22/03/2026
SERMON OUTLINE MARCH WEEK FOUR
22nd March 2026
TOPIC : The Dangers of Discouragement
Text : Numbers 13: 25-33; 14: 1-4; Heb 10:38
(A) Introduction
Discouragement is the emotional state of losing courage, being cast down in the spirit, not having the willingness, or resolve to continue with a project or situation. It is a human situation, it is real and can happen to anyone.
(B) Causes Of Discouragement
Fear, fatigue, failure, disappointment, opposition, delay, and unrealised expectations.
( C) Manifestations of Discouragement
(1) Loss of joy of the Lord
(2) Murmuring
(3) Negative Confessions
(4) Rebellion
(D) Consequences of Discouragement.
(1) Results in God's Anger Numbers 14: 10-12,22,23.
(2)Can result in the loss of divine promises
(3) Can frustrate the manifestation of prophecies
(4) Can delay fulfilment of divine promises Numbers 14: 33,34.
(5) Can result in the loss of ministry 1 King 19:13-16
(D) Cures For Discouragement
(1) Remember the ever abiding
presence and help of God. Isaiah 41: 10;
(2) Focus on God and not your circumstances Psalm 42:5
(3) Pray and cast your burdens on God. Don't rely on your strenght. 1 Peter 5:7
(4) Keep working, don't faint or surrender. Gal 6:9
(5) Wait Upon the Lord. Isaiah 40:29-31
(6) Deal with fear 2 Tim 1:7
(7) Encourage yourself in the Lord
I Sam 30:6
(E) Conclusion
Don't be discouraged. All things
work together for good to them who love God and who are called according to His purpose.