Sermons on Mentally Ill:

Seven Dips In The Muddy Jordan

Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 17, 2007

This is a message that shows the miracle of salvation when Naaman was healed of leprosy.

SEVEN DIPS IN THE MUDDY JORDAN Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Pride is something that God absolutely hates. Pride has been the ruin of many a person. “Only by pride cometh contention”. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us Today Our Daily Bread

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2009

A sermon on this petition of the Model or Lord’s Prayer (Outline taken from MacLaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture)

Wednesday night prayer meeting 8/19/2009 Give us this day our daily bread- Matthew 6:11 Introduction: A. This petition seems so earthy. It seems so tied to human needs that it seems out of place. Is anything too small and earthy for God? After all, Jesus Christ lived here. B. Even a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Intimate Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2020

Psalm 32:1-4: The psalmist David as a man who had gone through all blessings in his life. Here, he expresses his deep experiences with sin and iniquity; and their vitality in the damaging totality of personality of human beings.

Psalm 32 - GOD’S INTIMACY I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. If, God willing throughout this month of June 2020, we would meditate under the theme “Restoration”. Psalm 32 and Psalm 51 are tuned together. This psalm titled ‘Maschil’ refers to the instruction and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Keep Your Head On!

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 6, 2012

Healthful Living

Keep your Head on! “Just imagine yourself in Barbados!” - Where there is never a dull moment. These are two of the most familiar taglines on advertisements put out by the Barbados Tourism Authority to the world. The posters depict a beautiful blue ocean and white sandy beaches with a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7-8

Denomination: Adventist

The Almighty God In Battle

Contributed by Ahmed Adebisi Otunba on Jul 5, 2019

God knows who He is if man cannot correctly identity Him. He stated His identity in Genesis 17:1 as the Almighty and mighty Man in battle in Psalm 24:8. As matter of fact, different people have given names to God based on the mighty works He performed in their lives.

Questions: Do you know your Creator? (Dan 11:32). Do you know yourself? (2 Tim 2:3-4). Do you know God's desire for your life? (Eph 6:10). God knows who He is if man cannot correctly identity Him. He stated His identity in Genesis 17:1 as the Almighty and mighty Man in battle in Psalm 24:8. As ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Steps To A Better Life

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 17, 2015

This sermon examines six steps to achieve a better life. It involves planning and having faith.

Two construction workers were eating lunch one day. One of them says, “I hope I don’t have another meat loaf sandwich. I’m getting tired of meatloaf.” The next day the construction worker opens his sandwich for lunch and says, “Meatloaf sandwich again I hate this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Hebrews 11:6, James 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 91:7, 2 Kings 4:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Don't Lose Heart! Series

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Nov 14, 2024

It is very possible to lose heart in times of injustice and suffering. This brief outline highlights six uses of the Greek word ekkakeo (to be faint/weary), and provides antidotes to counteract the effect of spiritual, emotional, and physical weariness.

This is an outline of a word study on the Greek word translated as losing heart and growing weary. There are antidotes given as a remedy to not lose heart. The word for “lose heart” is used 6 times in the New Testament. The word is–ekkakeo–Strong's G1573. Here they are In Biblical Order: Luk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Galatians 6:9, Ephesians 3:13, 2 Thessalonians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

My Name Is .... Jehovah Rapha Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 14, 2024

Second is a series of message on some names of God - Jehovah Rapha

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27; 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Psalm 103:3 Theme: My Name is …. Jehovah Rapha INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! “Go wash your face and hands and supper will be ready in just a few minutes.” I cannot tell you how many ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 103:3

Denomination: Nazarene

We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight (A Long Walk On A Short Pier)

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Aug 10, 2008

Your intellect and your five senses are hollering “No! It won’t work. I’ll make a fool of myself.” But God’s Word and His Spirit say “Yes!” We are faced daily with challenges to walk by faith, not by sight.

•• Philip took the proverbial “long walk on a short pier”. He had been having an immensely successful revival in the city of Samaria, with many conversions and healings, signs, and wonders manifested (Acts 8:5-8). Philip immediately left all that to follow the instructions from “an angel of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Free From Bondage

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Bondage is any condition that keeps a person in captivity, preventing them from fulfilling God’s purpose for their life. It manifests in various forms, including spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, financial, social, and generational bondages.

BREAKING FREE FROM BONDAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:36 – "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1, Galatians 5:1, Romans 8:1-2 INTRODUCTION Bondage is any condition that keeps a person in captivity, preventing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Isaiah 61:1, Galatians 5:1, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2021

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment clearly outline the requirement, the evidence The fruitfulness and the cost of discipleship Yet, the recent pandemics of Covid-19, racial tensions, police brutality, food insecurity and countless other ills exposed the shallowness

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment, along with much of His teaching, Jesus the Christ clearly outlines the requirement of discipleship John8:31, the evidence of discipleship John 13:35; The fruitfulness of discipleship John 15:8 and the cost of discipleship Luke 14:27, 33. Yet, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 8:31, Luke 14:27

Denomination: Methodist

Father's Importance

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 6, 2006

Some fathering advocates would say that almost every social ill faced by America’s children is related to fatherlessness. The data supports the fact that from fatherless homes children are more likely to be poor, become involved in drug and alcohol abuse

History: The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of this idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Say sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, William Jackson smart, after ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can We Learn From Mary Magdalene?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Investigates some common misconceptions about Mary Magdalene. We can learn how to love Jesus from Mary’s persistence, sincerity, and enthusiasm.

Today is the day when we honor Mary Magdalene, dedicated follower of Jesus. Legends about Mary Magdalene abound. In fact, Mary Magdalene is probably most well-known for false details and unproven facts in her life. Often she is identified as a former prostitute, but there is nothing in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Crippled Body But A Healthy Soul"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

The moment we hear Jesus ask us, “Do you want to get well?” and the moment we heed Christ’s call to, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” is the moment when victory is assured!!!

John 5:5:1-9 “A Crippled Body but a Healthy Soul” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tony Campolo tells the story of a young woman named Nancy. Although Nancy has a handicapping condition and is confined to a wheelchair, she has an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Feasting With A Pharisee And A Prostitute Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

In Meals with Jesus pt2 Simon the Pharisee is intrigued enough to invite Jesus to dinner, but a gatecrasher winds him up. What will you learn from this meal with Jesus?

Imagine you are at a respectable dinner party - at the local major's house. The dinner is on honour of a visiting speaker. Of course you are excited, because you've heard about the speaker and are intrigued about his views. During the meal suddenly the doorbell rings and you think nothing of it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Charismatic