THE OBSTACLE OF DISAPPOINTMENT

  Introduction:

        A.  Do you ever feel disappointed with yourself?  With others?  Do you sometimes feel like

             giving up?

        B.  I want us to address the feelings of disappointment.

  I.   Let's identify the sources of disappointment.

        A.  The number one culprit is satan.  II Peter 5:8

        B.   Another source is our areas of weakness.

        C.   A third source is unrealistic goals.

  II.   What are the consequences of disappointment?

        A.   A critical attitude

        B.   A divided mind

        C.   Prayerlessness

        D.   Isolation

III.  A plan to deal with the feelings of disappointment.

        A.   Understand that disappointment is a part of  life.

        B.   Understand that disappointment can be  overcome.  Romans 8:35-39

        C.   Focus on God and not our disappointment.  I Corinthians 10:13, I Peter 5:7

        D.   Become a part of a Bible-teaching church.  Acts 2:41,47

  Closing:

        A.   If we desire to have peace in our lives, we must trust God with our problems.