Calvary Christian Center
G-12 Administration – Life Notes
Pastor: Phillip G. Goudeaux
April 10, 2011
“Pursue, Overtake, and Recover All”
“Fighting Off Discouragement”

I Samuel 30:1-9 Psalms 42:6, 11


• One of the problems in the church today is - The church has a passive spirit

• God did not save you to just go to church – The church is a filling station

• God gave you the authority in the Name of Jesus - The power in the Blood

• He gave you Dominion – Might – The ability to function in this earth realm

• God gave you armor to function in this hostile world

• There are enemies in the spiritual realm that are fighting against your prosperity: spiritually – physically – mentally – financially – socially

• The enemy is warring against your forward progress

• David was a man after God’s own heart – He was known for war and fighting

• God wants you to be a warrior

• Whether you know it or not – You are under an attack from the enemy

• When you are going through an area that you are being challenged in your walk – You need to ask some questions:

• “Why am I feeling like this?” “Why am I feeling down and out?” “Why do I feel discouraged?” “Why do I feel like giving up?”

• Discouragement is the number one enemy to a believer

• If the devil can make you want to give up – Loose your heart – Loose your courage – You can not do anything

• Discouraged: Being drained of courage – Wanting to give up – Dismayed – Fearful – Depressed – Oppressed – Dishearten – To loose your confidence

• You can not use your faith - When you’re discouraged



• You must keep your eyes fixed toward the hills from which cometh your help

• Because your help cometh from the Lord

• God has given you everything you need to be successful in this earth realm

• You have to exercise your authority

• You can not allow this kingdom to rule your life by what you see or what you hear

• You are a part of a different Kingdom

• You are a new species in Christ Jesus

• Ten things you need to know when you are dealing with the Spirit of Discouragement:

1. Think on what God has done in your life (Exodus 13:3)
2. See God bigger than your problem
3. You have to have faith in what God says (Numbers 23:19)