Sermons on Rachel Weeping:

Spiritual Empowerment

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 7, 2019

The Lord will ransom and redeem His own.

INTRODUCTION Empowerment has something to do with ennoblement, resourcing, re-positioning properly for performance etc. Empowerment as a key component in human development takes place not only in spirituality but other areas such as academic (intellectual empowerment), economic (economic ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shortage Of Tears

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

There is a shortage of tears in the kingdom of God. God moved over this land in the previous generation as a result of the tears of many intercessors. The tears are not shed for their needs, but for the sinful condition of the land and expansion of God’s kingdom.

There is a shortage of tears in the kingdom of God. God moved over this land in the previous generation as a result of the tears of many intercessors. The tears are not shed for their needs, but for the sinful condition of the land and expansion of God’s kingdom. When churches have become party ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36, Matthew 26:46

"Why The Old Men Wept?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 3, 2004

What the difference between being a young man and being an old man? The young men shouted and the old men wept... why?

Title: "WHY THE OLD MEN WEPT?" Introduction: WHY THE YOUNG MEN SHOUTED? It is much easier to shout than it is to weep. There is a certain depth in weeping. The young men shouted because they finally had something to believe in. The foundation of the Temple had been rebuilt and laid. They were ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

If Only You Knew

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 13, 2008

Jesus the Messiah comes as Prophet Priest and King on Palm Sunday

Luke 19:28-48 Basingstoke Palm Sunday 16th March 2008 If only you knew We usually think of Palm Sunday as a really happy time All the waving palm branches, shouts of Hosanna! Cheers, Celebration. So it’s a surprise to read in v41-42 that Jesus was in tears!! "As he approached Jerusalem and saw the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

A New Covenant

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

Before Jesus can bring about the New Covenant He must ride into Jerusalem as was prophesied by Zechariah. The Temple courts have become a market of greed and gain instead of a place of spiritual discourse. What has worship become in our day and age?

Message: Today we turn to the Old Testament to once again reveal the events of the New Testament. We are nearly there, nearly at Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, nearly seated at the Last Supper, nearly gathered in prayer at the Garden of Gethsemane. We are nearly at the time of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Believers

Contributed by Phillip Schrimsher on Sep 12, 2008

The attitudes that should be present in the life of the believer

Blessed Believers Luke 6:20-26 Introduction: The setting for our text today took place on a mountain plateau not far from the city of Capernaum, thus the phrase (sermon on the mount). The section of that sermon that we will examine today is called the (beatitudes) taken from the word “beati” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Be Sad, Mad, Then Glad! How To Worship An Emotional God!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 1, 2014

God desires our sadness and soberness to enter into a relationship with Him, then we get angry at our our sin, just as He is angry against sin, and after cleansing ourselves, we can then become authentically happy in Him.

How to Worship Our Emotional God! Be Sad, Mad, then Glad! Worship God! We just got to visit out daughter and one thing very funny about her I that remember is that when she was little she was very emotional! Maybe something happened and she would cry big tears but then if I did few faces or ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Heman

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 15, 2024

Heman, in spite of living a holy life, wept for the sins that came along with His birth, i.e. the sins that came as part of the fall of mankind.

Psalm 51 and Psalm 88 were written by two saints of God when they were going through extreme agony. David wrote Psalm 51 after he sinned against Bathsheba. Psalm 88 was written by Heman, one of the sons of Asaph. Heman was a wise man and seer in David's kingdom. Heman had a very good ...read more

This City Makes God Cry

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

God goes to the City that makes Him cry because of you and I.

“This City Makes God Cry” Luke 19:41 We come today in our Lenten Journey to the point where Jesus is about to enter Jerusalem triumphantly. His ministry and life has been prophecy fulfilled. Jesus ascends the Mount of Olives, a mountain range on the eastern boundary of Jerusalem. Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41

Denomination: Baptist

Gambling With The Cross

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Far too many people are playing around the edge of faith and gambling with the cross

Gambling with the Cross Luke 23:26-43 Good Friday Service April 10, 1998 Introduction I. Poem by George MacLeod A. We have come to commemorate the crucifixion: We need to put this event into perspective, focus needs to be on content not cosmetics - we want to look good, focus on christ rather than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Church Of God

To Whom Is The Blessing?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on May 20, 2006

To whom is the blessing and to whom is the woe? The blessings mentioned in Luke 6 are usually misunderstood.

1stBBC To whom is the blessing and to whom is the woe? Luke 6:20-26 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. "Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Temple And City Hand In Hand Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 7, 2019

In the process of rebuilding the wall Nehemiah also makes sure the city of Jerusalem is repopulated. God is not going to have in impact in this world unless we keep making the connection between the temple and the city. We cannot just be Sunday morning Christians.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/jexit-judah-comes-home/ Jexit: Judah Comes Home Temple and City Hand In Hand Nehemiah We have been looking at the lives of the returned exiles. The tribes of Judah and Benjamin who went into the Babylonian ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Forever And Ever"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2013

A sermon about worshiping God.

Revelation 4:1-2; 5:1-14 "Forever and Ever" Have you heard that in Fiji, singing hymns can get you in trouble? It's true. About 1 million Methodists live in the south Pacific Island country, and every summer between 20,000 and 50,000 people come together in order to sing hymns. And that's ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking Through The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Mark Wooley on Jan 19, 2021

In our text, the Bible says that there are gates leading into Hell. So lets take our Bibles as our Guide to look through the Gates of Hell

01-17-21 LOOKING THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL MATTHEW 16:18 This morning with the Power and the Presence of the Holy Spirit I would like to preach on this topic LOOKING THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL. PRAYER This morning we are going to take a trip together through God’s Word and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Empathy

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Feb 25, 2005

God calls believers to have empathy and act out of that empathy to bring his love to the world.

CALLED TO EMPATHY There is a story I read on the internet some time back about a little girl. In the course of the day, her friend lost her favorite doll which she’d brought over to play with. She was heartbroken, and sat on the steps and began to cry. When the first little girl’s mother came ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18

Denomination: Methodist