In Sermons: "despair" showing 1-30 of 75

Christmas - Joy Or Despair?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

Herod issues an order that all little boys two years old & younger in Bethlehem are to be murdered. In horror, we wonder how anyone could have reacted that way to a baby’s birth. (PowerPoints available - #180)

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Tags: Christmas, Despair, Herod The Great, Christmas Joy

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Mercy And Compassion–above And Beyond Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 19, 2003

Three exhibitors of compassion making the point that when we turn to the Lord for refuge we experience his outrageous mercy and compassion.

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-22

Tags: Ruth, Bitterness, Hopelessness, Lonely, Despair  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

But God . . . . .!

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005

Dont ever let the Devil intimidate you again. You are in a Covenant relationship, cut in the Blood of Jesus Christ, your representative and your final sacrifice. And because of His sacrificial death, you are an heir of the promises and a joint heir in

Scripture: Galatians 3:29, Ephesians 1:1

Tags: Endurance, Encouragement, Despair

Denomination: Charismatic

How The Godly Survive In An Ungodly World. Series

Contributed by Johnny Palmer on Jul 3, 2014

We are going to have to deal with a world that has gone mad! This Psalms gives us some helpful hints at playing spiritual survivor man.

Scripture: Psalms 12:1-8

Tags: Psalms, Deception, Survival, Despair, Separate From World, Psalm 12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 31, 2013

We all need hope. But hope alone is not enough - it must be based on a solid foundation. This sermon reminds believers that our Hope is based on the resurrection of Christ.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Tags: Easter, Resurrection, Salvation, Hope, Despair, Easter Resurrection  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Crying To Crying Out

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Oct 23, 2014

Things change when we turn from crying about our circumstances to crying out to God about them.

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-26

Tags: Trust, Despair, Trials And Difficulties, Waiting On God

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Help For The Hopeless

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 23, 2014

What to do when things seem hopeless

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Tags: Hope, Hopelessness, Helpless, Despair, Following Jesus, Touch Of Jesus, Healing Touch, Woman With Bleeding  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Holiness

Even Great Faith Struggles With Despair

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

How do I turn to Christ in times of despair?

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Tags: Despair, Grieve, Fear And Worry

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Sees!

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009

In the midst of her pain and despair, God intervened for Hagar. In her experience she got a personal revelation of God as the One who Sees. This is a good reminder for anyone who feels abandoned and forgotten by God.

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Tags: Loneliness, Disappointment, Hagar, Despair, Trail, Hardship Of Life  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What A Difference A Day Makes

Contributed by Elder Johnathan Hester on Sep 10, 2009

I have always been amazed at how fast life can change. Things are one way one day, and the next day they are totally different. One day a spouse is here, the next day they are gone. One day you think you are well, the next day you discover that you are ex

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Tags: Faith, Resurrection, Promises Of God, Despair

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Despair

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 13, 2009

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

Scripture: Psalms 13:1-6

Tags: Hope, Anxiety, Disappointment, Despair

Denomination: Assembly Of God

B Thankful Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2009

God repeatedly tells me I should be thankful for all things. But there are times I don’t want to thankful. There are times I don’t FEEL thankful. So how can I obey God when that happens?

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Tags: Witness, Afraid, Thanksgiving, Frustration, Peace, Anxiety, Thanks, Discouragement, Grateful, Leave, Despair, Forsake, Transcendence, Everything, Cripple, Broccoli, Comparative, Thanksgiving Holiday  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

There are those who think it foolish to hope that this world will one day know peace and be ruled by justice.

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Tags: Hope, Anxiety, Encouragement, Blessed, Despair, Hopeless  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Into The Emptiness With Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 9, 2009

Christ is present in the empty places of our lives.

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Tags: Despair, Presence Of God, Easter Resurrection, God Brings Hope

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Answer To Despair Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009

Let me introduce you to an old friend you’ve know for a long time. A friend is someone that makes you a better person. That friend is trouble...

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Tags: Faith, Answer, Disappointment, Despair, Boat, Dealing With Conflicts  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It's All So Simple Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2009

To the issue of why bad things happen to good people, Eliphaz’s answer is spiritually lazy and assumes that we can earn God’s favor. Job’s response is to have faith in a God who will ultimately accept responsibility for sin.

Scripture: Job 4:1-25:1

Tags: Simple, Suffering, Despair, Garbage, Apologetics God, Hardship Of Life  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hope On Empty Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 29, 2010

Certainly the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ should give us hope. A two part series for Easter that looks at the importance of hope in our walk with God.

Scripture: Acts 27:9-26

Tags: Love, Resurrection, Hope, Despair, Easter Resurrection, God Brings Hope  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When Hope Seems Gone Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 29, 2010

Despair makes hope seem an empty dream as we snap awake to reality and we begin to believe the lie, “there's no way out.”...Our lesson today is one of “how” and “what”. “How” can I move from a spirit of despair to a life of hope?

Scripture: Jonah 24:1-2:10

Tags: Depression, Disappointment, Despair, Suffering Loneliness

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love Brings Hope Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 5, 2010

Certainly the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ should give us hope. A two part series for Easter that looks at the importance of hope in our walk with God.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Tags: Love, Resurrection, Hope, Despair, Easter Resurrection, God Brings Hope  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How Thankfulness Overcomes Anxiety Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God gives thankful prayer as a means for the Holy Spirit to dispel anxiety.

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Tags: Thanksgiving, Prayer, Anxiety, Despair

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing More With Less

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2010

In times of scarcity or stress, two personalities respond: fear, the cup half empty; and faith, the cup half full.

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Tags: Faith, Fear, Hope, Despair, Fear And Worry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

02 Losing Despair Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 7, 2008

❶ Tortured by Despair ❷ Tackling Despair 1. v. 2 - Enough is enough 2. v. 2 - Believe His Word 3. v. 1 - Live In the Spirit ❸ Trampling Despair

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Tags: Worry, Troubles, Despair, Captive

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Why Am I So Depressed? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 20, 2010

Depression is common....where does it come from, what does it look like, and how do I get rid of it?

Scripture: Psalms 42:5

Tags: Faith, Emotions, Hope, Depression, Anchor, Despair  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

On The Road

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 17, 2011

As we walk the road of life, there will be times when our heart is heavy and our hope will seem to have vanished.

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Tags: Comfort, Sad, Worry, Despair, Hopeless, Fear And Worry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Getting Rid Of The Delight Deficit Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 30, 2011

The followers of Christ are Good-News people whose lives are marked by joy.

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Tags: Joy, Hope, Despair, Delight, Easter Resurrection  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

White Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2009

Zechariah (the father of John the Baptist) declared certain prophecies about the coming Messiah and how He would fulfill the dream of a "white Christmas" for Israel. What were these prophecies, and how did Jesus fulfill them?

Scripture: Luke 2:57-79, Luke 1:57-79

Tags: Messiah, Christmas, Sacrifice, Forgiveness, Isaiah, Zechariah, Dark, Immanuel, Hopelessness, Baptist, Despair, Snow, Poinsetta  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because Of Prayer

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 25, 2007

Lets look at prayer. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Hope, Prayer, Miracles, Despair, Prayer Adoration  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Distress To Delight

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 2, 2015

Ps 73:26 – Divided into 3 parts 1.) Despair 2.) Dependence 3.) Delight

Scripture: Psalms 73:26

Tags: Despair, Dependence, Delight, Dependence On God

Denomination: Baptist

Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 7, 2015

Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Tags: Elijah, Prayer, Despair

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sign Of Fear Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2017

The disciples weren't afraid of the storm. And they weren't really afraid of Jesus. What was it that they were afraid of that day? And what did Jesus do to deal with their fear?

Tags: Fear, Afraid, Stormy, Supernatural, Wind, Unknown, Despair, Forsake, Courageous, Ghost, Normal, Diner, Sea Of Galilee, Bethsaida, Harsh, Hitchhiker, Seattle, Fear Not, Thomas Jefferson, Struggle, Max Lucado, Miracle, Physicist, Do Not Fear, Lemmel, Helen Hayworth, Doug Goins, Coffee Klatch, Gary Richmond, Regulars, Jefferson Bible, Paul Davies, Walking On The Water, Against Them, Templeton Prize, Amazed, Fourth Watch, Waves, Rough Night  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ