Sermons on Lamentation:

The Servant Who Hears God's Voice (Isaiah 50:4-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2025

Sermon's focus is on listening to God. The servant is part of the group of disciples who hear God's voice. The servant suffers, but is confident that he suffers innocently, and that God will vindicate him.

Our passage today is commonly called the third of the four servant songs in Isaiah 40-55. The other three, famously, are in Isaiah 42, 49, and 53. I've said before that over a century ago, a scholar named Bernard Duhm split off these four songs from the rest of Isaiah 40-55, and treated ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

A Thousand Messages, One Truth: The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

This is the one-thousandth sermon that God has blessed me to share with you. His Word has been my constant source of wisdom, guidance, and strength, and it is this same Word that I want to lift up today.

A Thousand Messages, One Truth: The Faithfulness of God Introduction: It’s hard to believe we are here today, not just for another sermon, but for the one thousandth sermon that God has blessed me to write and share. As I reflect on this journey, I am reminded of God’s unchanging faithfulness. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 55:11, Deuteronomy 7:9, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 46:1, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Philippians 1:6, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Plea For Action Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 9, 2022

his Psalm is a prayer in which God’s inaction confounds the Psalmist against the wicked. Therefore, he beseeches God to Arise (v. 12) and lifts up his hand. Hence we could call this psalm A Plea For Action. There are many lessons to be learned from it:

I. WHEN GOD SEEMS FAR AWAY (v. 1) A. There are times in the life of the godliest Christians during which God seems afar off and as if He is hiding. 1. A Christian should not doubt his salvation b/c he goes through such times. 2. This will be distressing for Christians. It is not troubling that we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Reset

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 31, 2025

God is not just a God of the past; He is also alive and working in our present and future. Trust Him to guide you out of the wilderness and into His promises for your life.

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Introduction • I’m sensing in my spirit that we are in a “Supernatural Reset ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Lamentations 3:22-23, Joel 2:25-26, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Renewed Strength For The Journey

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 20, 2025

Today, we embrace the limitless beauty of God’s promise—a gift of renewal born from His boundless love. With open hearts and unwavering faith, we delve into the profound depths of this divine invitation.

Introduction Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ” • This verse is a beacon of hope for the weary, a reminder for those waiting on the Lord that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 27:14, Lamentations 3:25-26, Psalm 103:5, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 12:1, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 25 – Do Not Keep Sinning For Judgment Comes – Worthless Offerings Are Unacceptable Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

The efforts of sinful man to obtain his own acceptance with God is no more than sin wanting to shake hands with holiness and to say, “We are the same, just a bit different in appearance.” Judah was found wanting, wicked and ready for judgement. God gave them to Babylon.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 25 – DO NOT KEEP SINNING FOR JUDGMENT COMES – WORTHLESS OFFERINGS ARE UNACCEPTABLE PART 25 - Jeremiah 6:20-30 CHAPTER 6 [A]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING IN THEIR LIVES (a). VERSE 20 - WORTHLESS AND INSINCERE OFFERINGS ARE NOT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:20-21, Isaiah 8:14, 1 Peter 2:8, Jeremiah 6:22-23, Jeremiah 6:24-26, Revelation 9:21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Romans 3:10-12, Revelation 2:27, Joshua 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Seek The Kingdom Matthew 7:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2025

Matthew 7:7-8 speaks directly to our relationship with God and His heart for us - For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.

Go! And Seek the Kingdom Matthew 7:7-8 Introduction Good morning, dear brothers and sisters! It is such a blessing to gather together in the presence of our Lord to worship, learn, and grow in His Word. Today, we will focus on the powerful and encouraging words of Jesus in Matthew 7:7-8. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, James 4:2-3, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 13:44, Luke 18:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-23, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Study Of Psalm 5 And 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 11, 2017

These two Psalms give us two very specific challenges: What/who we worship is what we rejoice about … so do we worship God? For us, there is nothing more powerful or restorative than confession of sin, and we need to do that more and more.

A Study of Psalm 5 and 6 Psalm 5-6 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of wisdom, royal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10, Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold On!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2019

We keep our eyes on the promise of God's "third day"

March 17, 2016 (St. Patrick's Day) Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Hold On! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the great songs from the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

A new beginning is not just about starting over, but starting afresh with God’s grace, direction, and power. When God initiates a new beginning in someone’s life, He brings clarity, hope, and transformation.

THE POWER OF A NEW BEGINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23; Genesis 1:1-3; Joel 2:25; Revelation 21:5; 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons, and every season comes with opportunities for a new beginning. No ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Reclaim Our Heritage

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001

Are you aware that America is in a cultural civil war? This message suggests 5 things that we can do to reclaim the heritage that is ours as Christians.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Are you aware that America is in a cultural civil war? William Bennett, former head of the U.S. Dept. of Education, wrote, "America is engaged in an on going & intensifying cultural war. Over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Lamentations 5:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uprooting Bitter Roots 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message continues exploration of the second deadly virus in the church family -- bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots 2” Introduction Two weeks ago we began exploring a subject that affects every person in the world. Either you or someone you know has been paralyzed by this insidious infection at one time or another in your life or perhaps even now. It is so devastating that is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:11-24, Acts 8:9-23, Lamentations 3:15-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Suffering A Cry For Help

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000

A sermon on Psalm 130 Suffering

Psalm 130 "Suffering, A Cry for Help!!" Psalm 130 begins with these words:"Out of the depths I cry to thee, O Lord!! Lord, hear my voice!! Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication!!" Out of the depths, out of the inner reaches of his soul, the psalmist ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

No "pay For Play" In God's Economy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2023

God Does Not Need Anything from Us. It's the Other Way around.

Twelfth Sunday in Course 2023 The words of Jeremiah today sound very much like a political candidate’s lament over the words of an enemy: Here’s what my opponent is plotting: “Denounce him. . .perhaps he can be deceived, then we can overcome him. . .” But really, those of us who have been around ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:10-13, Romans 5:12-15, Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

Peace Of Righteousness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2024

When the people turn to God in praise and right living, in true justice, they will know the fullness of peace, and God will be in their midst to console and empower them.

Second Sunday of Advent 2024 The prophet Baruch was assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His mentor is associated mostly with the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, and his prophecies were generally so dire that we now call such language a “jeremiad.” Wow. Imagine several hundred years from now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-6, Philippians 1:8-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic