Sermons on God Know Our Sorrow:

"All I Want For Christmas" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2017

Finding real joy at Christmas

“All I want for Christmas is Joy” Hebrews 12:1-2 TLB Well it’s that time of year again when my wife and I make our annual trek to the attic to bring down our Christmas decorations. Last Sunday afternoon. I will admit getting all those boxes down is not my favorite thing to do. This year I counted ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003

You can’t understand or comprehend your purpose in life by starting with YOU! It is essential that you start with GOD!

13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Upward, Inward, & Outward Vision

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2023

Isaiah saw three visions: an upward one, of God; an inward one, of himself; and an outward vision, of the needs of the lost people around him. If we hope to change the world then we need the same three visions.

UPWARD, INWARD, & OUTWARD VISION Isa. 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one of Charles Shultz’s famous “Peanuts” cartoons, Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. “Charlie Brown,” she begins, “life is a lot like a deck chair on a cruise ship. Some place it to see where they’ve been, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Beginnings

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 16, 2025

They lived in fear, but rather than starting immediately on rebuilding the wall for protection, they instead built an altar and began to worship. They worship despite their fear of the surrounding people! They worship because they are afraid!

New Beginnings Ezra 3 You know, I used to be into refinishing old furniture, but not so much anymore. It takes time, a lot of work, and space and the proper tools to do the job well. Terri and I have an old wooden bed with matching wash cabinet with a really old tilt mirror and another old dresser ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing The Way More Fully Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005

When we think we know it all, there’s always something that God can teach us.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 18:24-19:7 TITLE: “KNOWING THE WAY MORE ADEQUATELY” INTRODUCTION: A. When you visit a place you’ve never been before, you tend to follow the directions very closely. The more you travel to that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean To Lament?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 3, 2025

People who are sincerely remorseful for the wrongs or transgressions that they have committed will openly show some type of emotion.

What Does It Mean to Lament? Luke 16:19-31 The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines lament as (1) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively, to mourn, to regret strongly, and (2) a crying out in grief, a wailing, dirge, elegy, complaint. It could also be said that one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Great King Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 6, 2017

Don't hesitate to submit to Jesus as your King, because He is a righteous, reigning, rescuing and rich King.

Bill Klem was the father of baseball umpires: colorful, judicious, and dignified. He was passionate about the game, which he officiated for 37 years, including 18 world series. He was the first umpire to use arm signals while working behind home plate and became known as “the Old Arbitrator”, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Comfort For The Crying Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

Tears bridge the gap between great beauties and great horrors. In heaven there will be no more horrors. Yet the beauties will be never ending, and never boring.

3. And I heard a big voice from heaven saying, Look, the tabernacle of God is with humanity, and He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God Himself will be with them-their God. 4. And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will no longer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-5

Denomination: *other

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 25, 2022

2 Timothy 4:9-22 gives us the final instructions of a man facing death.

Introduction Commentator David Helm notes the following: Final words are often meant to communicate things of first importance. Parents remind children of something important just before walking out the door—“Now, remember what I told you. Don’t forget!” Bosses give their employees final ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Over Our Future Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Allow God's love to reign over our future by trusting Him to provide for our needs and seeking His kingdom first.

Today, we're going to talk about something that I know a lot of us struggle with - worrying about our future. We worry about school, friends, family, and what we're going to do with our lives. But guess what? Jesus has something to say about that in Matthew 6:25-34. Let's dive in and see what He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Topics: Divine Trust, Spiritual Surrender, Faithful Future, God's Plan

Remedy Part 4: The Remedy For Meaninglessness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on May 3, 2009

Why are we here? What’s the point? All of our striving and searching for meaning ultimately lead to dead ends that don’t satisfy us. God provides the remedy by transforming our lives to be like His Son.

REMEDY The Remedy for Meaninglessness “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in thee..” Saint Augustine, 420 A.D. Key Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Icebreaker: "What have you done that you believe in and you are proud of?" That’s the question an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Longings For Your Life #2: Relationship Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2015

God wants to have a relationship with us, and we know this: 1. By the Lord's witness to us (vs. 15). 2. By the Lord's work in our lives (vs. 16). 3. By the Lord's willingness for forget our sins (vs. 17).

God's Longings for Your Life #2: Relationship Hebrews 10:15-17, John 14:16-23, John 16:5-11, Romans 3:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 7, 2014 BACKGROUND: *We are taking a look at some of God's greatest desires for our lives, and last Sunday we started with God's ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 17, 2010

When we ask God speak to us, we must be prepared to hear Him, and to do whatever He asks, even when it is difficult.

Now as [Jesus] was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘Do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Are Not Playing Our Song Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2014

A study of chapter 8 of Revelation verses 1 through 13

Revelation 8: 1 – 13 They Are Not Playing Our Song 1 When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and to them were given seven trumpets. 3 Then another angel, having a golden censer, came and stood at ...read more

Scripture: Jude 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Live In The Image Of God"

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

¡§The key to an honest and accurate self image is knowing the basis of our self worth ¡V our identity in Christ.¡¨

A college student who had always lived in the city was visiting a ranch in Arkansas. He was fascinated by all the animals. He had never seen so many before so it wasn¡¦t unusual when He blurted out, ¡§What an unusual looking cow. Why doesn¡¦t she have any horns?¡¨ The rancher explained, ¡§Well, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ