Sermons on Troubles And Depression:

The Abundant Life In The Shepherd

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023

How we respond to the Good Shepherd will make a difference in our lives

The Abundant life in the Shepherd John 10:7-21 Good Morning… Glad that you have joined us today. I have titled the message today … The Abundant life in the Shepherd. The life we can have when we are in a right relationship in Jesus. Please turn to John 10 Think about this for a moment… we are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Overcoming Fear Of The Future

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 31, 2020

The unknown future can seem dark, bleak and scary. But the Bible says, “Don’t be afraid.”

OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE FUTURE "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. Forty years of wanderings in the wilderness are finally over! But, Moses the man who brought the children ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Ephesians 6:10, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will The New Universe Be Like?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

What if I told you everything around you, every chair, every building, every blade of grass was destined for destruction

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:12, Revelation 21:1-7, 2 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Through The Storm

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 4, 2019

There’s a lot of things that happen in our lives that we aren’t really ready for. They come in like a storm & ravage us. Where do we get our strength from?

Sermon - Through the storm - Last week I preached on waking up, & getting to work for our Lord that saved us & is returning for us. - Now, this week the Lord has put the word storm on my mind quite a bit & I honestly hadn’t thought of a storm coming. At least not in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Conquer Disappointment

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

God will allow trials and disappointments into our lives to help us learn to depend on him and bring us closer to him. There is never a time he is not present with us

YOU CAN CONQUER DISAPPOINTMENT JOB 2:1-10 GOD IS GOOD (ALL THE TIME) AND ALL THE TIME (GOD IS GOOD) THIS IS AN EJOYABLE CLICHÉ SAYING WHEN THINGS ARE GOING WELL, BUT CAN YOU REALLY MEAN THIS IN TIMES OF TRIAL OR ADVERSITY. WE ARE ACCUSTOMED TO SEEK COMFORT AND PEACE IN OUR LIVES. OUR WORLD ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He’s There!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 11, 2023

“Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him: on the left hand, where He works, I cannot behold Him: but He knows the way that I take: when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

I CAN’T SEE HIM, BUT I KNOW HE’S THERE Job 23:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At church one morning, as Gwen was about to start her four-year-olds’ Sunday school class, a little boy showed up without any identification. 2. Gwen managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is R.e.s.t. For The Weary

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jan 23, 2003

This sermon shows us how to find rest for our weary souls. The old saying says that there is no rest for the weary, but David shows us that this saying is not true.

THERE IS R.E.S.T. FOR THE WEARY Psalm 62:5-11 January 26, 2003 INTRODUCTION: You know the old saying: “There is no rest for the weary.” We are going to learn from Psalm 62 that this statement is actually false. If anyone was ever weary, David was. He had grown weary from the constant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12

Sure Cure For The Blues!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 16, 2011

Elijah experiences ’burn out’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (a). The characters concerned (vs 1-4): • (1). The Weak King: Ahab (vs 1). • (2). The Dominant Queen: Jezebel (vs 2). • (3). The Discouraged Prophet: Elijah (vs 3-4). (B). The Lord and Elijah (vs 5-18): • (1). The Lord Reveals vs 5-14). • (2). The Lord Commissions (vs ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Saints In The Complaint Department Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

The God who built us this way is telling us by these negative Psalms that we have to get rid of the poison or we will have a breakdown. Our health on all levels: physical, mental, and spiritual, depends on our being able to remove the pollution from our inner life.

It is always a shock when an innocent little child all of the sudden lets loose with a swear word, or some other sort of vulgar language. We are startled because we had no idea the pollution of the world had seeped into their little mind. We have the same emotion when we read the Bible, and all ...read more

Food For The Journey

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

Our success and fulfillment is in our service and Jesus, the bread of heaven, gives us the food that we need for the journey.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY Text: First Kings 17:19 "The familiar orange box and the slogan "The Breakfast of Champions" have become more than just advertising symbols. They have become a metaphor for sports greatness and success. Many athletes, at the pinnacle of their success, have shared their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:19

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Creation

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

God takes that which is dark, formless and void and creates new and wonderful life.

Sitting in her car - on a dark road just outside of town, a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she sees: „Y I am overweight „Y I have no friends „Y My future holds no promise As she slides the bullet in the chamber of her father¡¦s 38 revolver, she thinks; "It¡¦s no use - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Cross-Cultural Counseling

Cross-Cultural Counseling Case Study - Japheth felt that with interpersonal skills he acquired at the university, he could easily counsel with the people in his government office. However, as the weeks rolled into months, he became embroiled in a controversial relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Starting Out: Overcoming Your Past Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jul 15, 2002

Your past, no manner how bad, doesn’t have to stop you from being in the plan of God. You can, with God’s grace and forgiveness, overcome your past.

I heard the story recently of two friends who were talking to each other. One remarked to his friend and said, “Man, you look so depressed. Whatever could you be thinking about to depress you so?” His friend quickly replied, “My future”. “Your future?” his friend said. “Whatever in the world ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Helping Hurting People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 4, 2004

1- 1- Look out and be touched 2- Reach out and touch 3- Look up and be touched

INTRO.- God gives to us so that we can give to others. God comforts us so that we can comfort others. The Christian life is about loving, giving, caring, comforting, etc. Hurricane-weary victims of Florida. ILL.- The Associated Press Updated: 6:03 p.m. ET Sept. 28, 2004 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise: The Hikers Environment Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006

Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

Praise: The Hikers Environment August 11, 2002 As you may or may not know, for the last couple of months, we’ve been on a trip (figuratively at least) to Jerusalem and today we’ve finally arrived! The travel songs we’ve been singing aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan