DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Kings 19:9-18. INTRODUCTION Discouragement is a universal problem No one is exempt from the dark shadow it casts over us. The person.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

“God Sees You Out Of The Corner Of His Eye”

Advertisements

“Approaching A Holy God” Leviticus 1:1 – 5 Hebrews 12:14 1 Peter 1:15 – 16.

Using the EvangeCube™ to Lead a person to Jesus Christ

"Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3) Jesus Came To Enable Men To See! John 1:4-5 Ephesians.

Old Testament New Testament Jesus said… 10pts 20pts 30pts 40pts 50pts.

Fought—Finished—Kept 2 Timothy 4:6-8. Introduction “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” –Paul was describing.

SPIRITUAL DROPOUTS This has always been a problem in the Lord’s church. Some drop out and still go to church.

James 5:13-20 Physical or Spiritual ?. Views 1.Extreme Unction or Last Rites 2.Faith Healing 3.Physical Healing 4.Spiritual Healing.

Become a fan on facebook follow us on twitter

Back To The Bible Concerning Our Faithfulness To God By Willie Alvarenga.

TEACHINGS OF JESUS MATTHEW 17:5 Text.

The Truth About Salvation

Who Can Help Us When it Hurts?

CHRIST AS THE LIGHT OF YOUR WAY By Willie Alvarenga.

Messages From John: How It All Began John 1:35 – 42.

God Warns Us Of The Danger Zone. 1. Satan Is The Enemy Not God! Ephesians 6:10 – 12 John 3:16 – 17 John 8:44; Matthew 7:15; 16:23 1Timothy 2:14; 2 Corinthians.

"Getting Acquainted With God: The God Who Sees Even Me" Genesis 16:7-16.

Together We GROW, United We BUILD! “Together We Unite To Build God’s Family” Matthew 6:10.

Finding The Truth Is difficult for so many because they look in the wrong place.

Personal Work Fall 2012 Characteristics of a Successful Personal Worker.

Give Me One Good Reason 1 Peter 3:15, “…always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness.

Bible Authority Genesis 1:1, Common justifications for following doctrines outside the teachings we find in God’s word: It is a “good work” isn't.

Importance of Prayer Luke 18:1-8. Introduction Often neglected Not preached on enough Not practiced frequently enough Much confusion Who has the privilege.

Lord Teach Us to Pray Luke 11:1. Outline What people think prayer is What the Bible says prayer is How to pray God answering our prayers What prayer is.

QUESTIONS ASKED BY JESUS Matthew 22: Have you not read? –Matthew 12:1-8 –Matthew 19:3-9 –Matthew 22:23-32 –1 Timothy 4:13-16.

Why Did Jesus Die On the Cross? Why Did Jesus Die On the Cross? Romans 5:8.

What is Faith An evidence of something we do not witness - Hebrews 11:1 A characteristic that pleases God – Hebrews 11:6 A characteristic we need.

 Go and Preach (Mark 16:15)  Train Up (Proverbs 22:6)  Be Good Examples (Ephesians 5:8)  Jesus Was a Light (John 8:12)

Bible Obedience Luke 6:46 Bible Obedience Luke 6:46.

“What If Jesus Had Not Been Born?” Luke 2: The Bible Would Be Incomplete Acts 4:11; Psalm 118:22 Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 7:14.

KJV. 2 Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah.

Precious Things 1 Peter 1:7 Text. Precious Things Faith is precious –1 Peter 1:7 –2 Peter 1:1 –Hebrews 11:6 –2 Corinthians 5:7.

Philippians 2:9-10.  Matthew 1:23  Matthew 6:25-32  Luke 12:2.

2/17/2013 am The Way of Man Jeremiah 10:23-25 Jason Guifarro.

Dealing With Discouragement 1 Kings 19:1-18. Introduction Background –Jezebel angry –Elijah on the run Opening for discouragement –A universal problem.

Isaiah 55:8-9 Mark 12:30 Romans 12:1-2 Ephesians 4:26 1 Peter 3:21 Colossians 4:12 Genesis 3:6 Matthew 5:27-28 Ephesians 4:31 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 John.

“I am not able to carry all this people alone; the burden is too heavy for me. If you will treat me like this, kill me at once, if I find favor in your.

Shammah: A Mighty Man 2 Timothy 4:9-18. Introduction Great men and women in history Variety of achievements Honor some on their birthday Great men and.

Obtaining the Promises of God

“…No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved.

The Power Of The Written Word Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes to the.

SOUL SAFETY Philippians 3:1, 2 1. Philippians 3:1-3 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not.

Encouragement 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. Needed: Encouragement Who needs it? We all do! Helps in time of trouble Serve God of All Comfort Comfort of the Word.

Be at rest once more, O my soul,

“Where Are Our Feet Taking Us?” Proverbs 4:26-27 Proverbs 6:16-19 James 3:10.

1 Kings 19: Then he came there to a cave, and lodged there; and behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said to him, “What are you doing.

Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job.

What Does Jesus See In You? What Does He See That Makes Him Know You Are His.

DANGEROUS TRENDS IN THE CHURCH – DISCOURAGED BRETHREN HEBREWS 12:1-3 TEXT.

BIBLE - KEEPING YOURSELF PURE

By What Authority Mark 11: Man’s False Standards of Authority Our own conscience or feelings Our own conscience or feelings The heart is deceitful.

Evangelism 2015 Building Courage to Teach Others.

What’s Right With The Church: Our Worship John 4:19 – 24.

IS THERE A PATTERN? 2 TIMOTHY 1:13 Text. Is There A Pattern? Can we understand the pattern? –Nehemiah 8:8 –Psalm 119:104 –Ephesians 3:2-6 –Ephesians 5:17.

How I Live – Whose Business Is It? 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12.

As Christians we should be ready to say… I will speak for truth!

GOD Demands Obedience GOD Demands Obedience Genesis 2:16-17 Genesis 3:1-19 Genesis 2:16-17 Genesis 3:1-19.

The devil’s Distractions Despair and the Root of Bitterness that leads to the loss of one’s soul. 1.

BIBLE - DISCOURAGEMENT Hebrews 12:1-3 Text. PROBLEMS - DISCOURAGE Health Problems – 3 John 2 – Philippians 2:27 – 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 – Proverbs 18:14.

Questions To Help Christians Follow Jesus On Social Media Luke 6:43 – 46.

What it means to be a Christian.

What it means to be a Christian.

Bearing Burdens Job 14:1.

Points To Consider In This Lesson:

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT.

1 Kings 19: Then he came there to a cave, and lodged there; and behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said to him, “What are you doing.

What it means to be a Christian.

Presentation transcript:

DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Kings 19:9-18

INTRODUCTION Discouragement is a universal problem No one is exempt from the dark shadow it casts over us. The person who is never discouraged is not looking at life realistically. Great men of God became discouraged In the Old Testament we think of David, Job, Elijah, and Jeremiah. Discouragement can take on many forms and has many causes.

THE DEVIL’S TOOL SALE There's an old fable that says the Devil once held a sale and offered all the tools of his trade to anyone who would pay their price. They were spread out on the table and each one labeled. Hatred, malice, envy, despair, sickness, sensuality -- all the weapons that everyone knows so well. But off to one side lay a harmless looking wood-shaped instrument marked “discouragement." It was old and worn looking but it was priced far above all the rest. When asked the reason why, the Devil replied, "Because I can use this one so much more easily than the others. No one knows that it belongs to me, so with it I can open doors that are tightly bolted against the others. Once I get inside I can use any tool that suits me best." (From Bible Illustrator)

WHAT CAN CAUSE DISCOURAGEMENT? Family problems are often the source of discouragement. (Proverbs 31:10; Psalm 127:3-5) Moral and spiritual failures cause us to be discouraged. (Galatians 6:1, 1 Peter 3:1; Faithfulness is no guarantee that we will not be discouraged at times. (Jeremiah 9:2)

TEACHING OTHERS CAN BE DISCOURAGING Some never get involved in teaching others in any capacity. (2 Corinthians 11:27; Acts 20:24) Notice a few things that can discourage us. Dull minds (John 7:33-36; 8:38-43; Hebrews 5:11-14) Closed minds (Matthew 12:22-24; 13:15) Opposition to the truth (John 11:47-50; 19:12) Bad spiritual environment (Romans 1:18-32; 2:1) Drop in interest (John 6:66-68)

HOW SHOULD WE DEAL WITH DISCOURAGEMENT? As always, Jesus is our best example. He did not give up when facing discouragement. (John 19:30) He took a wider view of things. (John 4:35; Romans 8:28) He prayed often and fervently. (Matthew 14:23; Luke 5:16; 6:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

HOW SHOULD WE DEAL WITH DISCOURAGEMENT? We must beware of false solutions. We must not be like Elijah and try to run away. (1 Kings 19:1-7) We must not become cynical. (Philippians 4:13) We must not blame God and quit serving Him. (Psalm 55:16-23) Above all, we must not quit believing in the power of the gospel. (Romans 1:16; John 6:26)

CONCLUSION IN THE MIDST OF DISCOURAGEMENTS JESUS KEPT GOING ON WE MUST NOT GROW WEARY IN DOING WHAT IS RIGHT