Sermons on Emotional Wounds:

Rollercoaster Depression Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

“Depression is a state of existence marked by a sense of being pressed down, weighed down, or burdened, which affects a person physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In other words, depression is not a state of mind but a state of being.”

Definition: “Depression is a state of existence marked by a sense of being pressed down, weighed down, or burdened, which affects a person physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In other words, depression is not a state of mind but a state of being.” According to Psychiatrists Frank ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Releasing The Hostage Heart

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 9, 2006

Lessons from the Amish Shootings

- In US since 99’ 48 Killed in 51 school shootings + Wed 9/27/06 Emily Keyes (16) Englewood, Colo. was killed when a 53-year-old drifter took six girls hostage (had sexually assaulted at least some of them) before turning the gun on himself as SWAT officers attacked.. Emily’s last words,(less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Belly Of Hell

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Dec 16, 2006

The last sight lingering in his eyes was a bobbing ship, stormy skies, pelting rain, and the fear-struck faces of the sailors who threw him into the water. Splash! -- His experience as he went to the Bottom and back

Out of the Belly of Hell! Imagine how it might have been with Jonah. I. DOWN The last sight lingering in his eyes was a bobbing ship, stormy skies, pelting rain, and the fear-struck faces of the sailors who threw him into the water. Splash! On the surface it grew strangely calm, but for Jonah the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Importance Of Passion

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

A look at why passion is important in the life of the believer.

The Importance of Passion Nehemiah 8:1-6 How many of you like to eat? It is no secret that I am one of those people, but there is one particular type of food that I love to eat. I love to eat a delicious meal that I cooked on my own. Does anyone else love to cook? When I have the time, I love ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To A Renewed Mind And Transformed Life! Part 2.

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Jan 3, 2007

Getting to the HEART of our personality and character, and how God REALLY transforms and sanctifies us. Most sermons just ’pick at the fruit’ - this one goes to the heart and foundations!

Slide # 1 Keys for a transformed life and a renewed mind! Part 2 of 2 ‘You’d better get a coffee – you might need it!’ Going to the heart of it! Credit given to David Riddell – Living Wisdom – Friend, Mentor and Supervisor To listen, read or download this and over 200 other messages. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

When we hunger and thirst of righteousness then you will find your happiness. When we develop a heavenly hunger for Jesus everything else will seem meaningless, a chasing after the wind.

We all want to be happy, Right? We want to go through life with a feeling of accomplishment that brings happiness. Sometimes happiness can be a short lived experience in life. Kinda like a kid buying a happy meal at McDonalds. Kids love happy meals don’t they? It doesn’t matter where we are my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 9, 2008

Discouragement and sometimes depression are a normal part of life for many of us. This sermon looks at what can stimulate our discouragement and how God deals with his discouraged child.

Dealing with Discouragement, 1 Kings 19:1-18 One pastor talks about the time when he offered prayers for healing, especially for those who were emotionally hurting. He gave an invitation to come forward for prayer. One by one, then a few more, and before long two thirds of the congregation was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Escape From Boredom's Path Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008

Boredom is just one of many emotions that can rob us from having a wonder relationship with the Lord.

Escape from Boredom’s Path John 10:10 Intro Jesus said, “A man’s life consist not in the abundance of things which he possess. Yet men and women today feverishly are seeking satisfaction in power, profit, and pleasure. As the poet Cowper has said, these people will be disappointed in their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Abstain From Evil

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 6, 2008

LEARNING TO REFRAIN FROM EVIL.

ABSTAIN FROM EVIL 1 THESSALONIANS 5:14-22 INTRO: DECISIONS 1: PERSONAL CHOICES A) EVERYONE HAS AN OPINON B) WE BASE A LOT OF OUR EVERYDAY CHOICES ON WHAT WE BELIEVE OR FEEL PERSONALY C) EX: ELECTION, BIGGEST VOTER TURN OUT IN HISTORY, TWO SIDES, TWO VIEWS, THE VOTE FOR MOST CAME DOWN TO MORE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22

Denomination: Other

Lose The Blues

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006

For God’s sake, find a new song to sing.

1 John 1:1-4 I want to talk about Cheering UP Everything we do, We should do out of THANKSGIVING The church seems to have forgotten---- JESUS HAS PAID IT ALL You owe God nothing--- But you should give him everything—He paid it all Not only has Jesus, Paid your debt, set you free, Given You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Suffering

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 28, 2006

Why do we suffer? What is the cause of suffering?

The Problem of Suffering By Kenny McKinley Text: Lamentations 3:1-24, Romans 8:18, 2nd Cor. 4:17 (Read Lamentations Text) Have you ever looked around at your life, or just life in general and asked, “WHY?” Have trials and hardships ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Of course ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stressed Or Blessed?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

In life we are often distracted by small disappointments, and we forget the innumerable blessings we receive from the Lord.

Stressed or Blessed? Luke 10:38-42 Stressed or Blessed? As a minister was addressing a group of men, he took a large piece of paper and made a black spot in the center of it with a marking pen. Then he held the paper up before the group and asked them what they saw. One person quickly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

Denomination: Church Of God

Identity Question

Contributed by Ejike Monwuba on Nov 28, 2007

Identity crisis can lead a person to self-pity, self-abasement, suicide or even to copy or compare himself with others.

THE IDENTITY QUESTION TEXT: EXODUS 3: 11 - “And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?” Illustration: A furious Father in a moment of rage and anger called his four-year-old son(Jude) a goat because the boy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stop Focusing On Your Buts Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Nov 28, 2007

Pride by far is one of the most deadly sins. Pride acts as the gateway to just about every other sin, and Pride acts as a barrier between you and God, and your will and God’s will.

There were these 2 ducks and a frog that lived together in a pond on a farm. They were the best of friends. You could sit there and watch them all day as they would play together in that pond. However they began to have a drought like we have had and the pond was drying up and they knew that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Right Choices Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 14, 2007

This sermon is fourth in the series on how to deal with stress in our lives. All the sermons in this series come from the 23rd Psalm. God’s antidote for Indecision.

Making the Right Choices How to Deal With Indecision Today we are continuing our series Stressbusters. We are going through the 23rd Psalm and looking at seven ways we can relieve stress in our lives. We have already looked at how to deal worry, how to deal with busyness and how to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational