Sermons on Controlling Emotions:

Don't Stop Fighting

Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004

Today’s young people have to fight hard for their faith. It’s a battle that many can’t handle but God has hope and alternatives. This sermon gives a way out for people who just want to give up.

Don’t Stop Fighting I’m 11 and I don’t want to live anymore. - Hi. I am very young but I want to die already! I hate my life! I am 11 years old. I know I cannot live more! I just want to know what is the less painful and easiest way to die; I don’t want my life anymore! I have to die; I just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Depression

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 11, 2004

Depression is a growing problem in America today. Every year the amount of people taking medication for depression is drastically increasing. Does the Bible talk about depression? Does God give us any answers here?

Depression Have you ever watched a movie that you thought would end happy and it didn’t? It leaves you with sad, depressing feeling. A couple of weeks ago when Joanne was at camp – Kassie and I watched a movie and the main character dies. I jokingly said, “ I hate chick flicks.” In a guy movie – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Cure The Wounds People

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

The verse after us speaks about the size and the power of God. One does not look at enough stars to see how much God is tall. This large God who occupies himself of nfiniment large occupies of the broken hearts. We will see 2 thoughts: 1) if there is grea

Guérir le blessé Lecture : Psaumes 147 et particulirement v.3 AIl guérit ceux qui ont le coeur brisé, Et il panse leurs blessures. @ Le verset aprs nous parle de la grandeur et de la puissance de Dieu. On ne regarde pas assez les étoiles pour voir combien Dieu est grand. Il nous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Depression: What It Is, What Causes It, What Are The Signs Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

This is the first sermon in a series of three dealing with depression all from the same passage. It is estimated that some 20 million americans suffer from depression

I Kings 19:1-18 Depression: What it is, What causes it, What are the signs Introduction A. Depression B. A Word that we have all heard, a word that we have all thought about C. Did you know that there are about 21 million Americans right now suffering with depression? D. Did you know that USA ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Cure Depression Physically Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

We can learn alot of curing depression when we look at what God did for Elijah phyisically speaking

I Kings 19:3-18 Depression: How to cure it Physically Introduction A. We are going to continue our study on depression B. This week were going to talk about how to treat depression using physical methods C. As I was studying this week what methods God used to treat Elijah depression I had came to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

There Is A Time To Boast

Contributed by Laura Leblanc on Jan 8, 2003

This sermon is to advise against bragging on one’s self and to motivate you to brag on Jesus.

This morning I want to speak to you about a subject that many of you do not want to hear about; Pride. Pride is defined as the quality or state of being proud, or of having excessive self-esteem. The definition of proud is an act or attribute; meaning having proper respect. Many Christians brag ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-2, Proverbs 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Pave The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2003

Advice for Christians in stressful fearful times

GOD WILL PAVE THE WAY JOSHUA 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION READ JOSHUA 3:1-17 I. THE SITUATION Joshua and the Israelites find themselves in an interesting situation. They had just come out of a set of circumstances where their old leader had died; Moses was gone. Now, they have seen the Lord work and He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankfullness

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 22, 2004

Sermon reminding us of the command to thankful in all things. One of the greatest reason our witness can be weakened or destroyed is an ungrateful spirit.

Something I found on the internet Tired of making resolutions year after year that you never keep? Why not promise to do something you can actually accomplish? Here are some resolutions that you can use as a starting point: 1. Gain weight. At least 30 pounds. 2. Stop exercising. Waste of time. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

When God Deals With Pride! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Feb 27, 2004

These verses show a perfect case study in how God dealt with the pride in Saul’s life. Also answering the questions 1. What is pride, where did it come from and how God deals with it.

Acts 9:23 – 31 23 Now after many days were past, the Jews plotted to kill him. 24But their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him. 25Then the disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall in a large basket. 26. And when Saul had come to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:13-15, Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Beat Spiritual Depression

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 2, 2004

What do you do with those "tough weeks?" Does everyone have them, or is it just me? How can I climb on top when I feel like God is 1,000,000 miles away? We find answers in Elijah’s story... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

I Kings 19:1-6, 9-12 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have a Christian person you really look up to – someone you really admire as a Christian? Perhaps it’s someone you admire because of the way they’ve been used by God. Perhaps you can just sense a closeness to God in them. Now, when you feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Pride's Devastating Effects Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jul 23, 2005

Too many people don’t understand how bad pride can be for them spiritually. This sermon attempts to point that out.

Prides Devastating Effects Back in college when I was really looking for what God wanted me to do with my life, I began a youth ministry. I took a position at a church in Missouri and began working with the youth of that church. One kid in particular sticks in my mind really well. He was the kid ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is In The Memories Of Families

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

The first sermon of a four part sermon series on family life.

Ten years ago, today Susan and I were driving from Richmond, Virginia to Virginia Beach, Virginia on a ten-day vacation. We had spent a couple of days in Richmond with friends and toured several areas of Richmond including the Civil War battlefield of Petersburg. One of the most moving moments for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Doubt: An Unwanted Guest

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

HOW TO DEAL With Our Doubts

Doubt: An Unwanted Guest George Iles:- Doubt is the begining, not the end, of wisdom A couple were off to a friends place. The morning was pleasant, and they enjoyed themselves until they happened to remember a certain bridge which was very old and probably unsafe, “I shall never dare to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Caution: Courage Required!

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

How Do You Sell C-O-U-R-A-G-E

Caution: Courage Required! Joshua 1:1-9 1. The Nature Of Courage: Top News Stories of the Century 1 1945 U.S. drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima, Nagasaki: Japan surrenders to end World War II 2 1969 American astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first human to walk on the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Courage: Faith In Action

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

A Simple Outline on steps to Courage

Courage: Faith In Action Josh, 2 1. How would you define courage? The ability to stand up to an enemy? The ability to do something you are afraid to do? What David displayed when he fought Goliath? Taking action on what you believe? 2. Illustrating Courage David, a 2-year old with leukemia, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist