Sermons on Pastoral Discouragement:

When Things Look Down, Just Look Up

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

Two promises God gives to discouraged Christians

When Things Look Down, Just Look Up - Psalm 23:4 Introduction: A husband went to see the doctor for a local checkup. After the checkup the doctor asked the man’s wife to come into his office that he might tell her about her husband’s condition. When she got in the office she asked the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging The Discouraged: David’s Faith In Action - 1 Samuel 17:22-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 20, 2025

You have massive power to build the faith of others by the way you talk about God.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 17:22-37 David left his things with the keeper of supplies, ran to the battle lines and greeted his brothers. 23 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:22-37

Renew Your Passion For Ministry! - 1 Peter 5:2b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 13, 2025

The New Testament has three titles for pastors--each one pointing to a crucial part of his job description.

1 Peter 5:1-10 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2

The Command To "Cheer Up!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2015

In one of Paul's most discouraged moments, the Lord Jesus appeared to him and told him to cheer up, giving him several reasons why. We too should be buoyed by the same command and encouragements.

THE COMMAND TO CHEER UP Acts 23:6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear Abby: One of the toughest tasks a church faces is choosing a good minister. A member of an official board had watched the pastor search committee reject applicant after applicant for some fault, alleged or otherwise. It was time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Struggle Of Effective Ministers (Col. 2:1–7) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 2:1–7

The Struggle of Effective Ministers “I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 3)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 12, 2009

This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

Ask the congregation to write a one sentence description of their life purpose. Instruct them to leave out any reference to their family or their job. Ask for volunteers to share their sentence. Review: The past two Sundays we have been involved in a series entitled "Do Not Lose Heart.¨ The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dying On The Job With No Help

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Naaman has great qualities but his qualities are not suffice as it relates to his real problem.

Dying On the Job With No Help!! There are more than 1500 Pastors that willingly leave the ministry for good each month, not because they’ve exhausted their resources, not because they’ve got fired off the job, not because they can’t get the job done, simply because they can’t get help or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 12, 2006

This sermon from Ephesians Chapter Four challenges our laity to be in partnership in ministry with pastors as pastors train them for that ministry.

EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MINISTER--EPHESIANS 4:11-13 Since the time I was in the fourth grade, I always wanted to be a teacher. Prior to wanting to teach music, I inspired to be a classroom teacher. I always enjoyed school. Each year I would enter a new grade that became the grade I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Wept - Part One (Covid) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2020

A full third of Americans are wrestling with depression and anxiety. Maybe you're one of them. It might help you to know that the Bible records three separate times that Jesus was so overwhelmed with emotion that he broke down in tears. How can the tears of Jesus help us wipe away our own?

Jesus Wept (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/13/2020 Ella Wilcox once witnessed a strange phenomenon in the middle of a train car. Sitting quietly by herself, Ella noticed a woman near the front of the car who was crying. There was nothing subtle about it either. This ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian Church

Shame On The Shepherd

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 4, 2001

Pastor’s who do not lead the flock of God should hang their head in shame.

SHAME ON THE SHEPHERDS TEXT: JEREMIAH 50:1-6 MY PEOPLE HATH BEEN LOST SHEEP: THEIR SHEPHERDS HAVE CAUSED THEM TO GO ASTRAY, THEY HAVE TURNED THEM TO GO ASTRAY ON THE MOUNTAINS; THEY HAVE GONE FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE HILL, THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN THEIR RESTINGPLACE. INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Trumpets

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2009

A message from Pastor Pat and Pastor Dana that focuses on the prophetic significance of the Feast of Trumpets

Pat: Those of you who have been with us this entire year will remember that we’ve been taking some time out of our continuing sermon series at the appropriate times of the year to examine the Jewish Feasts and how they are fulfilled by Jesus. We began in the spring and saw how Jesus fulfilled the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Tests Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Determining calling by examining Passions, Gifts and Experiences.

Vision Tests Focusing on a Personal Vision There was only one letter on the first eye-chart I ever saw. It was the letter “E.” I could see it just fine. It was big and bold. I actually knew other letters at the time, but not all of my classmates in Kindergarten did. So there was just the one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Leader And Many Followers Series

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

All pastors are temporary. There is only one permanent pastor, the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

Mark 1:14-20 E3B 1/25/09 Hope Lutheran, Plainwell Pr. Dale B. Krueger One Leader and Many Followers 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying Through Your Problems

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 20, 2010

Encouragement to believers to pray and believe the Lord to help in discouraging times.

"PRAYING THROUGH" YOUR PROBLEMS Acts 12:5 5Peter was therefore kept in prison, but £constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. Lieutenant Carey Cash, chaplain to the First Battalion, 5th Marine regiment, was part of the first ground force to enter Iraq some years ago, and says there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 10, 2009

This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

Last week we began a series entitled “Do Not Lose Heart.” We established the point that many people lose heart as they travel the path of life. I mentioned Jim Ryun, who was a long distance runner. At one point in his life he lost heart with running and walked off of the track. He quit. He was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist