Sermons on blessed are those who mourn: showing 316-330 of 208,400

The Blessings Of God’s Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

Jesus declares a range of blessing on those who become his followers.

I wonder did you see or hear all the discussion on Australia Day about what it means to be Australian. We have a quite a few people here who didn’t grow up in Australia. I wonder what they think it is that makes up the Australian Character? You might like to ask them later over lunch. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Fair Test For Those Who Think They Prophesy

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 8, 2020

While "prophecy" so-called is popular among a segment of the faithful, the test of prophets is seldom applied. The test of accuracy and adherence to the Word of God must be applied to verify a prophecy.

“If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mourning Our Fallen

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 9, 2008

A meditation on Remembrance Day, 2008.

2 SAMUEL 1:17-27 MOURNING OUR FALLEN “David chanted this lament over Saul and his son Jonathan. (He gave instructions that the people of Judah should be taught “The Bow.” Indeed, it is written down in the Book of Yashar.) “The beauty of Israel lies slain on your high places! How the mighty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002

How Jesus comforts us and teaches us to cope with the "losses" of life.

(Sermon #4 of the Sermon on the Mount Series) J. Richard Lord, Jr. Parkview Church of the Nazarene The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Matthew 5:4 It is a fact of life that at some point in our lifetime we will be faced with loss. Loss of jobs, loss of property, loss of loved ones, even loss of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Holiness

Grievous Mourning In Persia Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 14, 2021

The Jews were condemned and needed someone to intercede on their behalf before the king. All are born in a body of flesh, prone to sin, separated and condemned before God. Our only hope was for someone to provide deliverance for us and intercede on our behalf.

Grievous Mourning in Persia Esther 4: 1-9 As we continue our study in Esther, the tension and anxiety continue to increase for the Jews in captivity. Haman’s hatred for Mordecai prompted him to persuade Ahasuerus to sign a decree calling for the complete annihilation of the Jewish population ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Four Types Of Mourning

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

We all have our share of problems in life and sometimes we feel like David felt when he faced the many problems he had.

For example, he said in Psalm 55:6-8, "And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness…I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest." The questions we ask ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Psalm 55:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Morning Follows Mourning

Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Jan 8, 2011

Christ prepares His disciples for his death and resurection in concert with the story of Lazurus.

The sermon today is from John 11, the first 45 verses. If you really want, I will read it, but I think it best if I paraphrase it a little. Jesus is with his disciples a couple of weeks, maybe a month before Passover when he gets word from his friends Mary and Martha that their brother Lazurus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian Church

Hannah's Mourning For Motherhood

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004

The story of Hannah is not only a wonderful account and illustration of what motherhood should be about, but also pictures the type of passion that all God’s children should demonstrate in their service for the Lord.

HANNAH’S MOURNING FOR MOTHERHOOD Text: I Sam.1: 1-10 Intro: “No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: ‘Let’s see,’ he said, ‘You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on your husband and 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

David Mourns For Absalom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 30, 2020

Second Samuel 18:1-19:8 shows us a father's inordinate sorrow for a rebellious son.

Scripture King David’s third son, Absalom, had staged a rebellion against him. David and his loyal supporters fled Jerusalem. The Lord provided Hushai to thwart the counsel of Ahithophel so that David was able to escape over the Jordan River and get to the city of Mahanaim. Absalom gathered ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Treat Those Who Hurt Me Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

Let’s understand three “MUSTS” when handling personal hurt.

“How to Treat Those who Hurt Me” Text: Matthew 18:15-17; 21-35 Mark G. Magee A. All hurt: Everyone has had someone hurt them. Physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, rejection, ignored, fired, abandoned, broken engagements, divorce, gossip, lies, insult, cussed, theft, criticism-- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Treat Those Who Are Negative/Critical Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

In this message, let’s look at five pro-active commitments that will help us be positive in a negative world.

A. One time after church, a father gripped to his son all the way home. He’d found fault with everything in the service. He criticized the preacher, the sermon, the music, and everything in general. The boy, who had noticed what his father put in the offering plate, said, “Well, Dad, what can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Not Forget Those Who Forget Him Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD’S INDICTMENT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE FOR: INSINCERE WORSHIP & UNRIGHTEOUS CONDUCT

BIG IDEA: GOD’S INDICTMENT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE FOR: INSINCERE WORSHIP & UNRIGHTEOUS CONDUCT I. (:1-6) CALL TO JUDGMENT: "God Himself is Judge" A. Character of the Judge 1. the Mighty One = God = the Lord 2. the Holy King = perfection of beauty out of Zion = the holy, royal city 3. the Righteous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What About Those Who Never Heard Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

It’s so good for us to cultivate a heart for the lost!

1. It’s so good for us to cultivate a heart for the lost! (See Mark) NOTE: The heart of Jesus becomes our heart, our passion, our desire to see those around us come to know Jesus personally! • We realize don’t we, that God sent someone into our lives! • How thankful we are! • Remember one of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Who Accept The Kingdom Of Heaven Are Like. . . Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 6, 2010

This ties up my summer series on the Kingdom of Heaven and brings us to what we need to do with what we have learned.

I have a confession to make and I hope you don’t think less of me after I’m done; That’s right I love country music. I love listening to the new artists like Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Dean Brody and I love listening to the outlaws from the seventies like Willie and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-58

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2007

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Mark 5:24-34 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We discovered that Jesus’ worldview goes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Nazarene