Sermons on Rejoice And Mourn:

Why 'good' Friday?

Contributed by Rodney Killam on Apr 18, 2003

Why is Good Friday called good? Our answer to that question is determined by how we see that day’s event -- with worldy, physical eyes or Christian, spiritual eyes?

A Good Friday Communion Service Meditation [Sermon Intro] Why Good Friday? Why do we call this Friday, good? This is the day that we see Christ dying on the cross. A day of remembrance like this would be more appropriately termed Mourning Friday, for that is what the disciples were doing -- ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45, 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Holiness

Bracing For The Bad Times

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 30, 2001

How do we make it through difficulties? Not just troubles, but even tragedies? Jesus told us we would have trouble, but He also promised peace. This message discusses how that is possible.

(This message was preached during a recent week where our family experienced the death of a close friend, and the death of a family members’ baby.) Any time tragedies and turmoils come to us, such as we have experienced this week, it sends us searching for answers. We begin to think, to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

Just like the Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ book/movie, there are some real-life grinches that would love to steal your Christmas that you need to be aware of.

12.23.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Don’t Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas” Matthew 2:11-16 says, 11“When the wise men had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's In Your Cupboard?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 13, 2008

Are lives are a Spiritual house where the Lord is supposed to dwell. What are you putting in your cupboards? Hopefully God!

What’s In Your Cupboard? Ezekiel 7:14-22 14 They have blown the trumpet, even to make all ready; but none goeth to the battle: for my wrath is upon all the multitude thereof. 15 The sword is without, and the pestilence and the famine within: he that is in the field shall die with the sword; and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friendship With God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2014

Everyone has the choice to either be friends with God or friends with the world. In this passage, James gives us seven characteristics of the person who is a friend of God.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #6: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: What are some of the most important things in your world? I am sure that most of you would say it is your friendships. Have you ever pondered what it means that we have the opportunity to become friends with God, the Creator of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: *other

Broke And Poor

Contributed by Dan Turpin on Dec 15, 2016

Objective Sentence: Everyone can experience God’s blessings mentioned in the Beatitudes by walking in relationship with God through Christ.

Introduction: Oswald Chambers: The Sermon on the Mount is what we look like when Christ has His unhindered way in our lives. William Barclay: The Sermon on the Mount is not one single sermon which Jesus preached on one definite situation; it is the summary of his consistent teaching; it is the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Depends On Who You Depend On PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the meaning of being "poor in spirit" as stated in Matthew 5:3, emphasizing our spiritual poverty without God and the importance of depending on Him to live out the Beatitudes.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving into the heart of Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount, specifically, Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." This verse is one of the Beatitudes, those beautiful blessings that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Topics: Poor In Spirit

If A Man Dies, Shall He Live Again? (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025

The death of a believer is not the end of their story, but rather the beginning of eternal life.

IF A MAN DIES, SHALL HE LIVE AGAIN? (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 14:14 (KJV) If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. INTRODUCTION: The question "If a man dies, shall he live again?" is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Arms Of The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025

When we think of the arms of the Lord, we imagine a place of comfort, protection, and peace, far from the struggles and pain of this world.

IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD (Funeral sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. Luke 16:22 (KJV) And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried. INTRODUCTION: In moments of grief, we often find ourselves looking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Crying Wolf

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 14, 2025

Crying wolf is defined as a call for help when it is not needed, culminating in a possible non-belief by others when aid is truly required.

Criss Jami, an American poet, essayist and musician once remarked: “Like crying wolf, if you keep looking for sympathy as a justification for your actions, you will someday be left standing alone when you really need help.” Revelation 13:1 reminds us: “And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, 1 John 5:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:16, John 10:12

Two Sons Face To Face PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

Explores Jesus' compassion, authority over death, and involvement in our lives, emphasizing our great need for Him and His greater response to our needs.

Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this blessed gathering where we come together under the umbrella of God's grace, to seek His wisdom, to find comfort in His promises, and to grow in our understanding of His word. It is in these moments of collective reflection that we draw closer not only to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15

Topics: Replaced Death, Life

The Fragrance Of Fasting Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message three in our exposition of Nehemiah focusing on the practice of fasting.

Chico Alliance Church "The Fragrance of Fasting" INTRODUCTION Many would love perform like some exceptional athlete or some famous musician. Most any ability does not come without practice and training. There is natural talent, but even natural talent must be cultivated and trained. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love Your Enemies, Hate Your Friends

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 19: 1 – 43

2 Samuel 19: 1 – 43 Love your enemies, hate your friends 19 And Joab was told, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.” 2 So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people. For the people heard it said that day, “The king is grieved for his son.” 3 And the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cling To God Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

We must resist the devil but CLING to God.

James 4:7–10 Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people! 9Be miserable and mourn and weep. Your laughter must change to mourning and your joy ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The End Of The World In Chronological Sequence Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Examining the verses predicting each future event in sequence of its fulfillment.

THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE ARE ON THE TABLE Part 1 PURPOSE: To examine the verses predicting each future event in sequence of its fulfillment. I. INTRODUCTION: AN ANALYSIS OF EVENTS INFLUENCING PROPHECY. A. WHAT PIECES ARE ON THE TABLE? 1. The Berlin Wall fell on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist