Sermons on Deadly Emotions:

Responses To The Resurrection: Doubt

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 3, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Doubt Matthew 28: 16 “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” A skeptic is defined as: 1. A person who questions the validity or authenticity ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Responses To The Resurrection: Scandal

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 5, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Scandal Mark 14:66-71 {NIV} 66 While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by. 67 When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him. “You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus,” she said. 68 But he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-71

Denomination: Nazarene

Responses To The Resurrection: Joy

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2012

Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

Responses to the Resurrection: Joy John 20:19-20 Mother Teresa once said, “Joy is prayer - Joy is strength - Joy is love - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. … She gives most who gives with joy. The best way to show our gratitude to God and the people is to accept everything with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Depressions We Face Series

Contributed by Rick Evans on Jun 4, 2016

“Depression is the common cold of our emotions” Eventually it touches everyone -- even God's people.

Opening Text: 1 Kings 19:1-15 (NKJV) Elijah Escapes from Jezebel 19 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Personality Traits? Which Are You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2014

Study the personality types: Quitter, Vascilator, Persistant, Hurtful, encourager, emotion driven, analytical, faciliator, etc.

WHICH TYPE ARE YOU? PERSONALITY TRAITS / TYPES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ^I. WE TALK ABOUT PERSONALITIES... EACH PERSON FROM A BABY HAS A PERSONALITY. A. DO WE DISCUSS PERSONALITY TRAITS OR PERSONALITY TYPES? B. Types come from the development of traits... C. BASIC ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Defilement Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 5, 2022

Hebrews tells us that bitterness defiles. But what does that mean and why should I avoid this emotion?

Our Sermon Series this month is entitled: "Insomniacs: Things That Keep Us Up At Night." I read that some of the Polynesian natives spend a great deal of time fighting. When people offend them, they steal something that belonged to offender and hang it from the ceiling of their hut. Then ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elim: The Place Of Rest

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 13, 2020

When we let go of bitterness, God leads us to a place of emotional healing, rest and refreshment.

ELIM: THE PLACE OF REST "22 So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, Psalm 63:1-5, Revelation 14:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Consequences Of Giving Into Temptation Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Satan is the source of your temptation. Temptations appear in the form of physical enticements, emotional gratifications, or egotistical enhancements.

“Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, ‘Has God indeed said, You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; but of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Lament?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 3, 2025

People who are sincerely remorseful for the wrongs or transgressions that they have committed will openly show some type of emotion.

What Does It Mean to Lament? Luke 16:19-31 The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines lament as (1) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively, to mourn, to regret strongly, and (2) a crying out in grief, a wailing, dirge, elegy, complaint. It could also be said that one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Heals In Unexpected Ways Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

Naaman’s story teaches that healing is not about status, expectations, or emotions. It is about humility, obedience, and faith.

THE GOD WHO HEALS IN UNEXPECTED WAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 15:26; Psalm 103:3; Matthew 8:1-3; Isaiah 55:8-9; James 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Naaman was a highly decorated military general—valiant, respected, and a man of influence. Yet, behind the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turn Away From Anger

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 4, 2025

Anger is a natural emotion with all men, but it can be supernaturally managed through the help and strength of the Holy Spirit

Turn Away from Anger Study Text: Ephesians 4:26–27 Introduction: - Anger is one of the most common emotions in human life. - Everyone has felt it, but the Bible warns us that uncontrolled anger leads to destruction, broken relationships, and sin. - God calls us to turn away from anger, not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preventing An Epidemic Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight I believe the Lord is asking us to help prevent an epidemic. This epidemic is not just simply sin, although it is sin. This epidemic is dangerous and deadly. This epidemic not only affects you, but also can potentially bring destruction to the

James 5:13-20 13Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Healing Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 11, 2021

Today's message looks at the doctrine of forgiveness, what it is and isn't, why we need to forgive, how we go about forgiving, and what then is confession and how that is the beginning of the forgiveness process.

The Healing Power of Forgiveness How many think people in general are weird? Now, how many think others are weirder than you? Now, in my almost 70 years of life, one of the things I’ve learned is that we’re all weird, and a little bit odd at times, or for some, most of the time. And the reason is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:12, Job 5:2

Denomination: Foursquare

The Landmine Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007

Everyone has principles they live by, but which are negotiable and which should never be set aside? The truth is, whenever Christians compromise their godly principles, they walk dangerously close to a deadly landmine.

Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 1: The Landmine of Compromise Summary: Everyone has principles they live by, but which are negotiable and which should never be set aside? The truth is, whenever Christians compromise their godly principles, they walk dangerously close to a deadly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confessions Of A Misguided Innovator

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 17, 2008

A tendency to rebel against authority, an exaggerated desire to win the approval of others, and a skewed definition of what it means to be successful; these deadly ingredients combined to create the misadventures of my life and ministry so far.

Dakota Community Church November 16, 2008 (pm) Confessions of a Misguided Innovator Begin by reading Ephesians 4:1-16 Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite