Playlist: Depression, Spiritual (topic)

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Overcoming Discouragement and Depression

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Depression of a spiritual nature arises when individuals feel overwhelmed by the horrible conditions in the world, such as crimes against children and the promotion of perversions, leading to discouragement that turns into deeper emotional distress. Biblical characters like Noah, Moses, David, Elijah, and Jeremiah experienced …


Hands That Hang Low

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Times are so overwhelmingly stressful that even people in God's Church feel a crushing weight bringing many dangerously close to chronic depression. This is a trap that cannot be allowed. Satan will try to use God given understanding as a tool to defeat by triggering such depression right as the next step in God's plan …


Facing Times of Stress: Hopeless Regrets

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Spiritual depression often affects Christians because the life of a Christian involves special trials and discipline from God along with the need to overcome Satan, the world, and human nature. This stress arises from assaults by the powerful adversary described in the Bible as the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who …


Facing Times of Stress: Controlled by Doubts

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We dare not equate can-do enthusiasm with genuine faith, as Peter did as he attempted to walk on water. Human faith or zeal is not godly, saving faith.


Obeying From the Heart

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Failure to obey from the heart, and not having an accurate picture or appraisal of God, is the chief contributory cause of spiritual depression.


Facing Times of Stress: Fear of the Future

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Paul's admonition to Timothy to stir up God's Holy Spirit applies just as much today when we sometimes become blindsided by fears about the future.


Are Your Feelings Fighting Your Faith?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Today's Christianity is more theatrics than theological; feelings have become the replacement for faith, eroding spiritual growth and character.


It's Enough! Now, Lord, Take My Life!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Great luminaries of faith all wrestled with devastating despair. We must face depression with honesty, compassion, and unwavering trust in God.


Are You Weary of Doing What's Right?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Sowing to the Spirit enables us to walk in the Spirit, keeping ourselves from spiritual weariness while keeping an environment of peace and tranquility.


God is the Strength of My Heart

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Only by combining the head, heart, and will can we attain full growth and maturity, godly character, and a mirror image of Jesus Christ.


What is Acceptable to the Lord

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

While Jesus associated with harlots and publicans, He did not condone their works nor had fellowship with the works of darkness. We must follow His example.


Sin And Overcoming (Part 1): If Anyone Sins!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We are obligated to uphold a higher standard of morality, responsible for the letter and spirit of the law, as well as the prompts of our consciences.


Anticipating the Enemy

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We become vulnerable to Satan when we allow pride to consume us, cozy up to false doctrine, toy with the paranormal, or let down in prayer and Bible study


Giving All Diligence!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The recipients of Peter's epistle were having difficulty holding on to their faith, having succumbed to fear as a result of lack of discipline and laziness.


Are You Feeling Guilty Of Past Sins?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Sometimes Christians fixate on past sins. But we cannot experience the joy of salvation while obsessing on past sins. Christ's blood covers sins repented of.