Sermons on Emotional Needs:

Go! And Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 28, 2025

Joy is not just a fleeting emotion, it is a gift from God. Explore the kind of joy that is eternal, unwavering, and rooted in the Lord.

Go! And Rejoice in the Lord Always Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, As we gather to hear Your Word, we ask that You open our ears to listen, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive. May we be transformed by the power of Your truth. Help us find our joy in You, regardless of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:8, James 1:2, Galatians 5:22, John 16:22, Deuteronomy 33:27, Philippians 4:4, John 1:12, Romans 5:1-5, John 3:16, 1 Peter 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness Is Conditional: Basics Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2020

Forgiveness is conditional and part of a continuum.

Forgiveness Basics (Luke 17:3-4) 1. Twenty years ago, Rwanda experienced a horrible genocide as one tribal group attacked and massacred another over tribal rivalry. Here is one story of forgiveness from that horrid era. “He killed my father and three brothers. He did these killings with other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-4, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 18:21-22, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spacing Matters

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2025

If we renumber Hebrews 11 and 12 we can remove a misconception that many believe.

People seem to forget that the chapter divisions are not inspired, but placed to help us with reading. Unlike English, there were no capitals, punctuation or spaces in ancient Greek. forgodsolovedtheworldthathegavehisonlybegottenson or FORGODSOLOVEDTHEWORLDTHATHEGAVEHISONLYBEGOTTENSON A bit hard ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 11:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To Our Past - Resentments, Regrets And Remorse

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 4, 2022

"Holding on to our Past" is something that can inhibit not only our relationships, our outlook on life, but also our sense of identity and spiritual growth in Jesus.

If you are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 readings prior to the Sermon. The assigned readings for this day were: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:7-16 and Luke 20:9-19. I will be Drawing from our New Testament reading in Philippians this morning. And I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16, Luke 9:62, Ephesians 4:31-32, Job 5:2, Job 18:4, Psalm 51:10, Hebrews 12:14-15, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Matthew 5:4, John 11:35, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 7:9-10, Matthew 27:3-5, Matthew 26:75, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Gaining Victory Over Depression Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007

Using Neil Anderson’s book "Overcoming Depression" to help gain victory over the spiritual and emotional battle of depression.

We are concluding our series “Victory in Jesus” this week, I am actually cutting the series short because Mother’s Day is next week. I didn’t think we would want to be studying depression on Mother’s Day. Our series has focused on God’s promise that through Jesus we have victory over sin and the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-33

Denomination: Methodist

When Men Cry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon encourages breaking masculine stereotypes, embracing emotional expression, and vulnerability as integral parts of a transformative, authentic faith in God.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. A day where we gather together, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, bound by our shared faith, shared love, and shared commitment to serve our Heavenly Father. Today, we will turn our attention to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Matthew 9:27-31

Topics: Anatomy, Crying

Love One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Real love is not just an emotion, but a choice and an action that we must actively live out in our relationships to please God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore the depths of what real love looks like in our lives and how we can actively live it out in our relationships. C.S. Lewis said, "Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Topics: Real Love, Action

Being Good And Angry Series

Contributed by Jason Freeman on Feb 19, 2005

Anger is a misunderstood emotion. In Ephesians 4 God gives us the straight scoop on anger and how to deal with it in healthy ways.

Growing up one of my favorite TV shows was the, "The Incredible Hulk." The main character was a scientist named Dr. David Banner. Most of the time he was a nice guy. But when he become angry he would repeat those famous words, “Don’t make me angry, you wouldn’t like me when I am angry.” And if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When A Sinner Meets Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

An in-depth look at the emotional and spiritual workings that take place in the heart of a woman who comes in contact with the Son of God.

WHEN A SINNER MEETS JESUS Luke 7:36-50 INTRO. Note the order of events briefly. (vs. 1-10) Jesus at Capernaum - heals the centurion’s servant. (vs. 11-17) Jesus in Nain (20 miles from Capernaum) - The widow’s son raised from the dead. (vs. 18-23) John the Baptist sends disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Fear Not — For I Am With You - Isaiah 41:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 10, 2025

Fear is one of humanity’s oldest emotions. But into the noise of our fear comes the voice of God — clear, steady, and unchanging.

Go! And Fear Not — For I Am With You - Isaiah 41:10 Introduction — Capturing the Moment Have you ever been in a moment where fear gripped your heart so tightly that it felt like you couldn’t breathe? Maybe it was a doctor’s diagnosis. Maybe it was the sudden loss of a job. Maybe it was standing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 46:1-2, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, John 10:28-29, Genesis 26:24, Exodus 3:12, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 121:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephanas

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 22, 2016

Staying steady for God is all about ‘sound knowledge’ of who God is rather than emotional excitement.

Stephanas! 1 Corinthians 16:15”Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),” So much that surrounds us is so transitory, fleeting and short lived, people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Parasites Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 12, 2015

Four Parasites in Philippians 1.) The Unexpected Parasites 2.) The Human Parasite 3.) The Social Parasite 4.) The Emotional Parasite

External Parasites. - Head lice, Leeches & Ticks - Makes you feel creepy crawly Internal Parasites . A parasite is something that exists by taking from another They sneak in without notice & unexpected taking up residence in or on their host Hookworm penetrate the skin - Worms use their teeth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Say No To Murder Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2009

Taking a life, either by physical murder of emotional abuse is wrong. This sermon looks at how we can cherish life.

Exodus 20:13 Matthew 5:21-22 May 31, 2009 SCRIPTURE SLIDES One American is murdered approximately every 30 minutes. No matter where you turn in our world, there are murders. Watch the news, read the newspaper or check the Internet and there it is splashed before our eyes. We not only learn ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Difference Between Thankfulness And Gratitude?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 6, 2022

This two part message takes an insightful look at the differences and reveals the source of nourishment for living in emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

Every year Churches across the USA are filled with sermons about being thankful, especially around the day of Thanksgiving - and rightfully so. "Let us come into his presence with THANKSGIVING; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!" (Psalm 95:2 ESV – emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:2, Philippians 4:5-7, Colossians 3:14-17, Hebrews 12:28-29, Proverbs 3:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our King's Glad Face Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Palm Sunday is a day of great paradox, for it was a day of such contrasting emotions. Jesus was such a glad king; such a sad king, and such a mad king.

The final week of the life of Abraham Lincoln has an amazing parallel to that of the final week of Jesus. From Palm Sunday to Good Friday is only 5 days, yet in that 5 days we go from the scene of the triumphal entry of the King to the scene of the tragic exit of the King on the cross. Listen to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44