The document tells a story about frogs holding their own Olympics, highlighting a deaf frog that persevered to climb a post despite naysayers declaring it impossible. It emphasizes the importance of overcoming discouragement through prayer, encouragement, and maintaining one's health. Ultimately, it encourages readers to choose faith over fear and never give up in the face of negativity.

1. Frog on a Post

2. Introduction
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A new addition to my frog sermons
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I got this idea while I was in Russia last fall.
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Here is the story.
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The frogs decided to have their own olympics
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One event was to climb a fence post
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Many started, fell back or became exhausted

3. Introduction
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All the frogs on the ground watching were
yelling to them:
– Give up.
– It can't be done.
– No one has ever done it.
– It is impossible.
– Quit before you have a heart attack.
– It is no use.

4. Introduction
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But one frog just kept trying, stuggling and
gradually made it to the top.
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He made it when no one else got half way up.
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Now the crowd wants to know how he was able
to make it when the others could not.

5. Introduction
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But he did not recognize the shouts from the
crowd.
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He does not answer their questions.
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THIS FROG WAS DEAF!

6. DISCOURAGEMENT
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The world is full of “Negative Nellies”
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They tell us what can't be done. Give
up. It is impossible. What's the use?
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We are often easily discouraged.
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There are many naysayers in our
lives.

7. DISCOURAGEMENT
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We need a Barnabas in our life.
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Acts 4:36-37 36 And Joses, who was also
named Barnabas by the apostles (which is
translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of
the country of Cyprus, 37 having land, sold it,
and brought the money and laid it at the
apostles' feet.
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Name – Joses; Nickname – Barnabas
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Barnabas = Encouragement

8. How to Overcome Discouragement
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Pray.

9. How to Overcome Discouragement
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Pray.
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Remember who God is.

10. How to Overcome Discouragement
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Pray.
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Remember who God is.
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Be prepared for discouraging
situaitons.

11. How to Overcome Discouragement
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Pray.
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Remember who God is.
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Be prepared for discouraging
situaitons.
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Stick to your assignment.

12. How to Overcome Discouragement
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Pray.
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Remember who God is.
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Be prepared for discouraging
situaitons.
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Stick to your assignment.
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Refill your spiritual tank.

13. How to Overcome Discouragement
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Take care of your physical health.

14. How to Overcome Discouragement
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Take care of your physical health.
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Spend time with those who
encourage.

15. How to Overcome Discouragement
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Take care of your physical health.
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Spend time with those who
encourage.
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Resist Satan's efforts to discourage
you.

16. How to Overcome Discouragement
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Take care of your physical health.
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Spend time with those who
encourage.
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Resist Satan's efforts to discourage
you.
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Choose faith over fear.

17. How to Overcome Discouragement
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Take care of your physical health.
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Spend time with those who
encourage.
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Resist Satan's efforts to discourage
you.
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Choose faith over fear.
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Never give up.

18. Frog on a Post
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Remember how the frog got to the top
of the fence post.
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He did not allow the negative
discouragement to stop him.