How to Rise Above Discouragement and Depression
Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / Jan 28, 2024
Bible text: 1 Kings 19
A few great men who faced depression:
“I am the subject of depression of spirit so fearful that I hope none of
you ever get to such extremes of wretchedness as I go to…personally
have passed through this dark valley of depression.” – Charles Spurgeon
“For more than a week I was close to the gates of death and hell. I
trembled in all my members. Christ was wholly lost. I was shaken by the
desperation of God.” – Martin Luther
“Lord Jesus receive my spirit and put an end to this miserable
life.” – John Knox
- Moses
- David (read 1 Samuel 30:4)
- Paul (read 2 Corinthians 1:8)
- John the Baptist
I. THE REALITY OF DEPRESSION
A. The strength of Elijah
B. The susceptibility of Elijah
Read 1 Kings 19:1
II. THE RESPONSE TO HIS DEPRESSION
A. Ran
B. Retreat (read 1 Kings 19:3-4)
C. Request
III. THE RECUPERATION OF HIS DEPRESSION
A. Physical
Read Psalm 71:3-5
Read 1 Kings 19:8-10
B. Spiritual
Read 1 Kings 19:11-12
C. Special
Three Times When the Tendency is to Get Low
- When things happen that you don’t think should happen
- When things I am convinced will happen don’t
- When you expect things to happen now – but they don’t happen for a long time
Read 1 Kings 19:18