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Loneliness is an emotion that touches almost every person's life at some point.
No one is exempt from circumstances leading to discouragement. The challenge is not to live an insulted or isolated life, but to be prepared to keep discouragement from turning into despair. Conviction, confidence, and commitment can lead to steadfastness in life. In this lesson we'll be introduced to the prophet Jeremiah, a leader who struggles with loneliness. Covers the book of Jeremiah. From the series Overcoming Loneliness.
Problems: We can’t live with them and it definitely seems we can’t live without them. Since problems are inevitable in life, how should we view them? Instead of looking at what problems “cause,” looking at what they “contribute” will give us a new perspective. This lesson will look at the life of Joseph, who faced problems with God alone by his side. Covers Genesis 40:1-23. From the series Overcoming Loneliness.
Everybody gets disappointed at some time, but those in ministry are particularly susceptible to it. The Apostle Paul, while in prison in Rome, wrote to Timothy and revealed his feelings, offering ideas for overcoming disappointment. Covers 2 Timothy 4:6-22. From the series Overcoming Loneliness.
Nobody likes having to suffer, though God sometimes allows suffering. The psalmist David went through some very hard times, and the lessons he learned from them can be applied to all of our lives. Covers Psalm 116. From the series Overcoming Loneliness.
Our culture doesn't really understand what love is all about. We get our ideas of marital love from movies, but the Bible says that our love for one another should be like the love Jesus has for the church. Covers Ephesians 5:25. From the series Overcoming Loneliness.
Paul wrote to the believers at Corinth and told them that being single is a good thing. Too often the church has forgotten that lesson and made singles second-class citizens, but the Bible speaks of the many blessings of being single. Paul offers five principles for singleness that we are to put into practice in our lives. Covers I Corinthians 7:1; 7-9, 32-35. From the series Overcoming Loneliness.
Everyone experiences loneliness at times. Even some of the most famous people in Scripture faced lonely times and difficult situations. A quick review of the Bible reveals a number of people who have experienced loneliness. Covers Jeremiah 15:17-18. From the series Overcoming Loneliness.
One of the elder statesmen of the Scripture, Caleb, continued his leadership and ministry late in life, accomplishing some of his greatest achievements after his eighty-fifth birthday! The three keys to Caleb's success were simple. Covers Joshua 14. From the series Overcoming Loneliness.
David and Jonathan were friends who grew closer over time. The friendship filled a need in their lives, driving out loneliness. Covers 1 Samuel 18:1-4. From the series Overcoming Loneliness.
During one particularly trying time, David was lonely and discouraged. He was abandoned by friends, King Saul was after him, and he was worried for his very life. In the midst of the trial, David poured out his heart to God. The words he wrote reveal a way out of our loneliness. Covers Psalm 142. From the series Overcoming Loneliness.
