Sermons on pastoral discouragement: showing 586-600 of 67,313

A Life Of Zeal (By Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005

Discover biblical zeal - both short-term and long-term. God constantly motivates us and inspires us, but what keeps us moving regardless of circumstances?

A Life of Zeal Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Psalm 119:127-149 119:127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. 119:128 Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. 119:129 Your decrees are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:127-149

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hello, We're Your New Pastor

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 3, 2019

New pastorate positions are exciting and nervous times for all involved. This short message is a quick introduction to the new pastor and encouraging message to promote unity and working for the Kingdom.

Hello, we’re Your New Pastor Introduction Today is a day of new beginnings for Grace Baptist Church, and for Stacy, our children and I. For the past several years we were given the privilege to serve in various positions within a few different churches and now God has brought us here to serve Him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-20, Jeremiah 20:9, 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Robert Allen on Dec 9, 2013

Keeping the right persceptive and hope in difficult times

We are going to read of a man during the next few weeks that had everything taken from Him. Job would lose his wealth, his health, his family, his happiness and everything that could possibly give him any type of comfort emotionally or physically. His so called friends even were not loyal ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Almost Slipped

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 9, 2014

Asaph tells his story of how he almost walked away from God and how God helped him overcome the terrible trial he went through. He got a revelation in God's Temple of the final end of the wicked

I ALMOST SLIPPED Ps. 73:1-5,9,11-18, 22-26. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When trouble is not what you thought 1. A man awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Price Of Disobedience

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 8, 2014

The story of David and looks at his life as he drifts slowly away from the Lord and His direction for his life.l

The Price of Disobedience I Samuel 27-30 Illustration – Once upon a time the devil decided to have a garage sale. He did it because he wanted to clear out some of his old tools to make room for new ones. After he set up his wares, a fellow dropped by to see what he had. Arrayed on a long ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Art Of Encouragement

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 31, 2015

Life has a way of wearing us down, doesn't it? And when we're discouraged, what usually happens? We start complaining & feeling sorry for ourselves. We may even turn bitter & isolate ourselves.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. In today's world, it appears that almost everyone is getting connected to everyone else. We have cell phones, e-mail, Face Book, Twitter, & much, much more. But no matter how connected we are technically, it seems we're getting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have Victory Over Worry

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

Worrying causes our thinking to be divided and distracted resulting in an inability to focus and function properly.

Title: HOW TO HAVE VICTORY OVER WORRY Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Intro: The word "worry" is not found in the King James Bible but the concept and teaching is found very clearly in the phrase "taking thought" – which convey the idea of worrying. It means our thinking is divided and distracted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other

When We've Given Up On God Coming Through For Us

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2013

As time passes by, we lose our hope that God is going to fulfill the promises He's made. This message looks at why God delays and how we can maintain solid faith in the face of the waiting.

[This is a long outline that might be better suited to a Wednesday evening Bible study.] WHY WOULD YOU LAUGH AT GOD? We laugh because we’ve given up hope. - Genesis 18:11-12. - The way verse 12 is phrased makes it obvious that she once harbored real hope that this would happen. The problem is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 18:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"A Walk To Emmaus - Just Another Day" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

How does discouragement affect our lives and our walk with Jesus Christ? When we are discouraged, we are to seek God’s Will and read His Word, even more than ever.

Prior to His arrest, Jesus traveled up and down the strip of land once ruled by David and Solomon, inviting the people of Israel to become a part of His kingdom, promising abundant life. His followers fully expected that He would become their king and that Israel would again be prosperous and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Coming Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011

Sermon is about overcoming discouragement

COMING OUT OF THE PIT Psalms 40:2-40:3 Intro: We all get discouraged. How many of you have ever been in a pit of discouragement? -We try to live our lives according to God’s word, but many times we find ourselves in trouble. - We fall into a pit and find that not only are we deep in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Safety Net

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 18, 2012

In Nehemiah chapter 4 we see that through all the opposition that the builders of the walls faced, they could depend on God to be their safety net.

Our Safety Net Nehemiah 4: 1-15 Intro: How many of you watched this week as Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon that was 24 ¼ miles up. This guy goes up and parachutes almost from outer space. While this is nowhere close to the edge of our atmosphere, (320 miles) it’s a looooooong way ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sovereignty & Christian Suffering

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010

A sermon examining the fact that even in the midst of the troubles of this life our God is sovereign.

God’s Sovereignty & Christian Suffering Acts 4:23-28 For the weak believer or perhaps a new Christian, it may be disconcerting to hear that God not only allows His children to suffer, in many cases He causes suffering. But as you grow in wisdom and knowledge and as your faith in Him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Doubts & Reassurance

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 12, 2016

In times of discouragement, it is easy to doubt, but we must remember what God has done.

Doubts & Reassurance September 11, 2016 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: In times of discouragement, it is easy to doubt, but we must remember what God has done. Focus Passage: Matthew 11:2-6 Supplemental Passage: "I will never leave you nor forsake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Nothing Changes Or Turning Despair Into Delight

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 16, 2018

It may seem a strange place to find encouragement, but the man after God's own heart goes form despair to delight in six verses.

WHEN NOTHING CHANGES Psalms 13 This was probably written by David during the years when King Saul was pursuing him for the purpose of taking his life. During that time David confessed, “There is but a step between me and death” (1 Samuel 20:3). I. HIS DESPAIR (13;1-2) 1. With The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Self Encouragement

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Oct 28, 2020

In life everybody faces discouragement but the levels of management differ. Others are quick to overcome it while others take a while and some succumb to it and give up.

This season of COVID -19 has caused a lot of stress in all aspects of life. Many people’s emotional status is messed up. So much fear, hopelessness and discouragement are looming around. So this sermon is meant to encourage believers that no matter how terrible your situation, hope will arise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God