Loving Sermon on Depression

[@rebeccavandyne5905]

I have suffered severe chronic depression since I was 15... I am 33 now. Every day is a battle mentally, emotionally ,spiritually and physically. Please pray for me. I want to be fixed, I want to be healed in all the areas that hurt. I want to forgive myself for these scars. I want happiness with God by my side.

[@BC-jr4ct]

Rebecca Van Dyne your message really moved me. You sound alot like me I'm 34 an going through a lot of the same problems you are. It's so hard to stay positive when I'm depressed! I know God will get me through but sometimes its like the devil will try whatever to keep me depressed. I will pray for you. Please do the same for me the more prayers the better!😂

[@oaklandsoldier8520]

@@BC-jr4ct I'm a 34 year old African American male with same depression.

[@gracegotthis3704]

@@oaklandsoldier8520 praying for you. Going thru horrid depression and anxiety.

[@gracegotthis3704]

Praying for you rebecca. God loves you and knows it all. I pray you start reading his promises and you may or may not feel better but please keep yourself in his word. He's faithful. Much love to you.

[@YahwehisGlory]

31 and the same. 😥😥😥 I've been like traumatized all my life. And I'm just getting to know the names of the things that could probably be wrong with me.

[@glauciamsq]

It's funny, you know. I've always denied Jesus because of bad experiences I had in the church as a child. Now, an adult, a fellow medical student who had God as her guide every step of the way has inspired me to seek the company of Jesus, and I find myself finding comfort and mostly resignation (I've struggle with mental health for several years now). Yes, the pills helped me in the beginnig, but right now, late at night, He and His words are the only thing able to soothe my depressed thoughts. When I read His words, I stop crying. He is in everything, and I thank Him everyday for putting people in my life who made me see that.

[@alexm7627]

Thanks be to God for this :)

[@alexm7627]

How are you?

[@dougkaterankin2450]

What a wonderfully honest comment. Heartwarming. Thankyou.

[@YahwehisGlory]

I can't even study when I'm depressed. I loathe myself and I'm angry at everybody else when I'm in that low moments.

[@lindsaybarlow7946]

I pray that Jesus has made himself known to you and that you are His! If you have not yet turned to Christ from your sin for total freedom, please come to Christ!

[@lifeisbetterwithjesus]

best therapy I got since 18 years, speaking the truth!. thank you.

[@SophusHyperion]

This sermon was so enriching, and such a blessing. I am thankful to Apologia Church and to the Lord for being allowed to listen to this sermon.

[@twiceheldhome]

I’ve battled depression and anxiety for a little less than 15 years, and shame for about 5. Around 2 years ago God renewed my heart and faith and has been working in this area of my life since. The depression has subsided enormously during these past 2 years but it occasionally creeps in. (It’s like Jeff said, habits from our old lives.) When I saw this video I saved it immediately, knowing that even though at the time I didn’t feel depressed, it might help me some day. Today I could feel the wave of sadness starting to wash over me and pull me in and I was afraid, not knowing if I would be able to pull myself out again (because in the past how I coped was with medication). Then I think the Spirit (or maybe just me 😅) reminded me I had saved this video. After watching it I have a new understanding of my pride in my depression and that is incredibly eye-opening. I feel a new ability to identify and conquer the lies I tell myself with God’s Word, which is Truth! And to me, most importantly, I now have a fuller, deeper and richer understanding of God and His character. Thank you so much for this faithful preaching. I praise God for His wisdom and for Jeff’s faithfulness in sharing this message. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This ministry has been an inspiration to me and my family and will be in our prayers. God bless.

[@brianchristopher8843]

I find that Fathers Word is food for my soul. It is amazzing how much He loves us.

[@everettstotts2712]

Thankyou Pastor Jeff, I wasn't able to attend service with my church family this morning, have the flu and dont wish to pass any on a nasty flu bug to any of our elderly or youth. I thank GOD for being able to watch your sermons on line, for GOD using you, speaking through you, reminding us the promises we have in Him and His WORD. Your brother in Christ Jesus.

[@timsharpe6652]

Been severely depressed for least 2 years. Had it before that. But it's been to the point where ive/ I do consider suicide quite often. This I need to hear but it won't be easy to hear nonetheless. Please pray for me all 💙 thank you. God bless

[@kingsiah5103]

Tim Sharpe I feel you brother god bless you

[@EnlightenedHeart01]

So do I I'm childless by medical circumstance no house live in apartment and poor so yea I feel like I need to die on a regular basis

[@ceeskilzmoney3821]

Praying for u......been there back n forth as well

[@SteamSoftworks]

Tim Sharpe praying for you as well. I’ve been depressed for over 10 years and it’s suddenly taken a turn for the worst for me and I’m personally being mentally and emotionally destroyed by it. I know what it’s like to wake up everyday and just wish I could die. I just want you to know you’re not alone in it and we as children and brothers in Christ know that it is for a purpose and that he WILL see us through it.

[@joshuakazhila9567]

jane pusecker you ok

[@andrewgroves8611]

Jeff this is probably the best most powerful and truthful sermon I have ever heard thank you so much brother for getting my heart back on track!

[@Chris-xj1hi]

No doubt, this is probably one of the most powerful messages.

[@jesselawlor4061]

this sermon changed my entire life

[@kodystahley7532]

That's awesome! Praise God!

[@jesselawlor4061]

@@kodystahley7532 praise God

[@lillyshalom8050]

God really loves us so much. Word of God received on time. God bless u ps. Jeff🙏

[@juliusconstantine2599]

This is one of the most powerful sermons I’ve ever seen in my life. Thank you Pastor Durbin.

[@jody2873]

I was in huge fear, malnourished and heavy depression after fighting to take care of my parents as they died from cancer over a period of 5 years. I lived alone in the country in an old farmhouse with no family, friends or church friends to lean on, and I was in huge escape mode because of such a long intense, emotional, mental and spiritual period of pain that finally resulted in debilitating physical weakness. I understood then that people do die of a "broken heart"- even though I would scoff at the notion. However, for 2 nights I didn't think my body and mind could hold out until the morning - my outdoor cat came inside and sat on my pillow by my ear like a spinkx and purred every time I moved my head and never moved for two days. God used that cat- I don't understand it, but that purr kept me breathing, God is so very kind to use an animal in that way. I shouldn't have lived, but The Strong One- my Savior and Help in time of need, kept me, and though I don't know how, I'm here 28 years later and thankful to Him for that time as I shake my head and wonder how he did it. Back in those years I struggled to hold onto some of those scriptures that were spoken in this video, they were my very life line. I had become so weak and I was on such survival mode and malnourished that I had become extremely paranoid (depleted nutrients will do that) and in fear of going to sleep at that time, I would stay awake as long as possible with the light on knowing that if I fell sleep, I would be at my weakest and most volunerable to protect myself. One night I was so exhausted that I couldn't fight anymore and just decided that if God made people to sleep and be unprotected, that he must take up the slack and probably wield the sword the second we close our eyes as he commands our body and mind to "Rest". A scripture of gold... "I will both lay me down in peace and sleep, for thou alone oh Lord makes me dwell in safety" ( I had had an image of the old vintage pictures of Christ or an angel sitting over a baby in a crib as it would sleep at night). My nights started changing and my trust grew to the point of looking back now from my current comfort, I "admire" and honor that time that I so desperately hated and needed to be out of. During those long months I would be awakened by bright lightening like flashes in my room (or in my head), I just figured it maybe was an angel's sword flashing, fighting and protecting me (because I shouldn't be alive,- though Im not really into that stuff). It lasted for months, then went away. It was a slow progression getting well, but I did, but I shouldn't have. Those were my worst times of my life, and as I look back now, some of the best. All the glory to God and His Christ, because it sure wasn't me.

[@oaklandsoldier8520]

I'm watching this on a lonely Saturday night. I think about death everyday. I want God to take me away from this life. I'm tired of living with emotional pain and heartbreak every day.

[@gracegotthis3704]

Praying for you. Depression is horrid and won't go away. You're not alone

[@knownbyebenezer]

Im sorry you are going through this but God knows you are going through this. Please dont surrender to the lies of depression but Surrender these feelings to God to shape you. He will rebuild. I will pray for you right now.

[@dontworrybehapppyy]

Hey I know what you're feeling I have depression too and I want you know to know you're not alone and you are loved and please don't give up❤️

[@thelastword4616]

How is it going since that lonely Saturday night? How is your walk with Christ? Praying for you.

[@staciebrooks2583]

How are you doing. Hope you’re doing well and have Jesus in your life. He is the way the truth and the life.

[@eternalsecurity5355]

Powerful,Powerful message.Not just for depression and anxiety,but for living the Christian Life...Thankyou Jeff

[@davidbaker5180]

I love it! Every other church I been to. Considers "God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good." To be getting the church involved. Here, Jeff actually gets them involved.

[@TasteyMicahDrums]

Praise God I starting listing hardships. Every worry that came to mind. And I began to realize. One by one as I thought of each stress, it was put in its place as I declared that no matter if it happens, I am saved. Here I was at a job site working and listening, thinking of these awful causes for anxiety, but with a huge smile as God’s grace for me outweighed it all.

[@chrisstrobel3439]

To this pastor I'd just like to remind Christians need the Gospel too.

[@titilolafaseun9563]

This transformed my previous thinking and is so timely for me...Thank you Pastor. God bless you

[@rnbear]

Praise God. Thank you, Jeff, for this message. I have notes now that I will keep for a lifetime.

[@andyhart9731]

I love you brother Jeff. Your preaching and other ministries are an inspiration and great blessing to so many people. I agree with most of what you have said. But depression is complex and horrendous. There is more to clinical depression than most people understand. Jeff is right in saying we should believe what God has said and no one else. But what about those of us who meditate on God’s Word, pray, praise the Lord daily and share the gospel with others but still get chronic depression? There is a significant difference between feeling low for a short season and the illness of depression. Although I hate taking meds I need them. If people have a chemical imbalance in there brain then it is not straightforward at all. Of course I believe God is able to heal the brain instantly and directly, and I long for that for myself and everyone who has commented on this video. But God has created the plants and chemicals which go into the meds, and given man the ability to make them. Why do we tend to treat depression differently to illnesses. I may have misunderstood Jeff, but if we shouldn’t take meds for depression but trust God only, then to be consistent, surely we would have to apply the same principle to other illnesses like cancer treatment, heart surgery, iron deficiency and so it goes on. I see no conflict between the spiritual and the physical when it comes to God’s helping people. See 1 Kings 19:4-8. I recommend Dr John Lockley’s talks on depression found on KZbin or his book. He is a GP and someone who had suffered with depression. This is just my opinion. I hope it helps someone.

[@Chris-xj1hi]

One of my favorite sermons.

[@earthwatcher2012]

May God heal us and grant us His peace as we beseech Him daily and hide His Word in our hearts - and trust Him!

[@worldview730]

Amen, pastor for this critical topic in our lives, in Jesus name! 👍🙏😇

[@betsyowers2835]

You know.. I've battled depression for over 30 years.. I'm a strong believer.. I make repentance a way of life.. I love the Lord.. However.. at a certain point I need meds.. And I don't need anyone, especially someone who is not a Dr. or scientist.. giving me advice on medications.. I'm guessing Jeff with all due respect, what you don't know about medicine is way more than what you do know.. I pray that God will continue to grow, strengthen and encourage your ministry..

[@jamesrogers6297]

Thank you for these great biblical tools. Use them often for self and teach to others. Will share this with some to help open spiritual eyes to spiritual solutions to depression, worry, anxiety and shame.

[@andreamerino9146]

Excellent opening statement...

[@annec988]

When you are in suicidal depression you are not thinking the same way someone does who is not depressed. The pastor you mentioned who took his own life wasn't in a place where he could think clearly even though he may have preached many sermons on depression. God is all merciful, forgiving and understands our sorrows, and loves us unconditionally. God is sovereign and He would know what that pastor was going through.

[@NoahAG]

I love this. I just got done listening to this. Thank you Jeff for this amazing sermon!

[@sunsationaltanning6030]

I have tried listening to Jeff Durbin a few times & feel he may be Biblically knowledgeable but it would be much easier to "hear" if his voice didn't always sound harsh & "direct". I don't feel "love" & his tone actually makes my anxiety worse. I will pray for Jeff because I feel he could be very impactful but there is a lack of gentleness in him. God bless.

[@Youtubintheuser]

I have to agree. 100%

[@Youtubintheuser]

It’s apparent when someone preaches on depression without having experienced it. There wasn’t much love here on dealing with this disease, but I do appreciate being passionate about telling people to turn to Jesus.

[@repentorperish1386]

He was an addict on the verge of a complete breakdown before salvation. Please don't assume things it hurts people

[@brianpalmer7289]

You might want to look up his story.

[@GodsGrace758]

I’m very glad for this message right now. I’ve been sinking for awhile in concert with the plandemic, losing income & seeing all the evil going on & getting worse. For me, it’s been several things you mentioned, but mostly ANGER, which has started controlling me. Anger (sinful anger), which I think you only mentioned once in the beginning, but I applied it throughout. This was a wonderful message & it is helping me to return to the Lord. Thank you

[@fernandohernandez4567]

About 3 months late for my past depression. Still affirms God's work in me this year.

[@jasminehuffine2288]

Thank you for sharing this pastor. I know this was two year ago already, but this just appeared on my suggested and I needed to hear this. Thank you for preaching about these kinds of things, they can be a daily struggle for us all. God bless you

[@new-mississaugaevangelismc7364]

There is hope! People need to know this. We share this on the streets. Encourage someone today in the truth of the Word. The Lord has provided a way, lets us share it to the lonely and the hurt.

[@dianefrancis2253]

I also understand what you are saying, however you don’t have to be so mean or critical about it . Jesus is love ❤️. However I’m dealing with mean and evil people who have control over my life . If I don’t do what they say. I could end up homeless. It’s my daughter and she is a covert narrassist. I have CPTSD from having to deal with her . Yes I’m praying 🙏 and crying out to God. I’ve prayed for a good church ⛪. I’m still waiting on God for that . Thank you 🙏

[@SJQuirke]

This is very encouraging and challenging - thanks Brother Jeff

[@Chirhopher]

Wow! Such a Blessing; Solí DÉO Gloría! Thanks and Praise be †o YHWH

[@DanielLynds]

Wow! I love this entire message, but the four and a half minutes between 42:16 - 46:40 especially blessed me! Jeff, your teaching gift is remarkable. Praise God!

[@EricG7713]

This is amazing. Thank you so much!! This describes me to a T. 🙏🏼

[@leannewiedmayer1546]

Wow!!!! I so needed to hear this!!! Thank you and Praise God!!!

[@chrisstrobel3439]

So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being, but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. Romans 7:21

[@jezajoy6888]

I pray that God will help me get through .....

[@GaryThomsonJoinery]

Brilliant, thank you, and the truth shall set you free. Wonderful

[@chrislovely9988]

Please pray for me tara,I have had chronic depression and anxiety for 14 years some years better than others and about 13 days ago even though I am on meds I started feeling yucky again, just praying it will pass fast and not have to change my meds again. No more God please

[@danielmichala1103]

How are things going brother?

[@c_rhynehardt]

Timely message for me

[@justhavingfun9798]

Thank you. I'm struggling right now. I really needed to hear this. Thank you.

[@judithmargret5972]

I agree with a lot of what Jeff is saying, some things, not so much. I'm always trying to come off anti-depressants. I succeed for awhile, feel better then come crashing down. A doctor I spoke to about it suggested it's maybe because the tablets themselves are so addictive, and the withdrawals are the hard part that I thought was depression coming back. Doctors once used to say they weren't addictive and were easy to come of. He gave me a script for compounded tablets to be taken and reduced over a period of 3 months. I'll see how I go as I can go forever on a 10mg. dose which is so low it's not even prescribed. The lowest prescribed dose is 20mg. I think if I can go 12 months on a low dose that probably isn't working as an antidepressant then I'm using medication as my safety net. If the tablets are my safety net, this is where my problems lay, as I want my total dependence to be on Jesus, not medication, which to me is the easy route. I was first prescribed antidepressants in 1996, after a lifetime of undiagnosed depression. At first they were really good, they helped me to cope, but I agree with Jeff, that maybe they should be short term and not a lifetime option. I think doctors are glad to get people , especially depressed ones out of their hair and are happy to prescribe something that for long term use does that. Tablets numb me, I rarely cry, no matter how serious the situation, they numb me in everything, and no it's not good , it's what I hate most about them, so what in 1996 was a lifesaver, has now become a weight that I can't seem to shake, no matter how hard I try. I hate my sin more without them, I depend on Jesus so much more without them as then He truly becomes my Rock, my Anchor, the one I have to cling to for life itself. I'm crying a lot, happy tears, sad tears, joyful tears, I think this this will balance out eventually. It's just at the moment I am getting overwhelmed by my feelings instead of having them numbed. I"m laughing a lot at really silly things that aren't all that funny. I think why do I want to numb myself? So I don't feel pain, or hurt or other emotions. It's the fear of depression and anxiety, the fear of being obsessed constantly with suicidal thoughts and no-one to speak with about them that scares me the most. I asked my pastor about counselling, and he said he didn't counsel and that was that. Jeff please realise not many churches really care, not many Christians want to be alongside others for the long term and support. I believe that's where the church fails badly. I could go to worldly depression groups for support, but the most important thing for me, Christianity, My Saviour is not even mentioned so they are ruled out. That leaves going to church, where sometimes I feel I'm dying inside, yet no-one wants to listen. I live by myself, so I spend a lot of time by myself, well not really I have Jesus who never lets me down and always listens, but some Christians think finding a good church cures everything. I get Biblical teaching at my reformed church, and that's what I prayed for after being in churches with really bad teaching for many years. I''ll revisit this page and write how I'm going, mainly because I have no-one else to tell. So this is where I am at the moment, and I will listen to this sermon a few times and write some things down. What would I like most? For Christians to be a bit more honest and to stop saying we're family, yet not caring at all. I have spent the last 2 Christmas' and Easters alone and not one person asked me what was I doing or how was my day. I don't let this turn me off going or dislike the people, I just feel like there;s a chasm that can't be crossed. and I feel sad most of all. I just read through this and nearly cancelled the whole lot, but decided to leave it as this is how I am feeling at the moment. There are some people who I'd rather didn't read it but does it really matter? No not really.

[@Autism_Cat_92]

Thank you, Judith, for being willing to share all of this, I realize it was nine months ago, and I hope you're doing well. I have had many of my own struggles with severe depression and wanted to offer an ear to listen, should you wish. You have no reason to want to but it was on my heart to offer. email:[e-mail] God bless you

[@helenhusted889]

Hi Judith, I'm sorry for so much pain in your life. I pray you are better now. Jesus cares even when we cant feel it. I hang on to scripture but it's hard to feel God's love when you are feeling so depressed.

[@myhappyspace4533]

I been looking so long for a sermon like this. I00% agree with everything

[@bpatts1652]

Such great preaching and teaching. Thank you so much!

[@blesdeb]

Rebecca. I get it. Different. I was raided with mo unconditional love. I lost my husband recently and it's become overwhelming. Everyone thinks I should just pull myself together? I'm 62. The only way I know is staying in the word and in between I listen to worship music. I'm praying for all who suffer. Side note. We are different. However our God will minister to all of us. Claim it. Love this sermon.

[@blesdeb]

Raised not raided

[@mickeytollison]

The pastor that committed suicide was preaching on mental illness because he had just come back from being off for 4 months due to mental illness. It wasn't that he knew "all the right things to say". He was dealing with an issue that he knew he had a struggle with and that his congregation knew he struggled with.

[@fairleychang216]

God bless you for this my brother! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@jsmith85151]

God Bless you for helping me. I'm struggling incredibly hard with panic disorder, and there are times that I go to a place where I feel like I'm in the mouth of Satan himself. He's convincing me that I've lead a life so horrible that nothing can save me from going to hell. That's not true though, Jesus can save me and I love him so much. The Word of God really is the best solution there is.

[@Matthew-eu4ps]

Thank you a lot for this message

[@quamich4]

Who walk not according to the to flesh but according to the Spirit .Praise God! Oh lead me Good Shepherd lead me

[@lartencha9088]

Absolutely beautiful sermon

[@neilreichenbach6526]

Thank you Pastor Sensei

[@mikeress1784]

Thank you, this is a blessing!

[@bonelesspizza24]

I've been living with depression for 9 years, everything just seems to get worse...please pray for me...

[@gracegotthis3704]

Praying for you. My depression is horrid and I can't function

[@andyperriccioli1212]

Jesus, give Radial. Your wisdom. Your strength , peace.

[@andyperriccioli1212]

@@gracegotthis3704 , praying for you.

[@gracegotthis3704]

@@andyperriccioli1212 Thank you! I'm in the word daily and God's delivering me. God bless you IJN

[@buckleupbuttercup3038]

I was diagnosed with many mental disorders but Jesus has held me through my darkest moments .when no one wanted me ,no one loved ..everyone had abandoned me my Lord was right beside me .He never let me go. I refuse medication because it blocks me from being a human a child of God.

[@Kressa1111]

How does medication block you from being a human or a child of God?

[@buckleupbuttercup3038]

@@Kressa1111 well I'm happy you asked ! So when I was on medications it made me numb I would have been more suicidal thoughts than when I was unmediated. I would try to jump out of a 3 story window , I was so over drugged by doctors order I couldn't even care for my children property. For me any drug that alters my mind and emotions has always lead me to a separation of the Holy spirit. At this moment my counselor refuses to belevie that Jesus Christ has healed me, and keeps healing me.it sounds crazy but it all true, I couldn't even go outside because I would have severe panic attacks. So hope that helped!!!

[@Kressa1111]

Hayley Walker I understand if it caused you more difficulty. I wouldn’t want to go through that either. I’m sorry you had to go through that. I’ve heard many bad stories, but there are good ones to for people that have resorted to medication too. If the medication helped you from what I understand, you wouldn’t condemn it? I hope all is well with you now and that you are fully at peace. God is good.

[@buckleupbuttercup3038]

@@Kressa1111 aww well thank you ....heck ya if it helps you put all the pieces back together and move on a solid path to Christ I think it beautiful. It's just not right me I also read your comment and I just wanted to say you are not alone . as small as we may feel, God always knows our name and never will forget us !! Blessings to you and your loved one's !!

[@Kressa1111]

Beautiful Hayley! Thank you for your blessings and for answering my questions. Your time and your story is of great value.

[@colbycooper3385]

Really needed this! Thanks for the upload.

[@idahojoe8232]

A+ … Version of Message needs to be preached to homeless in AZ. I don’t need drugs or any alcohol, just Christ Alone through His Words alone… 2 John 1:6

[@winstoncoolidge1644]

As much as I believe in God I find being able to not be depressed when depressed impossible.

[@MattB1212]

God initiated the dialogue with satan “Have you considered my servant Job...” God’s glory

[@ebonyy5248]

And he still maintains his integrity, though you incited me against him to ruin him without any reason." satan already wanted to destroy him

[@youbetyourwrasse]

By the Grace of God I've been off drugs and booze for over three weeks now, probably the longest stretch in 40 years of depression and escaping the pain. I believe I will die if I go back. I had faith that He could keep me from using .. but now I wonder how long until the depression wanes? I thought I'd be rewarded by now? Just a bit a relief? I know what I was escaping from now and have made peace with it with God's guidance. I know the substances cause as much pain as they alleviate, but I feel like I'm being crushed. I feel like I'm not doing enough. That being clean isn't enough .. I need to do more. Didn't Christ do it all for me?

[@lesliesykes-warren5664]

love this sermon thank you

[@gloria241]

I needed this

[@angelanosya2155]

Very strong message I love the way Jeff explains everything People say Jeff got new tattoo on hes hand how come is that We do worse stuff than the tattoo is i say we all siners Thank you

[@ApologiaStudios]

Tattoos are not sinful. Before anyone quotes Leviticus: That text is not about body art. It IS about ancestor worship and pagan practice. Cutting or marking the body "for the dead". It isn't talking about modern tattoos. Before someone quotes "our body is a temple": That text is specifically about sexual immorality. Not clothes, earrings, tattoos, etc.

[@angelanosya2155]

Timothy 2:9 says about earings. Thats why we all need Jesus Thank you Apologia Studios for explaining about tattoos. People should be really proud having paster like Jeff I wonder if Jeff gonna preach in LA one day Thank you guys may Jesus bless you.

[@TheRealestRAVEN]

Let it all fall apart…amen

[@kateblease291]

Wonderful sermon.

[@glendagetagripfull]

I'm on 16:53. But i paused to write this. My husband said you should listen to this so i am. I've been depressed for a long time. But it increased after i was raped and was in various abusive promiscuous "relationships". I finally started seeing a marriage therapist and she gave me some names of meds. I took some that made me numb, one that made my finger twitch and another that doesn't seem to work that I'm on right now. But i hate feeling depressed and obsessing over the past or my mom or my hubby...

[@lindav1189]

I am also on medications that help me cope. I could not be productive without them. I am a Christian, but I need the meds, just like someone with an infection needs antibiotics. Not taking medication, when needed is a MISTAKE, then people can end up killing themselves.

[@dianefrancis2253]

I have a mental illness. I have to take medication to function normally. I got off my medicine for almost 6 months . At first I felt okay . As time went on the chemicals in my brain 🧠 went unbalanced. I could not physically function. I barely made it to the hospital. There are some who have to have medication. So I feel like I’m going to hell because I have to take medication for the rest of my life . Now I’m really fearful 😧. Please tell me that I am not going to hell . And that in certain circumstances God understands. Please 😭😭🙏🙏😭😭.

[@adamquinn4677]

Why would u go to hell for taking meds it's a decision if you need it do it I did it for two years and then stopped about 3 years ago was a battle and struggled but I'm in better place.no meds no doctors

[@lettinggrace]

You are not going to hell. We are saved by everything Jesus has done no works of ourselves. That is the true gospel. Do not listen to anyone else who says otherwise. We are surrounded by false teachers. It is by grace through faith you have been saved and not by works of yourselves, so that no one can boast. I've found there is no rest found in ourselves only in him. When our mind tries to make our eyes turn inwards at what we feel were doing or not doing for God, there will never be rest found in that. It is in Jesus and his finished work on the cross. There are many churches that talk about mental illness and paint it in a negative light, but those churches truly don't understand that there are biochemical imbalances that are impacting our thinking. God loves you so much. It's not a sin for you to be on medication. God is not mad at you at all. Your salvation is sealed by the Holy Spirit because it is Jesus who alone has saved you. I hope you are doing better. That is what God would want. Mental illness is difficult. My heart goes out to you. I wish I could help you, but just know you are never alone. There are many people who understand what you're going through but more than anyone Jesus loves you and understands exactly what you're going through and he is always with you.

[@NuklearFusion]

Serious question here. How do you know (or not know) if someone’s suicide isn’t God’s plan for the person? How can Jeff confidently say that suicidal feelings are my own understanding and not a mercy from God? I didn’t feel that Jeff had a good standing towards the end and a little concerned that he started out with compassion, then turned around and said that these people lean on their own understanding. Some people kill themselves due to pain, and not always an attempt to avoid accountability. What do you do when 30+ years later the pain never goes away? Am I bad person? Does that make me an unbeliever? Why should I suffer endlessly? I’ve learned plenty from my own suffering, but it has only gotten worse, even after reminding myself to love the lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

[@jesselawlor4061]

I think that's a fair question to ask. You can look at God in the Bible and see that he wouldn't give someone thoughts about killing themselves, that's simply not his character. When Jeff talks about the 3 voices and the result of a fallen world the suicidal thoughts and ideation make sense if they are coming from the devil, and then he goes on to speak about how we react to it and which voices we choose to listen to. Simply put, God would not give someone thoughts to murder themselves so it is happening as a result of something else. Jeff also has a sermon on “Suffering Well” where he talks about that point of having to have a lot of suffering through life and maybe that could give you more clarity on it, I would recommend you check it out. he uses examples of peoples lives in the Bible that we're full of pain and suffering and how God’s redemptive power worked in their lives. I hope you are able to find more clarity on a really tough and valid question.

[@jesselawlor4061]

I can understand the fear that comes with wondering. if you will suffer forever. What we do know is that if we do accept Jesus and continue to pursue God we have the fact that we will be with Him one day to look forward to. The fact that what we are battling right now won't even be a factor 100 years from now, or an eternity from now. That's where our faith has to deepen and believe that God can change us and change and redeem the situations in our lives. I wish you the best through your struggles and pain and I will pray for you.

[@glendagetagripfull]

Update: I've stopped taking my anti depressant. I want to be free from that. I don't want to be dependent on that but on God

[@thetruthshallsetyoufree2040]

Hallleluuuujjjaaaah

[@BubblyArtisan]

Bless you! The Lord works so many wonders!!!

[@turdferg9703]

Sometimes antidepressants are necessary. There's nothing wrong with that. God provides things in our lives that we need, food, water, clothing, shelter, etc etc. Don't listen to those who say that God is the ONLY thing you need... that sounds nice and all, but when you get into a bad car accident and have massive internal bleeding, saying God is all I need to fix this is just being foolish. No you go to a hospital where there are doctors to help you. Sometimes you have to do things on your own and rely on others, but trust God in the process. I'd advise not getting off your medication so quickly without talking to your doctor about it first.

[@sophietsafcas6371]

Turd Ferg my thoughts exactly, Thank you 🙏

[@damianwhite9058]

@@turdferg9703 That's the most sensible thing I've read on this page

[@stephanievanzyl3299]

I appreciate his passion and heart behind depression. But as someone else mentioned here, it is evident that he hasn't experienced real clinical depression as a Christian. I am in Christ, I have surrendered everything to Him, have gone for SO much Christian counseling, have tried to get off my medication twice but became suicidal. There are no thoughts behind the waves of sorrow that come. I have prayed, fasted, had people pray for me, begged God to remove this, and He has not. Depression is not as simple as some may think - especially for people who have not experienced the deep black hole. I've had a DNA test done - it's in my DNA. That is not renewing your mind, that will take a miracle - which I am still praying for.

[@sleeping.helper]

I'm crying with you sister!

[@CoachDChapman]

"Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him." (Keep his words - God is in them and if His word is in you, so is He) Rev 3:20 - If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. "Behold I am with you ALWAYS" etc..

[@austinkatz1551]

Jesus is the answer

[@richellepeace4457]

Suffer till he's ready.

[@jesuswashesfeet1805]

This changed me

[@pattesmith9160]

I would love to have this message in text form. Is that possible?

[@dominicbresee9294]

Send to my Nokia please

[@josephp9747]

Good message to share -

[@paulsarodh5460]

Owesome 🧡💚💙

[@MichaelSmith-qi3lr]

Thank you for a message I really need.

[@gracefreshfoodsministries.9634]

PRAISE GOD FOR STRIPPING MY "PRIDE" WHICH HID BEHIND THE DEVIL-GIVEN MASK OF "LOGIC", THROUGH THIS DEAR BROTHER IN SPIRIT. THE HOLY SPIRIT JUST SWANG HIS DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD OF HIS WORD RIGHT THROUGH MY "I", WHICH IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE DEVIL TO BUILD HIS KINGDOM OF DARKNESS IN US, TO PLANT THE SEED OF HUMBLENESS. ALL GLORY TO GOD! AMEN!

[@Longe]

Your my internet pastor! There is too much spiritual abuse & manipulation in local churches!

[@CC-ee7bj]

Longe: with all due respect, being a part of a local church is not "optional" and it is not just a "suggestion" that the Lord gives us. I humbly submit to you that if you cannot find a local church to attend it is because you are either not looking hard enough, or because you expect churches to meet a standard higher than the standard the Bible itself sets. From my own personal experience, professing Christians who have claimed that they cannot find a Biblically sound church are quite often not Biblically sound themselves, so their standard of a sound church becomes twisted or unrealistic. I spent years avoiding local churches because I couldn't find one to match my theology and doctrine 100% but the problem wasn't the churches, it was me.

[@lllSherrilll]

Longe,I agree with you and disagree with C C that it is our faults if we can't find churches in our local area,that we are being to picky,well, I would hope that not all are willing to compromise just to belong to a church even if they are not teaching truth. I know what kind of "churches" are in my local area alone and I can tell you,they do NOT preach the true doctrine of God and we are told to AVOID such ones. And yes while we are told to gather together especially in the last days,we are told to AVOID the wolves and those who would bring false doctrine. Never compromise just to belong,in the end it could cost you. I am moving out of the State that I am in just to go where others are gathered that do share the truth,but not everyone is are able to move as easily. Stick to what Father has put on your heart and NEVER compromise. Much Love

[@ericmcfall9140]

Longe don.t give up on looking for a local church, we need other believers. Its not a suggestion, God commands us to in his word.

[@CC-ee7bj]

@@ericmcfall9140: Amen it is a command and we need to take it seriously. I do not believe that God puts it on our hearts to avoid local churches, because that would contradict His Word.

[@Longe]

Notice how many replies use the word "commands". Legalism is one of the things that keeps me from church. Yes, I know that word is there. I have read the Word cover to cover more than ten times. So do all of you who "command" me to go to a potential spiritually abusive church obey all the commandments all of the time? I was in a "Christian cult" for 12 years & started a Facebook group for those who were in the same cult as I was in, in locations all over the world. There are over 200 in the group now. Several in the group (including one who was once a leader at one of the locations) is now an atheist. Many in the group still love the Lord but can't make themselves go to church. I guess it's one of those things where if you have not walked in my shoes, you can not relate, but just quote scripture at me. I am thankful I did not leave the Lord behind when I finally broke free of the cult but that does not mean that I do not still carry the unseen scars of those years of abuse. God can miraculously heal us all at once, but that is usually not his way. Many of those in the group I started have re-occurring nightmares of being back in the cult. I am also a cancer survivor. I do not know for sure of course, but can't help but wonder if all those years of holding in my emotions & putting on the facade of what leadership wanted to see & hear helped create the atmosphere for cancer. We have had people in the group come in there & say, "Just get over it!" Again, we all have different journeys & personalities & react to things as individuals. I am glad that several of you have it all together. I have found that I trust least, those professing Christians who come across as having it all together, do not struggle & only have "Jesus days". People appreciate transparency, not Christian cliches. God knows my heart & knows I am willing to go back to church, but it must come from Him to show me where, when & if I am to go. As for his followers, "Lord, save me from them"! There are many other good teachings on KZbin by pastors who don't tell people at the beginning of their talks not to think of their teachings as a replacement of a local body of believers.

[@mexicanbeautyqueen7988]

Great sermon., thank u pastor

[@haleighr3382]

AMEN!!!

[@johnathanyunker6878]

Can you do a video on how to talk to a Sikh because I have a friend that is this very similar religion to Christianity and I do not know how to talk to him? I know you guys are smart and so I hope you guys could study into this so I can speak effectively to my friend.

[@buckobucko3938]

How about you study it yourself?

[@johnathanyunker6878]

I am trying to, but college is busy

[@awaitingdisaster17]

There's nothing wrong with asking for help.

[@kjnightbird1772]

Jeff - Thank you! The Sermon was truly inspired & inspiring. I'll surely share this video with others. (Poor Kwaku - enough already! 😜)

[@YahwehisGlory]

The thing is;I feel invisible. When those close to me smile or gives me attention;it feels like the whole world and God is for me. And when they don't;it feels like the whole world is against me and God doesn't want me either. Loneliness, worthless,lack of interest, feeling like running away, taking my own life or just be in a coma till when I get better are my constant thoughts. I feel ashamed, awkward, afraid of not being accepted,I'm 30 but wishing I could go back to being 5yrs and live differently. This constant fear of thinking "God is perfect and He expects perfection from me drives me crazy" and I'm not growing spiritually because 1min I'm having faith and trusting Him and next moment I'm all gloomy feeling He doesn't even want to have anything to do with someone like me when they're others who are faithful in trusting Him without doubt. I have read and hear that Jesus Christ is sovereign and powerful to heal me,but I'm too weak to even believe Him enough to see it manifest. And I'm ashamed to discuss it with my brethren because I'll be told *leave your past in the past and fix your eyes on Jesus*. And yet I can't explain the things that goes on inside of me. I need help. Please pray for me.🥺😓😢😥

[@anthonyrichardson6001]

You’re not alone. I’ve been fighting this myself and I feel that guilt as well. I just don’t want to be alone or be afraid anymore. May I pray for you?

[@YahwehisGlory]

@@anthonyrichardson6001 Yes please. Thank you so much.

[@anthonyrichardson6001]

Dear Lord I pray that you reach down and bless your child. Let them know that you are always with them and that only God is perfect and he sent his only Son to die on the cross for our sins. So that we know that accepting Jesus as our Lord and savior we have been welcomed in his kingdom. Let the Holy Spirit enter your child and lift them from their sorrows and to rejoice in your name. In Jesus name I pray amen.

[@YahwehisGlory]

@@anthonyrichardson6001 Amen

[@andrewsul2001]

mmmmmmmmmm ok, ok BUT! what about real chemical imbalance in the brain and Manic Depression Bi-polar etc???

[@timothy9219]

Do you know of a good Church in Indianapolis? Good Churches are hard to find.

[@katherinelunn9934]

Timothy Bowling search acts29 or arks church search :)

[@samanthaloudermilk7779]

harvest indy south is amazing!!!

[@missybob4825]

Pastor Robert jaynes has a good church in Indianapolis...

[@ameliajones2073]

Very helpful

[@aqueelah1977]

As a mental worker this is not an accurate statement that depression and anxiety is routinely treated with benzo's. That is an old practice. Please pastor's do your research before you speak publicly about a topic that you are not professionally trained in. We can have Jesus and therapy. We can have Jesus and take medication for what ails us. I suffer from major depressive disorder and I take an anti-depressant every day and it is not a benzo.

[@andyperriccioli1212]

Thank you

[@gottacrushthis7556]

Thank you! . He does a wonderful job on many topic in scripture, but here he is out of his element. In this sermon he is ignorance personified. Depression and sadness are not the same thing. Sadness won't make it nearly impossible for you move. Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality disorder, and countless others (one of which Charles Spurgeon suffered from. causing him to miss months of church. Guess he just needed to hear this guy) need drugs or therapy. Many faithful christians have had issues with various organs from birth till death and took meds to help them which this fella and others like him don't seem to have a problem with. However, develop an issue with your brain and it's spiritual and sinful to treat it in the wrong way. If Joe has liver issues which he needs meds to help his liver function properly why can't others take the same route for issues with the brain and receive the same amount of understanding and respect?

[@youneedtoknow3852]

He’s not wrong, pills don’t really work... they cure symptoms but won’t fix you. There’s not a pill in the world that could do that, it’s deeper then pills. You have to face issues head on and not with a pill, even doctors say it doesn’t work.

[@gottacrushthis7556]

@@youneedtoknow3852 You couldn't be more wrong. I have bipolar 1 and BPD. If you knew anything about mania you'd know you're wrong. Incredible amounts of energy, no appetite, no sleep for 80 hours at a time, feeling on top of the world, hyper sexuality, and other symptoms don't happen because of past events. You don't know what you're talking about and neither does this guy. It's people like yourself that give the Church that "We know it all and you better listen to us because we have a book" stuck up arrogance. And lets face it doctors don't agree with you.

[@romans116spiritualwarrior7]

I was prescribed benzodiazepines at a young age for anxiety and depression. I’m 44. Still on them. I’ve overcome many battles with addiction, depression and anxiety. With Gods help. Pray for me. That Jesus will help me be anxiety and depression free without pills Love y’all 🙏✝️❤️✝️🙏

[@ChadLaniewski]

Clinical depression does require long term medication. This along with our personal relationship with Jesus.

[@arifjagannathwilliams8116]

Please pray for me.Iam really really down and depressed because of loneliness

[@CoachDChapman]

Jeff - how can you say "God doesn't put a gun to their heads to make them sin, they want to sin" if God predestines every thought and action, including their desires and sin??

[@roshnijoan5172]

👍🏻

[@hangman1128]

Sorry Jeff, them churches do not exist, and if they do, they are very few and far and in between. Churches these days are government ran and do not preach the true words of God that convict people of their sins or they give a soft inspirational sermon to keep people comfortable in their lives of sin or just flat out a prosperity gospel. David Wilkerson style is how every church should be. Boy how Christians would wake up and be convicted!!!! Great sermon...