Sermons on Mentally Ill:

Healing From Depression Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

The words of Psalm 38 have hands and feet. They climb all over you. They work their way into your heart and conscience, and will not be dislodged. In a word, David wrestled with a prominent emotion condition, his depression and his need for healing.

Simon Wiesenthal (1908-2005) was an Austrian-Jewish architectural engineer and a Holocaust survivor. He became famous after WW II for his work to hunt down Nazi war criminals. In his book, The Sunflower, Wiesenthal describes an episode of his life toward the conclusion of WW II. It is 1943 and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Joy: The Fiancée & The Son

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 9, 2018

Finding Joy - The Fiancée & The Son - Luke chapter 1 verse 26-38 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Mary’s Surprise (vs 34) • Mary’s Miracle (vs 35-37) • Mary’s Submission (vs 38) SERMON BODY Ill: • One day around about the year 1694 a young man living in Southampton; • Complained to his father about the dull psalm singing, • That took place each Sunday at their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Brethren

Mother's Day 2002

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 10, 2002

Mothers should be praised on Mother’s Day, not preached to.

MOTHER’S DAY 2002 Prov. 31:10-31 INTRO.- ILL.- A drill sergeant was frustrated in his efforts to make a soldier out of a certain recruit. The trainee lagged behind on marches, used any excuse to go on sick call, grumbled constantly about the food, and never made his cot properly. But one day, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blessed Attitude

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 11, 2006

A blessed attitude toward God.

INTRO.- Do you have an attitude problem? Who doesn’t at certain times or on certain days?! Something perturbs you and it begins to show in your attitude. ILL.- Here is a true story about a man who said that one particular event cured him of being obnoxious in a restaurant. He had ordered a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empty Armor

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 18, 2014

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Empty Armor Ephesians 6:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EmptyArmor.html 1. Analyze the enemy - we began this series getting to know Satan and his tactics. 2. Utilize our weaponry - we have now looked at each article of Christian armor. now... 3. Realize the victory - this happens in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs: Costly Habits Part I Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 5, 2006

The sermon deals with a costly habit in Ben Hadad’s life. It also deals with the freedom that comes from knowing Jesus Christ.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Costly Habits I Kings 20:1-11 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church In the early years of the 20th century, a woman’s movement took the states by storm. Their cause was not equal rights, but rather the prohibition of a common product: alcohol. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Sin is essentially wanting to replace God with something else and that leads to all sorts of consequences. Only God has the cure

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. Sin isn’t the most popular term in our world today is it, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Babies, Fields, And Buildings Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 31, 2023

The fifth in our study through the book of 1st Corinthians. In this sermon we examine the metaphors Paul uses to describe the Church in Corinth, and the lessons we can learn from them.

Corinthians Series (Part Five) Text: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well good morning to you. It’s good to see you all here with us this morning. It is good to gather with the Church on the Lord’s Day right! We are in 1st Corinthians chapter 3 this morning, and we’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17, Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

The second in a series of messages called "A Classic Christmas." This sermon uses a short video clip from "It’s a Wonderful Life" and seeks to show people that a life in Christ really is terrific.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS IT REALLY IS A WONDERFUL LIFE 1 John 5:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. The older I get the more amazed I am about how the mind works 1. First of all, I am amazed by the important things that I forget 2. Secondly, I am amazed by the trivial things that I seem to remember. ILL> ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Following Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 31, 2014

A sermon that challenges the contemporary notion of discipleship.

"Three Laws of Discipleship" Pt. 3 -- Following Jesus Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the third aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall two weeks ago when we started this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive And Heal

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 20, 2021

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. Joseph had an opportunity to punish his brothers for their treachery but instead forgave them. The result was a cohesive people group leaving Egypt 400 years later to become the nation of Israel. Forgiveness brings healing.

20211218 Parsha Vayechi – Forgive and Heal Notes Torah Portion Gen 50:15-21 Haftarah 1 Kings 2:1-7 Brit Chadashah Ephesians 4:26-32 The last reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayechi, which means "and he lived." The title comes from the first verse of the reading, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: *other

From Grace To Glory!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 21, 2021

'From Grace to Glory!' 1 Peter chapter 5 verses 5-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be humble (vs 5-6). (2). Be dependent (vs 7). (3). Be alert (vs 8-9). (4). Be assured (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • After a particularly long and bumpy the flight crew of an airplane were tired. • This were especially weary after a very difficult and rough landing. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Brethren

No Fair! Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 18, 2003

The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of grace - we are called to be grateful to God and to recognize others as our equals in God’s Kingdom.

No Fair! Matt. 20:1-16 Your Kingdom Come: July 13, 2003 Intro: Growing up with an older sibling, one of the frequent cries out of my mouth was one some of you parents hear on a daily basis: “no fair!” You know, “How come he gets to stay up later? How come he gets to choose what to watch on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

When The Bottom Falls Out Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 22, 2005

Psalm 55 can serve as a prayer when you experience reversals in life

When the bottom falls out Psalm 55 I read of a brick layer who ended up in the hospital with extensive injuries because of a work-related accident. His insurance company wanted information about his injuries, so he attached the following explanation: In your letter, you asked for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

Modern Idolatry (2) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Aug 30, 2010

"...punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand of generations of those who love me and keep my commandments". Three-four generation vs. a thousand of generatio

ILL. A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says: everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. The janitor, who happened to sweep around, turns & says, "Sorry, I’m only available on the 12th. There ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist