Sermons on Comfort In Sorrow:

Blessed… Praise Be!

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 14, 2026

The Beatitudes expose neutral faith, declaring where life with God truly exists and refusing to let blessing remain comfortable.

“Blessed…” That word is so familiar to us that it barely registers anymore. We hear it and we nod. We hear it and we assume we know what comes next. Blessed — we think — means approved. Comfortable. Favored. Safe. Almost instinctively, the response follows. Praise be. We say it quickly. We say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Revelation 3:15-17, Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Word Of God Being Alive And Powerful. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2024

The Word of God is a treasure trove of benefits, offering guidance, comfort, wisdom, transformation, growth, hope, conviction, strength, and peace.

Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Word of God is alive and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. In Psalm 119:130, we read that the unfolding of God’s words gives light and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:130, Deuteronomy 30:14

A Protective Mother

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 7, 2025

We honor the women who have sheltered us. We thank the ones who clucked, and cried, and charged, and comforted.

A PROTECTIVE MOTHER Exodus 2:1-4 #MothersDay INTRODUCTION… Famous Mothers Today is Mother’s Day! It is a day to honor those women in our lives who have made an eternal difference. Maybe it was the woman who gave birth to you, but it also may be an aunt, a sister, or another dear woman who has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Reluctant Missionary Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 22, 2025

Because God sends us to those we’d rather avoid, we must choose compassion over comfort.

God’s Reluctant Missionary Jonah 1-4 Rev. Brian Bill September 20-21, 2025 A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales when her teacher stated, “It’s scientifically impossible for a whale to swallow a person.” The girl replied, “But Jonah was swallowed by a whale.” Annoyed, the teacher ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

Jesus wasn’t offering comfort or bling, but blood — a cross that kills self and births love, the heartbeat of true discipleship.

Prologue — The Little Athens of Palestine They had followed Him north — away from the dust and clamor of Galilee, away from the familiar crowds pressing for healing — into a region strange and foreign. The road climbed toward the foothills of Mount Hermon, where the air cooled and new sounds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-34, Matthew 16:24-26, Luke 9:23-26, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Find A Job PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Trust in God's plan for our lives, including our employment journey, and find comfort in His promise of a hopeful future.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're gonna dive into a topic that's real and personal to many of us - the journey of employment. We've all experienced the roller coaster ride of job searching - the highs of getting that interview, the lows of the rejections, the uncertainty of the waiting. But ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: Employment

Great Is Thy Faithfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To remind us of God's unwavering faithfulness, the hope of His promised restoration, and the comfort of His presence, even in the midst of hardships.

Good morning, Church! Today we'll be diving into a passage that is a beacon of hope, even in the darkest times. We're talking about God's Unfailing Faithfulness, The Hope of Restoration, and The Comfort of His Presence. Our focus will be on Lamentations 3:22-31. This Scripture reminds us that no ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-31

Topics: Faithful

Enlarged Capacity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Encourages believers to embrace spiritual growth by stepping out of their comfort zones, strengthening their faith, and expanding their influence for God's kingdom.

Good morning, family. It's always a joy to gather with you. We're here again, in God's house, ready to hear His Word. We're here because we believe in the power of His Word. The power to transform, to heal, to guide, and to renew. That's why we're here. And that's why I'm excited about the message ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2

Topics: Enlarged Capacity

Wisdom Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

Explores the wisdom and power of God through the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to find salvation, comfort, and strength in Him.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It is indeed a joyous occasion to gather with you all today, as we open our hearts and minds to the profound wisdom that lies within the sacred pages of our Holy Bible. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, united in our shared love for our Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Topics: Trusting, Jesus, Lord And Savior

My Help PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores the comforting assurance of God's help, emphasizing our reliance on the Creator's wisdom, power, and love in all circumstances.

Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ. I am so glad to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of our Lord, eager to hear His Word and to grow in His love. The world outside may be bustling and busy, full of noise and distraction, but in this moment, we find ourselves in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Topics: Help, Lord

It Didn't Break Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores the strength, comfort, and steadfastness found in God's Word, drawing parallels between our struggles and those of the Israelites in Exodus.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred space, where we gather to hear God's word, to be inspired, and to find solace in His teachings. We are here today to break bread together, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to steep ourselves in the wisdom that only the Word of ...read more

Topics: Survival

I Will PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores the power and permanence of God's promises, emphasizing their role in providing hope, guidance, and comfort in times of uncertainty and hardship.

Good morning, dear family of God. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day filled with hope, a day filled with promise, a day filled with God's love. We gather here not by chance, not by mere circumstance, but by divine design. We gather to celebrate the faithfulness of our God, to bask in the warmth ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16

Topics: I Wills

Rapture PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

The sermon encourages believers to find hope, comfort, and motivation for faithful living in the promised return of Jesus and the assurance of eternal reunion.

Some promises hush a room. “I’m on my way,” is one of them. The Lord Jesus has said it. And the homesick hearts of God’s people have been listening ever since. We ache for that trumpet, we long for that shout, we yearn for that reunion where grief will be gone and goodbyes will be history. Does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Topics: Rapture, Church

Why Did God Let This Happen?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 23, 2001

In the midst of a nation where people are beginning to ask questions about where God was when New York & Washington were hit, this is a humble effort to deal with that question.

OPEN: A little girl came home from a neighbor’s house where her little friend had died. "Why did you go?" questioned her father. "To comfort her mother," said the child. "What could you do to comfort her?" "I climbed into her lap and cried with her." APPLICATION: In this mother’s time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 30, 2007

Mournfulness is one of the eight qualities of character of a citizen of the Kingdom of God that Jesus declares in the greatest sermon ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. Those that mourn are blessed with comfort both in the present and in the future.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Those Who Mourn The Greatest Sermon Ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational