2. Psalms 55:1-6 Everybody gets discouraged. David, Job, even Jesus Don’t Ever Give Up

3. Discouragement Sinful sources Non-sinful sources sicknessdeath familyfinancial brethren shameguilt Genesis4:5-8 Genesis 4:5-8

4. Some try to run away. Some do nothing. Now you’re depressed. What’s next? Death! All right - you’rediscouraged.Nowwhat?

5. Deal with it! Overcome. Get stronger. James 1:2-4 Get better or be bitter. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 It’s a matter of choice. Thereisanotherchoice!

6. Jesus will help us! Matthew 11:28 We CAN overcome! Philippians 4:13 We can even overcome depression. Ex. - Peter overcame. ThereisHELP!

7. Never miss a service. Keep busy. Pray all the time. Encourage others. Never complain. Repent immediately. Forget the past. Sing. Read God’s Word everyday. Don’t Ever Give Up

8. God cares! “casting all your anxiety (cares) upon Him, because He cares for you.” (I Peter 5:7) Don’t Ever Give Up

9. God will protect us! Philippians 4 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Don’t Ever, Ever Give Up!

11. Becoming a Christian Faith (Hebrews 11:6) Repentance (Acts 2:38; Acts 17:30) Confession (Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37) Baptism (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38) If the Lord came tonight, would you be ready?