Sermons on Blessings Sorrows:

Back To Bethel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 4, 2021

Return to the Lord and let Him remind you of His commitment to you and renew your faith to face life’s sorrows.

There is an old West African proverb which says, “The man who tries to walk two roads will split his pants.” (Janet Weiss, Leesburg, Florida, heard in a conversation by her father, a missionary to the Maninka tribe; www.PreachingToday.com) That’s the way it is with those who try to live for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29, 2 Timothy 2:13, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pray Such That God Answers

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 1, 2023

Jabez prayed in such a way that God answered his prayers. What made his prayer so special?

1 Chronicles 4:9-10: Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

How God Sees Us Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

How God Sees us. part 2 of 3

God’s Love: We are Rich and Famous Ephesians 1:3-10 August 10, 2014 Last week we started looking at what it means for God to love us. We took a look at the words of Isaiah in chapter 30, when God told the Israelites He didn’t like what they were doing in trusting the Egyptians for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bring Me, Your Sick, Your Tired!!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 24, 2014

We will look at some at 3 groups of people who have become a outcast and how Jesus reaches out to them, and in doing so, is trying to teach others to reach out to them and others who have become outcast of society.

Matthew 8:1-17-When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17, Matthew 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019

Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18, Genesis 3:12-13, Job 1:22, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Micah - Judgment Now, Blessing (6:1-7:20) Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

This is the third of three lessons in our survey of the book of Micah... a. Micah was a prophet of God, a contemporary of Isaiah (ca. 735-700 B.C.) b. His prophecies were directed to both Israel and Judah, though mostly to the

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Micah - Judgment Now, Blessings Later (6:1-7:20) INTRODUCTION 1. This is the third of three lessons in our survey of the book of Micah... a. Micah was a prophet of God, a contemporary of Isaiah (ca. 735-700 B.C.) b. His prophecies were ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Loose

Contributed by Ken Crow on Nov 19, 2009

We can release the power of God into our lives.

Let It Loose Exodus 4:2-4 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 2And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 3And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Beatitudes Of Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 18, 2021

Jesus uses the word blessed nine times in these opening verses. Clearly there is a significant emphasis on being blessed. He reveals the presence and assurance of blessing to those who follow Him.

The Beatitudes of Christ (Part 1) Matthew 5: 3-12 Our text begins the great discourse of Jesus, His preaching of The Sermon on the Mount. His powerful message began with what has become commonly known as the “Beatitudes.” The term beatitude comes from Latin and literally means “happiness or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy: A Virtuous Woman

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002

After much sorrow, painful meditations and many prayers, I undertake an unpleasant task: a eulogy on the death of a virtuous woman.

........................................................................................................... Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. (Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lifted By God Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that we can be lifted out of the ashes of our sins and sorrows by God as we follow the admonition in James 4.

- -Today is Ash Wednesday and begins what is commonly called the Lenten season -Origin of Lent -Not found mentioned anywhere in the Bible -Began around 230 AD -Group of Christians started fasting 40 hours leading up to Easter -Preparing their harts for Easter -The idea caught on and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joy From Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 21, 2018

The second coming of Jesus would bring us permanent joy in our hearts and our sorrows would be forgotten forever

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: JOY FROM JESUS John 16:20-22 King James Version (KJV) 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 21 A woman when she is in ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Mathew Seven-Seven People Part One (Asking)

Contributed by Ken Crow on Jan 3, 2010

Jesus invites us in Mathew 7:7 to ask of him.

Mathew Seven-Seven People part one (asking) Matthew 7:7-8 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Shout For Joy, Zion’s King Is Coming! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 12, 2023

Luke 2:10 repeats the prophesy of Zechariah 9 which calls our attention to our great redeemer who brings salvation and unspeakable joy to all who receive Him. He comes with great humility, bringing great joy to all his saints.

Sermon: Shout for Joy, Zion’s King is Coming! Scripture: Zechariah 9:9 -11 “Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey, riding on a donkey’s colt. I will remove the battle ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-11, Luke 2:10, John 16:33, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012

Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How God Turns Our Offering Into A Supernatural Blessing-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Mar 23, 2022

We will learn how the sacrifice or vow that we make unto the Lord God Almighty is turned into a wonderful blessing for all eternity, just as we discover, in the lives of Abraham and Hannah

We praise the Lord that you’ve joined us for Part 2 of ‘How God turns our offering into a supernatural blessing’. Tonight once again we learn about how the sacrifice or vow that we make unto the Lord God Almighty is turned into a wonderful blessing for all eternity, just as we discover, in the ...read more