Ps. 42:

Psalm 42:5 KJV 1900

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him For the help of his countenance.

Beat the B-L-U-E-S

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

Christians can beat the B-L-U-E-S if they:

THE DEVIL'S BEATITUDES

1. Blessed are those who are too tired, too busy, too distracted to spend even an hour once a week with their fellow Christians – they are my best workers.

2. Blessed are those Christians who wait to be asked and expect to be thanked -- I can use them.

3. Blessed are the touchy who stop going to church –for they are my missionaries.

4. Blessed are the trouble makers – for they shall be called my children.

5. Blessed are the complainers –for their complaints are music to my ears.

6. Blessed are those who keep a list of the preachers mistakes -- for they get nothing out of his sermons.

7. Blessed is the church member who expects to be invited to his own church – for he is a part of the problem instead of the solution.

8. Blessed are those who gossip -- for they shall cause strife and divisions that please me.

9. Blessed are those who are easily offended -- for they will soon get angry and quit.

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

I. B-elieve the Positive

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

I. B-elieve the Positive

Philippians 4:8 KJV 1900

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Phil

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

A. Too many Christians believe negatives rather than positives. They look for, listen to, and concentrate on all the bad things that happen.

B. Contrarily, we should dwell on positives, looking for the good in others and circumstances.

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

II. L-ook for the Purpose

1 Peter 5:10 KJV 1900

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

A. God has a purpose for his people in all he allows. We win over discouragement by looking for his purpose.

B. Sometimes Christians are tested to strengthen and increase their faith. God promised to “strengthen.”

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

III. U-tilize the Promises

Romans 15:4 KJV 1900

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

A. Some Christians lack victory because they neglect God’s promises, thus forfeiting many benefits promised in God’s Word.

B. We must utilize God’s promises by reading them, remembering them, and referring to them often.

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

IV. E-ncourage Other People

2 Corinthians 1:4 KJV 1900

Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

A. Many people fall into discouragement because they fail to help those who are in need. They are too involved with selfish pursuits.

B. We should encourage others by reaching out to help them with their problems. This often enables us to solve our own difficulties.

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

V. S-ing God’s Praises

Psalm 66:2 KJV 1900

Sing forth the honour of his name: Make his praise glorious.

Positive Sermon Outlines 2. Beat the B-L-U-E-S

A. Most Christians fail to praise the Lord enough. Praising God brings hope. It helps lift us out of despair.

B. The psalmist said, “But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more” (Ps. 71:14).

Psalm 71:14 KJV 1900

But I will hope continually, And will yet praise thee more and more.