Sermons on Emotional Needs:

Don't Lose Heart! Series

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Nov 14, 2024

It is very possible to lose heart in times of injustice and suffering. This brief outline highlights six uses of the Greek word ekkakeo (to be faint/weary), and provides antidotes to counteract the effect of spiritual, emotional, and physical weariness.

This is an outline of a word study on the Greek word translated as losing heart and growing weary. There are antidotes given as a remedy to not lose heart. The word for “lose heart” is used 6 times in the New Testament. The word is–ekkakeo–Strong's G1573. Here they are In Biblical Order: Luk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 3:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Turning Outsiders Into Insiders

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Becoming a part of a new church is about developing an entirely new network of relationships and emotional connections. That’s a big step for people; they move into it cautiously, especially those who have been disappointed by churches in the past.

Today, I want you all to put yourselves into the shoes of an unchurched visitor to (insert the name of your church). Becoming a part of a new church is about developing an entirely new network of relationships and emotional connections. That’s a big step for people; they move into it cautiously, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Do - I Do, Because I Love You

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task!

"I Do, I Do - Because I Love You!" Introduction: Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task! I honestly believe that everyone here at this Couples' Seminar is here because they want to enhance ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival And Praise Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

In a church you need "Reaching Out", you need "Reaching In" but Revival is about "Reaching Up."

I think, that in talking about Revival, these past two Sundays, I may have caused some confusion over what I mean by that word and the reason for that is because Revival, is not a word that we hear much about in the churches of Christ. We know what the word Retreat means, we know what the words ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3, Psalm 111:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Champion - Mark 15:16-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 22, 2024

One of the most painful emotions the human soul can carry is shame. What can you do when feelings of shame continue to press down on you even after you've repented of a sin?

Mark 15:16 The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called to-gether the whole company of soldiers. 17 They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. 18 And they began to call out to him, "Hail, king of the Jews!" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20, Matthew 27:27-31

Embracing God's Grace In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We often struggle to see beyond our immediate challenges, yet Nahum was able to perceive something greater. His deep understanding of God's Grace allowed him to see beyond his immediate circumstances and emotions.

I want to focus on the powerful message found in the first four words of Nahum 1:7: "The Lord is good." Although the book of Nahum can be challenging to read and preach from, it is important to note that the minor prophets' messages are just as significant as those of the major prophets. The book ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Topics: Grace, Difficulties

Forgiveness: It's A God Thing - Pass It On! Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2008

This is part of a series of messages about the life of Joseph. We are challenged to "imitate" Jesus by forgiving those who have caused emotional harm. Some thoughts come from Sermon Central - John Hamby "Dealing With Forgiveness"

In Jesus Holy Name September 21, 2008 Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 42:1-9 “Forgiveness: It’s A God Thing! Pass It On” Our series of messages through the book of Genesis remind us of real life events. We have followed the life of Joseph. He ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing The Risen Lord

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 4, 2021

Learning from the experience of Mary Magdalene. Don't let emotions blind us to the truth. Don't let circumstances blind us to His presence. Remember what He has said.

Jesus has risen. The tomb was empty. The stone covering it has been rolled away. • God has accepted the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. He died on behalf of sinners and paid the penalty of our sin. God raised him from the dead on the third day • The disciples were told of this before it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18, Luke 24:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How God Turns Things Around For Our Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst p

1. Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst possible because they believe that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-30, Acts 9:23, Psalm 126:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasting The Carnal And Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Use the following check list of criterion to evaluate your own spiritual progress in putting away the old sinful nature and putting on Christ’s characteristics into all areas of your heart, soul, emotions, mind and behavior:

Carnallv Minded People Focus on selfish interests that concentrates only on their own individual concerns at the exclusion of the needs of others They are habitually jealous of what others have. They are suspicious of others or inclined to believe the worst of everyone and everything. They are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan For Intimacy

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The need for intimacy is fulfilled in marriage, family, and the church.

God’s Plan For Intimacy Genesis 2:18-25 A small child came home from Sunday School and told his mother: "The teacher told us how God made the first man and the first woman. He made man first, but the man was very lonely with no one to talk to, so God put the man to sleep, and while he was asleep, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Children

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 20, 2001

1. Children need to learn a positive view of life. 2. Children need to learn obedience. 3. Children need to learn values.

This past March there was a congressional hearing on human-reproductive cloning in Washington, D.C. Brigitte Boisselier, a chemist who works with couples wanting to use cloning to have children, read a letter from a father who had lost his 11-month-old son after heart surgery. In the letter he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 23, 2012

A sermon dealing with the spiritual artery of provision. We need God to meet not only our physical needs, but our spiritual needs as well.

Three contractors were on a tour of the White House. One is from Minnesota , another is from Tennessee , and the third is from Chicago. As they are walking through they notice a broken fence and ask if it would be possible to submit a bid to fix it. They are told of course. All three go with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Rocks My World

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 20, 2014

Every day, multiple times a day I need this message. I need this peace of mind. I need this gift of the Holy Spirit.

It's been a difficult week for Kristi and I. Dealing with cancer treatments is very much like riding a roller coaster. We take it one day at a time, some days are great, some days are difficult. High's and lows. When Jared is recovering from chemo and his blood counts drop, the days become ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Deep Is My Well

Contributed by William Ellis on Sep 29, 2005

Living water comes from a place deeper than… any drill can excavate, any talent can imitate, any devil can duplicate, any emotions can replicate, any mind can fabricate

Intro: Many of us as Christians find ourselves in an emotional vacuum • We look for God to move the same way He has moved for us in the past… • If he used a sling and a stone to defeat the enemy then we need to send our boys in Iraq a sling shot and tell them to lay down those pesky guns! • If the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God