Sermons on Emotional Problems:

Ready Your Heart Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Prepare our hearts by holding Jesus as Lord, setting up guards and filters, and sharing the hope we have in Christ with others.

Today, we're going to talk about our hearts. We're going to learn how to make sure our hearts are ready for anything life throws at us and how to share the hope we have in Jesus with others. Let's start with a cool object lesson. I have here a glass of water and a sponge. Now, imagine the water is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45

Topics: Spiritual Protection, Emotional Filtering, Heart Purification, Inner Peace

What Are You Holding Onto? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Recognizing the false securities in our lives and learning to hold onto Jesus as our firm and secure anchor.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk where we put our hope; the thing we hold onto when life gets tough. What I want you to walk away with is: there's only one thing we can truly rely on, and that's Jesus. Before we dive in, let me show you something. (Hold up a small, flimsy-looking anchor.) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23, Luke 15:11-20

Topics: False Beliefs, Emotional Security, Letting Go, Personal Growth

Listen In The Wilderness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God often speaks to us in a still small voice, especially in our most vulnerable moments. We need to learn to quiet our minds and hearts to hear Him.

Today, we're diving into the story of Elijah, a dude who knew a thing or two about tough times. So, picture this: Elijah, fresh off a major win against the prophets of Baal, is now hiding in a cave. He's scared, feeling alone, and probably wondering what's next. God shows up and asks him, 'What are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Emotional Healing, Faith And Trust

Choices Made By The Imagination?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2006

It is very easy to let our imagination run wild, and then our emotions rule instead of faith.

CHOICES MADE BY THE IMAGINATION DELUSIONS OF A VISIONARY IN THE NEGATIVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I. SPIRITUAL THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS LOGICAL? A. THE BLIND MAN WAS TOLD TO GO WASH IN A POOL OF WATER SOME DISTANCE AWAY? WHY NOT HAVE SOMEONE BRING HIM THE WATER? B. NAAMAN DIPS 7 TIMES? WHY NOT ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Something Bad Might Happen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 30, 2005

Crushing Worry. This is the 6th of 6 on crippling emotions. It was presented at an outdoors service in two parts.

The Crushing Pressure of Worry Part I – Prayer is the answer If prayer is the answer let’s start there What do people worry about? Here are the results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Uses Ordinary People: Caleb Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 24, 2008

Our problem is not that there are giants in the land; our problem is that there are giants like fear and unbelief in our hearts.

God Uses Ordinary People: Caleb Numbers 13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 8/24/08 There are some things that just stick with us over the years. I remember a jingle called “Conjunction Junction” from Schoolhouse Rock that I can’t get out of my head. Some of you could sing it with me. The song goes like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Opposition

Contributed by Lisa Foy on Jan 20, 2006

Opposition and problems are a part of life, it is important that we learn how to overcome problems through Christ.

When Paul went into Ephesus he encountered a set of problems with a throng of people behind it. Paul states that he wanted at times to throw his hands up and go home. Most of his problems came from people that were unwilling to change. 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 Paul explains that we are not going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 John: Church Politics 101 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause.

Through the New Testament 06 Church Politics 101 3 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause. A lot of us would like to think that church ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crawling Out Of The Loss Hole #5 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 3, 2002 Job 3:1-16 Crawling Out of the Loss Hole Hear Job’s lament? The opening words of today’s scripture passage tell us that Job was deep in the hole of loss. It says, “After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day he was born.” Job is in this hole because of that little two ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Crawling Out Of The Brokenness Hole #5 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 10, 2002 John 15:1-8 “Crawling Out of the Brokenness Hole” Alan Nelson, the pastor of the Scottsdale Family Church chronicles a time in his life that is very familiar to me. His story is much like my own. Every church I have pastored has done well. We have always grown, not always ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002

Help on how to survive the spiritual and emotional droughts of life and keep on living in Christ

SERMON: Surviving the Drought by Knowing God 1 Peter 1:1-9 Sept 8, 2002 (First in a series) I. The Droughts of Life – Introduction A. We are in a Drought 1. It began in May 1998. We are now in our fifth year of a drought. 2. Here in Carroll County we are in one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

"Well Educated"

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

Jesus, on the road home, in the midst of displaying human emotions, ministers in an ’unusual’ situation

• In John chapter 4 we see the fullness of the Gospel of Christ • We see from beginning to end, the completeness of Jesus’ arrival on earth • It is: o To give salvation regardless of Race, Creed, Ethnic or religious background o To encourage honesty and integrity before God o To indicate to us the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Get The Memo? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010

Palm Sunday is the opportunity to prepare for Holy Week and the emotional roller-coaster it involves

A great story from a couple of years ago was reported by Robert Bazell of NBC News. After an attempted IED attack near Tikrit the hospital at Camp Speicher was down to 10% of its blood supply. Brian Suam, was first in line to donate blood when the call went out. His blood was going to be used for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Handle Anger

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 8, 2010

Anger, while not sin, is a dangerous emotion that must be processed quickly and in a godly manner.

How To Handle Anger Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION A. Dr. S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, writes, “What a person eats is not as important as the bitter spirit, the hates, and the feelings of guilt that eat at him. A dose of baking soda in the stomach will never reach these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

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