Sermons on Feeling Trapped:

Embattled But Not Defeated

Contributed by Stacey W. Strickland on Dec 23, 2010

Sometimes it feels as if we are in the battle far too deep and are about to be defeated but we must remember, with God's help, we cannot be defeated.

EMBATTLED BUT NOT DEFEATED Eph. 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Here as we struggle through the complexities of this Christian life, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcome Evil With Good

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 12, 2011

On this 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we must not harbor ill feelings; we must let God be the judge.

Overcome Evil with Good September 11, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not harbor ill feelings; we must let God be the judge. Focus Passage: Romans 12:14-21 Supplemental Passage: "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Is There Not A Cause...”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2022

Life is filled with many surprises. That is, there are times when we feel we can depend on some things and then they disappoint us. For example,

Illus: Some of you have bought new cars because you wanted some dependable transportation. Then you found that new car, that you thought would surely be dependable, stranded you on a roadside. There are many things we have thought would be dependable that turned out not to be. Then there are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10-11, 1 Samuel 17:29, 1 Samuel 17:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Hopelessness In Despair

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 19, 2019

When you have a feeling of hopelessness and in despair, remember the Love of God and how He never abandon's or forsakes you.

With all that we have faced so far together, I wanted to make sure all my Brothers and Sisters remember one thing… do not lose hope! We have been riddled with sickness, disease, death and despair within this past year. Much sadness has been felt by all and many tears have been shed. As ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ You Have It All

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 13, 2014

Feeling like something is missing in your life? Maybe you shouldn't. Or maybe you should! What really completes a person?

Colossians 2:8-10: In Christ you Have it All See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Holy Trip

Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 6, 2013

Scripture is silent on the details of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. But imagine if you were taking the journey today. What would that feel like?

As I look out among you today, I see that the vast majority of us have of us have had babies. But not all of us. For example, I’ve done a lot of things in my life and had a lot of experiences, but I’ve never given birth to a baby. Yes, I know this surprises you. So help me here. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

What To Expect God Can Do In Our Old Age!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 21, 2016

Many times when people find that they cannot do as much as they did in the past, they feel as if God cannot use them in their old age.

WHAT TO EXPECT GOD CAN DO IN OUR OLD AGE! Deuteronomy 34:1-34:7 Many times when people find that they cannot do as much as they did in the past, they feel as if God cannot use them in their old age. In this sermon outline we just list a few of the many blessing the aged can expect and to ask and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-7

The Magic Number

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 13, 2017

This is a sermon about the dangers of un-forgiveness and why we should forgive others. Feel free to use my personal story that is in this sermon.

There was a married couple that had many disagreements and heated arguments, but somehow the wife always stayed cool, calm and collected. One day her husband brought this to light and stated “When I get mad you, how come you never fight back, how do you control your anger so well?” The wife said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You've Got A Lot Going For You, Part 1: God The Father

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Too many Christians feel inadequate to be any use to God or their church. Paul reminds the Ephesian Christians of the resources they have going for them.

In any church you’ll find some members who sit on the sidelines, feeling like they don’t really belong on the team. They have heard a number of times that God loves them, but in their hearts, they wonder. They feel a little lonely at church, a little on the sidelines. And they’d like to get to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Deliver Them Unto Me Let Them Fall Before My Feet

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 30, 2019

My sisters and brothers, I have missed you with an undeniable love force that feels, hears, and sees a woman in distress and a man in disbelief.

Deliver Them Unto Me Let Them Fall Before My Feet by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 30, 2019) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 King James Version (KJV), [The testimony of John]) Greetings In The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Friends

When You Hit The Wall Series

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 14, 2019

Is your business nose - diving and you are tired, worn out, feel like giving up or overwhelmed by thoughts of suicide? This is just for you.

When You Hit the Wall If you faint in the day of trouble, your strength is small! (Pro. 24:10-NET) Is your business nose - diving and you are tired, worn out, feel like giving up or overwhelmed by thoughts of suicide? This is just for you. Imagine running a race when all of a sudden it feels as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10, Job 4:5, Job 19:21

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Do When Someone Sins Against Me?

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 15, 2016

Sometimes, it is necessary to bring about confrontation, not so that you feel better and are happy, but so that relationships are restored, and sinners are brought back to obedience.

What do you do when you are hurt by the sinful actions of others? Authors Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp provide us with examples of people who are hurt by the sinful actions of others. As you read these stories, you will perhaps identify some of the feelings of frustration that can arise when others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Ain't Through With You Yet!

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 19, 2021

sermon for people who have failed God in one way or another and feel like God has no use for them any longer.

GOD AIN’T THROUGH WITH YOU YET! John 21 * We know the story very well. It is a story of boastful promises followed by great failure. Exaggerated bravery, extreme cowardice. Great potential, absolute defeat. IMAGINE... Jesus and 12 disciples sitting there with Jesus. Peter is there thinking ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Should You Be Forgiven...should You Forgive...

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Mar 6, 2021

Many of us like to hold a grudge against people we feel wronged us, God hates sin, so should we.

SHOULD YOU BE FORGIVEN…SHOULD YOU FORGIVE… Many of us say that if people show remorse or say something that makes them sorry for what they have done then maybe I will forgive them. However, it hardly happens like that and many excuses we use to continue in our bitterness, our anger, our desire to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Turn To God When You Need Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 18, 2021

Whether your life feels dark as night or has moments of darkness, we all want to find more light in our lives.

TURN TO GOD WHEN YOU NEED HOPE Isaiah 9:2-7 Introduction Something new I learned this week is that there are three levels of twilight - whether you are talking about dusk or dawn. The levels relate to the position of the sun to horizon. -Civil Twilight - there is still enough natural light for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ