Sermons on Mental Issues:

When The Writing Is On The Wall

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

I want us to learn why sometimes and again not in all circumstances, because I know some of you had to face the “writing on the wall” and it was out of your control, however like King Belshazzar sometimes it is because of our own doing, so today I want us

When the Writing is on the Wall Am November 1st 2009 Daniel 5:18-30 Introduction The “Writing on the Wall” is when it is obvious that you will have to go through a trial or storm. The writing on the wall could be a diagnosis from the doctor that says you have an incurable ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Worth Living

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Dec 26, 2018

As we remember the birth of Christ and the significance of His prophetic names, It is also very empowering to realise the awesome power of His resurrection as this gives us the assurance that life is worth living . And because Jesus lives, we can face tomorrow.

There are times in life when we feel life is not worth living because we are faced with one hopeless situation or the other. 1 Sam 30:3-20 described how David felt when he lost his possessions to the enemy. The bible says David and his men wept until they have no more strength to weep because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:3-20, Job 1:6-20, Mark 5:25-34, Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rtd - Pt. 2 - Apathy Angina Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

I. Introduction It was the morning of December 7th, 1941. There were 353 Japanese airplanes diving and strafing the American battleships and military sites in Pearl Harbor. The results of the "surprise" attack were devastating. 8 battleships sunk. 6 major airfields destroyed. And the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forged For Commitment Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 15, 2019

If a person's service to the Lord is a covenant with God, shouldn't it be a priority over everything else?

As Christians, we are called to live a very distinctive way. Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our character) into a form that expresses God’s masterpiece within all of us. The whole letter focuses on Christian virtue and character and how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ-Centered Life Sermon V: Slowing Down And Simply Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

In our everyday lives, when it seems like everybody is in a hurry to get somewhere fast, mature Christians have learned the joy of slowing down to enjoy life by simply living to please God.

SLOW ME DOWN, LORD, THAT I MAY SIMPLY LIVE TO PLEASE YOU When our grand-daughter was four, we took her to the airport to see the planes and to ride the very fast underground Plane Train. Sitting at the very front of the lead car of the train, looking through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-12

Depression - A Spiritual Malady

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

The Bible is clear that the most often cause of depression and accompanying anxiety is sin that goes unconfessed and unrepented.

Depression A Spiritual Malady Sadly, an estimated 25 million Americans suffer with depression at any given time. These depressed Americans spend billions of dollars on anti-depressant drugs and billions more on psychological therapies and counseling. However, the vast majority of sufferers never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advantages And Logic: No Substitute For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2004

Even people with all the spiritual advantages will not open their hearts to Christ apart from the Sovereign Grace of God.

Advantages and Logic: No Substitute for God’s Grace (Romans 9:1-6a) Romans Review: Chp.1-3:23 The Doctrine of Sin „h Gentiles are lost Sinners „h Jews are lost Sinners „h Everyone is a lost sinner Chap. (3:24) 4-5 The Doctrine of Salvation „h Christ¡¦s atoning death on the cross its objective ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Complications Of Neglect Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005

Although doing nothing can sometimes be the best choice, more often people do nothing, not out of choice, but out of fear, neglect, or procrastination; as a result, others needlessly suffer.

The Complications of Neglect (I Kings 1) Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): A+ 1. One of the lowest feelings in life is when we create problems for other people. 2. Back when I was in college…ECAP…Jim typed up key punch cards….one computer for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Applying Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 23, 2010

A look at applying the spiritual gifts to our service

Text: 1 Corinthians 14 Title: Applying Spiritual Gifts (Part 2) Introduction If 1 Corinthians 12 was about discovering spiritual gifts; 1 Corinthians 14 is about the application of spiritual gifts. Summarize the chapter under the following 4 headings 1.Our prayer 2.Our preference 3.Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lives Given And Resurrected Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

We continue looking at the importance of giving our lives for Christ, and God’s response of resurrecting our lives for Him.

LIVES GIVEN AND RESURRECTED 1 CORINTHIANS 15:29-49 INTRODUCTION: The 15th chapter of 1 Corinthians is an intense doctrinal study on the resurrection. We continue our part by looking at the importance of giving our lives for Christ, and God’s response of resurrecting our lives for Him. I LIFE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:29-49

Denomination: Baptist

Gold In The Furnace

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 20, 2011

Are you going through trials and tribulations? God is putting you through hard times to purify you!

Gold in the Furnace The hymn is beautiful: Gold in the Furnace Tried Ne’er loses aught but dross, So is the Christian purified, And bettered by the cross. My past few days have been about testing and trials. Yesterday, I had an examination for a course I am doing for my career in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 29, 2015

Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. What exactly is the best way for each of us to encounter Jesus? We are each unique individuals, and each of us is drawn to Jesus by different ways

Oh the riches of this world True joy I have not found The pull of your might The chase of my wants My flesh cannot contend With the spirit man within Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. Mosquito Coast--(Harrison Ford ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Charismatic

It Can Happen Right Here!

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 19, 2025

God can Bless you right where you are.

“Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.” You don’t have to move to be blessed. God can bless you right where you are. There is a lie the enemy loves to tell us: The lie is “You’ve got to go somewhere else to be somebody else. You’ve got to move to be used. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Showdown In The Desert (Matthew 4:1-11)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 6, 2024

After being baptized in the Jordan river, Jesus was driven into the Judean wilderness by the Holy Spirit to face forty days of hunger, thirst, and a supernatural battle with His archenemy and ours, the devil.

The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness of Judea, a barren, dry, and desolate area. It would be a place of severe testing where He would encounter the works and wiles of the devil, a real being whose aim was to try and tempt Jesus to abuse HIs power, lose His faith, or submit to the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-15, Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:7-12, Revelation 20:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Perfect Smile

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 15, 2025

A perfect smile, in dentistry and aesthetics, is considered to be the harmonious blend of symmetry, proportion, and alignment that complements an individual's unique facial features.

Christie Brinkley, a female American model once remarked: “My smile has been my ticket to the world. Smiling releases the same feel-good hormones you get jogging. Caring for your lips and gums is important. I brush my teeth morning and night, alternating toothpaste brands. In addition to flossing, ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 12:2