Sermons on No Sorrow:

The Dark Night Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2022

In this “Dark Night of the Soul” we see the relationship between prayer and action through three things: Through 1) His Sorrow Matthew 26:36–38), 2) His Supplication (Matthew 26:39–45a), and 3) His Strength (Matthew 26:45b-46).

Matthew 26:36-46. [36] Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go over there and pray." [37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. [38] Then he said to them, "My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Other

Decisions In The Midst Of Difficulty

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

Are you facing a hopeless situation, a deep sorrow, an insurmountable obstacle, or an incredible difficulty? If that’s the case, this message is for you.

In the book that bears his name, the prophet Jeremiah warns the people of God to repent of their sin. He pleads with them to forsake their idols and turn back to Jehovah. For years he speaks the word of the Lord, and yet they do not listen. Jeremiah warns them over and over again that if they do ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

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

Comforted To Comfort

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 28, 2018

God comforts us so that we can comfort others to trust God.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of a handful of German theologians to stand up to the Nazification of the German church. Bonhoeffer’s courage thrust him into leadership in that part of the Protestant church that opposed Hitler. He founded an underground seminary in Bavaria, which was closed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pilate's Perplexing Problem

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Pilate was convinced that Jesus was not worthy of crucifixion, but he compromised and sent Jesus to the cross anyway, and by that choice he went from a hero to a zero in the history of Christianity.

Pilate was appointed procurator of Judea in A.D. 26, which was only about 3 years before the crucifixion of Christ, but already he had so much trouble with the Jews that he despised them. When he first came to Jerusalem he discovered that it was about the only city in the whole Roman Empire that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Jeremiah, The Weeping Prophet Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2024

Prophet Jeremiah was a powerful prophet chosen by God. He was so chosen even before the foundation of the world and even before formed in the mother’s womb. What about you.

Theme: Jeremiah, Weeping Prophet Text: Lamentations 3:22-24   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: This OT prophet played three roles in the lives of the Israelites. He was a prophet with a concern for his people. He was appointed by God with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

When You Can't Forgive Yourself: How To Experience Total Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 31, 2023

Forgiveness.... we give it to others, but can we give it to ourselves? How can forgiveness go full circle? Joseph's brothers had still not forgiven themselves. Joseph modeled the forgiveness of God and helped them experience total forgiveness.

Joseph: Living the Dream When You Can’t Forgive Yourself: How to Experience Total Forgiveness Genesis 50 On September 6, 2018 a tragic event that happened in Dallas. Botham Jean who was a worship leader in his church moved into the South Side Flats apartments in Dallas while also working for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saddest Verse(S) In The Bible

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023

Examine the saddest verse(s) in the Bible..

SADDEST VERSES IN THE BIBLE Many have preached, and many know the shortest verse in the Bible, which is John 11:35. Jesus wept. Some may say, that to them that is the saddest verse in the Bible. I can ask each of you here what might be your favorite verse or verses and I would get different ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Tears

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 5, 2020

God is above, and yet our tears fall into His bosom. The tears have much weight in them, and are pressing upon God. He will visit you, wipe your tears and make you laugh again.

SPEAKING TEARS "My friends scorn me: but mine eye pours out tears unto God” (Job 16:20) Tears are words, virtual words, that the heart can't express, they speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues(Quote by Washington ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:20, Revelation 7:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

"Seek Righteousness…seek Humility”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 27, 2023

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. What does repentance look like for New Testament believers? The Prophet Zephaniah reminds of us what believers do when they are repentant.

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. Those are some powerful pictures of repentance, wouldn’t you agree? And what were Old Testament believers saying with these traditions? Wearing clothes made from rough ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 3:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tears Of Jesus

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 15, 2023

Jesus shed tears for many reasons. We, as Christians, should shed tears for the same. Is our heart sensitive to the things of God?

Chemists say that tears are a combination of sodium chloride, phosphate of lime, mucus, and water. The Bible reveals that tears are the expressions of a broken heart. The Bible is splattered with tears from Genesis to Revelation. In the Old Testament, Esther fell down before the King's and wept ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35, Luke 19:41, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 4, 2025

Through the Miracle of the Raising of Lazarus, John teaches us a number of important things we need to know about God. 

Good Morning. My wife saw on the internet the other day a man at a gas station who promised to pay for people’s gas if they could recite 1 Bible verse. 6 people were challenged, and sadly all 6 failed. So, if you ever meet this person, today’s Gospel lesson is your easy button. Jesus Wept it’s John ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Mother's Tears

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

It’s alright to weep. Jesus wept, so did most others in scriptures.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. A mother’s tears: nothing so tender, so convicting, so touching and so powerful. Why? ? Because mothers are more tender and gentler than any others ? Because mothers care deeper than any others ? Because all life comes from mothers ? Because mothers have great hopes for the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4

Denomination: Baptist