Sermons on prison of despair: showing 1-15 of 38,304

A Sure Promise Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 19, 2022

We are saved by faith, believing God’s promises. Now let’s live by them. You need to recognize your future is as bright as the promises of God. You held on to the key of promise. Jesus said, I will never leave you or forsake you. God kept his promise concerning Israel possessing the land.

An elderly believer was facing death. While he lay dying he told his pastor, “For years I have relied on the promises of God, but now in my hour of death I can’t remember a single one to comfort me.” His pastor replied, “Do you think God will forget?” He smiled, “No, no he won’t forget. I can ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoners Of Hope

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 23, 2022

Jesus came to lift us out of the pit of the muck and mire of this world in which people are being held captive. Instead, we can be held captive by the hope of Jesus, who through His death and resurrection lifts us up to eternal life. This is why every believer in Jesus Christ is a Prisoner of Hope.

Prisoners of Hope Zechariah 9:11-12 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb03VOm2EGM I’ve been looking lately at Scriptures that speak to the coming Messiah and the gospel message, and when I read the Scripture that I will be sharing today, it has the fullness of the gospel within it, but not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:11-12, Psalm 40:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Despair

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 17, 2020

Sometimes, even faithful people can experience heartache to the point of losing hope. God knows what we're going through and He has a plan for us all.

Opening and Introduction In our text today, Paul has a summary of one of his travels, and how it affected him. There was a time when things were so bad, that he lost all hope, and despaired of life itself. Despair is one of those words we don’t use every day. We talk about feeling down, sad, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Depths Of Despair

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

This message looks at some Bible passages on the cave of despair. How do people tend to act when they find themselves in such a dark place? What do we need to do, in order for God to deliver us into a place of hope and life?

I want to get us started with our message this morning by sharing an illustration that I’ve used on numerous occasions: Back when I was in college, I used to go cave exploring with a friend as often as possible. Sometimes we went about twice a week. Well, one evening we followed a lead for a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-10, 1 Kings 18:4, Psalm 142:5-7, John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Hopelessness In Despair

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 19, 2019

When you have a feeling of hopelessness and in despair, remember the Love of God and how He never abandon's or forsakes you.

With all that we have faced so far together, I wanted to make sure all my Brothers and Sisters remember one thing… do not lose hope! We have been riddled with sickness, disease, death and despair within this past year. Much sadness has been felt by all and many tears have been shed. As ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blinded By Despair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2023

So often we go from the mountaintop to the valley of despair, how does God get us through to the other side? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

Begin with clip from Hee Haw TV show. Gloom, despair, and agony on me. I remember many a Saturday night gathered around the TV as a child with my family. We enjoyed a lot of laughs as we watched sketches like the one we just viewed. This was the first thing that came to mind when I knew I was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Despair

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Nov 5, 2001

WHEN YOUR LIFE IS FALLING APART, GOD IS THERE TO SEE US THROUGH.

Title: Dealing with Despair Text I Samuel 30:1-6 Intro: We all have crisis in our lives. Times when we feel there is neither hope nor anywhere to turn for relief. Many of us feel that we are living in a perpetual state of crisis and that God himself has turned a deaf ear toward us. This must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Needs Of The Despairing

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 19, 2002

Learn to encourage the despairing by understanding how to meet the four needs of the despairing

If you’ve been with us for a while, you would know that on the third Sunday of each month, we study the Book of Job. We are on chapters 6 and 7 this morning. Chapters 1 and 2 of Job gave us the setting for the story. Job was a man who worshipped God and shunned evil. Job was wealthy, wise and ...read more

Denomination: *other

Mountain Of Despair Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 23, 2011

Sometimes our own expectations get in the way of us enjoying God’s pleasure in us.

Last week in our Mountain Moment series, we considered the "Mountain of Choice" as we looked at Elijah’s showdown on Mt. Carmel with the prophets of Baal. One man stood against the darkness of a nation. One man represented God when no one else would. When you look at Elijah’s encounter with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Despair Or Repair Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 29, 2013

Nehemiah's life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a people from ruin and despair to new hope and a renewed walk with God.

Nehemiah is an appropriate book to study as we get into a new year. It is the story of a new beginning. Nehemiah saw the heart-breaking plight of Jerusalem and determined to be part of the solution. His life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Overcoming Despair

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 12, 2009

We all experience despair at times and God will help us to overcome it.

Title: Overcoming Despair Text: Psalm 13:1-6 “How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? 3 Look on me and answer, O LORD my God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Despair

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 7, 2014

Looking at the proper response to despair.

Dealing With Despair II Kings 4:1-7 During the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century, German pastor Paul Gerhardt and his family were forced to flee from their home.One night as they stayed in a small village inn, homeless and afraid, his wife broke down and cried openly in despair. To comfort ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Chronicle Of Despair Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

Even godly people struggle with bouts of despair and depression. Take a look at Elijah's life and find biblical ways to deal with these issues.

What a strange turn of events in the life of our hero we read in 1 Kings 19. Why would this man of God be so despondent that he hoped to die? Let’s recount the circumstances that brought Elijah to this point as we explore a chronicle of despair. First, Elijah had stood boldly before King Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Death By Despair

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2020

Christians are to preach Christ's peace and the hope He brings to a hopeless, despairing world.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Despair Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 24, 2019

Even in death, we have hope in Christ

March 27, 2019 - Good Friday Service Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson John 18:1-19:42 Hope in Despair Brother Charles de Foucauld wrote what he entitled The Prayer of Abandonment. He imagined that it was Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. It seems appropriate to read on Good ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran