Sermons on Rejoice In Sorrow:

Sermon # 32 - A Life That God Rejoices Over Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 2, 2025

We are made in the image of God and our emotions too are expressions of the way God feels about us. It’s good to examine ourselves to see if God rejoices over us or is He grieved about us. Also the plans we make should always be in alignment with God’s will so He does not have to scorn them.

We read in Zephaniah 3:17, “The LORD your God is mighty in your midst; He will save; He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest in His love; He rejoices over you with singing.” (AFV) We also read in Psalm 2:4, “From his throne in heaven the Lord laughs and mocks their feeble plans.” (GNB) It ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Psalm 2:4, Genesis 6:6, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:30-31, Luke 15:7, Job 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Bless Those Who Persecute You Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2014

Paul talks about how to be blessed with an inheritance from God. 1- Bless and don’t curse 2- Rejoice and mourn 3- Demote and associate 4- Befriend and don’t repay

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman's husband dies. He had $20,000 left to his name. After everything is done at the funeral home and cemetery, she tells her closest friend that there is no money left. The friend says, "How can that be? You told me he had $20,000 a few days before he died. How could you be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Good Mourning Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Feb 22, 2011

Happy are those who mourn. It just doesn’t sound right does it? So why is mourning a good thing? This sermon takes a look at three areas where mourning is a good thing and why.

A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly departed mother and started back toward his car when his attention was diverted to another man kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound intensity and kept repeating, "Why did you have to die? Why did you have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sorry Game

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Nov 5, 2009

The differance between WORDLY SORROW & GODLY SORROW.

Sermon: The Sorry Game Scripture Ref: II Corinthians 7:5-11 ‘For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side, without were fightings, within were fears. Nevertheless, God, that comforts those that are cast down comforted us by the coming of Titus, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:5-11

The Prayer Of A Depressed Saint

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2014

Psalm 13, for instance, presents the prayer of a man in deep depression. I’ll bet that most, if not all of us are depressed from time-to-time. Today, we know that depression may be the result of many different factors.

April 25, 2006 Title: The Prayer of a Depressed Saint Scripture Reading: Psalm 13:1-6 Introduction: The Psalms gives us a record of the life of God's people, Israel. It tells us of their dealings with our heavenly Father and with other nations. In the Psalms, we find great worship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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

Letters Of Lament - Reading #1 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2009

This is a series of readings through the Book of Lamentations.

Letters of Lament – Reading #1 (Disclaimer: If you are looking for a typical sermon series this is not it. Worship can take on many forms. This series is a reading through the Book of Lamentations.) INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. Times when we have ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Promise To Prodigals Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 25, 2023

Message 9 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Finish this sentence for me: “This is going to hurt me… (more than its going to hurt you).” That is a lie that parents have been telling since the beginning of time. I grew up in the age of corporal punishment (i.e. paddling at home and at school). And while I’ll admit to having doled out a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Instructions Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 25, 2022

2 Timothy 4:9-22 gives us the final instructions of a man facing death.

Introduction Commentator David Helm notes the following: Final words are often meant to communicate things of first importance. Parents remind children of something important just before walking out the door—“Now, remember what I told you. Don’t forget!” Bosses give their employees final ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Don't Worry! Be Happy!!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013

One of the greatest indictments against modern evangelical Christians today, is that we are like a bunch of grumpy old men; marked by pessimism and more interested in pushing political agendas and in winning intellectual arguments than in offering a unive

One of the greatest indictments against modern evangelical Christians today, is that we are like a bunch of grumpy old men; marked by pessimism and more interested in pushing political agendas and in winning intellectual arguments than in offering a universal vision of hope and working to change ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Angels Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Feb 25, 2008

The past few years has produced many books about angels.Most of the things that we believe about angels have been told to us through hear say, fantasies, and misinformation

Angel Ministry 1 The past few years has produced many books about angels. Not only Christian books but many secular books, trash magazines, and TV shows. 70% of Americans believe in angels. Most of the things that we believe about angels have been told to us through hear say, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simple Faith

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Feb 18, 2009

A brief Wednesday night message that can be expanded, came out of my need for faith while my dad was hospitalized with a stroke.

Intro: My need for faith over the previous week and a half... * My dad in the hospital in another state after suffering a stroke * Leaving my own wife and kids for almost a week to be with my dad * Leaving the church and worrying about the "what if’s" that happen in church life. We often make it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 25, 2014

The sermon shares the value of gates and entering those gates means everything to the point we rejoice, we rejoice because of who God is, and it means everything because various travelers are always welcome.

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving Psalm 100 1. It was at the gates of a city that the people of the Middle East went for legal business, conversation, bargaining, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-12

Denomination: Methodist