THE GIANT OF DEPRESSION (2)
Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21
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Title: The Giant of Depression (2)
Series: Grappling With Giants
Author: Donald Cantrell
Text: 1 Kings 19
I - The Skeptical Response of Depression
II - The Societal Reality of Depression
III - The Monumental Recipient of Depression (1 - 4)
IV- The Fundamental Reasons of Depression (3 - 4)
V - The Elemental Recovery of Depression
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with subpoints.
Depression Has No Boundaries
The World woke up to the shocking News on August 13th 2014. The King of Comedy-Robin Williams- who lit so many smiles in many a countenance of his "global audience" had apparently committed suicide due to severe depression. For some time now his apparently happy face had masked a heavy heart weighed down with despair. Well, this was not the first time a rich comedian had contemplated suicide.
Let's board a time machine and visit the era of English theatres and circuses. A psychiatrist had a patient suffering from severe bout of depression. And the wise Doctor's prescription after examination! "Go and entertain yourself, by seeing the famous clown Grimaldi performing in the circus in the town today, his antics are bound to make you laugh...you sure would find some relief". Instantly the patient broke down much to the astonishment of the mind Doctor. The Doctor could barely hear the patient muttering "Doc, I am Grimaldi". Talk of masking the GRIM sentiments even while making people laugh. Honestly, Grimaldi went to a wrong doctor.
I heard a story once about a woman whose life took an unfortunate turn. She fell on hard times, got a divorce, lost her family, and sank into a deep depression. She was in desperate need. To her dismay, the people in her church only shook their heads and pointed their fingers at her failure. And so, she left and began frequenting a bar. One day her pastor came and asked why she had done this. She replied, "The people at the bar smile when they see me." For, better or worse, there is ...
Series: Grappling With Giants
Author: Donald Cantrell
Text: 1 Kings 19
I - The Skeptical Response of Depression
II - The Societal Reality of Depression
III - The Monumental Recipient of Depression (1 - 4)
IV- The Fundamental Reasons of Depression (3 - 4)
V - The Elemental Recovery of Depression
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with subpoints.
Depression Has No Boundaries
The World woke up to the shocking News on August 13th 2014. The King of Comedy-Robin Williams- who lit so many smiles in many a countenance of his "global audience" had apparently committed suicide due to severe depression. For some time now his apparently happy face had masked a heavy heart weighed down with despair. Well, this was not the first time a rich comedian had contemplated suicide.
Let's board a time machine and visit the era of English theatres and circuses. A psychiatrist had a patient suffering from severe bout of depression. And the wise Doctor's prescription after examination! "Go and entertain yourself, by seeing the famous clown Grimaldi performing in the circus in the town today, his antics are bound to make you laugh...you sure would find some relief". Instantly the patient broke down much to the astonishment of the mind Doctor. The Doctor could barely hear the patient muttering "Doc, I am Grimaldi". Talk of masking the GRIM sentiments even while making people laugh. Honestly, Grimaldi went to a wrong doctor.
I heard a story once about a woman whose life took an unfortunate turn. She fell on hard times, got a divorce, lost her family, and sank into a deep depression. She was in desperate need. To her dismay, the people in her church only shook their heads and pointed their fingers at her failure. And so, she left and began frequenting a bar. One day her pastor came and asked why she had done this. She replied, "The people at the bar smile when they see me." For, better or worse, there is ...
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