Sermons on Depression At Sea:

The Sounds Of Silence: You Have Stayed Long Enough Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how to heal deep hurts and break down the "walls" that we build around us in our pain.

INTRO: - The text today gives us a picture of a journey... - Perhaps parallels a journey many of us face... A. God saves us, brings us out of slavery and sin B. Yet He desires us to go into blessing and fullness of life C. There is a Jericho... ...or walls built around our emotions that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feeling Forgotten

Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013

If you have ever been abandoned and disappointed by other people, if you have ever felt forgotten by God, Genesis 40 has a word for you.

(A few years ago, I called the IRS. I was really anxious to have them correct a mistake they’d made. They were saying I only had one daughter, when I knew perfectly well that I had two. In fact, the daughter they said didn’t exist was the one that was costing me the most money. All ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

Having Joy Unspeakable Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011

Only the Lord can give us pure Joy. There is joy suckers and we need to be looking for Godly Joy.

Having Joy Unspeakable Galatians 5:22 Introduction- Last week we began a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. We began with patience because everyone does so well with it. If you will be patient with me this morning, we are going to look at joy, another characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Adios To The Cave

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 14, 2012

There are times when life drives us to the cave. It is not a matter of if, but when. More important, is the dilema of you getting out of the cave in proper time.

CAVES Ps. 57:1-3,7 1 ¶ <<To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.>> Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. (KJV) 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Psalm 57:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

A message about the hearts aflame in the disappointed disciples on the road to Emmaus, when they walk and talk unawares with the Messiah!

Hearts On Fire Have you ever had a time in your life when you were so sure, so confident of something coming to fruition only to have it vanish before your eyes? We're not talking about the simple stuff, like missing a sale at Walmart or getting a burger at Burger King that's not "made your way". ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Throw A Pity Party -- 1 Samuel 27:1-12; 30:1-6 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

What will you do when, not if but when, the troubles come? If you do want to throw yourself a good old fashioned pity party – and I’ve met a few people who are experts – let me tell you how to do so.

How to Throw a Pity Party 1 Samuel 27:1-12; 30:1-6 When Barbara and I first came to Independence, we began our Wednesday night Bible studies with a teaching on the book of James. We figured we’d get off to a good running start on what it means to live out our Christians lives in the realness ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Cave - Five Keys To Victory 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016

David faced some tough challenges, but through it all he learned how to get victory in every situation.

Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 2 “David’s Cave – Five Keys to Victory – 1” Text: I Samuel 22:1 Last week I started a very powerful series on “How to Behave in a Cave.” I know that many people were touched by the power of the Holy Ghost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Debt Is A Taskmaster

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2020

You can own stuff or stuff can own you.

Do you own your house or does your house own you? We tend to love the American dream and that usually translates as having bigger and more expensive stuff with swapping it often. That stuff can own us. If you were to be unemployed tomorrow due to layoff or illness how long would you last before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Those Post Christmas Blues?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 5, 2016

The excitement of Christmas is over. Life has almost gotten back to normal. And many people suffer from the Post-Christmas blahs a kind of depression in fact here is a song for this season titled "The Post-Christmas Blues".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned Scriptures are: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19 and Matthew 2:13-23. Christmas day 2015 ....is over! .... The tree may still be up, .... but it looks mighty ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-3, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

Contentment

Contributed by David Paulson on Aug 28, 2017

It is an issue I wrestle with and I see the body of Christ wrestle with. The world wrestles with it too, but there is a difference how a child of God deals with discontentment. A short write up, touching a few points close to my heart.

No, not my preferred topic and I dislike discussing it as I continue to struggle with it on a daily basis. But it’s wise to address a problem and deal with it before it gets out of hand and leads you down the path of no return. It was a struggle, it is a struggle and hesitantly I have to admit it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

A Study Of Psalm 43 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 10, 2018

To combat depression, it is David's desire to meet with God for worship. It is where he finds peace, it is where he loves to be (especially in God's house). We can learn something about this today!

A Study of Psalm 43 Psalm 43 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Re: Invite someone else to join in - not an exclusive study for "just LFC" - Psalms are songs of praise and words of encouragement/warning -- They are also written to give us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"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 Overcome Doubt

Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 2, 2020

Why do we doubt? let's look at some of the reasons why we shouldn't doubt.

Doubts are going to come into your mind. --With doubt comes discouragement and with discouragement comes depression --Examples: John the Baptist----Disciple Thomas --Some times we. as God's men, doubt --Sometimes we need reassurance --Everything will not go our way --Every prayer will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Four Seasons Of Life Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2020

The Spirit of God gave me this series one morning as I was sitting on my deck watching the leaves fall as the season was changing. The message He gave me was simple, "The farther we are from the Son, the colder we become."

Four Seasons of Life – Part 1 Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22; Matthew 24:12; Ecclesiastes 4:9-11 On Monday September 28th I was drinking my coffee on my deck and just thinking about life and the changes of the seasons. It was a quiet, fall morning and there was a slight chill in the air. As I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22, Matthew 24:12, Ecclesiastes 4:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Life-Changing Power Of Prayer”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2024

Elijah provides a great example of how God uses prayer to change our lives.

It has been said about prayer that “Prayer doesn’t change God, it changes me.” Indeed, God uses prayer to teach us some things about ourselves to reveal things to us that can change our lives for the better. This is what God used prayer to do for Elijah. Through prayer, God changed Elijah from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist