Discouragement and it's Cure

Summary

The sermon addresses the theme of discouragement among believers, using biblical examples such as the woman anointing Jesus, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Elijah, Job, and Asaph to illustrate various causes of discouragement including rejection, suffering, loneliness, and observing the prosperity of the wicked. The preacher emphasizes that discouragement distorts perspective and encourages believers to seek refuge in the sanctuary of God, through worship, fellowship, and the Word, to regain hope and strength. Jesus' defense of the woman’s costly act of love serves as a reminder that acts of devotion are never wasted and will be remembered as a testimony of faith and sacrifice.