Sermons on Mourning To Dancing:

Broken Up Over Broken Walls?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This is the first in a series through the book of Nehemiah. It is both an introduction to Nehemiah and a sermon on developing a heart that mirrors the heart of God.

INTRO: Rock in the road/ Edmund Burke quote READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Divided Kingdom, Evil rulers, prophets warnings, 722 BC Assyrians raid Israel (North), 605 Nebby invades Judah (south) as prophesied by Isaiah – Story told in Daniel 586 Babylon (Nebby) come back Jerusalem - Ezekiel 539 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Dries Tears Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

The God who dries tears does not merely console—He restores. He knows the depth of every tear you've shed and has already made provision to turn your sorrow into songs.

THE GOD WHO DRIES TEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 56:8 Supporting Texts: Revelation 21:4, Isaiah 25:8, John 11:35, Psalm 30:5, 2 Kings 20:5 INTRODUCTION: Tears are a language of the soul. They speak of pain, loss, disappointment, and deep emotion. In the Bible, God is not only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Things New

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Dec 14, 2004

Funeral sermon for a believer.

Revelation 21:1-5 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a beautiful bride prepared for her husband. 3I heard a loud shout from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian's Rest

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2020

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30.

Where can we find true rest for our souls? Do we find true rest on a Sabbath day, in a promised land, or in Jesus and in eternity? Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about rest in Matthew 11:16-30. “But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Enthusiastic Living Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 29, 2003

The difference between living and existing can often be traced to one’s philosophy of life. The God-given philosophy of life involves many aspects, but today I’d like to summarize part of that philosphy through three "Remember" statements.

Enthusiastic Living (Ecclesiastes 9:7-18) Intro 1. Kids pretend things to take away boredom….. (1) We’d walk to the store pretending we are trying to lose Martians who were following us (2) Kids who need medical treatments often try to make games of things… 2. As we age, we tend to lose ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7-18, Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Games

Contributed by Ingimar Deridder on Apr 18, 2001

Don’t Play Games with God

Don’t Play Games with God  The leaders were upset because Jesus would not play their religious games. “But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows. And saying, We have piped unto you and ye have not danced, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22, Matthew 11:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time To Lament Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2016

When the bottom drops out, we need to lament before God.

A Time to Lament (Psalm 79) 1. My high school assignment 
was to ask a veteran about World War II. Since my father had served 
in the Philippines during the war, 
I chose him. After a few basic questions, I very gingerly asked, “Did you ever kill anyone?” Dad got ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hanging Up Your Harp

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Sep 29, 2019

The Devil may never get you to do drugs, drink, or smoke, but if he can just get you to hang up your harp & sing a silent song, he's got you.

Ps 137:1-4 137 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

C. All Saints Day. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2024

November 1st, 2025.

Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31 A). THE TRIUMPH OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM. Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18. Daniel has already reported the last day of Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon (cf. Daniel 5:30). With the beginning of chapter 7, the book changes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sometimes I Have Doubts Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007

4 of 5 messages. This message addresses the challenge of doubt and how it can contribute to faith.

I have questioned many things about our faith and the things of God. I am a skeptic. I admit it. Whenever I hear about someone who is suffering from cancer miraculously discovering his or her cancer is gone, I wonder if it can be true. I doubt. I read reports about God mysteriously working in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When It's Almost More Than You Can Bear

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study of grief from the life of Job.

As a minister I have conducted quite a few funerals and have witnessed hundreds of people grieving over the loss of a loved one. It is especially difficult to conduct a funeral for a member of your own family who has passed away. I remember when my mother passed away unexpectedly she had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Grief! Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003

I preached this message on grief in the Emotion Quotient series on my father’s birthday one week after he had gone to be with the Lord.

THE EMOTION QUOTIENT – PART THREE “Good Grief” Psalm 30 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “I will exalt you, O Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. [2] O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. [3] O Lord, you brought me up from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Hang Up Your Harps & Don't Stop Singing

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Feb 26, 2007

Eulogy for Derro "Smitty" Smith, a faithful church organist. Sermon can be easily adapted to encourage continued Chritian service.

Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Strength In Divine Joy SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The joy of the Lord is our strength. Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning.

The topic of today's sermon is joy. We all experience discouragement and bad days, but God has provided us with joy to strengthen us. Psalm 30:5 says that weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Isaiah 61:3 tells us that God gives us beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Topics: Joy, Strength, Endurance

The Beatitudes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

Explores the Beatitudes as a call to character transformation, guiding Christians to embody Jesus' teachings in their daily lives amidst imperfections and trials.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! We gather here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on the Beatitudes. These potent words spoken by our Savior, Jesus Christ, are not just mere moral guidelines; they are a radical call to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Topics: Jesus' Ideals