Sermons on Poor And Depressed:

40 Days Of Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

I went to a conference where Elmer Towns spoke on 9 different types of fasts. This sermon was inspired by his presentation.

Introduction 1. Email Funny (top 10 women drivers) Read Text: Isaiah 58:6-8 2. 9 Fasts in Scripture1 Here in these 3 verses, we see 9 different types of fasts… I’m going to try to hit each one real quick… Because some of you need to fast; but for different reasons… I am indebted to Elmer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

A Bowed Back And A Handicapped Mind

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

The spirit of infirmity can hurt the body and the mind.

Luke 13:10-13 KJV And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. [11] And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. [12] And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believing In The Resurrected Jesus (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014

Jesus' followers did not fully embrace, at first, the reality of Jesus' resurrection.

BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTED JESUS (part one) JOHN 20:1-18 1) “Where’s Jesus?” (1-9). vs. 1-2 “The stone”. What’s the deal with the stone? Matt. 27:62-66. Explain the slope and groove. With all these factors it would have been nearly impossible for someone to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Outward Ripples Of Caring Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 15, 2022

Praying without really caring for others is a waste of words. As we pray, simultaneously we should care for them by doing our best to help them spiritually, emotionally or simply arranging for food and shelter when needed, then we should pray.

Praying without really caring for others is a waste of words. As we pray, simultaneously we should care for them by doing our best to help them spiritually, emotionally or simply arranging for food and shelter when needed, then we should pray. As Christianity charges believers with the obligation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22, Leviticus 25:35-36, Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit For Christmas

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 14, 2015

John the Baptist (and John Wesley, too) said that repentance would bear fruit in a changed life. Preparing for the coming of Christ means living and life of repentance and bearing the fruit that reflects that repentance.

Merry Christmas. Here’s your orange. No joke. An orange was a pretty common Christmas gift in years gone by, especially during the Great Depression. A child would awaken on Christmas morning to find a stocking stuffed with an orange, and apple, perhaps a banana, a few nuts, and if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Get Excited? I Am But A Pencil!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 16, 2016

Have we walked away from our first love? Absalom knew how to get Joab's attention: SET A FIRE!

GET EXCITED? I AM BUT A PENCIL... GET EXCITED? WILL I MAKE A DIFFERENCE? VS. WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL I MAKE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Revelation 2:4 (MSG) "But you walked ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

After The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 12, 2011

Our text reveals how some may respond to the resurrection. 1- Some consider but do not believe 2- Some agonize but find no joy 3- Some see but don’t they see

INTRO.- ILL.- It was following the resurrection and disciples were still somewhat scattered about Jerusalem and the surrounding villages. John finds Peter and runs up to him. Excitedly he says, "Peter, Peter! I’ve got some good news and some bad news." Peter takes ahold of John and calms him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Labor Is Life Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 4, 2001

Carlyle wrote, "Labor is Life." Jesus wants us to be sure that we are laboring for the right life.

Pastor John Piper writes, “In 1956 a commemorative Labor Day stamp was issued with a picture of a strong man holding a sledge hammer, a pick, a hoe, and an ax over his shoulder. His wife was seated by his side with a book in her lap showing a small child how to read. In the lower left hand corner ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Needs Messed Up People

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 1, 2004

No matter what kind of problems you may have, God can use you if you are willing to put your life in His hands.

Jesus needs messed up people This morning I want to begin with a little Korean history. Korea was occupied by the Japanese for 30 some years beginning in the early 1900¡¯s The Japanese wanted to make the Korean peninsula their own. They had to do this in order to move on and annex China. During ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Adventist

When Your Dreams Are Crushed?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 30, 2023

The older brothers said in a negative light: HEAR COMES THE DREAMER... It took 13 long years to see the dream become a reality. WE NEED DREAMERS TODAY. Not day dreamers, but DREAM AND DO.

WHEN YOUR DREAMS ARE CRUSHED… ? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 13 LONG YEARS OF DASHED DREAMS… JOSEPH WAS 17, HE IS NOW 30. 13 YEARS OF CRUSHING… I HAVE A DREAM…THAT ONE DAY EVERY VALLEY SHALL BE EXALTED, EVERY MOUNTAIN SHALL BE MADE LOW… I DREAM WE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-11, Exodus 3:14, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Great Things Can Happen In Just An Hour

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 30, 2010

What you want is not always what you need

3:1 There must be a house of prayer and a hour of Prayer Jewish Prayer 3rd Hour 9 am (Morning) 6th Hour 12 pm (Afternoon) 9th Hour 3pm (Evening) Peter and John On there way up to Prayer and Worship not sacrifice because Christ abolished that with his sacrifice Ps 55:17 Evening and morning and noon, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Anxious!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 6, 2014

We love to praise Him as we dance around the huge, plush shopping mall with the trolley that is brimming with stuff that you need, don’t need and that you might need. I am talking today about praising Him in adversity!

Deeper, stronger and closer! Philippians 4:6”do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” There are moments of frustration that just tears you apart! An avalanche of problems just hits like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hard Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 29, 2016

Every instance of our lives is part of a greater spiritual conflict. The first Christmas was no exception.

Open There is the beautiful side of Christmas. It’s found in Luke's gospel. Luke’s account of the first Christmas is a love story set to music. There are angels coming and going. They’re singing and lighting up the sky. There are shepherds coming to visit. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News For Sheep

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 1, 2017

What do sheep and goats and heaven and hell have to do with my life now?

Intro This is the sermon that nobody wants to hear. It is far easier to preach the Gospel than live the Gospel. This contains one of the most important lessons in the entire Gospel of Jesus Christ. Purpose What are our individual and national responsibilities towards the needy? Plan We will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist