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

Don't Be Fooled By Appearances Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2007

The Israelites had returned from captivity to find their city and their temple in ruins. They rebuilt what they could, but they became despondant because they weren’t wealthy enough to restore the temple to its former glory. However, God gave them insight

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Tags: Temple, Discouragement, Witnessing, Despair, God's Provision  (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

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

Will God Put More On Me Than I Can Handle?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 2, 2014

A sermon examining the common statement "The Lord won't put more on me than I can handle"

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Tags: Troubles, Trust In God, Despair, Trial, Relying On God, Confidence In God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Man, The Created Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 30, 2014

God said He created man in His image. But what do we do if we've damaged and warped that image? How can we ever repair and regain what was lost?

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-2:8, Psalms 8:3-4, Genesis 1:24

Tags: Baptism, Creation, Plan, Holy Spirit, Evolution, Hidden, Value, Purpose, Adam, Atheist, Instruction, Philosophy, Farmer, Prostitute, Despair, Skeptic, Weary, Mud, Human, Loser, Depressed, University, Worthless, Secular, Contradiction, Telescope, Warped, Breath Of Life, Goo, Worth, Image Of God, Plastic Surgery, Intrinsic, Face Lift, Scratch, Plant Of The Field, Shrub Of The Field, Highlights, Vegetation, Professors, Microscope  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 20, 2014

What would say to a man who was afraid of dying? A man who knew his death was just months away but couldn't handle that truth? Would you be able to turn his fear into hope?

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-15

Tags: Death, Baptism, Glory, Answer, Resurrection, Satan, Devil, Hope, Plant, Victory, Darkness, Die, Funeral, Seed, Garden, Aristotle, Mystery, Encourage, Baptize, Tomb, Despair, Pit, Grave, Cancer, Crush, Dishonor, Casket, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Bury, Back Door, White Room, Sown, Imprison  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Despair

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 8, 2014

Looking at the proper response to despair.

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Tags: Faith, Hope, Increase, Despair

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2014

Paul knew what placing everything in God’s hands had done for Him. He wanted others to place everything, their very existence & its priorities & activities in God’s hands also. God proves Himself totally trustworthy to those who place their life in His Ha

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Tags: Death, Thanksgiving, Weight, Hope, Despair  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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 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

Darwin Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2016

Darwinism is based on several assumptions about the origin of life. But its often used by many as a tool to oppose God. Because of that, this theory ultimately enslaves people to sin and despair. Do you know why?.

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Tags: Evolution, Origin, Sin, Nature, Creator, Donkey, Hopelessness, Biology, Slavery, Atheist, Rape, Lion, Wings, Adultery, Offspring, Intervene, Despair, Euthanasia, Birthday, Mule, Jews, Congregational, Accident, Coercion, Theory, Dna, Complex, Unbelievable, Horse, Superior, Tiger, Darwinism, Goo, Printer, Birth Control, Sterilization, Gusto, Inferior, Martin Luther, Image Of God, Intrinsic, Humanist, Bigot, Dogs, Slaves, Unfit, Planned Parenthood, Barrier, Bizarre, Restored, Repaired, C.s. Lewis, Apes, Time Magazine, Dallas Morning News, Michael Precker, Craig Palmer, Randy Thornhill, Physicist, Evolutionary, Adolph Hitler, Bartleby, Margaret Sanger, Minorities, Incarceration, Thomas Huxley, Selective Breeding, Chained, Eugenics, Naturalistic, Arthur Keith, Unproven, Generating, Unprovable, Sterile, Genomics, Chimpanzee, Tigon, Dinosaur, Common Ancestor, Homology, Mongrel, Breeding, Amphibian, Similar, Scientist, Fossil, Life-Form, Primordial, Molecule, Lab, Gallup News, Newport  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope: Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2016

The dead don't come back. That's what the world believes, and that was what the men on the road to Emmaus thought. But is that true?

Scripture: Luke 24:9-32

Tags: Death, Fear, Baptism, Communion, Bread, Resurrection, Hope, Angels, Peter, Die, Funeral, Aristotle, Cistern, Despair, Grave, Doorway, Mary Magdalene, Executed, Breaking Bread, Casket, Bruised Reed, Pool Of Bethesda, Road To Emmaus, Lord’s Supper, Baptized, Jean-Paul Sartre, Hurting, Allies, Homeless Children, Wwii, Smoldering Wick, Sod, Calvin Miller, Crusaders, Hole In The Ground, Astroturf, Owen Bourgaize, Francois Rabelais, Will Lee, Child Psychologists, Big Bird, Mr. Hooper, Sesame Street  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowin' Where You're Goin' Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2016

Peter, James and John catch the biggest haul of fish they'd ever known... and then they just left their nets and boat to follow Jesus. Why would they do that?

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Tags: Death, Eternity, Ecclesiastes, Vain, Purpose, Die, Throne, Meaning, Ownership, Hopelessness, Reality, Lost, Destination, Slave, Forgotten, Master, Despair, Footprints, Invest, Stolen, Ticket, Moon, Meaning Of Life, Astronaut, Emptiness, Charles Duke, Wallet, Divine Purpose, Treasures, Train, Goal, Bored, Destroyed, Albert Einstein, William Barclay, Satisfied, Lunar Module, Graph, Casting Crowns, Remembered, Lose Touch  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Permission To Feel Despondent Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 15, 2010

In Psalm 88, God gives us permission to be fully human, to face the realties of misery rather than deny them, and to pour our complaints, despondency, and miseries before Him in prayer.

Scripture: Psalms 88:1-18

Tags: Emotions, Misery, Disappointment, Despair, Hopeless, Gloom  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In The Middle Of Despair

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 19, 2011

This message focuses on Lamentations chapter 3, especially where Jeremiah pivots from all his sorrow and introduces hope in God's mercies and faithfulness.

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-58

Tags: Mercy, Emotions, Hope, Sorrow, Despair, Sadness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Killing Lions-Killing The Lion Of Despair Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 26, 2017

Kill the lions of despair that are keeping you from God’s ideal.

Tags: Satan, Despair

Denomination: Christian Church