Overcoming Depression, part 2

Series: Resilient Life

Pastor: Raymond Smith

Sunday School

Date: 7th September 2025

Passages:

• 1 Kings 19:1-4
• 1 Kings 19:5-8
• 1 Kings 19:10
• 1 Kings 19:11-12
• 1 Kings 19:18
• Psalm 102:7
• Psalm 119:81-82
• John 14:16
• 1 Corinthians 10:13
• Galatians 6:10
• Ephesians 5:16-17
• Philippians 4:6-7
• Philippians 4:8
• Colossians 3:15-16
• Hebrews 10:24-25

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Even faithful people can experience great discouragement. In Part 2 of Overcoming Depression, the message turns to Elijah’s struggle in 1 Kings 19. Elijah sought isolation, despaired of life, and convinced himself he was alone. Depression can come because of life’s pressures or circumstances and because of the attacks of the enemy.

In our time of need, God is there to meet both our physical and spiritual needs. Renewal is possible through rest, nourishment, the Word of God, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Deliverance from even the darkest pit is possible through God.