Sermons on Pastoral Discouragement:

Taking Ownership Of The Church, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 15, 2008

The church is YOUR church family. Not just God’ s church, not just pastor’s church, but your church as individuals.

What are we aiming for? Taking ownership of the church Part 4 A. Today this church is no longer… Only God’s church Pastor Rich’s church Today this church becomes your church Today you become responsible for her health and vitality. From here on out, you become responsible for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Mennonite

A Church Appreciation Sermon

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2015

We hear a lot in October about "Pastor Appreciation Month". This is a sermon that expresses love and appreciation from the pastor to the church.

(This sermon contains much information that is specific to my congregation. I shared it because there seems to be very few resources on this subject. And there may be some pastor out there who is looking for a way to show his love, gratitude and appreciation to his flock. It is my prayer that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Of Exhortation To Husbands Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 14, 2008

Pastor Peter gives us wonderful counsel for husbands.

1. This week it’s the GUY’S TURN in learning God’s heart for the marriage relationship. a. God does have direction for the institution He invented. b. Marriage is a work of God! He designed it. He develops it. c. So it’s a blessing to look to Him for the help & strength we need to flourish in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Member Of My Dreams

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

The kind of church members that every pastor would love to have in their church.

ACTS 4:36-37 "THE CHURCH MEMBER OF MY DREAMS" A) Now what would a pastor’s dream church member be like? * If I had the kind of church member who would be the church member of my fondest dreams, what would he be like? * Well I’m going to show you in just a moment what he would be like. * Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement Works

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 24, 2002

exhortation to encourage others will help in spiritual battle against the tide of discouragement

Encouragement works Eph.6:21-24 21Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. 22I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. 23Peace to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Am Listening Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

For those who are discouraged about God’s silence: HE IS listening...

Illustration: Get an SMS or a phone call… ? Have you ever wondered what life would be like if God used technology to talk to you? SMS messages, email (would God send FWD’s?)… How about if He used television commercials to get His message across? Check this one out. I think you’ll like it… Roll ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There's A Light At The End Of The Darkness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 25, 2007

Jesus is a light for people in darkness, faciing death, facing discouragement in life.

Intro: in any service there are those who are facing difficult times, hard situations. It may be spiritual, physical, financial, a relationship where there is hurt or rejection or loss. Sometimes these things can become a cloud, an oppression, a darkness that surrounds the soul. That is why the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Transfiguration Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Getting a glimpse of the future helps us over come the discouragement of this life.

The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ The Book of Mark Mark 9:1-13 I. Introduction: A. Have you ever wondered what it will be like when Jesus comes in all of His Glory to set up His kingdom and bring the world as we know it to an end? B. Today’s text gives us a glimpse of this yet future ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging One Another

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

WE are commanded in God’s Word to encourage not discourage one another!

Encouraging One Another Judges 20:22 "And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves (NIV one another), and set their battle again in array in the place where they put themselves in array the first day." To encourage ? to hearten; to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope; spur on; to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:22

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Testimony In The Temple Today!

Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon is meant to encourage believers not to be discouraged or ashamed of their testimony of the Power of GOD!!!

“There’s A Testimony In The Temple Today!!!” Acts 3:1-10 v. 1 “went up” v. 4 “look up” let down (v. 6) “Silver and gold have I none” set up (v. 6) “but such as I have give I thee” up (v. 6) “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth” v. 6 “rise up” v. 7 “and lifted him up” power up (v. 7) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Pray... Until Jesus Returns

Contributed by Nathan Lozada on Jun 21, 2008

Shows how Jesus taught the church to pray in the face of injustice and discouragement.

Pray . . . Until Jesus Returns (Luke 18:1-8) 1. Consistent praying is our primary weapon against discouragement. (v.1) We ought to pray consistently because we are weak without prayer. Lesson: Rely on God’s weapon! 2. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Comforting Christ

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2017

Three comforts Jesus gives his disciples and for us in discouraging times.

The Comforting Christ Introduction:  It is amazing how Christ will rush down from his throne to wrap his loving arms around us during our darkest times.  God's love for us is truly amazing.  We sometimes believe that if we do more for God, he will love us more.  If we witness more, or if we give ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Through Your Life's Disappointments!

Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012

A Risen Christ lives to help us through our moments of discouragements.

This text this morning is a great story about the impact of disappointment and discouragement. The Bible does not camouflage those moments in the lives of the Saints. You might find it helpful and insightful in the scriptures to read about the low moments and low experiences of the Saints just as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 11, 2021

Introduction: • In this time of pandemic, many people become depressed, discouraged and anxious.

REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. a. Rejoice means ( Merriam Webster Dictionary ) to give you or to feel joy or great delight. b. To rejoice means to have or to possess great joy and delight. c. To rejoice in the Lord is to have joy. d. In times of plague, it can be hard to rejoice in the Lord. e. When ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

It Goes With The Job!

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 24, 2001

This message is directed to pastors and preachers and explains that difficulties are normal in the ministry.

IT GOES WITH THE JOB! PHIL. 1:12-18 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: This message is for preachers, missionaries and those who serve the Lord. It comes from the Apostle Paul a preacher God chose to write most of the New Testament. There is often a misunderstanding concerning the reality of the what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist