Sermons on Bleak:

"depression (Part 1): Understanding The Symptoms, Effects, Cauising Factors, And Cases In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

Depression affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is affecting more than 264 million people, Christians and non-Christians alike. This sermon talks about symptoms and factors that cause depression and what the Bible says about it.

Last Sunday, we learned about grief. Today and next week, we will learn about depression. Depression is different from sadness or grief. The death of a loved one, loss of a job, or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. But being sad is not the same as having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:11, 1 Kings 19:4, Jeremiah 20:14, Numbers 11:14-15, 1 Kings 21:27, Psalm 3:3, Jonah 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Transform The World.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 29, 2022

In our darkest days, resurrection gives us light. In overwhelming discouragement— resurrection gives us faith. In the midst of devastating loss, resurrection gives us joy. In times of divisiveness, resurrection gives us something that unifies us.

Resurrecting Hope: Overcoming Life’s Greatest Challenges. How To Transform the World. Text: John 17:20-23NLT Throughout history the Church has been instilled with hope in the face of life’s trials because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a reminder that the Christian lives day in ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"let My People Go" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 26, 2021

Sermon based on Exodus 5 - Encourages hearers to consider that God has a plan for our deliverance.

“LET MY PEOPLE GO” Exodus 5:1ff FBCF – 4/25/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – The delivery business is big business these days, especially during the months of the pandemic: - UPS – 2020 revenue up 14.2% to $84.6 billion - FedEx – 2020 revenue was $69.2 billion - Grub Hub, Door Dash, Uber Eats - I was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Exodus Man/Woman Series

Contributed by David Shoots on Jan 15, 2022

We all need to know that there is a way to walk in the World. In order to do that, we need to remember things about God. we need to always remember that God is a Deliverer.

Exodus 1:11-22 So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labor, and they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites and worked them ruthlessly. They ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Great Messages Of Encouragement #2: Strength To The Weary

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 15, 2022

In Isaiah's day Judah was invaded by Assyria, threatened by Babylon and ridden with sin. And yet, Isaiah offers a wonderful message of encouragement: 'they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.' How is that possible?

Last week we started a series on ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’ in Scripture. Today we’re going to look at a great message of encouragement in Isaiah. It’s at the end of Isaiah 40. Isaiah writes: “He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Independance Day - The Price Of Freedom

Contributed by David Parks on Jul 2, 2020

Freedom is not free

INDEPENDENCE DAY - THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Text: Romans 8:18-23; Gal 5:13-16 Introduction: 1. Tell the story behind the quote: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Got This Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2023

In the troubles we have in life, God is there making a way when there seems to be no way.

God’s Got This Text: Acts 7:9-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: God spared Joseph’s life, and through these adverse circumstances, that are recorded in our text, God is oversaw his safety. This is the sovereign purpose of God at work. The Midianites and the Ishmaelites only saw Joseph as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Pray Gratefully Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 30, 2024

The Gospels record several places where Jesus gave thanks (from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life, chapter on the same title)

HoHum: There is an insurance commercial where an internet influencer says into her phone: “Hey, fam. I am at this beautiful lake that I just discovered. Practicing gratitude, manifesting abundance” WBTU: Laugh at that every time but it is true that practicing gratitude does make a difference ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44, Matthew 11:25-26, Luke 24:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"marks Of A True Christ-Follower" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 20, 2025

Based on Romans 12:9-13 - Encourages hearers to understand that their lives are to be marked w/ Christlike qualities.

“MARKS OF A TRUE CHRIST-FOLLOWER” Romans 12:9-13 FBCF – 10/22/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBGFsxRsnmM “Faith” & spirituality popular topics these days. - Charlie Kirk’s assassination has triggered a lot, positive & negative – Gospel seen & heard by millions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Humbly Heartfelt

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

Christ’s humility reveals heaven’s heart—God stooping in love. When His mind lives in us, pride dies, grace flows, and hearts rise.

I. The Heartbeat of Heaven There are moments in Scripture that let us overhear the heartbeat of heaven. Philippians 2 : 5-11 is one of them. It’s as if Paul pulls back the curtain and lets us listen to how God thinks and feels. It’s not thunder or trumpet—it’s the quiet pulse of divine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Micah 6:8, John 13:3-5, James 4:6-10, 1 Peter 5:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From Although To Yet

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025

Based on the prophet Habakkuk's journey from honest complaint to unshakable praise, this sermon explores how faith can find joy not by denying suffering, but by making a radical choice to rejoice in God even when everything has fallen apart.

From Barren Fields to High Places: The Unshakable Joy of Faith Text: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Introduction: A Prophet's Honest Struggle I want to invite you into the world of a man who was not afraid to argue with God. His name is Habakkuk. We often come to the prophets and see them as untouchable ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Whether Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 10, 2024

Admittedly, Ruth is not a book we think of often. But we would be mistaken to think Ruth is not beneficial to us today or not part of God’s salvation narrative.

Slide 1 As we began planning for fall, one tool we used was reviewing where we had been. We look for gaps what remains lacking in a balanced biblical diet. So on screen, you see our last nine years of sermon coverage of Genesis through Kings. The colors represent the different years. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-14

God's Country?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 10, 2025

America is not Jerusalem. American is not the new Israel. Our country is not protected as Israel was. But WE, the church of Jesus Christ, are.

Is America Jerusalem? The Puritans in Massachusetts thought of their colony as a “city on a hill”, a great experiment in godliness which would shine like a beacon to all the nations as a testimony to the transforming power of God. But not everyone came to this country for religious reasons. Many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Joy In The Prison Cell Of Pain PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

This sermon explores finding unwavering joy in all circumstances, inspired by Apostle Paul's joyful spirit despite adversity. Key

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by the desire to understand God's word. We are all here, in this moment, under the same roof, sharing the same hope. In this sermon, we are going to look at a passage from Philippians. A passage that speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Topics: Joy

God Is Able PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to reject feelings of insignificance, recognize God's omnipotence in all situations, and rely on His promises when facing life's challenges.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's design. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort, and to be emboldened in our faith. We are here to embrace the living Word that God has so graciously ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:33

Topics: Grasshopper Mentality