Sermons on Overcoming Despair:

Discovering Hope In A World Of Despair

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 3, 2022

Hope in Christ stands as doorway to peace and as the answer of the need of the human spirit. Hope is what people need right now, and hope is so hard to find apart from a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Sermon – Discovering Hope In A World of Despair Scripture Lesson -Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace[a] with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5, Romans 15:13, John 14:6, John 16:33

Denomination: Methodist

Joy: Overcoming Sorrow Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023

Joy is the normal condition for believers. In the quiet of this moment, identify your source of happiness for a moment. Ask yourself, “What made me happy that is now missing in my life?” What fire have I been warming myself at instead of Jesus?

Happy Father’s Day to all! Dads and granddads, we greatly appreciate you! Good Morning to our Cross Church family meeting at Nance Elementary again this morning. Let me ask you a serious question, “What would like to change about your home?” If you could change one thing about your roommate, what ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

In The Midst Of Despair - A Child Is Born!

Contributed by Thomas H on Feb 11, 2004

In the book of Isaiah, God has been prophesying judgement and destruction upon the nation of Israel. Then all of a sudden, this wonderful prophecy is given - a prophecy about a child who will deliver them from the darkness. As Christians we know this pr

Isaiah 9:1-7 (8:23-6 Hebrew and Czech Bibles) (This message was preached shortly before Christmas, 2003, in a church in the Czech Republic, my wife Marcela’s native country. The message was translated into Czech.) In a week and a half’s time it will be Christmas. What does Christmas mean to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 6, 2015

Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

A Facebook theologian has commented in agreement with Christian broadcaster Chuck Swindoll that we should never pray for God to take a loved one home to eternity. It is contended doing so can apparently derail His sovereignty. Apparently, if we believe that He is sovereign, we should know that He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Vision Of Hope In A World Of Despair

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 6, 2010

In Christian hope there is no person so lost he cannot be changed by the grace of God and no situation so desperate that God is powerless over it.

Title: A Vision of Hope in a World of Despair Text: Romans 15:4-13 Thesis: In Christian hope there is no person so lost he cannot be changed by the grace of God and no situation so desperate that God is powerless over it. Introduction In the last few weeks I have read three articles that spoke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gloom, Despair, And Agony On Me

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 13, 2011

When we don’t trust God, we can fall into a great depression and do things we wouldn’t ordinarily do.

Gloom, Despair, and Agony on Me November 13, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we don’t trust God, we can fall into a great depression and do things we wouldn’t ordinarily do. Focus Passage: I Samuel 27:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Finally, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

From Doubt To Despair To Destiny

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2016

In the story of Hagar and Ishmael we see Hagar go from doubting God to despair and the to fulfilling the destiny that God has for her son

From Despair To Destiny Genesis 21:8-21 (NLT) (for video and audio of this sermon www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Has anyone seen the new Star Wars movie? It is called "The Force Awakens". I dont know who it was supposed to awaken because it put me to sleep. It seems to be a hit though with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Despair To Divine Encounter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

Even the strongest spiritual warriors can face moments of deep discouragement and despair.

FROM DESPAIR TO DIVINE ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1-15 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 4:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Even the strongest spiritual warriors can face moments of deep discouragement and despair. In 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Cry From The Depths Of Despair PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores Psalms 130:1-8, emphasizing the transformative power of divine forgiveness and the enduring hope found in God's unfailing love and redemption.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we are privileged to share in the wisdom and love of our Almighty God. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the profound verses of Psalms 130:1-8. This passage, rich in its depth and breadth of emotion, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Topics: Penitent Sinner's Hope, God's Mercy

Be An Overcomer, Or You'll Be Overcome

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: In the early days of Pentecost, a common expression of greeting when the saints would come to church was, "Have you got the victory?" And the response was, "Praise the Lord, I sure do!" Somewhere along the way, we dropped this greeting.

Intro: In the early days of Pentecost, a common expression of greeting when the saints would come to church was, "Have you got the victory?" And the response was, "Praise the Lord, I sure do!" Somewhere along the way, we dropped this greeting. Could it be we did because of the response we began ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Overcome Anger To Overcome Sickness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 9, 2021

Oftentimes we get so outraged by things people have said or done to us. We harbor these bitter feelings in our hearts, it will erupt unexpectedly resulting in broken relationships. And with time anger causes sicknesses!

Overcome anger to Overpower sickness We read in Psalm 91:10, “So nothing bad will happen to you. No diseases will come near your home.” (ERV) We need to ponder on this blessed promise of God that is available to us His children. We studied earlier that this promise is applicable to those who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

The Overcomer; 5 Tools Of The Overcomer

Contributed by Ikenna Uleanya on Aug 23, 2025

JESUS has overcome and has handed us victory. 5 tools to establish your victory

The Overcomer; 5 Tools of The Overcomer. Text: 1 John 4:4 'Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. ' It is written, You have overcome. In the name of JESUS, concerning you, The LORD today will turn every ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:37

Be An Overcomer, Or You’ll Be Overcome

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Sep 13, 2025

Back in the early days of Pentecost, when saints would gather together in church, they didn’t ask, “How are you doing?” They didn’t ask, “What’s new?” Their greeting was, “ Have you got the victory?” And the answer was, “ Praise the Lord, I sure do!”

Back in the early days of Pentecost, when saints would gather together in church, they didn’t ask, “How are you doing?” They didn’t ask, “What’s new?” Their greeting was, “Ha’im yesh lekha et hanitzachon? Or Have you got the victory?” And the answer was, “ Hallelu-Yah, bevadai sheken! Or Praise the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Baptist

Contrasting A Defeatist Versus An Overcomer's Attitude

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

As pressed but not crushed, as perplexed but not in despair, as persecuted, but not abandoned, as put down but not put out. Always carrying about in our body the death of the Lord Jesus that the life of Christ may be made manifested in our body. (2 Cor. 4

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Rom. 12:21) I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Phil. 4:13) Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. (I John 5:4,5) As unknown, yet well known, as dying yet behold we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Depression Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

There are some tools that God has given us to deal with depression.

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” These things I remember as I pour ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ