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Disappointments

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Oct 3, 2014

| 9,082 views

Why do we get disappointed in life? Is God behind our disappointments?

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl 3 Oct 2014 Title: Disappointments Intro: Disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that follows the failure of expectations or hopes to manifest. Similar to regret, it differs in that a person feeling regret focuses primarily on the personal choices that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:49-50

Denomination: Pentecostal
Disappointment Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

| 12,069 views

God is in control even in our times of catastrophe.

Disappointment Moses Hebrews 11:23-27 November 3, 2013 Disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that results from unfulfilled expectations The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist
When The Disappointed Meets The Disappointing

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 13, 2002

based on 79 ratings
| 10,640 views

In John 21 we find the disappointed and the disappointing coming face to face.

Introduction: 1. Have you ever been disappointed? Had a confidence broken? How did it make you feel? 2. Have YOU ever disappointed someone? broken confidence? let someone down? How did they feel? How did you feel? What was it like to face them again? 3. These can be harsh experiences -- ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal
Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

| 3,753 views

We’ve all been disappointed at times in life. Disappointment can only happen if there is some kind of expectation. When that expectation is not met, disappointment occurs. Unlike discouragement, disappointment is not a sin. Even Jesus was disappointed at times with the disciples.

Many have set out to accomplish great things, but have been disappointed in the outcome. It is said that Alexander the Great wept because there were no more worlds to conquer. Alexander was disappointed. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said, “I have accomplished nothing ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist
Disappointing Disciples Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2001

based on 60 ratings
| 6,376 views

Jesus had to deal with disappointing disciples. So do we. How do we deal with them? By applying the new Law of Love.

John 13 begins with the wonderful statement: ’Having loved his own who were in the world, [Jesus] now showed them the full extent of his love.’ It’s a picture of an intimate relationship with his disciples, like that of a loving parent who will do anything for their children. Yet even as he’s ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-38

Denomination: Anglican

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Christmas Disappointment

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2020

| 3,741 views

One Christmas my husband put an assortment of beauty products in my stocking. I tried one of the facial masks, and was about to wash it off when my eight-year-old son, Callum, walked in. I explained to him that it was a present from his dad and it would make me beautiful. He patiently waited by my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Tags: Christmas, Christmas Present, Children, Cute, Honesty, Gifts (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible
There Is No Room For The Word Disappointment In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

| 2,484 views

There is no room for the word disappointment in the happy life of entire trust in Jesus and satisfaction ...read more

Tags: Emotions
Getting The Unexpected/Disappointment PRO

Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 12, 2006

based on 24 ratings
| 6,480 views

GETTING THE UNEXPECTED/DISAPPOINTMENT: A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, you’ll know,” He replied. A few nights later, she again woke ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Denomination: *other
In The Book Disappointment With God, Philip ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007

based on 1 rating
| 4,546 views

In the book Disappointment with God, Philip Yancey tells the story of a man he refers to as Douglas. Douglas was a sincere devout Christian whose wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. The breast was removed, but a couple years later the cancer was found in her lungs. So she had to go through the ...read more
There Is Nothing More Disappointing Than ... PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

based on 6 ratings
| 3,102 views

"There is nothing more disappointing than failing to accomplish a thing, unless it is to ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

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Disappointed With God -- At Christmastime!

By David J. Lose on Dec 26, 2022

based on 2 ratings
| 17,774 views

Why is there an Advent passage about John and his doubts? Turns out there are plenty of good reasons.

Tags: Preaching, preaching
Letter To A (Real Life) Hurting Pastor

By Chris Surber on Aug 25, 2018

based on 10 ratings
| 26,741 views

Author Chris Surber suggests six avenues to handle the hurt and disappointment so common in pastoral ministry.

Tags: Preaching
Let's Rise To Love Those Left In Fear

By Andrew Bushnell on Apr 21, 2023

based on 4 ratings
| 5,007 views

We have neighbors and coworkers — even friends and family — who are not just disappointed or sorrowful over the presidential-election results, but also genuinely afraid.

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The Benefit Of A Church Crisis

By Josh Reich on Feb 16, 2021

based on 2 ratings
| 13,354 views

Nobody likes a crisis. No one likes bad news or being disappointed or being uncomfortable. We like when things work, when things are easy, when things go our way. Yet if you are a leader, at some point you will walk through a crisis with your church.

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Tags: Preaching, crisis

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Grudge

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based on 38 ratings
| 7,944 views

Anger breeds more anger. Can't we all just get along?

Scripture: Matthew 6:14, Luke 6:37, Colossians 3:13

Tags: relationships, anger, forgiveness, faults, disappointment (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
Spiritual Burnout

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| 7,335 views

Are your congregants burning the candle at both ends in their lives? This background set works great for a message on avoiding burnout.

Scripture: Romans 12:11-12, Philippians 3:12-14, Hebrews 12:1-3

Tags: burnout, encouragement, discouragement, healing, christian values, disappointment, labor day (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful

Service Styles: Contemporary
Light On Waves - Green

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| 2,051 views

An exciting motion background depicting a reflection of light on waves to use with your church presentation software for a strong worship or sermon preaching experience for your congregation. This motion background is a loop video that can repeat seamlessly.

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, John 14:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6

Tags: baptism, comfort, holy spirit, moses, change, holiness, revival, noah, jealousy, disappointment (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary
Incoming Transmission

Video Illustration

Produced by Church Visuals

| 301 views

God is always pursuing and reaching out to us. His message is simple. We are loved. This is a 3-Minute video designed to be used as an emotional prompt in your worship experience. Emotional and powerful, this video is great to use to prompt response from your congregation.

Tags: response video, love, loved, provider, disappointment, doubt, belong, fear, god, lust, belief, strength, kingdom, quiet, special (view more) (view less)

Genres: Powerful

Service Styles: Contemporary
Vortex - Purple

Motion Background

Produced by SermonCentral

| 2,813 views

An exciting motion background depicting a vortex of flashing light to use with your church presentation software for a strong worship or sermon preaching experience for your congregation. This motion background is a loop video that can repeat seamlessly.

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Tags: teenager, disappointment, misconceptions, guilt, graduation, priorities, teen, purpose, sin separates from god, fear and worry, love, worship, praise, holy spirit, youth, vision (view more) (view less)

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