level of comfort has significantly increased due to the many advances in technology. But have these improvements in technology actually helped society. The truth is, people still face the same problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Alford avatar

    God's Slience In The Storm Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,341 views

    SERVING GOD IN CATACLYSMIC OCCURRENCES IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMUNING WITH HIM ON A DAILY BASIS.

    June 10, 2001 -- AM GOD’S SLIENCE IN THE STORM OF DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Kings 19:11 INTRODUCTION: (1) The world does not care if I die; it only cares that I get out of the way if I cannot compete. (2) With God, dust can have a destiny and human frailty can be covered with eternal glory. (3) To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 28,567 views

    How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations

    How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations Acts 11:22-26 Illustration:Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. William Arthur Ward. 1. Have you ever wondered how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Good News For Discouraged Believers

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    Peter reminds discouraged believers of who they are. They are God’s people. AND PETER – after reminding them of who they are takes the next several verses to remind them (and us) of what it means to be God’s people… (Living God’s Way -part 1)

    Good News For Discouraged Believers Living God’s Way – part one 1 Peter 1:1-12 THIS MORNING - we are about to begin an exciting journey AND I am really pumped up and jazzed about it. YOU SEE – we are going to being doing something during the next 10 Sunday mornings that we only do about once a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • George Bannister avatar

    Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    This message deals with the apostle’s encouraging words to the hebrew believers. he gave them two keys to avoiding discouragement.

    TEXT: Hebrews 12:3-11 TOPIC: “Two Keys For Avoiding Discouragement” INTRODUCTION: In Larry Olsen’s Outdoor Survival Skills, he tells of a guy who has been lost in the desert for days. His water and food have long since run out. His lips are parched, and his tongue is swollen. His legs are bruised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    What Discouragement Can Do! Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 406 ratings
     | 39,509 views

    The Emmaus Road Experience can teach us three things that discouragement and frustration does in our lives.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon #69 “What Discouragement Can Do!” Luke 24:13-33 What a weekend it had been for the followers of Jesus. It seemed as if the bottom fell out of their lives. All of their hopes and dreams had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    A Faith That Rises Above Discouragement

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,725 views

    A faith in a living Redeemer prepares us to rise above all the discouragements of life.

    A FAITH THAT RISES ABOVE DISCOURAGE-MENT-- Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 19-22, 50-52, 57-58 Proposition: A faith in a living Redeemer prepares us to rise above all the discouragements of life. Objective: My purpose is to help people to put their total trust in Christ and let Him lift one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Day avatar

    Mercy And Peace In Discouraging Times Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    Verse 2 of this study really tells it all. Paul knew Timothy would be dealing with very difficult days, so in his last letter, he sends a message filled with hope in mercy and peace.

    Mercy and Peace in Discouraging Times 2 Timothy 1:1-18 I. For Times of Tears (v. 3-7) a. Found through Godly heritage (v. 5; 2 Timothy 3:15; Proverbs 22:6) b. Found through Godly gifts (v. 6-7) i. Power (Acts 1:8) ii. Love (Galatians 5:22) iii. Discipline (Hebrews 12:8) II. For Times of Fears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Words Of Encouragement In Discouraging Days

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,743 views

    Compares the condition of Israel; to that of the US, and how God encouraged Isaiah before sending him out.

    A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR DISCOURAGING DAYS In many ways, the prophet Isaiah would feel right at home in our days. In chapter 2 of his book, he talks about the days when God will physically rule on the earth, when men beat their swords into plow shears and there is peace in the land. I too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    When A Christian Gets Discouraged

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 24, 2013
     | 10,183 views

    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