Sermons on illness:

Extra Ordinary Jesus - I'll Be Back! Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Oct 25, 2011

Final part of our series looking at the Extra Ordinary Man Jesus.

Good afternoon everybody and today we'll come to the end of this particular study focusing on Jesus! And I hope for all of you who have been here from the beginning and for those of you who have missed a few that we can all say from what we have looked at that Jesus truly is Extra Ordinary! That ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking The Truth In Love - Loving The Mentally Ill Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013

If we love the mentally ill, we won't judge them, blame them or suggest that they are simply suffering through a spiritual battle. If we love them, we will help, we will listen, we will accept them.

A few weeks ago we discussed what it means to speak the truth in love and how we do so with unbelievers and how we love those who embrace immorality. Today we're going to continue to speak the truth in love for another group of folks that we don't talk about much. This is what we want to discuss ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

God will use you. God has a plan for you, just as He had a plan for Philip, so long ago.

Introduction Take your Bibles, please, and turn, this morning, to the Book of Acts, the eighth chapter. We’re making our way through this book under the title, “That Old-Time Religion.” Now, in order to face the future, we need to understand the past. If we want to understand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

"Wherever He Leads, I'll Go!"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 9, 2018

Following Jesus demands self-deniaal and taking up a cross daily.

“Wherever He Leads I’ll Go!” Luke 9:23 David P. Nolte A man took his new hound out hunting for pheasant but it was the dog's first day in the field. Just a young hound, not experienced in a disciplined hunt, his nose took him in all sorts of directions. First he saw a rabbit trail and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Weight Of Mental Illness And A Family's Struggle Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, faith, and resilience.

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12). Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

The Mighty Hands Of God Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 14, 2016

In this message, we will learn about how to remain in the safe place always, by being engraved in the palm of His hands enjoying His care and protection rather than to fall into the hands of the living God receiving His wrath and judgment.

Today, we are going to talk about the mighty hands of God. In fact, there are approx. 122 Bible references concerning His hands. Most of these passages talk about the hand of God involved in the creation of the world. But one of my favorite verses that talks about His hand is found in Isaiah 49:16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Mental Health In The Psalms: 88 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 6, 2023

We must cry out and wrestle with God through the sadness and the blame.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 88 PSALM 88:1-18 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 88 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=5n4vKXZ1b_M [5:29] INTRODUCTION… People Talk about Psalm 88, bleacherreport.com/articles/913239-the-50-worst-teams The Psalm that we will be looking at today ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"one Mat For Sale, Cheap!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

As Jesus began to go public with His ministry he was about 30 years of age. People were beginning to realize He was the Messiah and it became more and more difficult for Him to remain private. Now you may ask, why did He remain private anyway?

“One Mat for Sale, Cheap!” Mark 2:1-13 As Jesus began to go public with His ministry he was about 30 years of age. People were beginning to realize He was the Messiah and it became more and more difficult for Him to remain private. Now you may ask, why did He remain private anyway? The answer is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mental Health In The Psalms: 42 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 20, 2023

Please understand that a person dealing with mental illness needs medicine and therapy, but they also need a good steady source of the Lord. If you are a person dealing with mental illness, please do not leave God behind.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 42 PSALM 42:1-11 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 42 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=wwDs1dKHZ1Q [4:33] INTRODUCTION AND NEED FOR METAL HEALTH EMPHASIS… ‘Depression, Anxiety, and the Christian Life.’ Richard Baxter. Crossway 2018. Pages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christ Returns Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Jesus says in effect, “You can be certain I’ll return but you can’t predict when I’ll return.

This is the first sermon in a series of messages on Jesus’ vision of the last days. And it’s just in time for school to kick off both here and in Northwest ISD. What comes to mind when you think of the End of Time? Judgment, the Four Horsemen, the Antichrist, or perhaps even 666? People have an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Baptist Hospitals

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to receive the spiritually weak and ill into the church.

Baptist Hospitals I came to the great state of Texas from the great state of South Carolina after having been educated in the great state of North Carolina. While in the Carolinas and traveling to Texas through, lest any be offended, four other great states I found something more common than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40, Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Turning Stomach Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 26, 2001

What makes our Lord feel ill?

THE CHURCH OF THE TURNING STOMACH HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON: story about an Emporer dupped into believing that he was clothed in splendor. He strutted down the streets with an arrogant attitude while those who knew better saw him as just naked. THIS MORNING:  Church in a the wealthiest of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

One Of The Hardest Things

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 22, 2005

Funeral for a believer who suffered a long illness

ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS This is certainly not an easy time to go through. The death many times takes us by surprise, but it also can be an expected outcome. For *****, it was the result of a long illness. But that does not take away the hurtfulness of this time. This time is full of hard ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral - Christian Man Who Died After A Prolonged Illness Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 17, 2014

Funeral - Christian man who died after a prolonged illness. Can be adapted for most situations.

(1) Song – How Great thou Art (2) Scripture – 2nd Samuel 3:38 (3) Prayer (4) Message Part 1 There are 5 men identified in scripture as “great” men, men such as Moses, Daniel, and Naaman. These are the words of King David to his men at the death of the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:38

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Does God Want His People To Be Holy?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 30, 2003

We need holiness to cure the ills of our day.

“The King’s Highway” Once a king had a great highway built for the members of his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many as desired to participate. Their challenge was to see who could travel the highway the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan