1. Dealing With Discouragement
Is Universal
Psalms 73:2-16

2. Causes of Discouragements
Self Pity
Putting time limit on God
2 Peter 3:9
Comparing Themselves With Others
2 Corinthians 10:12; Psalms 73:3
Too Many Burdens
Illness
Isaiah 38:9-20

3. Examples of Discouragements
Moses – Numbers 11:10-15
Felt overwhelmed
David – Psalm 142
Felt that no one cared
Elijah – 1 Kings 19:1-4, 10, 14
Felt all alone – v. 18

4. Overcoming Discouragements
Be Encouraged By Example of Others
Hebrews 12:1
Trust In God’s Promises
Hebrews 13:5
1 Corinthians 10:13

5. How To Give Encouragement
By our presence
Job 2:11-13
Hebrews 10:24
By the words we speak
Acts 20:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Providing “needs” of others
Romans 12:13, 15

6. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)