Sermons on Emotional Pain:

"The Emotions Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2010

What emotions from the first Christmas do we need to recapture today?

If you were to select one word to use in describing the atmosphere at Christmas time, what would it be? One word that comes to mind is “emotional.” All the elements that combine to make the Christmas celebration tend to fill our hearts with emotion. In our text, Luke attempts to describe the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Choice Vs. Emotions

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

It is interesting to note that in John 21 two different kinds of love are being presented. The first two times Jesus says “Lovest thou me more than these,” He is using the Greek word agape for love; the third time He uses the Greek word phileo. But does it matter?

It is interesting to note that in John 21 two different kinds of love are being presented. The first two times Jesus says “Lovest thou me more than these,” He is using the Greek word agape for love; the third time He uses the Greek word phileo. All three times Peter uses the word phileo. Does it ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Atheism, Emotional Not Logical

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 2, 2023

What are the motives behind atheism? Is the evidence for God's existence ubiquitous or elusive?

Romans is a book written by Paul to help Jewish and Gentile Christians realize that we are all equal before God. Paul introduced himself as a slave of Jesus Christ. Was He a slave of Christ because he was ransomed from slavery to the devil, because Jesus paid the ransom price? Is slavery to Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Emotional Health Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021

This series identifies areas in your life that need to be balanced. This is the 5th sermon in the series, Balanced Living.

Series: Balanced Living [#5] YOUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH 1 Kings 19:1-15 Introduction: As we continue in our study “Balanced Living”, we will look at being emotionally balanced. With today's high-pressure lifestyle, it's easy to run out of emotional energy. You can call it depression, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Dangerous Emotion

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 19: 1 – 24

1 Samuel 19: 1 – 24 The Most Dangerous Emotion 19 Now Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David; but Jonathan, Saul’s son, delighted greatly in David. 2 So Jonathan told David, saying, “My father Saul seeks to kill you. Therefore please be on your guard ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Emotions And Sensory Spirituality

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 24, 2017

God never intended emotions or feelings to guide or reveal what is right or wrong. They are constantly changing, and they need to be controlled because they can take control of a person and lead them into serious error and deception.

Human emotions are deeply intertwined with the five basic senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing, which human beings use to investigate and perceive the world around them. They are essential for processing, learning, perception, reasoning, problem-solving and adapting to the events of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Timothy 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth: Gospel, Not Emotion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

True worship happens when our hearts and minds align with God’s truth, allowing authentic praise regardless of our changing feelings or circumstances.

Friends, pull up a chair and take a deep breath. Some of us walked in today with hearts humming like a racing engine, others with batteries barely blinking. Some of us feel God’s nearness; others wonder if our prayers are bouncing off the ceiling. Can I encourage you? You are not here by accident. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Topics: Emotion, Faith

Healing From Depression Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

The words of Psalm 38 have hands and feet. They climb all over you. They work their way into your heart and conscience, and will not be dislodged. In a word, David wrestled with a prominent emotion condition, his depression and his need for healing.

Simon Wiesenthal (1908-2005) was an Austrian-Jewish architectural engineer and a Holocaust survivor. He became famous after WW II for his work to hunt down Nazi war criminals. In his book, The Sunflower, Wiesenthal describes an episode of his life toward the conclusion of WW II. It is 1943 and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Times Of Distress Call For Times Of Prayer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2013

Verse by verse study form the book of Psalm. David doesn’t ask for immunity from judgement, but for the tempering of God’s discipline with mercy. Listen to Hebrews 12:10-11NLT  For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, doing the best they k

Times Of Distress Call For Times Of Prayer Psalm 6:1-10NKJ O Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O Lord—how long? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Pains

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002

Growing pains are a natural part of our growth process. The same is true of the growth process of every Christian. In this message, Pastor Dunn outlines for us the four stages of growth in the life of a Christian.

Intro: Dr. Paul W. Brand, the noted leprosy expert who was chief of the rehabilitation branch of the Leprosarium in Carville, Lousiana, had a frightening experience one night when he thought he had contracted leprosy. Dr. Brand arrived in London one night after an exhausting transatlantic ocean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Painful Lesson Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 17, 2002

A call to repentance based on Achan’s sin

A Painful Lesson - Joshua 7 Intro: A scientist, unjustly accused and convicted of a major crime, found himself sentenced to hard time in a prison out in the Arizona desert. His cellmate turned out to be another scientist. Determined to escape, the first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Pains

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 22, 2002

The danger of growth is great. The need for growth is even greater. The love of Jesus, the Good Sheperd for his people is the greatest of all!

GROWING PAINS (Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60) Intro: Wouldn’t it be great if our church suddenly grew by the thousands? The book of Acts demonstrates that this is possible. It also reminds us to be careful what we wish for, because growth isn’t always easy or painless. It often means we have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-9, Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Lutheran

No Pain, No Gain

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 17, 2001

HIS GREAT PAIN CAUSED OUR GREAT GAIN OF SALVATION.

“NO PAIN, NO GAIN” ISAIAH 52:13—53:12 PALM SUNDAY APRIL 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Victor Yap writes, The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all efforts to help. The youngster stormed ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13, Isaiah 53:12

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Pains

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon is about viewing the daily pains of our life as a sign of the birth of a new life occurring.

"Labor Pains" - Romans 8:18-28 -Rev. A. L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Labor Day Weekend- for most of us, this is a time we attempt to get in that last summer vacation, that last barbecue or picnic, or that last major department store sale. The holiday also signals the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing Pains

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003

The church under persecution

Growing Pains Acts 5:12-25 Jeff Hughes – April 6, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The church at Jerusalem was going through many changes. Thousands of people had accepted Jesus as their Savior and become a part of the fellowship. These people were one big community of believers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational