Sermons categorized under Discouragement
Handbook for Hard Times
James 1:1-4God does not intend to destroy us by the trials he allows to come our way. Those things that seem so painful now will one day be clearly seen as benefits to our spiritual growth.
When God Doesn’t Make Sense
Habakkuk 1:1-11If your God always does what you want, he’s probably not the God of the Bible.
Can You Trust God With the Details of Your Life?
Genesis 50:20The question is not "Can you?” but "Will you?”
Time to Get Rid of Your Worries
1 Peter 5:7Jesus will carry your backpack as you hike toward heaven.
The Undivided Heart
Psalm 86:11Until you admit you need God’s help, you will be stuck exactly where you are.
Can We Still Believe in Romans 8:28?
Romans 8:28There are many things we don’t know. But this we do know: God is at work, and he has not forgotten us.
The Mystery of Unanswered Prayer
2 Corinthians 12:7-9The great question is not, “How can I get my prayers answered?” The great question is, “What will it take to draw me closer to God?”
The Blessing No One Wants
Matthew 5:4If you feel the heavy weight of God hammering down on you, rest assured that nothing is being wasted. In the end, God will be glorified, and you will be more beautiful than you ever dreamed possible.
When Life Tumbles In, What Then?
Job 1We do not gain if we turn away from God in the time of trouble. If we turn away from God, we lose our only ground of hope.
The Torn Curtain
Matthew 27:51The cross reveals the great heart of God, and that heart is filled with love.
