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Depression - A Spiritual Malady

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

The Bible is clear that the most often cause of depression and accompanying anxiety is sin that goes unconfessed and unrepented.

Depression A Spiritual Malady Sadly, an estimated 25 million Americans suffer with depression at any given time. These depressed Americans spend billions of dollars on anti-depressant drugs and billions more on psychological therapies and counseling. However, the vast majority of sufferers never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Reactions

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 26, 2018

People have varying reactions to Christmas. For many, Christmas is a happy, festive time spent with family and friends. But for some it's a sad, lonely time. For others, it invokes anger because of painful memories. But what about those associated with that first Christmas?

CHRISTMAS REACTIONS People have varying reactions to Christmas. For many, Christmas is a happy time-parties, decorating, giving and receiving gifts and time with family and friends. But for some it's a sad, lonely time. For others, it invokes anger, perhaps because of some not so nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pain Comes And Goes, But God Stays

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Psalm 6:8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping

The Lord knows our pain. The Lord knows when we are in pain without us telling him. The Lord knows how we will react because of the pain. The Lord even knows how much of the pain the can handle. Sometime God gives us pain for a reason. God gives us pain sometimes to teach us a lesson. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:8

Denomination: *other

People Are Fragile—handle With Care Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

If you learn anything about gentleness, please understand that real gentleness requires supernatural strength. In fact, the way to be gentle is to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Orange you glad you came to church today? Fruit is the outward expression of an inner nature. When you see an orange hanging on a tree, you can safely assume, that’s an orange tree. The reason you can identify the tree is because of its fruit. Jesus said the same thing about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Six Temptations All Men Face”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

As men there are two things that are certain: 1. We are always going through trials. . 2. We are always being tempted.

Intro: I remember as a little boy not any older than six years old playing football in my friend Michael Holman’s front yard. He said, “My dad can punt this football almost as high as that tree”, pointing to a tall pine tree in his front yard. Then I said “My dad can punt that football over that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Never Fails

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 11, 2002

The kind of love that God loves us with is what the Bible refers to as unconditional love.

LOVE NEVER FAILS Text: First Corinthians 13:1-13 If there is any one word in the English language that we have distorted, it is the word love. We often say that we love fried chicken, chocolate cake, scrambled eggs and sausage and so on. We even say that we love this movie, this TV ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Overcome Evil With Good Instead Of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2002

How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21

How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21 Quote:184. "Faith enables us to understand what God does. Faith enables us to see what others cannot see. As a result, faith enables us to do what others cannot do."(Wiersbe, 318) Overcome: From the Greek word nikao ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sovereign God Or Earthly King?

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 8, 2000

Israel rejects God, wants an earthly king like other nations.

SOVEREIGN GOD OR EARTHLY KING? (1 Samuel 8:1-22) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/godking.html]      In today’s Bible lesson, we’re going to look at events in the book of 1 Samuel. Samuel was the last Judge of Israel. As a Judge, it was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Image We Bear

Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2001

Our lives should portray the characteristics of the One whose Image we Bear!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:14-17, Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Does The Empty Tomb Affect Me Today?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 5, 2005

I share a couple important thoughts about how the Empty tomb, the resurrection affects us today as Christians

The Empty Tomb and how it affects me today Pastor Glenn Newton April 3, 2005 Text: Philippians 3:10-14 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The One Thing

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 26, 2005

The one thing to remember is this: whatever history may throw at us; today, tomorrow, next week, or next year, we don’t have to be afraid. We are precious in the Lord’s sight and he loves us.

The One Thing II Thessalonians 2:1-5-13-17 September 25, 2005 This is the season of meetings. Our Annual Charge Conference is just around the corner and that means that we have to get all the reports finished: Trustees, Finance, Staff/Parish, Missions, and all the rest. I had a meeting every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Quitting Is Not An Option - Part #2

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 14, 2003

Satan can’t win unless you quit

Why quitting is not an option - part #2 July 13, 2003 John 21:1-3 This morning we dealt with the spiritual side of being attacked by satan and our reactions determining the long lasting affects of those attacks. Tonight I want to deal specifically with one of the reactions we have that creates ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

How's The Weather

Contributed by Garry Code on Feb 9, 2002

As a Individual we have can have a impact on the way others act.

How many of you today are familiar with the song Every where you go you always take the weather bye Crowded House I’d heard this song repeated at work over and over again and asked the question, is this song more than a catchy tune or is there a point the song is trying to make? what’s it saying? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 9, 2008

Discouragement and sometimes depression are a normal part of life for many of us. This sermon looks at what can stimulate our discouragement and how God deals with his discouraged child.

Dealing with Discouragement, 1 Kings 19:1-18 One pastor talks about the time when he offered prayers for healing, especially for those who were emotionally hurting. He gave an invitation to come forward for prayer. One by one, then a few more, and before long two thirds of the congregation was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of The Lord Part 1

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2013

We all have a big decision to make - whether to trust in Yahweh through His Son Jesus or not. The decision is important - vitally important. So what are the consequences? And what about true evil and those who are innocent victims. What happens to them?

This psalm is known as an imprecatory psalm. David wrote it as he cries out to God for justice. We need to remember that it isn’t just petty personal grudges that are moving David, but God’s hatred over injustice and sin. It also announces the results of rebellion against ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel