Sermons on Depths Of Despair:

Walk With One Who Knows

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 21, 2002

Jeremiah 29:11 gives us a word of hope that is sorely needed in the dark times of our lives.

Getting to Know One Who Knows Jeremiah 29:11 We live life in a dark place, don’t we? I don’t mean dark in terms of evil, although the world is in many ways saturated with evil and that contributes to the darkness I am speaking about. Life is dark and evil contributes to that darkness. I am not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perils Of An Unanointed Shield

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 20, 2005

A sermon built around the delinquent shield of King Saul.

The Perils of An Unanointed Shield 2 Samuel 1:17-27 KJV And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: [18] (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.) [19] The beauty of Israel is slain upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Protecting God's Name Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 29, 2012

Through his name God reveals his heart.

Do you have a name that people often mispronounce? Habben, rhymes with “robin” but those reading it for the first time often pronounce it like “happen” or “hay bin.” I realize that not everyone knows how to pronounce a German name but I still feel a prick of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Called Into His Presence Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 5, 2018

This sermon is going to focus on the benefits of prayer and the fact that God is willing and able to help us navigate life far better than we can!

Being Called into His Presence Luke 18:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If you got invited to meet and have exclusive access for a day to an influential evangelist like Rick Warren, James Dobson, Franklin Graham, Bill Hybels, J. D. Jakes, Joyce Meyer or J.I. Packer; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hoard Or Lord

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 22, 2007

Jesus says we must all choose between God and our stuff. Increasing our hoard or serving our Lord; getting more space or getting more grace. The choice is ours.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Joseph Valachi was a gangster who worked for various crime bosses in the Mafia during the mid-20th ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fourth Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 66:16-20, Job 19:21-27a, James 1:17-21, John 16:5-15. A). OF ANSWERED PRAYER. Psalm 66:16-20. The testimony of the people of God is supplemented with the testimony of one believer: like a good old-fashioned evangelistic meeting, which not only has good preaching, but also individual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:16-20, Job 19:21-27, James 1:17-21, John 16:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2022

If you were told you could only give a one word definition for God, how would you define Him? God is…love, and the only love God knows is unconditional...

God Is? 1 John 4:16 One day, C.H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weather vane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. Spurgeon remarked to his companion that he thought this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Song Of Mary Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 18, 2021

As God’s servant, Mary sings songs and praises God with happiness, glorifying, and with one faith.

And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” - Luke 1:28 Weddings are beautiful and exciting events with an abundance of anticipation. There is so much to do. The “who, what, where, how and why” questions all need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is This? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Explores Jesus' power and authority in Mark 1:21-28, encouraging believers to harness the Gospel's transformative power and realize their spiritual potential.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to be gathered here today, not just in the presence of one another, but in the very presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by chance, not by routine, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Authority, Power, Gospel

Walking With The Black Dog

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 29, 2005

Walking with the black dog of depression affects us all but can bring us close to God and is not the end

‘Walking with the Black Dog’ Introduction ’Black dog’ was the term Winston Churchill coined for depression - his own depression. For his depression was like a Black Dog that cast an ever present shadow over his life. That anxiety, that depression, that ever present shadow, like Winston ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Courage Of Peter Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 9, 2016

There are times when we must rest in the unseen and believe the impossible by faith. Faith believes the impossible and trusts the Lord to meet our impossibilities. As we walk by faith on this level, great courage is also required.

Series: Walking by Faith # 5 The Courage of Peter Matthew 14:28-32 As we continue our study of walking by faith, I couldn’t imagine a series dealing with this subject without looking at the account we have read today. Mark and John also record the account of Jesus walking on the water, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024

Explores God's guiding hand in our lives, encouraging perseverance through hardships and rejoicing in new beginnings, as exemplified in Moses' early life.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you all today, to open God's Word together and allow it to speak into our lives. As we gather in this sacred space, let's remember that we are not alone. We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, both present and past, who have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Topics: Fresh Start

Rolling Stones And The Risen Rock

Contributed by James May on Mar 30, 2002

Easter Message on the Resurrection of Jesus and the resurrection of sinful man who is covered by the rolling stone of sin.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:58-66, Mark 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prophetic Suffering Servant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the prophecy of Isaiah 53:1-12, emphasizing the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ as the Suffering Servant who offers hope for despair, redemption for bondage, and reconciliation for estrangement.

Good Morning, Church family! It's such a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're going to be diving deep into a powerful and poignant prophecy from Isaiah 53:1-12. This passage, my friends, presents to us a vivid image of the ultimate Suffering Servant, our Savior Jesus Christ. In ...read more

Topics: Divine Exchange

Sin's Sentence Continued Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 23, 2009

God’s abiding intent is that His glory should fill the whole earth as it has filled His house (2:14) & that man should know His glory fully. For this to occur the false knowledge the Babylonian character & aspirations epitomize must be removed.

Habakkuk 2:14-15-20 SIN’S SENTENCE CONTINUED We have discovered in verse 14 that God’s abiding intent, His overarching aim, is that His glory should fill the whole earth as it has filled His house, (Num. 14:21; Ps. 57:5,11; 72:19; Ex. 40:34-35; 1 Kings 8:11) and that man should know His glory ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist