Sermons on Mental Disorders:

Possessing The Land - Part 5: Breaking The Manna Mentality Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 5 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself.

Possessing the Land - Part 5 Breaking The Manna Mentality - Read: Joshua 5:10-12 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With Anxiety Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2021

During these days of COVID, Anxiety seems to be an ever-increasing problem, here are some suggestions for dealing with them

Have you ever been afraid of tomatoes? I mean, other than after watching the movie “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes”? Today, you might not like tomatoes, but chances are you’re not afraid of them. But things were different in the 1700s. During that period in history, a large percentage of Europeans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Suicide Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2021

The suicide of Judas is the only case of suicide in the New Testament. This message looks at what we can learn from that event as we deal with those who take their own lives.

When I was a teenager one of my favourite television shows was MASH, and Angela and I have just started from the beginning and are watching it all over again. And if you are familiar with the TV show or the movie than you are familiar with the theme song, which is called Suicide is Painless. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Disoder In The Church Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

How we should handle disorder in the church.

TOPIC: DISORDER IN THE CHURCH Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: (ILL. Wrong Attitude – Many of us Christians are like the little girl who started fighting with a friend. Her mother who heard about the quarrel talked with her little girl about it trying to show her she was wrong and her need of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When To Set Boundaries And To Block A Toxic Family Member Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 7, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible says about removing a family member from your life and provide few signs that may indicate God is telling you to block a toxic family member.

As Christians, we are called to love and forgive others, including our family members. However, there are times when setting boundaries or distancing ourselves from toxic family members is necessary for our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:51-53, Matthew 7:6

Passionate Living

Contributed by Patrik Olterman on Mar 14, 2006

An inspiration to live a passionate life because we have a passionate God. A call to return to the first love.

Passionate living – the way God chooses to live. What is passion? Pathos = feel or suffer, used to denote destiny • Passion renders us passive under an emotion, the emotion becomes the active agent (Jesus in • Getsemane“thy will be done”) The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Holiness

A Mother's Heart: Nurturing, Not Just For Moms Anymore

Contributed by Corey Berti on May 13, 2010

Mother's have such nurturing hearts of mercy, but what they reflect is God's heart and if this is God's heart then it should be in our hearts too.

One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast to her brunette hair. She looks at her mother and inquisitively asks, "Why are some of your hairs white, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13

Denomination: *other

Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect!

Contributed by Nora A. Jackson on Jun 14, 2008

Though the world may want to reject us, or we may want to reject ourselves, the love of God always welcomes us.

Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect! Rom 5: 6-10, Heb 10:14 My Doctor, Sylvia, had me go in for a number of tests including several scans. Then from the results of all these tests, she diagnosed the cause of the problem: ‘this and that are a bit different from the normal…’. Now, several years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True Summit Of Our Vocation As Human Beings Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2011

Music must be in harmony with Logos, not an offbeat and disordered hymn to individualism.

Monday of 3rd Week of Easter Spirit of the Liturgy The Spirit that inflamed deacon Stephen is always at work in the Church. This spirit, the Holy Spirit of God, fills those who respond to the gift of faith, and makes us hungry for the Word of God, the Sacrament of the altar, and service to those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

A Chronicle Of Despair Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

Even godly people struggle with bouts of despair and depression. Take a look at Elijah's life and find biblical ways to deal with these issues.

What a strange turn of events in the life of our hero we read in 1 Kings 19. Why would this man of God be so despondent that he hoped to die? Let’s recount the circumstances that brought Elijah to this point as we explore a chronicle of despair. First, Elijah had stood boldly before King Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Fly Below The Radar Screen

Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 6, 2003

This sermon sets forth a call to humility using a simple statement made by John the Baptist.

Text: "He must increase, but I must decrease -- He must grow more prominent, I must grow less so." John 3:30 (The Amplified Bible) All of us by now have heard the remarkable story of Todd Beamer. He was the man who led the attack on the terrorists, who had hijacked United’s Flight 93. He is now ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30, John 3:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Balanced Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 31, 2022

The theory of a well-balanced life is primarily related to one, that provides optimal benefits.

Albert Einstein, a German-born theoretical physicist once remarked: “Life is like riding a bicycle, in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” Leviticus 19:36 reminds us: “You shall have just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin: I am the Lord your God, who brought you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Philippians 4:5, Galatians 5:13, Titus 2:7

God's Unique Love Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 3, 2000

The love of God spoken of in John 3:16

GOD'S UNIQUE LOVE © 1-2000 By Mark Beaird Text: John 3:16 n A reported asked Billy Graham, "What is the greatest theological statement ever made?" It is said that Brother Graham thought for a moment and then replied, "The greatest theological statement ever made is 'Jesus loves me this I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Pain? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Pain becomes our teacher when God wants to teach us something. Pain strengthens our faith in God.

A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to identify. 3. Somatic or nociceptive pain, activation of pain receptors: i.e., cut, broken bones, tissue damage. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Why Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 30, 2014

What was God thinking to create pain? Why am I suffering? What shall I do now?

Where Is God When We Suffer? Lesson 2: Why Pain? A. VARIOUS KINDS OF PAIN 1. Acute pain comes on suddenly, localized, easily identified, severe, and can become chronic. 2. Chronic pain persists longer, not easily described, hard to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3

Denomination: Baptist