Sermons on Despair:

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 8) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

We are continuing our series on the Miracles of Jesus

John chapter 11:1 Jesus gets word of Lazarus’s illness and after a couple of days pass by, Jesus tells the disciples, “lets go to Judea again. v.8: The disciples ask Jesus “are you sure you want to do that? After all, it wasn’t very long ago, they tried to stone you.” I can’t help but wonder if ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

How Do I Get There?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 3, 2024

How do we get to heaven? Paul wanted to know how he was going to travel to Thessaloniki.

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 How do I Get There? 1. Paul has no idea How He will get there to Thessaloniki? • He writes 11 Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. • Paul is trying find a way to get to Thessaloniki • Paul is often in Prison there are Epistles know as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Light Of The World Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus as the light of the world, encouraging individuals to move away from sin and darkness and embrace the hope and light brought by Christ.

Hello church! Welcome to another Sunday morning celebration. We are here today because of Jesus Christ and what He has done for us. He is whom we have been singing about and He is who we are going to learn more about today. If this is your very first time here, you picked a good Sunday. We are ...read more

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

Topics: Light Of The World, Overcoming Darkness, Embracing Hope

Sermon Series: Glow In The Dark

Freed From Slavery To God Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 13, 2016

Revelation Reminders

1. In distress they run from God - Rev. 6:15-17 2. In despair they resist God - Rev. 9:20-21 3. In disdain they reject God - Rev. 16: 9, 21 4. In defiance they rise against God - Rev. 19:19 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2020

Why did Jesus say "I am the Resurrection and the Life?" What is there about that simple statement that can give us hope in a dark world?

OPEN: A fellow preacher told me about a funeral that he once conducted. He said that “Doug" was 18-year-old biker who’d rode with a rough crowd. In fact the T-shirt they buried him in said it all: "Ride hard - Die hard". The funeral home was filled with bikers, the speakers boomed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Thinking In Terms Of Eternity" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 15, 2015

Thinking in terms of eternity will change our perspective on earthly things.

Referring to the two extremes of human existence - the "haves" and the "have nots," James illustrates why thinking in terms of eternity is beneficial for the Christian. 1. thinking in terms of eternity will keep us from despair - v. 9 2. Thinking in terms of eternity will keep us from pride - v. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

He Is My Refuge Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 11, 2020

To hope is be human. Our problem is not the absence or lack of hope but what we put our hope in. The goal of this sermon series that I’m doing is to take you on a journey through a book filled with hope. That book is the … the Bible!

Some of us … [clear throat] … are old enough to remember this song. It goes like this [start song]: “The next time you’re found with your chin on the ground… “There’s a lot to be learned … so look around. “Just what makes that little old ant think He’ll move that rubber tree plant? Anyone knows ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20, Genesis 22:11, Genesis 22:18, Hebrews 11:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Pretending Everything Is Okay

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001

As part of a family of faith, Christians need to realize that we can be honest with God and with one another about just how difficult life can sometimes be.

Pretending Everything is Okay / Psalm 137 Proper 22, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 7 October 2001 One of the biggest grievances that I presently hold against many churchgoers is the notion that it is important that we act like everything is just fine in our lives even when it is not. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When I Called Upon The Lord

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2011

The pastors in our community take turns preaching at the local hospital. This is the message I preached there recently. It examines the brokenness of our lives and points us to the One from whom our help comes.

When I Called Upon the Lord - Psalm 30 - May 17, 2011 (A Sermon Preached at the Dauphin Hospital) I’ve got a watch here with me this afternoon. [Hold up watch]. I got it a couple of years ago. It’s got a lot of fancy bells and whistles on it. It’ll tell you the normal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: *other

Is Israel's Rejection Total? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2009

Paul discusses Israel’s rejection by God, which is not total.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 11. Let’s read Romans 11:1-10: 1I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“defeat, Depression And Discouragement”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 29, 2016

six things you can do to overcome “Defeat, Depression and Discouragement”.

“Defeat, Depression and Discouragement” October 30, 2016 1 Kings 19:1-9 “Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

I am indebted to Scott Coltrain and John Dobbs ("The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength", Scott Coltrain, SermonCentral.com, Nov. 2002, and, "The Joy of the Lord", John Dobbs, SermonCentral.com, Dec. 2000) for a number of ideas utilized in this sermon.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In the year 587 BC, Jerusalem was sacked and totally destroyed by the Babylonian Empire. The elite of Judean society were carried off into exile. In 538 BC, Cyrus, the King ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Answer To Disturbed Emotions Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Oct 12, 2009

This is the 3rd sermon from Psalm 23. It focuses on How God Restores Our Soul when it is carrying around mixed hurtful emotions such as guilt & grief & grudges.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23 Sermon #2: God’s Answer for Damaged Emotions: Scripture Ref: Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 23:3 ‘HE restores my soul.’ Introduction: This morning we’re continuing the series from Psalm 23: In this most beloved PSALM we find 7 CAUSES of STRESS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Prayer In A Desperate Place Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2014

What stops you from praying? Are you too proud to pray? Are you trying to find your own solution? Don't wait to pray - God is listening now.

I always start my sermons with a question: My question for you this evening is When do you pray? In the Bible in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 we are told to pray without ceasing or as the NLT translates it Never stop praying I wonder how many of us do that? If we take that verse in context we are to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

For To Us A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Peter Scott on Jan 1, 2014

The coming of Jesus is foretold by the prophet Isaiah

For to us a Son is Given Isaiah 9.1-7 Introduction Lighthouses Since the very earliest days of sea travel, sailors have recognised the danger they are in when travelling close to a rocky shore or sand bar – especially at night. Over the centuries many thousands of sailors have lost their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Anglican