Sermons on Emotional Filtering:

Sermon On Fear

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 8, 2022

Fear is defined as “An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain or harm.”

Judy Blume, an American writer, once remarked: "Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it." 2 Timothy 1:7 confirms: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4, Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 56:3-4, Philippians 4:6

A Gateway To The Divine Or The Diabolical Music. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 3, 2024

Music has the ability to evoke emotions, inspire, and even influence our beliefs.

Music has the ability to evoke emotions, inspire, and even influence our beliefs. The Bible acknowledges the impact of music on our lives, warning us that it can lead us towards God or away from Him. *Music as a Gateway to God:* - Psalm 100:2 - "Worship the Lord with gladness; come before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:2, Ephesians 5:19, 1 Corinthians 10:2

You Are Chosen!

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Dec 23, 2024

The need to be chosen comes from deep psychological/emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.

"You Are Chosen" Main Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Other

Ground Is Shaking, Irene Is Coming For A Visit, What Else Could Possibility

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 25, 2011

Everything is falling into place according to the Bible. God is still on the throne, He is still in charge of the entire universe.

Ground is shaking, Irene is coming for a visit, what else could possibility happen? Jesus said in Matthew 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Heart Wounds - Rejection Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 30, 2018

This first of three messages deals with the pain of rejection. Jesus can heal your broken heart.

Psalms 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. I. HELP… I FEEL SO REJECTED! A. Rejection is very real and many times the effects of it can be felt for a life time. 1. REJECTION HURTS - BAD!!!!! B. You are not alone. Jacob & Rachel’s story (Genesis 29) 1. Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:18-20, Genesis 29:23-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 5, 2015

Anger is one of the hardest emotions for Christians .to deal with. We often do not acknowledge we have it .because we feel we are not supposed to have it In the first place. There has to be a better way and beloved there is! Updated August 2018.

Everyone has their Pet Peeve... One of mine is ……telemarketers. Is there any group more persistent than telemarketers? Like the determined character in a horror movie, once a telemarketing company has you in its sights, it won’t stop chasing you until you agree to buy some product you have no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, James 1:19-21

Denomination: Anglican

Solid Strength

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jul 3, 2024

When the Lord is our strength, we know it is solid. Learn today to trust in His strength to be like a rock. Allow that rock to be the strength of your heart. Allow the Lord to be your Solid Strength today. He always shows up and never disappoints.

Solid Strength “My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 My own heart and its strength fail. We run into the end of ourselves. Part of that is because we are human. We are but dust. So, how is it that the Lord can put us in situations ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:26, Psalm 18:46, Matthew 5:5, Psalm 40:2, Psalm 27:5, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Psalms 23 - Not Just For Funerals Anymore

Contributed by Michael Bates on Dec 31, 2023

Many people think that Psalms 23 is only read aloud at funeral services. No, that's not the case, Psalms 23 also applies to many other areas in our lives. This short sermon explains this perspective further.

Let's all read Psalms 23 together: The Good Shepherd 1 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He renews my life; He leads me along the right paths for His name's sake. 4 Even when I go through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Top Four Ways People Cope Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 18, 2023

Top 4 ways people cope with a loved one's passing- need to get in touch with... (Given to bereaved group at a local hospice memorial service)

HoHum: Stacy, MSW, said that she sleeps well. Great, when I was a bereavement coordinator for a hospice in Cincinnati, OH, I did not sleep well. I would go to bed at night and get up the next morning feeling worse than when I laid down. Now, there can be physical complications to sleep. My wife ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Ziklag Moments

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 8, 2025

Many of us have gone through very difficult times when it seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. This message looks at how David handled one of the most difficult times in his life.

Would you please turn with me to First Samuel 30. I can still remember this like it was yesterday. It was Saturday morning, May 10, 1986. I was still in bed when I got a call from my uncle, Anthony, and he said two words, after which I didn't hear anything else. He said, “Dot’s gone.” Dot, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8, 1 Samuel 30:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father’s Love - A Father’s Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2010

Father’s who allow anger to take control of their minds will stop expressing love to those closest to them. Why, because the emotion of uncontrolled anger turns to rage and drives out the emotion and presence of love.

“A Father’s Love Vs a Father’s Rage” Opening Video Illustration: BluefishTV: “A father’s love” THEY NEED A FATHER - Children need a Father’s Love ... “almost 75 percent of American children living in fatherless households will experience poverty before the age of eleven, compared to only 20 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Depression; Its Causes And Cure - Philippians 1:12-21 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

I think if we were to take the book of Philippians and we were to try to understand emotions, there would be a map that goes like this with these three particular kind of emotions. One is anger. The second is sadness. And the third is anxiety.

The book of Philippians is a very emotionally transparent book. It's the most emotional book in the New Testament. That's because Paul is sharing his emotions with them, but he's also processing his emotions with them, and he's also encouraging them to process their emotions in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Got To Move Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

I’m Mad We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

I'm Mad Pt. 4 - We Got to Move I. Introduction We have been talking about how we communicate anger. Did you know there are even unique ways to say you are angry in different parts of our country? If you are from Nevada, you might say "Get one's chin out." In Kentucky, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 29, 2003

A study of joy vs. happiness and the scriptural support that joy is not subject to emotions or external stimuli.

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Scripture Ref: Psalm 71:23 Romans 15:13 Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, 7:6, 11:9 John 15:10-11, 16:24, 17:13 Proverbs 14:13 Psalm 16:8-11 Job 20:5 Acts 2:28 Other Ref: Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary Webster’s 1828 Dictionary New Bible Dictionary, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:23

Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 14, 2006

Being filled with the Holy Spirit is a daily command and not a suggestion. It is not about emotions but about obedience

FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT EPHESIANS 5.18-21 Why is it that so many Christians feel there is something missing in their spiritual life? We read the NT accounts of believers and feel that our faith is just not that exciting, why? We read about the Holy Spirit coming upon individual believers and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican