Sermons on Mental Issues:

Why Christmas Is Depressing.

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 16, 2005

Christmas can be depressing because we include some things that destract from the true meaning. Here are some of those things and what to do about them.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Luke 2:8 – 20 Why Christmas is depressing. I. Christmas is disruptive. A. It breaks the routine. (v 8) 1. We are conditioned by routine. 2. Routine saves us time and energy because we don’t have to think. B. It reminds us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2009

Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit of the Spirit’ with the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ and talents with giftings. Gifts of the Spirit are special abilities provided by the Holy Spirit to Christians for God’s glory and building up the

Opening illustration: You mail an expensive & wonderful gift to someone you love & adore but returns at your doorstep all soggy and wet ~ that’s what the contemporary church has been doing with God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lifesongs Of Intellect & Enthusiasm Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 11, 2008

Part 5. Lives of worship, connecting with God and displaying His glory through intellect and enthusiasm.

LIFESONGS OF INTELLECT & ENTHUSIASM Part 5 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Pastor Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday February 10, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the writings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

All Stressed Out With No Where To Go

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 12, 2002

The three major stresses that everybody faces are: 1. RELATIONAL STESS – family, friends, neighbors 2. FINANCIAL STRESS - #1 cause of divorce 3. OCCUPATIONAL STRESS – the people you work with, benefits – security

"The population of this country is 200 million. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. "That leaves 19 million to do the work. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Just?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002

There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 19 Part I Series

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 2, 2002

An indepth look at how sin eventually evolves into outright rebellion.

Psalm 19 Pt. II Verses 1-6 – General Revelation  When you look into the heavens although they can’t speak they declare the existence of God – A Supreme Being, far greater than mankind  It’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 2, 2008

This story is often referred to as the story of the prodigal son, but I would like to introduce it to you as the story of the prodigal father, that reveals to us the extravagant love of God.

EXTRAVAGANT LOVE INTRO TO TOPIC: A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the monk lighted a candle ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: *other

Armour-Bearers

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

You can’t have the anointing of Elisha if you haven’t served Elijah

It’s so cool to be living in the times that we do. We live luxurious lives. Quality of music – CD - LPs Movies on DVD Medical advances Sport has advanced – soccer against FPP Don’t dial numbers anymore – voice activation Even in Church life: Video projectors (flannel graph) Exposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Abraham Pt 2

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008

1. (Reproach) No LIE is worth TELLING 2. (Recovery) God still PROVIDES 3. (Revelation) God will REVEAL HIMSELF

REPROACH, RECOVERY, & REVELATION Genesis 22:1-14 open to… Lessons to learn From The Life Of Abraham: tonight we continue our Character study from the life of Abraham… While Abraham will go down in the history books as a “friend of God” he was by no means a perfect man. Abraham had his defects ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Home Alone Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Nov 12, 2014

You can have all the blessings, material benefits, and all the land and children, but if you do not have God’s presence you are nothing.

Introduction: Ill: Three block-buster movies in the early 90’s that followed a boy that seemed to always be easily forgotten everywhere he went, and usually had to face bad guys all alone. Background • Review Genesis 25; twins yet born completely opposite ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Result Of Worship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2015

Worship is bowing down our lives before Jesus. This bowing of our lives before Him should make us like Him. Find out how.

Intro: We learned a few weeks ago that the chief business of the church is to worship God. I want to remind you that the main words used to speak of worship in the New and Old Testaments carry the idea of bowing down. Our lives as individuals and as a whole as a church body are to be bowed down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Fools

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE THREE FOOLS

Psalm 14: Proverbs 14:1-9 Luke 12:13-21 THE THREE FOOLS (1) THE MENTAL FOOL Ps 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Here is an intellectual atheist. See how the psalmist describes him ? “ The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Shake It Off

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

Faith Under Fire

SHAKE IT OFF ACTS 28: 3,5 I. INTRODUCTION IF THERE IS ONE THING IN THE WORLD THAT FRIGHTENS A GREAT DEAL OF PEOPLE, IT’S A SNAKE. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, SNAKES, WITH THEIR SCALY SCALES, FANGS, AND SLITHERING TONGUE. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL THE SNAKE MAY BE, WHEN WE SEE THEM, A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:3

Denomination: Baptist

Gateway To Adult Faith

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 3, 2011

About parent’s role and responsibility in transmitting faith to their children.

The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 31, 2011 Proper 13 A St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 78:1-7 One morning a zookeeper discovered that a kangaroo was out of his enclosure and roaming freely in the zoo. Knowing the kangaroos can hop very high, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Worry In The Christian's Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 26, 2010

Believers have no reason to worry about today or tommow, for God has promised to supply all our needs.

Worry in the Christian’s Life Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. Reporter who visits an unusual woman. 1. Widow who raised 6 children and adopted 6 more. 2. Asked, “How have you been able to raise all these children by yourself-and do it so well?” 3. Lady, “It’s very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist