Sermons on Comfort Those Who Mourn:

David Mourns Abner Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 14, 2020

Second Samuel 3:22-39 shows us attributes that belong to God's king.

Scripture After the death of King Saul (1:1), David was anointed as king over the tribe of Judah in the city of Hebron (2:4). Saul’s surviving son, Ish-bosheth, was set up as a puppet king over “all Israel” in the north by Abner, Saul’s military general who had survived the battle against the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:22-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of All Comfort

Contributed by Robert Brent on Oct 22, 2005

God’s comfort can be a present reality to all who suffer.

“The God Of All Comfort” [2 Corinthians 1:3-7] Everybody likes to be comfortable.... Thermapedic mattress $2500.00.... This book begins with a doxology..... about suffering and comfort. The Greek word rendered comfort/consolation is found 10 times in these verses. The word tribulation thilipsis ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Mourning 'til Morning"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 9, 2013

An exposition of the 3 key ingredients to enduring difficult times.

The Rev'd Quintin Morrow Psalm 30:1-6, 11-12 I Kings 17:17-24 Luke 7:11-17 “Mourning ‘Til Morning” “Weeping may spend the night, But joy comes in the morning” Suffering trouble, turmoil, danger and disappointment come as part and parcel of being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Joy Comes In The Mourning

Contributed by R Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Main Idea: We can find hope, love and faith in the words spoken by the angel on that first Resurrection Sunday.

Main Idea: We can find hope, love and faith in the words spoken by the angel on that first Resurrection Sunday. Interrogative: Is there a message for today us in the words spoken by the angel on that first Resurrection Sunday? I. Background (vv. 1-5) II. A Word That Gives Hope. (v. 6) 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:5-7

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

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

To Those Who Died That Others May Live

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 26, 2003

A Memorial Day tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during all the wars fought by Americans for freedom and justice.

INTRODUCTION. In 1867 some deeply caring women of Columbus, Mississippi, decorated not only the graves of their own dead who had given their lives in the great Civil War which had just ended, but also the graves of the Northern soldiers who were buried there. This extremely noble act inspired ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-52

Denomination: Baptist

More Is Expected Of Those Who Have More

Contributed by Lee Proctor on May 6, 2002

This sermon will teach that the level of understanding of the will of God a person has determines not only their joy in serving HIM, but also the severity of their discipline from HIM.

41. Then Peter said unto HIM, “Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?” 42. And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43. Blessed is that servant whom his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

God Blesses Those Who Obey Him Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002

The book of Daniel begins with an appropriate struggle for Israelites in a foreign land, and because of their obedient faith they are blessed.

I. Illustration “The State of the Nation Address I grew up in rural America in the 50’s and 60’s. On any given day, you could walk through the high school parking lot and observe that half the vehicles parked there were trucks with windows rolled down and doors unlocked. Most of them carried, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Are Called To Those Who Are Ready

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

Philip’s call to travel the road to Gaza doesn’t make human sense, but it reminds us to trust God when we have to go through the wilderness of life experiences.

There is a theme in American Literature, U.S. movies, and Broadway musicals where protagonists from rural areas come to the big city and make it big. Even Clark Kent has to move from the farm to Metropolis before he makes the big time as the investigative reporter who doubles as Superman. And we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: *other

Blessed Are Those Who Bless The People Of God Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 10, 2009

This is the first in a series of sermons on the Old Testament beatitudes. Who are the blessed ones? Those who bless the people of God

Series: OT Beatitudes Title: Blessed Are Those Who Bless the People of God Text: Numbers 22:1-6; 24:1-14. Introduction: I think we’re all familiar with the beatitudes with which Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew 5. I thought it might be interesting to look at some similar ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Fourth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:4 A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?" Annie replied, "Because people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

We’ve convinced ourselves that “God helps those who help themselves.” Many people believe that’s even in the Bible. It’s not. In fact, I can’t think of anything more unbiblical.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) What an awesome healing story in today’s Gospel! I’m not referring to the cure; I’m referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

The Lord responds to those who cry out to him for help. We must admit God is our only source of help; without it we are sunk.

INTRODUCTION This is the fourth message in the series “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” We’re examining ten popular statements people think are in the Bible, but they aren’t found in scripture. There are millions of Bibles in America, yet there is an alarming level of biblical ignorance. George Barna ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:17-19

Denomination: Baptist