Sermons on despair:

The Emotional Life

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

So oftentimes, emotions function like the lights on our dashboard. When the engine light comes on, something needs to be paid attention to.

Today I want to talk about our emotional life. Maybe this is an area for you that seems out-of-control for you. Or perhaps the opposite: you feel a bit dead, almost feeling-less. Recently Time magazine even ran an article about how to handle your emotions during tough economic times. I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35

Denomination: Vineyard

Getting Rid Of The Delight Deficit Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 30, 2011

The followers of Christ are Good-News people whose lives are marked by joy.

Title: Getting Rid of the Delight Deficit Text: Luke 24:36-53 Thesis: Followers of Christ are Good-News people whose lives are marked by joy. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ as he shows up in unusual and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because Of Prayer

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 25, 2007

Lets look at prayer. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God.

Because of Prayer I feel I need to spend some time reviewing prayer. I want to look at its place in the life of a Christian. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God. Im sure there are many instances in your life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 10 - Why Am I So Depressed? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2010

Depression is common....where does it come from, what does it look like, and how do I get rid of it?

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Psalm 42:5a (NRSV) If I were going to give this message a subtitle it would come from what one of my friends wrote to me about my question: How does depression feel? She wrote: Depression feels pretty good when you are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5

Denomination: United Methodist

From Crying To Crying Out

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Oct 23, 2014

Things change when we turn from crying about our circumstances to crying out to God about them.

Isaiah 30:18-26 Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him. For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem; You shall weep no more. He will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Are In The Cave

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 9, 2014

Lessons from God are often better taught in a dark cave.

Have you felt like you were in a cave driven there by despair, sin, your physical or spiritual enemies? It's dark and dank and you wonder if God sees your predicament and cares. You are afraid to even look out the entrance lest your enemies find you and torment you. David had a similar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ups And Downs

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk.

Ups and downs 2 Corinthians 4:8 - We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk. There are times when we are strong and on fire for God, but there are also times when we are weak. This is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Review And Renew

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2016

A New Year's sermon based on the disappointments of the people and promises of God at the rebuilding of the temple upon the return from Babylon.

1. Sowing An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sermon For Losers

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Aug 8, 2015

Are you feeling like a loser? Are you feeling in over your head? Maybe God has something to say to you in Psalm 130

Reading of the Word: Psalm 130 130 From the depths of my despair I call to you, LORD. 2 Hear my cry, O Lord; listen to my call for help! 3 If you kept a record of our sins, who could escape being condemned? 4 But you forgive us, so that we should stand in awe of you. 5 I wait eagerly for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Don't Give Up Hope" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 14, 2011

It is never to late to turn back to God. This is a three part series on Jonah.

I love the story of Jonah. Maybe because so many times in my life I have also been like Jonah. Have you ever felt like God was calling you to do something and you didn’t do it? If so you are not alone. I am going to give an outline today of the study for the next few days. But I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Job's Ressurection

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 9, 2018

Are trouble and suffering a sign of God's judgement in your life? How can a person persevere during great tragedy? The answers are found in the testimony of Job's life.

JOB’S RESURRECTION JOB 14:1-17, 19:23-27 Hurricane Katrina- Man who cancelled his flood insurance 3 weeks before Katrina. What terrible timing. I had a similar thing, although not as costly. I cancelled the insurance on our mini-van because and my daughter wrecked it and totaled it 4 months ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-17, Job 19:23-27, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Depths

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018

The proper fear of the LORD is based upon acknowledging God's right to judge as well as His willingness to show mercy.

Out of the Depths (De Profundis) Psalm 130 Psalm 130 has a long liturgical history, first in Israel and then in the church where it is has been put to many musical texts. It is known as “De Profundis” which is part of the Latin text of the first verse. We get the word “profound” from this word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 12, 2022

Even though the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek word in the New Testament always speaks of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result. There is a certainty in the hope given in the biblical record.

Alba 7-10-2022 THE GOD OF HOPE Romans 15:7-13 In one of Charles Shulz's Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the television set when Lucy says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better To Die In The Land Of Promise, Than To Live In The Land Of Despair

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Jul 12, 2003

Every promise of God is yes and amen to those who believe it and go for it.

Ex 1:13-16, 3:7, "Better To Die In The Land of Promise, Than to Live In The Land of Despair!" Num 14:3 "Why has the LORD brought us to this land to fall by the sword, that our wives and children should become victims? Would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?" 4 So they said to one ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7, Exodus 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Better To Die In The Land Of Promise, Than To Live In The Land Of Despair

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Jul 12, 2003

Every promise of God is yes and amen to those who believe it and go for it.

Ex 1:13-16, 3:7, "Better To Die In The Land of Promise, Than to Live In The Land of Despair!" Num 14:3 "Why has the LORD brought us to this land to fall by the sword, that our wives and children should become victims? Would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?" 4 So they said to one ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:13-16, Exodus 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal