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Depression | Finding Light In The Darkness

Shared on: May 11, 2020

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1 in 5 people in America will be impacted by mental illness during their lifetime with suicide being the second leading cause of death in the U.S. for ages 15-44. So, how are you preparing your congregation for death, tragedy, and even suicidal thoughts? Show your congregation where they need to be turning in both the good and bad times with this sermon bundle.

Scripture: Psalms 51, Psalms 42, Psalms 43, 1 Kings 19, Genesis 37, Psalms 34, Psalms 32, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Matthew 10:28-31, Ephesians 4:17-24, Psalms 56:8 (view more) (view less)

Tags: Anxiety, Suffering, Darkness, Discouragement, Depression, Misery, Despair, Suicide, Gloom, Sadness, Mourning (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

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