Sermons on Covid Depression:

The Melancholy Psalm

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

What can we learn from a psalm without a happy ending? (Material adapted from Shawn McMullen in an article in Lookout Magazine and from Peter Slofstra at: http://www.crcna.org/resources/church-resources/reading-sermons/dark-ending-bright-beginning)

HoHum: Gloom, despair, and agony on me; Deep, dark depression, excessive misery; If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all; Gloom, despair, and agony on me WBTU: Started studying on depression and went to Psalm 88. Psalm 88 has been called the most melancholy of all the psalms. One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2008

A Thanksgiving sermon in the midst of economic hardship.

Psalm 118:1-6, 15-17 “Giving Thanks in Uncertain Times” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org It’s just about time for the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and my favorite—pumpkin pie. Most of us will be celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Conquering The Challenges Of Life Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Message #4 in series, "Pursuing Victory." How to "beat the Emmaus Road Blues," how to overcome the challenges life brings our way.

Series: Pursuing Victory Message #3: Conquering the Challenges Of Life" -- How To Overcome Disappointment, Despair, and Depression Luke 24:17 -- "And (Jesus) said to them, ’What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?’ And they stood still, looking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out Of Your Cave

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Nov 3, 2004

A sermon on coming out of your cave.

Get out of your cave By Dr. Fernando Cabrera 1. We go to our caves when… a. We can’t seem to fix the problem (19:1-4) i. Ramsack (“if I don’t make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow” v. 2) ii. Rejected (“for the sons of Israel have forsaken your covenant, torn down your altars and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Worry Be Happy

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Nov 8, 2006

We can get up everyday and face the day and what ever it brings with out losing our joy.

TITLE: DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY TEXT: I PETER 1:8 INTRO: A lot of people just cannot seem to shake the blues. Depression sets in on their lives and nothing seems to be able to pull them out. Every time you see them they have something that has gone wrong in their lives. We have a reason to be happy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thirst For God (Psalm 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2026

Are we thirsty for God?

How could we describe our desire for God? Let’s look at Psalm 42. Do we have a thirst for God? Do we sing and shout God’s praise in our churches? As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Yourself

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Oct 20, 2002

Why should we love ourselves? Are we worth loving?

As yourself! How many of you remember the stories about Narnia? I have learnt about them again fairly recently as my son has become interested in the series. We are reading the Magicians Nephew together at the moment, and Thomas has recently been watching the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Daleth - Psalm 119:25-32 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 2, 2011

Confession of sin is vital, but just as vital to the growth of the believer is active obedience to live out the faith God has instilled within our heart!

Daleth November 2, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:25-32 (ESV) – 4 of 22 25My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! Our life is destined for death, our mortality is on our minds and we find our very soul clinging to or being pressed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Wants You On A Silver Platter

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

Church that lie the enemy is telling you that you just need to live and deal with that issue is nothing more than a lie from hell.

I. World of trouble. A. It is no secret that we are living in a “World of trouble”, just step outside and look around, open a magazine or newspaper, turn on the TV or radio or just stand in line at Wal-Mart and it want take long to see and hear bad news. We are surrounded by hurt and hurting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:21-28

How To Feel Encouraged Despite Your Discouraging Circumstances

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Remember the famous old hymn, "Do you have any rivers you think are uncrossable? Do you have any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible.

Remember the famous old hymn, "Do you have any rivers you think are uncrossable? Do you have any mountains you can't tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible. He does the things others cannot do! Sometimes people feel depressed, disheartened and frustrated when those around them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Peace A Chance

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009

At the beginning of every year we make decisions to improve our life. We try to lose weight, kick that bad habit, or just be a better person. In this sermon we explore how to have true peace in our lives which only comes through God.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. – John 16:33   * This is the time of year that suicide is up because so many people are depressed and suffer from a lack of peace in their ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

God's Whisper

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 13, 2013

In the midst of our distress, God whispers words of comfort in our hearts

1 Kings 19:1-18 “God’s Whisper” INTRODUCTION Today is All Saints Sunday. It is a time that the Church pauses to remember those who have gone before us and to celebrate their lives, their witness, and their faith. Historically it has been one of the high holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Does A Person Who Commits Suicide Automatically Go To Hell?

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 20, 2019

Wrestling with the tough topic of suicide and eternal destiny

There was a story in the media today (17th December 2018) of a Catholic Priest in Detroit upsetting the relatives of a teen boy at his funeral, when, during the funeral sermon, the Priest said that he didn’t think the boy would be in heaven due to the fact that he committed suicide. I thought I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepare To Meet Your God

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

The book of Amos shows some "bovine behavior" demonstrated in the nation of Israel – a nation that had stubbornly strayed from the Lord – and if the people failed to repent, they would be led away as cattle to the slaughter.

I want to begin this morning by saying that the Bible has a lot to tell us about the personality of sheep in comparison to people. Two good examples are Psalm 23 and Isaiah 53:6, which says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way.” Sheep are portrayed as ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

One Another Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2022

We, the Church, need to provoke and encourage each other more than ever to go out and share that hope with a world desperately in need of some hope and encouragement.

Flying sure ain’t what it used to be … amen? You have to get to the airport three hours before your flight … go through the TSA checkpoint and get scanned … and then you have to wait and hope that your flight isn’t delayed … or worse, canceled. But we go through all this because of the people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Matthew 18:20

Denomination: United Methodist