Sermons on Despair:

It's A Wonderful Life Ii

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 2, 2024

I wonder how many people have been touched by this simple film. People who have seen it have testified that it gave them hope. Hope is what Christmas is all about. The Scripture passages we read this morning are all about hope.

Every year about this time television stations bring out of their vaults an old black and white film that is still popular today. They have already shown it this year. The film is It’s a Wonderful Life. In the film, George Bailey never felt like he amounted to much in life. He had dreams of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Elevate To The Next Level: "Transformational Thinking”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 30, 2025

If we’re serious about changing our lives, we need to start by transforming the way we think. This message will explore our need to reflect on God—His goodness, greatness, and closeness. If we don’t begin changing our thinking, nothing will change.

Elevate to the Next Level: “Transformational Thinking” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=328O82FD4cY Our minds are an extraordinary creation of God. They process billions of bits of information and recall 800 memories per second. No computer can match the mind’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Romans 8:28, Psalm 147:5, Jeremiah 32:27, Psalm 69:14-16, Psalm 112:1-4, Psalm 34:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

I Didn't Expect That PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing faith to overcome fear, allowing God's guidance through challenging times, and finding deliverance through trust in Him.

Good morning, friends. We gather here today with open hearts. Ready to receive. Ready to listen. Ready to grow. Today, let's turn our attention to the book of 2 Kings. Specifically, chapter 6, verse 16. It reads, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:16

Topics: He Fixed It

Living As A Disciple In A Postmodern Society PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Good morning. We’re here today with hearts open, ready to receive God's word. We are here, in this place, at this time, to learn, to grow, to be challenged, and to be comforted. Our world can seem dark sometimes, can't it? We see it in the news. We feel it in our communities. We experience it in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Peter 2:9

Topics: Discipleship, Postmodern Society

The Joy Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon explores the enduring, fulfilling joy found in God, distinguishing it from worldly pleasures, and how to maintain it during trials.

Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. A day to gather, to listen, to learn, and to lean into the love of our Heavenly Father. As we gather here today, we are united by one common purpose – to know our God more, to understand His word, and to find joy in His ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Topics: Christian's Joy, Lord

Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

Explores harnessing hope during hardships, the healing power of hope, and the integral role of hope in sustaining faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, a community of believers bound together by the love of Christ. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:38

Topics: Hope, Christ

The Name Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

This sermon explores the prophetic proclamation, attributes, and perception of Jesus Christ as revealed in Isaiah 9:6, aiming to deepen understanding and faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to stand before you today, as we gather in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word. It's a precious time, a sacred space, where we can collectively lean in, listen, and let the Holy Spirit illuminate our hearts and minds. We are here to focus on a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Topics: Understanding Jesus, Attributes

God's Faithfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

Encourages us to trust in God's unchanging faithfulness, surrendering our need to understand everything, and experiencing peace, joy, and hope in His promises.

Hello friends, Welcome! It's wonderful to see each and every one of you here today. You are not here by accident. God has orchestrated this moment, this gathering, and has a divine purpose for us. We are here to bask in the Word of God, to examine His promises, and to seek His wisdom. Our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Topics: God's Faithfulness

The Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Emphasizes celebrating Christmas by manifesting God's love, as shown through Jesus Christ, and making love the centerpiece of our holiday celebrations.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this warm gathering of hearts and souls, united in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather here, let us remember that the Christmas season is not merely about the glittering lights, the festive decorations, or the beautifully wrapped gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Topics: Love, Christmas

The Heart Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores Jesus as the embodiment of hope, peace, joy, and love, and our role as living testimonies of God's grace and transformation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere attendees, but as active participants in the glorious narrative of God's unfailing love. We are more than mere spectators; we are the living, breathing illustrations of God's grace in action. We are the stories that inspire, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Topics: Jesus, Christmas

A Ministry Of Reconciliation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

Explores our Christian journey of becoming a new creation, reconciling others to God, and fulfilling our unique roles in God's Kingdom.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, gathered together in our Father's house, to share the good news of His Word. There's a certain vitality that comes from being in the presence of fellow believers, a warmth that can only be felt in the company of those who share our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Topics: Kingdom Assignment

The Scars Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Explores the significance of Jesus' scars, illustrating the depth of His sacrifice and His boundless love for us, guiding our faith and understanding.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a blessing to be here with you today, gathered in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We convene not as strangers but as members of one family, bound together by the love of our Lord. We unite not in our perfection, but in our shared need for the grace that's been ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Topics: Scars, Story

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

Rebuilding PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 20, 2024

This sermon explores the story of Ruth, emphasizing God's providence, unfailing love, and transformative power in our lives during trials and tribulations. Key

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it wonderful to gather together in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence, to share in His word, and to grow in His love? Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the beautiful story of Ruth, a story that echoes the timeless truth of God's ...read more

Topics: New Beginnings, Success

God's Power Is Above All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon emphasizes finding strength and refuge in God's love and protection, especially during life's trials and tribulations.

Hello, dear church family. What a joy it is to gather here together, united in spirit and in purpose, to bask in the warm embrace of our Savior's love. As we gather in this sacred space, let's take a moment to pause, to breathe, and to prepare our hearts for the wondrous truths we're about to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:6-19

Topics: God's Strength