Sermons on Responding To Depression:

Depression & Burnout Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 4 from the series Elijah

Elijah #4 Today we’re wrapping up our series on the life of Elijah. If you have your Bibles, open up to I Kings, chapter 19. I don’t know if you heard the story about Beethoven’s funeral. They were standing at the gravesite, and the pastor is preaching the funeral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Saint In Depression Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

It should be no surprise that God's people get depressed. It is normal for Christians to get athletes foot, tooth aches, and gray hair. It is also normal for them to get depressed.

I read a humorous story that fits the experience of Job. A man was on his roof trying to fix the TV antenna. Suddenly it began to rain, and while struggling with the guy wires he slipped. As he tumbled down the roof, he made a last ditch effort to grab the drain trough. There he was, hanging from ...read more

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on May 21, 2021

OVERCOMING

Dealing with Depression I Want to talk about depression. Depression affects each and every one of us sometime in our lives. It can make you feel like you want to give up, commit suicide, withdraw within yourself, fatigue, and loneliness. It can be a constant everyday battle. But there is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Deflating Depression

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 26, 2019

Even God's great heroes dealt with depression. Rather than beating ourselves up, we get the help we need (especially God's) and move forward to the work He has called us to do.

1. Most if not all of us have dealt with or are dealing with depression. Touched on it last week with Grief. 2. Causes of Depression • Grief and Loss • Stress • Health problems (poor nutrition, etc.) • Drugs 3. Signs of Depression (You may need to seek professional counsel): • Prolonged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defeating Depression

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 13, 2015

Describes Depression causes and cures.

DEFEATING DEPRESSION Used book The Bumps are what you climb on by Warren W. Wiersbe pgs 33 – 36 Scripture: Psalms 42 & 43 Introduction: David wonders if and how he can shake depression. I. DEPRESSION A. Major Depression 1. Defined: A mood disorder in which ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Antidote For Depression

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2021

There has been an ever-increasing rise of personal individualism that has led to multiple dysfunctional and destructive trends resulting in people either willingly or unwillingly distancing themselves from others and struggling to make meaningful personal connections.

"Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground. So God created human beings in his own image. In the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, 1 John 5:18, Psalm 23:6, Ephesians 2:19, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Depression

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2020

Dr. Tim LaHaye says of over 200,000 people, that have been to his meetings, everyone has admitted at some time they have been depressed. I know in my life it is the most helpless feeling I have ever known.

Let me share some known facts about depression with you. 1. For many years’ depression has been the nations #1 emotional illness. 2. Between 50,000 and 70,000 people commit suicide each year, and most are depressed. 3. The National Institute of Mental Health says, “125,000 Americans are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Depression And Sin Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 4th sermon in the series THE ABCS OF WALKING IN THE WAY

DEPRESSION AND SIN PSALM 119:25-32 INTRODUCTION A. Theology’s contribution to depression: The health-and-wealth theology that many television evangelists hawk can be a great producer of depression. The pitch goes like this: God has promised his children everything their hearts can imagine. If you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Discuss how we can find strength in Christ during times of adversity, the importance of community, and overcoming depression.

Good morning, church family! I want to welcome each and every one of you here today. We're going to delve into a powerful passage from 1 Kings 19:1-6. Here, we see the prophet Elijah experiencing one of his lowest moments. Yet, in this place of despair, he finds strength, not only in God but also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-6

Topics: Strength, Christ, Others

Overcoming Depression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

Explores dealing with depression through the biblical story of Elijah, emphasizing God's unfailing love and the church's role in addressing mental health.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred sanctuary, where we gather together in unity and love to hear the Word of God. In the ups and downs of life, we often find ourselves in valleys of shadow, where the sunlight of joy seems to have abandoned us. We may feel isolated, misunderstood, ...read more

Topics: Depression

Life At The Back Of The Cave

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2019

How shall we respond when despondent or depressed? God may allow trials in order to drive us to Him. This study of Elijah's downfall seeks to encourage those who are depressed.

“[Elijah] came to a cave and lodged in it. And behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said to him, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ He said, ‘I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 2, 2013

How will you respond to the news about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?

We have been studying the Gospel of Luke. Luke was a witness to the events that happened with Jesus and His disciples. Last Sunday, we studied the beginning of Luke Chapter 21. In celebration of our Lord rising from the dead, we will look at Luke 24 this morning. Please open your Bibles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding With Forgiveness

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2014

All of us would probably have to admit that when we have been mistreated, we find it hard to have a Christ-like mind and to express the forgiving Spirit of Christ toward those who have mistreated us.

4-24-05 Title: Responding with Forgiveness Text: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013

The Parable of the Soils

Responding to Jesus Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 25, 2012 *** READ Mark 4:1-3a Jesus is teaching by the lake again. Because the crowds are so large, his pulpit is a boat, while the crowd stands and sits at the water’s edge. Not only is he safe from being crushed, but the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Responding By Faith

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002

This is a farewell sermon that I preahced to my previous congregation.

RESPONDING BY FAITH Text: Genesis 12:1-9 It is truly interesting that the last Sunday before moving day in the South Carolina Methodist Conference corresponds to this text of Genesis 12:1-9 that is a suggested text of the lectionary. It was thirteen years ago that I first entered the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist