Dealing With Depression: A Biblical Answer to Emotional Suffering

In this compassionate and powerful sermon, Dr. David Jeremiah addresses one of life's toughest challenges: depression. Drawing from Job's darkest moments in chapter 3, Dr. Jeremiah reveals how even the most faithful can struggle emotionally, physically, and spiritually. He shares encouraging insights from biblical heroes like Elijah, Jeremiah, and Spurgeon, who battled depression, and explains how God’s love never falters through it all. Discover the biblical truths that bring clarity, comfort, and hope when life feels overwhelming.

00:00 - What Is Depression? A Biblical and Emotional Perspective
01:27 - When Great Leaders Faced Deep Darkness
6:28 - Job’s Deep Despair: Suffering Beyond Explanation
10:07 - Job’s Laments: Why Was I Born, Why Did I Survive?
19:34 - Death Is Not the Answer: God's Truth vs. Depression’s Lies
26:01 - The Reality, Recognition, and Routine of Depression
31:06 - Finding Hope and Healing Through Honesty and Faith

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[Bushcraft]

Overcame depression anxiety sadness by the glory of god

[AneliSarmiento]

My husband is having depression and I let him listen to this sermon. May God deliver him from depression

[jscamp]

I've just recently been diagnosed with Brain cancer and it has really rocked my world but not only mine but my 10:yr old son and 7 yr old daughter....both having autism...have been taking it hard and I'm not gonna lie this diagnosis has hit me hard but it has not and will not make me abandon my faith in a mighty God who I know is mightier and stronger than any brain tumor or cancer! In Jesus name I pray His powerful healing touch

[bradwilliams]

Matthew 5:4 NIV

“Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.”

[khawasalvina]

I'm suffering from depression since 2014 till now I'm dealing with it kindly pray for me I'm waiting for God's timing...

[The-Rapture-soon.Look_UP]

I suffered from depression and anxiety paranoia and I prayed for years finally, Jesus answered my prayers and I no longer have depression and anxiety, and paranoia He took it all away, plus Jesus took me off of all my psychiatric medication and Jesus Saith unto me I am free. Praise Jesus hallelujah Amen 🙏 ✝️🛐😇❤️

[Georgia]

I’m finally pulling out of depression. I believe mine started with a severely painful physical injury. I also finally started grieving the loss of my parents. After they passed, there was so much that had to be done, that grieving was kind of, put off. I’m so grateful the Lord put the best people in place to help me heal. It has still taken a time to get to feeling better. But, even with all the rain we are having, I’m seeing light again. I have found, in this time, I had to cling to God. Praying and reading or listening to the Bible and Removing social media from my phone. Depression is very real.

[notw]

I always thought I was a "Failed Christian" when I have gone through depression. And that makes it worse. Thank you for this priceless sermon. ❤

[thewalkingbouquet]

🌬️ I rebuke that spirit of depression in Jesus Holy Name🔥

[katcher]

Though I’ve been going through depression for a long time I lift my hands and say hallelujah and to God be the Glroy. Jesus thank you for saving my soul!!!

[vparakhin]

I started having severe depression at 52 years of age. I'm now 55. I suffered depression for the last 3 years non-stop. For 52 years of my life I honestly didn't know what depression meant, I was happy. Now depression torments and devours me every day, from morning till evening. I get some relief if I manage to fall asleep. But many nights I suffer from insomnia. Please pray for me. I feel despair and hopelessness in my heart, though I pray to God in the name of Jesus every day. I feel so sorry for the teens and tweens who are battling depression from a very young age.

[traceyobrien]

I am so truly grateful that a pastor as well- known and respected as Dr. Jeremiah has the wisdom, compassion, and intestinal fortitude to address this subject.

[dennispaxton]

I have often thought of taking my own life. Because of severe loneliness. But as a Christia I know it is wrong and a very selfish act. My family and close friends would be so badly affected. So I cannot do this. I just have to learn to trust Jesus to please help me in my dark hours of loneliness. It's not easy but I know I have to be strong. Please Jesus help me in my hours of need. I often think of the life of Jesus, he had to bear far more than me, I comfort myself with that thought..ALso I am an old man now and determined to carry on because I know that Jesus loves me so much. So much he died for me on that cruel cross of Calvery. . Because He lives I must face tomorrow. THANK YOU DR DAVID JEREMIAH'

[robertcook]

This topic needs to be heard in the church, thank you?
Too many deal with depression in silence.
And I am 1

[DeniseSkinnerDeniseSkinner]

I am sitting here in the parking lot of Cumberland farms and a young boy no older than 12 years of age walked over to my truck to shake my hand and said to me mam I hope you have a good day I was just about ready to cry when instead he put a smile wow God sent him to me I feel 🙏❤️

[ritajhorn]

Depression is a horrible thing to experience, devil has ripped my family completely apart and some days I barely get through. I love to hear Dr Jeremiah’s sermons, straight from God’s word. I really needed to hear this today, thank you Dr Jeremiah and God bless.

[kathycoffey]

I lost my only child and best friend ten years ago! People said I should be over it my now but how! 😢 he passed away from a aneurysm I was talking to him one night and the next morning they called to tell me he had passed away. He was just 28. He didn’t have any children and wasn’t married so I am all alone please please remember me in your prayers I need them.

[cathyeason]

I am a Christian .I've had depression all my life. I'm 72 years old. I came off some horribly antidepressant medications that were making me crazy. God and I deal with my depression now. I often think I have depression because of lack of faith. Thank you for this sermon.God bless everyone with depression.

[elizabethsmith]

I thank Jesus for giving you this message to give to us! Praise be to God for this hope! ❤

[Emsw]

Living on this planet is lonely and a lot of us feel home sick living in a world without God’s physical presence. We can get through this together. It’s only temporary.