Sermons on Comfort In Sorrow:

A Hunger For Lost Souls

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jul 13, 2016

Romans 9:2 "That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart." Paul loved his people (Israel) he would forfeit his salvation for them....how bad do YOU want to see people saved?

Romans 9:1 "I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost," Romans 9:2 "That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart." We will see in the beginning of this chapter a sorrowful Paul. As we have said before in these lessons, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

“The Christian must expect to be jostled by trials on the Christian way.” All kinds of experiences will come to us. There will be the test of our sorrows and disappointments that threaten to take away our faith. There will be the test of the seductions which seek to lure us from the right way.

Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lot – Part 1 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 11 – 13 Lot Begins His Failure Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2022

We embark on a 6 part series on Lot. The Genesis record of Lot is one failure after another and deep involvement with sin. We will look at how all this happened and the sorrowful end of a broken and failed man. Lot walked the road to ruin always.

LOT – PART 1 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 11 – 13 LOT BEGINS HIS FAILURE One the more troubled characters in the Old Testament is Lot and he had a life that began with a good example in Abram and deteriorated from there on. We will look at this man’s life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:31, Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:4-5, Genesis 13:5-7, Genesis 13:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Trust In The Goodness Of God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2022

Always trust in the goodness of God! 1. Because He hates injustice. 2. Because He shares in our sorrows. 3. Because He cares about our rest. 4. Because He cares about our other needs too.

Always Trust in the Goodness of God! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:1-14; Mark 6:7-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 22, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Matthew 14:1-14 reports on the terrible murder of John the Baptist. Herod the Tetrarch had John arrested, thrown into prison, and eventually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-14, Mark 6:7-34

Denomination: Baptist

Back Stabbing

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 9, 2020

It cuts really deep, when your own people stab your back! Just when you need lots of love and hugs, that’s when you get another blow to add to the pain and sorrow. Have you experienced that?

Take a risk and help 1 Samuel 29:1”Then they told David, saying, "Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are plundering the threshing floors." It is imperative that I give the background of the above verse and this chapter very crisply before I delve into the subject ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man And His Message Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2017

Confessing sin is more than just speaking words; it may involve a broken heart. The mature Christian and those living close to God, recognize that their sin is degrading and offensive to a Holy God. Deep sorrow will flow from the heart when sin is confe

-AD 25-27- Judean Wilderness The Man and His Message (Isaiah 40:3) Matthew 3:2-12, Mark 1:2-8, Luke 3:3-14 All four Gospels quote Isaiah 40:3, and they assign it to John the Baptist, therefore I will accept their testimony. John the Baptist would fulfill this prophetic verse. A voice of one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2-12, Mark 1:2-8, Luke 3:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Of Peter's Mother-In-Law

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 28, 2003

The healing of Peter’s mother-in-law is a picture of the compassion and concern of Jesus. Our hearts are comforted when we read of Him "Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases".

THE HEALING OF PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW “Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them.” Matthew 8:14-15 (NKJV) SYNOPTIC ACCOUNT: “Now as soon as they had come out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15, Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Can't Buy Me Love! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 9, 2003

Riches and Religion can make a bad mix. Jesus, who left the treasures of heaven to walk among us in the wilderness of sin and sorrows... His example shows us the way to true treasures! Don’t let the glitter blind you from the glory of eternity! Today’s

So you want to be rich, huh? 1 Timothy 6: 3 If anyone advocates a different doctrine, and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, 4 he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

05. God's Kingdom In Action Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 9, 2023

The world is watching the Church, especially in these days of deception, uncertainty, and darkness. How we respond to the world around us is pertinent to what we believe.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Two gas company servicemen were working together. The senior supervisor was spending the day training the young man as they were checking meters in a neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9

Denomination: Brethren

Ellowene Joins The White Robed Multitude

Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 27, 2009

A funeral sermon for one of my shut ins preached 5/27/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. She requested this text and the hymn "Who Is This Host Arrayed in White" at her funeral, and what a comfort it was!

This morning, we’re here in God’s House because in His great wisdom, God saw fit to call Ellowene Dorothy Christensen to her eternal home on Saturday afternoon. We’re here today to find comfort and strength due to the fact that a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, (sister), neighbor, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Revelation 9:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Liberty Without Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

Lazarus was raised from the dead by the power of God. Likewise all that believe in Christ have been given a new life. They have been lifted out of the graveyard of sin and sorrow. Jesus said, “Loose him and let him go.” It means that he could not go unles

LIBERTY WITHOUT FREEDOM Dr. D. K. Olukoya In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. A friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Handful Of Cash And Great Relationships: Finding God's Sweet Spot For Life - Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

The more your affections reflect the relative value of things, the more you will make the right call on hard decisions. This message will help you find the relative importance of money, relationships, and comfort.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Ecclesiastes 4:4 I saw that all labor and all skillful work is due to a man’s jealousy of his friend. This too is futile and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Stuck Upstairs When I Should Be Downstairs

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 7, 2025

Today is Pentecost Sunday - it’s one of the most important days in history. We’re going to see why, see the reasons we need the Holy Spirit, and think about our need to be refilled.

STUCK UPSTAIRS WHEN I SHOULD BE DOWNSTAIRS Acts 2:1-4; 3:1-2,6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who had emergency surgery on his hand and lost 3 fingers? The man asked the doctor if he could still write. 2. The doctor answered, “Maybe, but don’t count on it.” B. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Corinthians Series: Between A Rock And A Hard Case Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 4, 2025

"Father of Mercies and God of All Comfort" offers Himself to you and I when we are between a rock and a hard case. God does not leave us alone, but draws near and encases us in His love.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Between a Rock and a Hard Case 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-24 #2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-24 READ 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-24 (ESV) “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is at Corinth, with all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Listening

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 25, 2021

It is so disheartening when no one is there to listen and provide encouragement. God will listen!

Psalms 65:2 (KJV) O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. There come times in our life when we suffer loneliness It overshadows us like a cloud, (Ziggy) “Loneliness wouldn’t be such a bad thing…if you had somebody to share it with.” - Ziggy “I’d say thistles, but nobody ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:2, Ezra 9:6, Romans 5:20, 1 Peter 5:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3, John 14:16, Psalm 4:3, Psalm 145:18, Psalm 62:8, Lamentations 2:19, John 16:7, Ephesians 3:17-19, Psalm 66:18, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God