Sermons on Laments:

Hope: God Promises

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 12, 2016

When you can't cope, hold onto the rope of hope.

Hope – God Promises Luke 2:38 Rev. Brian Bill December 10-11, 2016 I really like those words we just heard – when Jesus was born the night was lit with hope and promise and on the day He died, the day was dimmed with grief and sorrow. And our lives today are filled with a combination of hope ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Scattered Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 27, 2017

Those who were scattered preached the Gospel everywhere they went. Hundreds of individual evangelists were giving the Gospel to thousands of souls, and the message became known over the whole area.

February 8, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.E.4: The Church is Scattered (8:1-3) Acts 8:1-3 (KJV) 1And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 30

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 15, 2021

Psalm 30 is a psalm of new orientation.

Psalm 30: Sorrow May Stay The Night, But Joy Is Always There Introduction: Psalm 30 LEB A psalm; a song for the dedication of the house. Of David. This beautiful psalm seems to have been originally written after recovery from a serious illness. We have all had plenty of experience with illness ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tell It Not In Gath

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025

I was born a Muslim and one thing I have noticed between the two religions( Christianity and Islam) is this: In Islam there is espirit décor, the spirit of brotherhood/ brotherhood is not in Christianity rather we look for means of bringing ourselves down

TELL IT NOT IN GATH, PUBLISH IT NOT IN THE STREET OF ASKELON. Text: 2. Sam. 1:17-27. And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: 18 (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.) 19 The beauty of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival Looks Like Turning

Contributed by Paul Robinson on May 17, 2023

Revival is far more simple than we often think, but that doesn't mean it's easy.

Turning is something we do every day. We turn to get out of bed, we turn to go in and out of rooms, we turn on the road, we turn to greet people. Turning is such a natural thing that we don’t even notice we are doing it. In Psalm 85, some conscious turning is taking place. God is turning from His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Summer In The Psalms: Psalm 13 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Address the issue of depression, emphasizing that even in our darkest moments, we can find hope and comfort in God's unfailing love and trust in His plan for us.

Good morning, Church Family. Today, we delve into a sensitive but important topic that most of us have encountered in one way or another - depression. Life can be overwhelming and often, we find ourselves in the depths of despair, questioning God's plan for us. However, we are not alone in this ...read more

Topics: Depression, Hope, Christ

The 2nd Most Misunderstood Word (Peace)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 12, 2002

This old priestly benediction gives a definition of "peace" that puts our typical version of that concept to shame.

THE 2ND MOST MISUNDERSTOOD WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: PEACE! Numbers 6:22-27 (First most misunderstood word is “Love”: proof—listen to what the radio says about love and then read I Cor 13. Big, big difference.) What the culture thinks peace is: 1. cessation of war 2. no present crisis ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus In Every Book Of The Bible

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Who is Christ? His portrait is painted by the whole of Scripture. This is a classic sermon first done by Oral Roberts that I have reworked.

BANKER HIDDEN TREASURE JEWELER PEARL OF GREAT PRICE BAKER LIVING BREAD LAWYER ADVOCATE WITH THE FATHER SHEPHERD LAMB OF GOD DOCTOR GREAT PHYSICIAN LONELY FRIEND THAT STICKS CLOSER THAN A BROTHER FLORIST LILY OF THE VALLEY, THE ROSE OF SHARON BUILDER SURE FOUNDATION, CORNER ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Abuse? Then Make God Your R.e.f.u.g.e.

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Feb 12, 2003

When we are being abused, we can be fully assured that God is our protection and our sufficiency when you follow R.E.F.U.G.E

Abuse? Then make God your R.E.F.U.G.E. 6 Steps In Dealing With An Abuse Psalm 142 A maskil of David, when he was in the cave. 1 To the Lord I cry out;to the Lord I plead for mercy. 2 I pour out my lament before him;I tell him about my troubles. 3 Even when my strength leaves me,you watch my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Honesty

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 24, 2004

Paul having commended the Thessalonian church to walk in Holiness and then in Harmony, now mandates that they walk with one another in honesty.

“Walk in Honesty” 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 I. WALK IN HOLINESS. (vv. 1-8) II. WALK IN HARMONY. (VV. 9-10) III. WALK in HONESTY. (vv. 11-12) Romans 12:7; 13:13; 2 Corinthians 8:20-21; Philippians 4:8 A. Make it your AMBITION to live peaceably. (v. 11a) And that ye study to be quiet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Labor - 6 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

This is the last part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 6 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:22-24 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

When Time Runs Out On A Nation Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 2, 2004

a message to help us to see that we must turn to God before it is too late

THE MEASURE OF JUDGMENT When Time Runs Out on a Nation Amos 8 This chapter begins with a Amos¡¦ fourth vision, a basket of summer fruit. The fruit was already harvested and no longer could ever have a chance to grow. The harvest was over and so was God¡¦s patience. Time had run out on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Need And Up Lift

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 26, 2011

We all need and up left from time to time.

DO YOU NEED AND UP LIFT Many times we get in a possession we need and uplift. So we need to know where to look for the right answer. God has answers to all our problems. 1. Lift our eyes Matt.17: 8And when they had lifted up their eyes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:8

Denomination: Baptist

What God Has Done Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

Psalm 85 looks at what God has done for us and what God desires to do for us. In part 1 of this 3 part series, we look at God’s restoration and divine favor upon His people.

Psalm 85 -- We Must Remember and Anticipate *Written by the Sons of Korah, a talented musical family. The Sons of Korah are credited with having written 11 Psalms. Psalm 85 is believed to have been written after the return of the Jews from their captivity in Babylon, most likely during the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Written In Our Hearts

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 4, 2009

"I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more" says our God to all the peoples. My faults are forgiven. My relationships are fixed. "No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me

Pure Gospel - "I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more" - God to all the peoples - My faults are forgiven - My relationships are fixed - "No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Congregational