Sermons on Mentally Handicapped:

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

The Reset Button For The Physical & Mental Life Series

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 8, 2020

As mankind, we are made of the physical, mental and spiritual. In each of these the LORD has given us reset button. God has placed a reset button in this life for us that is meant to revive us, refresh us, transform us, and change our behavior.

Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:8-11 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on March 1, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (Before we begin, look to your neighbor and tell them, “Take a day off.”) Introduction: I grew up in the age when video games were just starting to be made for the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Edging God Out Through Victim Mentality Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 19, 2019

Christians are Called to be Victors, but many of us are victims to the Victim Mentality and thereby Edge God out of our lives.

Edging God Out through Victim Mentality I have spoken here about Edging God Out. We have examined several ways in which we Edge God Out. Pride, Fear, Busyness, Unforgiveness, A sense of Entitlement ae some of the ways in which we Edge God out of our lives. Today we are going to examine another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:11-12, 1 Samuel 18:7-9, 1 Samuel 22:7-8, 2 Kings 22:2, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Romans 8:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discouragement And Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Explore the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 19:1-21, emphasizing the power of discouragement, the reality of fear, and the comfort God provides in times of trouble, encouraging us to persevere in faith amidst challenges.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to be exploring 1 Kings 19:1-21, a passage that dives deeply into the life of God's prophet Elijah. It's a story that paints a picture of discouragement, fear, and most importantly, the comfort that our Heavenly Father provides in times of trouble. As ...read more

Topics: Mental Health, Fear

The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 8, 2003

In this sermon we explore what it means to be made in the image of God.

It has been almost 150 years since Charles Darwin published his book on the origin of species. In those 143 years, Darwin’s theory of evolution has come to be the dominant scientific view of the origin of life on planet earth. Now again this week I am not going to spend a great deal of time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Batteries Not Included #1 Hope Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 14, 2020

Entering into the holiday season is not all jingle bells and ho ho ho for everyone. To be honest, it can be a hard time of year for a lot of people.

“Ho-ho-oh……..no! I don’t think I have the energy to do the holidays this year. Wait! Yes! The holidays. Twinkling lights. Goodwill toward mankind, Hallmark Christmas movies. Snap out of it, Grinch! This is exactly what we need, especially after the train wreck of 2020”. “Ok, Ok, I can do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible And Emotional Problems: Introduction Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

Humans are complex beings. We have many different aspects, such as the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, or emotional aspects. Because of sin, we experience negative feelings that, if left unmanaged, can bother us, disturb our daily activities, and eventually destroy our lives

Humans are complex beings. We have many different aspects, such as the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, or emotional aspects. And each of those aspects affects all the other ones. For example, if a person is hungry, they may be unhappy and therefore sensitive. That is the physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5, Proverbs 17:22, Psalm 25:16, Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Peter 5:10, James 1:2-4, John 11:35, Psalm 42:5, John 14:27, 1 Timothy 4:8, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19:7, Romans 8:21-22, 1 Samuel 16:14, Jonah 4:3, Psalm 23:3, Proverbs 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Our Head Above Water

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 5, 2003

No matter what the waters of life may hold or how raging the rivers may be, the child of God can rest in the promise: "I will be with thee."

KEEPING OUR HEAD ABOVE WATER “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.” Isaiah 43:2a WHEN YOU PASS… No one is immune from trials, tribulations, troubles and distresses in this life. These things affect us all. Jesus said: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Broken Or Flexing Spirit? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 7, 2011

Serving the Lord is a privilege as we bring light to a dark world, but demoralizing as we are beaten down. Despite the challenges of being light in a dark world, we should not lose heart.

A Broken or Flexing Spirit? (2 Corinthians 4:1-6) 1. When Marylu and I lived in the Chicago area, we had the privilege of going to the top floor of both the Sears Tower (now called Willis Tower) and the Hancock Building. 2. As one rides up the high speed elevator to the hundred and something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Kind To The Disabled Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Those who are disabled can challenge believers to be more authentic in their Christian faith and love. This message shows how a blind man was able to challenge the disciples and a crowd of people who were following Jesus.

My family attended two Baptist churches in Danville that were unusually, yet refreshingly, filled with a love for those who are disabled. We saw the deaf, for which a sign language interpreter was provided. We also saw those with some sort of mental handicap, and those with a wide range of physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

The believer can overcome all of lifes dificulties through the power of Christ in them.

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Introduction; Mary Groda’s story: "*Mary could not read and write. *Experts labeled her as mentally handicap *During her teenage years, Mary was sent to reformatory for 2 years *It was in this reformatory that Mary spent 16 hour days learning - By the time her 2 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Disappointment Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 18, 2004

In spite of what seems to be insurmountable problems, we find strength by clinging to God.

Dealing With Disappointment 2 Chronicles 36, Daniel 1 (First in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: He lived a life of dashed hopes and shattered dreams. His mother died when just a boy. He had to work in the fields to help his family. He only attended school sporadically, but read ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching Your Potential

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

Our potential is only limited by what we believe we cannot do!

Reaching Your Potential Philippians 4:10-13 Introduction: A. Our potential is only limited by what we believe we cannot do! B. E. Paul Hovey once said: "A Blind man’s world is bound by the limits of his touch; an ignorant man’s world is bound by the limits of his knowledge; a great man’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tinman Mentality:burned Out, Burned Up. Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 7, 2007

We use the TinMan of the Wizard of OZ for this study. Often life has a way of bringing us to being burned out and burned up in our Christian duty. We must walk with passion and compassion.

THE TIN MAN MENTALITY, BURNOUT AND BURNED UP. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts! Joel 2:13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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