Sermons on Beginning Of Sorrows:

Lessons From The Cave (1 Samuel 22:1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 1, 2024

David was in the deepest time of his life. He lost his support network and on the run from Saul. He possessed nothing of material worth or value and all seemed lost. He hid in a cave, but it is in the cave where God prepared him for greater things.

In his film, "Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon", Pastor Greg Laurie described the time where Mr. Cash had reached the lowest point of his life and career. He had become addicted to pills, which lead to an erratic and hostile behavior that cost him his first marriage, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-2, 1 Samuel 22:1-4, Job 14:1, Ecclesiastes 2:17, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Painful Account.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2021

The substitutionary character of the sacrifice of Jesus.

A PAINFUL ACCOUNT. Isaiah 53:4-12. The repulsion evoked by the Cross of Jesus is countered by the recognition of the substitutionary character of His sacrifice (Isaiah 53:4). We may have seen Jesus as One “stricken” by God – but the toll which He was paying was not His own. No, indeed, it was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Decide Evangelism Isn’t For Us To Do Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 22, 2025

This is a passage about a watchman. The analogy fits with our responsibility today to share the Good News. Unfortunately, that's a responsibility we often neglect.

OPTIONAL? Many Christians do not see evangelism as a responsibility. - Ezekiel 33:1-11; Matthew 28:16-20. - [Unpack the responsibility to share but not the “blood on our hands” part.] - Unpack the passage and the responsibility that is put on the watchman. Explain the watchman analogy in that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When They Persecute You Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Jesus warns us that we will have many trials and sorrows. We need to be prepared for those trials and sorrows. Not to worry over them, but not to be naïve. One of our greatest sorrows is when our friends or loved ones come against us for our commitmen

Tonight we will conclude our study on The Sermon on the Mount. There is still much more that Christ taught in chapter five, but our focus has been primarily focused on the portion that includes “The Beatitudes”. Last week we looked closely at verse 10, and I would like to connect a final study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Creation

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 11, 2017

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).

The first book of the Bible is called “Genesis. The Jews called the book "B'reshith." (Original Hebrew title), It means "in the beginning." (See 1:1a). Taken from the book's famous first words: "In the beginning …," It records beginnings of all things, so it is a very apt title for this book. “The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Mar 28, 2002

Our hope for times of sorrow is in a redeemer who is alive!

What does Easter mean to you? A Sunday School teacher asked her students this question and one little girl answered: “Easter means that we will be eating egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks.” Well, Easter certainly means more than that. Easter for us means the birth of hope in the ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-26

Denomination: Methodist

Advent With Handel's Messiah 6 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

Jesus bears our sorrows and covers our sin

New Years Sunday January 4, 2009 Christmas with the Messiah Songs 23-26 Isaiah 53:3-6 Rachel’s email Some of you may have heard that we are experiencing severe trials in our Haitian Village. A Mob of Dominicans went in Sunday night and ran families out of their homes, threatened their lives and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: *other

Information To Know

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 8, 2013

The suffering, Shame, Sorrow & Success of the cross and the assurance of salvation

- Trivia - Insignificant or inessential details - Facts – History, Education, News - Information to Know – Vital to life John 8:32 (KJV) 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 17:17(KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 1 John 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Expedience Of Jesus' Departure.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 26, 2023

Jesus had to remind them not to be borne down by overmuch sorrow

THE EXPEDIENCE OF JESUS’ DEPARTURE. John 16:1-7. In the previous chapter, Jesus did not hold back from His eleven remaining disciples the reality that they must face. They would face persecutions. Jesus has forewarned them, and us, so that we might be forearmed against such things, and need not ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Exchange!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God will exchange our mourning and sorrow for His grace and peace.

The Great Exchange! Luke 24:13-34 Imagine with me for a moment if you will. For years you have been slaving at your job with nobody ever noticing your diligence or the backbreaking work you undergo on a daily basis. The hours are long. The work wears you out every day. The pay is barely enough for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adam- The One In Each Of Us Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 6, 2006

A biographical message on Adam, who is like us in sin, in sorrow and in salvation

From Adam to Malachi (37 Biographical Sermons (One of over 850 messages on one data CD that may be ordered from The Pastor’s Pulpit, 2003 Lynn Ave, Anderson, SC. 29621 for $30 pluse $3.00 shipping.) Sermon 1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Live Free In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 12, 2020

Living free in Jesus Christ means: 1. We can be ruled by God's righteousness (vs. 14-18). 2. We get a brand-new beginning (vs. 19). 3. We get holy shame for our sins (vs. 20-21). 4. We get a holy harvest (vs. 22). 5. We have God's greatest gift (vs. 23).

What It Means to Live Free in Jesus Christ The Book of Romans Romans 6:14-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 26, 2016 (Revised December 12, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 6:14. Remember that in the first 5 chapters, Paul made the most compelling case ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Every Life Is Touched By Trials Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008

None of us can sidestep the pains, problems, sorrows, and sufferings of life!

1. Everything UNDER THE SUN is vanity & emptiness. a. That’s the testimony of King Solomon. He had it all. b. Money. Wisdom. Women. Possessions. Power. Prestige. c. But it didn’t do it for him. It left him empty & hollow. d. He writes the book of Ecclesiastes to tell us how it went. e. At the end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes You Happy? What Makes You Not Happy? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 1, 2018

Those living in the Last Days will have to swim against the current in order to live a life that leads to joy and fulfillment.

Revelation 14 TRANSLATION v. 13 and I heard a voice from heaven saying “write, Blessed (O! how happy) are the dead in the Lord who die from now on Yes, says the Spirit, in order that they will rest from their labors, and their works follow them. v. 14 and I looked and Look, a white cloud, and on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13-20

Denomination: *other

Man Caves: Adullam; Escape From Funky Town Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 31, 2011

Man Caves. David at Adullam. How to leave the cave of sorrow and despair.

Man Caves: Adullam - Getting out of Funky Town I am wanting to do a series about Man Caves in the bible, it is interesting some of the things that happened in caves. I am not sure I will do the whole series now we will see how the Lord leads. Today I want to talk about the cave Adullam and how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal