Sermons on Despair:

Easter - At The Tomb

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 6, 2015

I want us to put ourselves in the sandals of the disciples. For some that will be easy because despair is not foreign to you. Bur for others, that may be more difficult because . . .

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Matthew 27:57-66 The disciples must have been devastated. They had been inspired by His teachings. And they had decided to follow Him. It had not been an easy road, but they had willingly left families, homes, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Heartache To Hope (The Thief Or The Giver Of Life?)

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 18, 2014

An Easter message comparing the thief (Satan) to Jesus as the life giver. Will we choose his lies or choose HIS life? Will we live in despair or hope?

Sermon Lanier Christian Church Easter, April 20, 2014 David Simpson From Heartache to Hope (The Thief or The Giver of Life?) Romans 5:8, John 10:10; Romans 15:13 Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Resurrection Hope Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the despair felt by Jesus' followers after His crucifixion, the restoration of hope with His resurrection, and the eternal hope we have because of Easter.

Good morning, Church! I am so thankful you have chosen to worship with us this Easter. Today we are filled with a renewed hope because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is risen! (He is risen indeed.) Have you ever thought about the fact that before Easter was a celebration of life, it was a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Topics: Resurrection, Hope, Easter

Sermon Series: Resurrecting Hope

¿por Qué No Te Levantas Y Andas? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2025

Jesus meets us in our stuck places, inviting us to trust Him, refuse despair, and step forward in faith toward healing and new life.

Some of us walked in today smiling on the outside and stuck on the inside. We know how to look fine, but deep down we feel like that man by the pool—stalled, sidelined, and silently counting the years. We carry mats of memory—old disappointments, long habits, lingering hurts—and we wonder, Will ...read more

Topics: Sanidad, Fe

Weak But Worth It

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 3, 2021

In our text Paul wants you to know if you are weak in your spirituality that you should not despair, because those that are strong should be stepping in to help.

TITLE: WEAK BUT WORTH IT SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 15:1-7 Let me begin this message by asking a few questions. How strong are you? • Are you strong in spirit or in mind or in both? • Are you strong in body and spirit but weak in mind, or are you strong in all three? • Are you weak when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Even in our darkest moments of despair and depression, God is with us, providing strength and sustenance, and it's the knowledge of His love that can pull us through.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to be diving deep into a part of Scripture that isn't often discussed but is so relevant in our world today. We're going to be talking about the reality of depression, the power of faith, and the strength of pushing on. Charles Spurgeon once said, "I find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Topics: Faith

Light Of The World Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus offers us a way out of the darkness of sin, isolation, and despair. He is the light of the world, and by following Him, we can live in His light.

The world can feel pretty dark sometimes, but Jesus offers us a light that can brighten up even the darkest corners. Let's dive in and see what this means for us. Turn off all the lights in the room and try to navigate around. It's hard, right? Now, turn on a flashlight. See how much easier it is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Genesis 3:1-7

Topics: Divine Illumination, Spiritual Enlightenment, World Salvation, Jesus' Teachings

God Won’t Give Up On You

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

When grace chases you down, don’t run — look up. God’s mercy can reach you even in the belly of despair.

(Jonah’s Prayer) Introduction – A Strange Place to Pray The Bible contains some very peculiar verses, doesn’t it? And I must say, the story we’re looking at today begins and ends with two of the strangest. Jonah 2:1 — “From inside the fish Jonah prayed.” Jonah 2:10 — “And the Lord commanded the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8-12, Matthew 12:40, Romans 5:8, John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Crossing The 'red Sea Moments' For Deliverance

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 25, 2025

The crossing of the Red Sea was not just an escape from Egypt — it was the crossing of deliverance. It was the line between bondage and freedom, between slavery and salvation, between despair and destiny.

When Moses and the Israelites stood before the Red Sea, they were trapped between two impossibilities — an angry army behind them and a vast sea before them. Yet in that moment of desperation, God made a way where there was no way. The crossing of the Red Sea was not just an escape from Egypt — ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16, Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Darkness Prays Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025

Psalm 88 reveals faithful lament in unrelenting darkness, showing God’s presence in despair and Christ’s promise to carry us toward the dawn.

INTRODUCTION — THE NIGHT THAT NEVER BREAKS Some Psalms begin with lament and end with praise. Some start in the valley and finish on the mountaintop. Some move from tears to trust, from sorrow to singing, from pain to peace. Psalm 88 is not one of those Psalms. It is the only Psalm in the entire ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 42:3, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Eat For The Journey Is Far PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores how to endure life's trials by relying on God's Word, growing spiritually, and listening to His guidance amidst our fears and despair. Key

Good morning, dear family of God. It is indeed a joy to stand before you today, in the house of our Lord, to share His divine Word. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, to be molded in the image of our Savior, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-20

Topics: Adversity, Adversaries

From The Depths To Deliverance

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Mar 14, 2002

The depths of sin and despair cause us to recognize our need for deliverance which can come only through Christ. It is from the depths that we cry to God.

From the Depths to Deliverance Psalm 130 Many of the 150 psalms recorded in the Old Testament were written by David, King of Israel, and they vary between praise and petition. In some, David gives praise unto God for the wonder of His Person, and the power of His might as One who provides for and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Live To Please God - Look To Your Redemption Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

We make two mistakes when looking for Jesus’ return - tune out or fall into despair. Learn how to occupy and the first of three studies on the Rapture of the church.

People have tried to figure out when Jesus would return for a long time - in fact, the first disciples believed He would return before they died. In A.D. 204 a Roman Christian named Hippolytus records that a bishop was convinced that the Lord was going to return immediately. He urged his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Breath Of God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

We, the saints of God, are reliant on our Heavenly Father for His righteousness and His life for us. If it were not for God, each of us would be lost in the Valley of Despair.

THE BREATH OF GOD Let us remember that God is still on the throne. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father ever interceding on our behalf. We, the saints of God, are reliant on our Heavenly Father for His righteousness and His life for ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Lost?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

We have to understand that each one of us has lived in hopelessness and despair But because we have a loving, and compassionate Father, We can have hope,

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church