Sermons on Cry:

What To Do When You Are Surrounded Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 1, 2012

Are there times in your life when you feel penned in on every side and there is no where to turn for relief? Do you ever cry yourself to sleep only to wake up early? If so, then these psalms are for your comfort and hope.

Many think that Psalm 3 and 4 go together. Psalm 3 was to be sung in the morning and Psalm 4 in the evening. If this is true, then the situations are likely the same—David’s fleeing from his son, Absalom, who was trying to take over the kingship of Israel and kill his own ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Certainties Of The 110th Psalm! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jan 4, 2021

With the dawning of a new year the universal cry of HAPPY NEW YEAR rings out! What will your hope and confidence of the New Year be founded upon? May I encourage you to establish them on the certainties of Psalm 110!

Intro: With the dawning of a new year comes a universal cry that is heard in every language – HAPPY NEW YEAR! The thought is may you experience a happy, healthy, better year than the year before! But the question that I would like to ask is, what will be the basis upon you build that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Go Where?

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020

I’m sure of one thing, no one jumps up and down when the Lord calls them to a place they have never been, or like me, you go scratching, clawing and crying to hang on to where you are

GO WHERE? Genesis 12:1-4 Now the Lord had said to Abraham: “Get out of your country, from your kindred from your fathers house, to a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

America's Great Heritage And Hope

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 30, 2015

How to find the hope we need: 1. Remember God's rescues (vs. 1-3). 2. Cry out for God's compassion (vs. 4-9). 3. Trust in God's truth (vs. 8-13).

America's Great Heritage and Hope Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 2, 2014 *On July 4th, 1776, King George III of England wrote about the day in his diary, and this is what he wrote: "July 4, 1776: Nothing happened today." (1) *He couldn't have been farther ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why You Shouldn’t Speak In Tongues

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017

The arguments against speaking in tongues today, if applied to other Bible doctrines, would have all orthodox Bible believers crying foul. The truth is, these arguments are not true to the Scriptures or Early Church experience, and should be rejected.

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T SPEAK IN TONGUES INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We’re on our way somewhere! Not just to a normal place like the grocery store or to the bank. We’re on our way to heaven! 2. Have you ever been up a really tall building? A small boy, with his father, was in an elevator going up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Chain Reaction In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

This morning I want to look at 6 ways our world has been shaped by the divine chain reaction that was started by a baby’s cry in a dark & dirty stable over 2,000 years ago.

A Chain Reaction in a Manger (Inspired by Rev. John Hamby’s message “What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?”) December 22, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A In Frank Capra’s Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Destroy (Part I) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2022

Exhausted following a flight to preserve his life, David looks to God Who alone can deliver His wearied saint. And He will deliver you when you cry out to Him in the midst of your trials.

TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM SAUL, IN THE CAVE. Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. I cry out to God Most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Stages Of The Spiritual Journey From Birth To Death: Beginning, Prevenient Grace, New Birth, Growth, Holiness, Death, & Eternity

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 6, 2022

You were born into the world, a crying baby, in a hospital most likely, with no knowledge of anything in the world around you. We are born in many ways a blank slate, however, we are born into a particular mindset, of self-interest.

1. Birth into a crazy world: Imago Dei / Corruption You were born into the world, a crying baby, in a hospital most likely, with no knowledge of anything in the world around you. We are born in many ways a blank slate, however, we are born into a particular mindset, of self-interest. We are born ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Hebrews 3:12-15, 2 Corinthians 7:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Danger Of Doing What Is Right In Your Own Sight

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2023

The church has had far too much in common with the children of Israel back in the days when there was no king. We must cry out against the Spiritual, Moral, and Ethical Depravity that is being allowed to happen in the churches today.

The Danger of Doing What is Right in Your Own Eyes By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: SCRIPTURES: - Judges 17 – 21 Deuteronomy 12:8 says, “You shall not do as we are doing here today, everyone doing what is right in his own eyes”. That is not a request that is a command. Judges 17:6 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Had I Known: The Sinner's Regret

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The sinner’s cry at the end of life is one of regret, desperation, and hopelessness. But it is also a warning to those who are still alive. We have the opportunity to make the right choice now, to embrace Christ and live in light of eternity.

HAD I KNOWN: THE SINNER'S REGRET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:19-31 Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:13-14, Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION: The story of the rich man and Lazarus offers us a powerful glimpse into the final reality of human choices. It serves as a sobering reminder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Protection Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025

When God shuts you in, He shuts out death, calamity, and disaster. In this second half of the year, we are not relying on human calculations or strength — we are crying out to the God of Protection to shut us in!

GOD OF PROTECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 7:16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:1-7, Proverbs 18:10, Isaiah 54:17, Job 1:9-10, Zechariah 2:5 INTRODUCTION: Every believer desires to be safe — from evil, danger, destruction, and the unpredictable storms of life. Safety is a basic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Tired, Lord! Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 8, 2018

David was struggling physically, he was struggling spiritually, and he was struggling emotionally.

I’m Tired, Lord! Psalm 6:1-10 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re going to look at a time when David was tired and struggling physically, spiritually, and emotionally. - This made me think of one of the things I struggle with personally, and that’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A New Vision Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2015

The restoration of Job.

A NEW VISION OF GOD. Job 42:1-6. The prose narrative bookends of the epic poem which is the Book of Job provide us at either end with the same judgment of Job’s character. Twice in the first two chapters the LORD taunts Satan with the integrity of Job (Job 1:8; Job 2:3). Twice Satan questions ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Things In Hell That You Should Find In Every Baptist Church!

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 26, 2002

Hindsight is 20/20, and if we would only listen to the spirit of God and do as we are lead to do. If we could hear the crying and gnashing of teeth, and the eternal torment of the souls in hell, surely Holiness-Fire would be in us.

3 Things in Hell that you Should Find in every Baptist Church! Text: Luke 16:19-31. Read entire text, Pray, and then start with v. 23-24: “and in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24.And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

What About Me?

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 16, 2006

We hear about the prodigal son but what about his older brother. He is giving out a cry that is also coming from our communities. Be we can’t hear them inside our church walls.

What About Me? Luke 15:25-32 You have always heard the story of the Prodigal Son and how he: · Got tired of living at home · Decided to take his inheritance and leave · Spent all he had on loose living · “Came to Himself” – realized what he did · Went back home to a welcoming father · A feast was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist