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  • Charles Mims avatar

    Double Down To Defeat Discouragement

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Sep 22, 2012
     | 4,829 views

    We have the world figured out, the wind is at our back, and something goes wrong that deflates us. It's an age old problem, with an age old solution. We need to double down on God, and defeat that demon of discouragement.

    Doubling Down against Discouragement September 21, 2012 Nehemiah 4:1-23 (Background Passage) Nehemiah 4:10-14 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 10 In Judah, it was said: The strength of the laborer fails, since there is so much rubble. We will never be able to rebuild the wall. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    When A Christian Gets Discouraged

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 24, 2013
     | 10,390 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

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Discouragement: Its Cause And Cure

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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     | 5,318 views

    DISCOURAGEMENT: ITS CAUSE AND CURE. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Nehemiah chapter 4 verses 1-23. Ill: • A mother of eight children came home one day; • To find her youngest five children huddled intently in the middle of the floor. • She walked over to see what the centre of attraction was; • And to her horror, she discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Wet Blanket Of Discouragement (#2)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2015
     | 3,628 views

    Discouragement and depression can be real enemies of progress. In this series we reason about the diagnosis of a problem and develop an attitude of correction. Just let me die here.

    BEWARE OF THE WET BLANKET... OF DISCOURAGEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 I. I AM NOT HAPPY HERE? A. HAYDEN PLANETARIUM ran several advertisement in different news paper. The ad invited people to submit applications for those that would like to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Words Of Encouragement In Discouraging Days

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012
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     | 6,864 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

  • steve kinnard avatar

    Victory On The Other Side Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 5,156 views

    Discouragement

    Victory on the other side of Discouragement (Isaiah 35) Intro: Let’s talk about discouragement George Washington after suffering major defeats at Brandywine Creek and Germantown finds himself facing one of the worst winters in history. He has 12,000 troops Left to fight the entire British ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Encouraging Words For Discouraging Times Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 23, 2020
     | 5,762 views

    It is easy to be discouraged in the midst of this virus. We need to live in hope.

    1. I am in a virtually empty building this morning. Last week we had a smaller than usual crowd but the enthusiasm was fabulous! a. No assemblies for three Sundays at least. We’ll stream the sermons and you can take the Lord’s Supper on your own today. b. I’m looking forward to the day we get back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Unanswered Prayer When Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 10, 2018
     | 4,615 views

    Elijah asked to die and God did not even answer him

    “Unanswered Pray When Discouraged” I Kings 19:1-4 11-11-2018AM Who is Elijah? The name Elijah means “Yahweh is my God.” The two words rendered “Tishbite” and “inhabitant” are in the original “exactly alike.” The meaning seems to be “Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbi of Gilead.” Of Tishbi in Gilead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Stevens avatar

    Discouraged Covid-19 Disciples

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Apr 28, 2020
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     | 8,248 views

    During this difficult "shelter-in-place" time, we have had hopes, dreams, plans, anticipations but mostly disappoints. During this global pandemic, the most common thing we have in common is DISAPPOINTMENTS. But disappointments do not have to lead to DISCOURAGEMENT.

    During this difficult “shelter-in-place” time, perhaps we had hopes, dreams, plans anticipations but surely disappointments. We had hoped to have a Sunrise Service at the cemetery. We had hoped to have a special Easter service at the church. We had hoped to have our family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Charge To The Pastor—keep The End In View Pastor Installation Service

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 16, 2024
     | 2,358 views

    This sermon is a charge to the young person who is about to be installed as the pastor of the church.

    Charge To The Pastor—Keep The End In View Rick Gillespie-Mobley 2 Timothy 4:7-8 1 Peter 5:1-4 Earlier this month, many of us shared in the joy of watching the Olympics. Athletes from all over the world dazzled us with their speed, their swimming, their gymnastics, their team ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Hold Him Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 7, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 36,821 views

    Like Moses, your pastor cannot and is not expected by God to do the work by himself. Like Moses pastors need others who will hold his arms high that they may be steadied and that he may be able to lead as God would have him do.

    Hold Him Up Exodus 17:8-13 Under the leadership of Moses, God delivered Israel from Egypt and was led into the wilderness in route to the Promised Land. In their journeying, Israel came to Rephidim. There at Rephidim, the Amalekites, nomadic descendants of Esau, began to conduct assaults against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024
     | 1,125 views

    A Pastor’s heart is one that cares about his flock in such a way that they want to follow Jesus the same way they do.

    A Pastor’s Heart Text: Acts 20:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was in Bible college, one of my professors showed me great honor by telling me, “Mark, you are an unusual combination of the head of a scholar and the heart of a pastor.” 2. At times in my ministry, I have struggled with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ordination Charge For Pastoral Service

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 430 ratings
     | 61,663 views

    Charge to ordainee for serving as a minister.

    Ordination Charge for Pastoral Service 2nd Timothy 4:1-5 Intro: Paul charges Timothy to do several things as a faithful minister in 2nd Timothy 4:1-5. This is my charge to you also. Core: Always preach God’s word, always be ready carry the message and understand hardships will come in service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Abishai Anointing: Support The Pastor

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2025
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     | 1,329 views

    There are not many modern "Davids" because there is another anointing that is missing: the Abishai anointing. Abishai was with David in the bad times, willing to try the impossible, he was teachable & loyal.

    THE ABISHAI ANOINTING: SUPPORT THE PASTOR 2 Sam. 23:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mary Brumbaugh told about her pilot husband; “My husband, an airline pilot, often has difficulty locating items around our house. One day he asked me where the salt was. Annoyed, I responded, ‘How on earth can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Oscar avatar

    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 2,824 views

    Pastor John explores the heart of Paul and how it applies to the modern-day pastor, and to the believer.

    Pastor’s Heart CCCAG, March 16th 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-3 Introduction: As we have finished the first chapter of Colossians we learned a lot about Jesus, what He means for you and I, and how He can help us live victorious lives that bring the light of the Gospel to everyone around us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God