Sermons on Rejoice In Sorrow:

We Can Be Thankful (2024)

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2024

It is God's will that His people be a thankful people. God will give us the ability to rejoice always and be thankful in all circumstances, but we have to do our part by focusing on our blessings.

A. Last Thursday was Thanksgiving and I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. 1. Thanksgiving is certainly one of my favorite days of the year, and it is arguably the most important holiday of the year. 2. I’m thankful that we are a nation that still pauses one day a year to be thankful. 3. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liberty Without Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

Lazarus was raised from the dead by the power of God. Likewise all that believe in Christ have been given a new life. They have been lifted out of the graveyard of sin and sorrow. Jesus said, “Loose him and let him go.” It means that he could not go unles

LIBERTY WITHOUT FREEDOM Dr. D. K. Olukoya In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. A friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hapy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2019

Do you want to be truly happy and blessed? Then be humble in your attitude towards yourself, your sin, others, and God.

Tim Keller, in his book The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, talks about his high school days when his mother kept telling him, “You know, honey, you ought to join the chess club.” He would say, “Mom, I hate chess.” “Yes, I know,” she would say, “but it will look so good on your college ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 43 – Princes Were Abused And Young Men Forced Into Harsh Servitude By Ruthless Babylon - Lamentations 5:12-13 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 10, 2025

The description of horrible conditions continues, this time with degrading action against the princes, and terrible forced labour upon the young men. A conquering army often forces humiliation on the defeated people and treats them terribly. Symptomatic of a sinful world.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 43 – PRINCES WERE ABUSED AND YOUNG MEN FORCED INTO HARSH SERVITUDE BY RUTHLESS BABYLON - Lamentations 5:12-13 The subject matter of Lamentations is not pleasant in most of its content, which is probably why it is rarely preached on, or taught. Here in chapter 5 we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:12, 1 Samuel 31:10-12, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, Leviticus 19:32, Exodus 20:12, Jeremiah 2:26, Jeremiah 4:9, Lamentations 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Jan 18, 2024

David returns with his 600 men to find the Amalekits have ransacked his town (Zicklag), and carried off his and all his men's families and possessions. What a tragedy! How did David respond?

When Tragedy Strikes 1 Samuel 30 1. The Source of _Tragedy_ (v.1-6a). A. David was repaid for his raiding the Amalekites in chapter 27 by their raiding Ziklag, where he and his men kept their families. B. David would have felt alone. His men were almost to the point of stoning him, and he and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

He Turns My Wailing Into Dancing

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 3, 2016

God works deep in our lives to transform our deepest sorrow into an abiding joy. David knew this, despite that fact that he was one messed-up fella, and despite that parts of his life stunk. What's the journey from wailing to dancing, from despair to joy?

Sermon for Church at the Mission – July 3, 2016 The live version of this sermon is here: https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/26627107/posts/1077921147 In God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whether we're doing well or poorly, whether we're in deep despair or dancing on a mountain top, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dearest Friend I Ever Had

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

Man was not made for solitude. He has a craving for fellowship and sympathy which can be satisfied only in the conscious possession of the affection of another. A true friend therefore, is one of the best of blessings. I rejoice that in Jesus we have a friend that stays closer than a brother.

THE DEAREST FRIEND I EVER HAD Proverbs 18:24 INTRODUCTION: Man was not made for solitude. He has a craving for fellowship and sympathy which can be satisfied only in the conscious possession of the affection of another. A true friend therefore, is one of the best of blessings. I rejoice that in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

A New Thing Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 18, 2021

When we leave this world, whether it be by the rapture or the graveyard, there are just some things that cannot go with us! God said I am going to do a New Thing! He said that the Former Things will have passed away! There will be NO MORE: Death – Sorrow – Crying – Pain – Tears

Revelation 20:6-21:5 “A New Thing” September 19, 2021 1. The Blessed (v.6) “Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection” Verse 4 says… “Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and who had not worshiped ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Imitate Jesus' Attitude

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011

PALM SUNDAY - Imitate Jesus’ attitude. Believers imitate Jesus’ attitude whenever they walk humbly with God. Believers also imitate Jesus’ attitude whenever they rejoice about God’s gift of eternal glory.

IMITATE JESUS’ ATTITUDE (Outline) April 17, 2011 - Palm Sunday - PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 INTRO: Today God’s holy word reminds us to watch what Jesus did. For a time there was a fad that asked people to consider “What would Jesus do?” Really? Jesus urged Judas to go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

2 Corinthians Series: The Fruit Of Grief Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2025

In 2 Corinthians 7, we overall learn that godly grief brings about repentance and worldly grief emphasizes sorrow ‘cause we got caught. As the people of God, we are about repentance and restoration. Through repentance, God the Father brings about a change in us to become more like Jesus.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES The Fruit of Grief 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-16 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-16 “Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. 2 Make room in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This One

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 2, 2009

This is a hard lesson to learn. No one likes to wait. We want what we want from God when we want it. However, it is in our times of loneliness – loss- pain - sorrow - that we are driven to the very heart of God.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73109 RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, November 1, 2009 TITLE: THIS ONE SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 11:1-4 I imagine that some have already settled in this morning ready to hear another sermon on Lazarus. I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When God Laughs

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

JESUS, GOD THE SON, IS OFTEN REFERRED TO IN SCRIPTURE AS A MAN OF SORROW, ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF** YET GOD SAYS IN OUR TEXT; HE WILL LAUGH AT THE CALAMITY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BE THE ENEMY OF GOD AND REBEL AGAINST HIS WORD AND HIS WILL.

WHEN GOD LAUGHS TEXT: PSALM 37: VS. 10--13 INTRODUCTION: JESUS, GOD THE SON, IS OFTEN REFERRED TO IN SCRIPTURE AS A MAN OF SORROW, ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF** YET GOD SAYS IN OUR TEXT; HE WILL LAUGH AT THE CALAMITY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BE THE ENEMY OF GOD AND REBEL AGAINST HIS WORD AND HIS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Tests Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

Life's pleasant moments are made even more sweeter when we keep in mind that they lead to this great spiritual destiny...and life's most difficult moments are to be endured patiently...remembering that patience and persistence turn sorrow into stepping st

THE PURPOSE OF TESTS JAMES 1:5 11 Read James 1:5 11 Last week we studied verses 2 4 and saw that ...............(v.2) Almost a remake of Bobby McFarren's song "Don't worry Be happy" right? consider it pure joy...be happy.... Today we come to a passage that is often quoted but usually out ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-11

Jairus And His Sick Daughter: Don't Be Afraid; Just Believe (The God Who Heals) Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

The Lord Jesus heals people physically, mentally, spiritually, he heals our past sorrows, he heals our broken memories, he washes away our sins. Our God is a healing God. That is fundamental to his character.

"One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll catch you." He knew the boy had to jump to save his life. All the boy could see, however, was flame, smoke, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:25-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Standing Strong In Perilous Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 15, 2022

“Weak in the knees” means to become so nervous or powerfully affected that it is difficult to stand. When sorrow grips your heart, and sadness weighs you down are you able to do as the Bible says having done all to stand – stand.

Standing Strong in Perilous Times By Bishop Melvin L, Maughmer Jr. OPENING: - The phrase “Weak in the knees” means to become so nervous or powerfully affected that it is difficult to stand. To be overcome with or caught off guard by something that causes you to almost fall. When we watch the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Apostolic