Sermons on Depths Of Despair:

Jesus' Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006

Jesus frees from sin, despair, religious bobdage, death.

Jesus’ Declaration of Independence John 8:31-35 INTRO.: Truth makes one free. What is freedom? Not leisure, license, anarchy. Opportunity: 1. To reap what we have sown and keep it, 2. To make our own decisions, 3to be the best that is possible for us. What is truth” John 18:38. Jesus’ answer: John ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Hope That Will Sustain Us In Times Of Sorrow

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 26, 2002

In a world of hopelessness and despair, there is a God in whom we can trust.

Introduction: We live in a world that is filled with despair and hopelessness. Unemployement, weapons of mass destruction, confused government, snipper terror, travel crisis and even trouble in the church. Hope in the bible has multiple meanings. It is a favorable and confident expectation. It has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Generous

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Sep 21, 2008

God can help us intimes of economic despair and crises.

Prayer: O God, we are so please that you are here with us. We find comfort and joy in knowing that you walk beside us. You are a merciful God. Lord you will be done. I call forth the light of Christ to protect this community of faith. Heal our community Lord. Help us to move forward in a way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Lose Heart (Part I)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 4, 2009

This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

Have you ever seen someone lose heart? Maybe today you are struggling with issues and are on the verge of losing heart. Maybe you have already lost heart. I will share a few examples I have observed. When I was a boy there was a man I idolized. His name was Jim Ryun. Jim Ryun was one of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 10, 2009

This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

Last week we began a series entitled “Do Not Lose Heart.” We established the point that many people lose heart as they travel the path of life. I mentioned Jim Ryun, who was a long distance runner. At one point in his life he lost heart with running and walked off of the track. He quit. He was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 3)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 12, 2009

This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

Ask the congregation to write a one sentence description of their life purpose. Instruct them to leave out any reference to their family or their job. Ask for volunteers to share their sentence. Review: The past two Sundays we have been involved in a series entitled "Do Not Lose Heart.¨ The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Hopeful Person Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 22, 2010

How to live in hope rather than despair, depression or discouragement.

We begin a new series today - "Does God Care?" We're going to utilize the New Testament book of Hebrews because it was initially written to a group of people pondering the care of God. Times were hard for the Jewish Christ followers in the First Century of the church. They faced persecution and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift (Present) Of God's Presence

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

God is present in our joy, our despair, and in our hope.

As I and many of you are trekking through the Bible in our daily Bible reading, toward the end of February, one of our reading assignments was Psalm 42. I want to spend a little time in that Psalm today as we talk about the present of God’s presence. There is said to be a strange plant in South ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Up When You Are Down!

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

A message dealing with depression. Is it Biblical? Can believers be depressed? What can we do if we become depressed?

Title: How to get up when you are down! Text: Psalms 42 Intro: Do you ever feel like Charlie Brown? You know what I'm talking about,‑when nothing ever goes right. In fact, everything is out of control! Even your dog tells you what to do! Charlie Brown goes to kick the football while ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Mountains Don't Move

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2022

A personal story of learning to grow in God's grace and mercy

I come from a healing ministry background and have personally experienced numerous supernatural manifestations of God's power and love. I am a confident believer that God heals the same today as He did 2000 years ago. However, despite my firm belief, "my" faith has been severely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Matthew 8:24-26, James 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"falling Deeply In Love With God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2020

When we come face to face with the depth of our sin and the depth of God's forgiveness we fall deeply in love with God.

“Falling Deeply in Love with God” Psalm 51 Have you ever been so overwhelmed by your own sin, to the point of believing that God would abandon you and never forgive you? Or perhaps, you are frustrated by what you have done, and this causes you to become really depressed and you don’t know how ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

He Comes

Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017

I want to explore three simple phrases tonight together: He came, He rose, and He comes…and I believe that as we journey through each of them, all of us are going to find ourselves moving forward into new places spiritually in our lives!

Opening -what are some Easter traditions…favorite candies…(show pic of me in an Easter outfit…and then show one from prom just for fun) -We laugh at this pic but the reality is, too many of us get stuck spiritually, on the inside…so many other areas of our live progress, our careers, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith That Rises Above Discouragement

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 28, 2009

A faith in a living Redeemer prepares us to rise above all the discouragements of life.

A FAITH THAT RISES ABOVE DISCOURAGE-MENT-- Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 19-22, 50-52, 57-58 Proposition: A faith in a living Redeemer prepares us to rise above all the discouragements of life. Objective: My purpose is to help people to put their total trust in Christ and let Him lift one ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Day In The Life Of Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

A day in the life of Jesus

Introduction Good morning, church family! It is a joy to gather with you today to reflect on the incredible life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Our focus will be on a single day in His life, as recorded in Mark chapter 5. This chapter is rich with powerful encounters that showcase the love, mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-43

Denomination: *other

Suicide And Euthanasia Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they are forgivable. We need to of

Sermon: Suicide and Euthanasia 2 Cor. 4:16-5:9 August 14, 2005 THEME: The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist