Sermons on Depression At Sea:

The Valley Of Baca

Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 23, 2002

Christains all pass through valleys of despair and depression. Here are three truths that will aid the believer while he/she is in the valley.

THE VALLEY OF BACA (Weeping) Psalms 84:1-8 Wouldn’t it be great if we never went through valleys in our Christian experience? If things were always on an even keel, or better yet, high up on the mountain slopes. While Brenda and I were in Montana, we used to drive up Beartooth Pass to a height ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

People.calm

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 25, 2006

Too often God’s design for victorious living is replaced with fear, depression and anxiety. What can be done about it?

My preparation took some interesting twists and turns – where I started on Tuesday morning is not where I ended up last night! I feel drawn to today’s subject and couldn’t seem to get around it. I trust this as God’s leading and proceed accordingly. Whoever you are this is for you from God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

One of the great Christmas carols (and messages of Peace) comes from a man in deep pain and depression... Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

PEACE ON EARTH The year was 1861. That evening a mother “was sealing locks of her daughter’s hair in a packet, using hot sealing wax.” This was one of those weird female ceremonies that they endure for the sake of “style.” I remember my sisters going through the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Pain (Salvation Foundation For Joy)

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

We are going to see several aspects of the go-to weapon to combat discouragement, depression, suffering, and pain – praise, and God worthy of it

A. Opening illustration: Christian funerals are a place that we see worship in pain if they are sorrowing like Paul said to do “with hope.” The I thought about it more, and I think that so many go to corporate worship each week in pain. Some of us live our lives in more pain than others. Pain is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Superlatives Of The Savior

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 11, 2022

In a day that is filled with stress, anxiety and even depression among professing Christians refocusing on Christ is the answer to renewal, restoration and even revival.

The Superlatives of the Savior Hebrews 1:1-3 We live in unprecedented times where the church is concerned. It is safe to say that our generation has never experienced the issues we are facing today. We are now dealing with our third wave of Covid with all the problems associated with this virus. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Message 3 - Psalms Of The Sons Of Korah. Psalm 42 Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 16, 2022

This concludes the study of Psalm 42 where the subject of depression is considered, along with the feeling that God has abandoned us. It looks at the importance of hope and trust in God.

MESSAGE 3 - PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH. PSALM 42 Part 3 Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Let us read the last section of the Psalm – Psa 42 v 7 Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waterfalls. All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me. Psa 42:8 The LORD will command His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Faith The Harlot Rahab Perished Not With Them That Believed Not. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

when the Jordan River heap-up, it¡¯s possible went back into the Sea of Galilee; there would most likely would have been ample room.

SS#20~Joshua ~pt.4 Heb.11:30-31 10-26-14 Today we'll continue in our study of Heb.11: -- the "hall of faith" chapter. Heb.11: 30-31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. 31By faith the harlot Rahab ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2018

In John’s vision, he saw a heaven and earth that might appropriately be called new, having such transformations and such changes in their appearance that they seemed to be just created.

Tom Lowe 12/29/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.D.1: The New Heaven and New Earth, God Dwelling with His People in the New Jerusalem Coming Down Out of Heaven (21:1-8) Dear reader, please know that I didn’t intend to be so wordy [long-winded]; but I found this passage so interesting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pity Party

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2022

How to stop the pity party from Psalm 77; Psalm 77 invites us to look, learn and love Adapted from Eugene Peterson's book, "Where Your Treasure Is"

HoHum: Back in the 60’s there was a singer named Lesley Gore who recorded, “It’s My Party.” The lyrics were written by Seymour Gottlieb, a freelance songwriter. The song lyrically portrays the discomfort of a teenage girl at her birthday party when her boyfriend Johnny disappears, only to return ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 136:12, 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vencedores

Contributed by Ed Garcia on May 23, 2011

Las circunstancias no tienen que cambiar para que tú seas victorioso—es nuestra mentalidad hacia las circunstancias

Apocalipsis 2:7 »Todo el que tenga oídos para oír debe escuchar al Espíritu y entender lo que él dice a las iglesias. A todos los que salgan vencedores, les daré del fruto del árbol de la vida, que está en el paraíso de Dios. Apocalipsis 2:11 »Todo el que tenga oídos para oír debe escuchar al ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Jesus Went To Gadara Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2025

Jesus and the disciples went by boat to Gadara, on the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Some very unusual things happened after they arrived there!

When Jesus went to Gadara Introduction: Jesus spent the larger portion of His ministry in Judea and Galilee. He and the disciples did indeed go to a few other places, like Samaria, but this time the group headed east to the land of Gadara. They encountered some things they probably never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

"And He Brought Him To Jesus…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, said to Peter and Andrew, “...Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19).

He did not say, “I will try to make you fishers of men”, He said, “I will make you fishers of men.” Our job is to follow His leading, and He will make us into fishers of men. Even though this is a clear command from God, it is seldom obeyed by the majority. Illus: For example, it has been ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: She Got Up

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 25, 2009

This message encourages people to get up out of their depression and loneliness in order to discover something new God may be trying to do in their lives.

Hannah, They Got Up September 27, 2009 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Hebrews 11:1-7 How many of you remember the person who taught you how to ride a bicycle? How many of you remember either your foot slipping off the pedal and you stopping, or you going wobbly and hit something, or you simply fell down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

See Jesus! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2021

If you want to see Jesus through the fog of your depression, disappointment, and doubt, then open your Bible and open your heart to Him.

When I was teaching a philosophy class for Barton County Community College, we were asking some fundamental questions: What is Truth? & How do we know the Truth? At that time, one of my students introduced me to The Matrix, a science fiction movie, in which the real world has been taken over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Revelation 3:20, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Dec 25, 2019

The prologue of "According to John" is beautiful to hear, in English or in Greek. It is an interesting contrast to what has become a most depressing season.

In the Beginning... In the Beginning... Rev. Delwyn and Sis. Lenita Campbell / General (Illustrations for Biblical Preaching) Christmas Christmas is a depressing time for most people. An article written by a director of the California Department of Mental Hygiene warns: “The Christmas season is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran